An injured person can die from blood loss within five minutes. To help equip residents with lifesaving training, Cleveland Clinic Akron General is offering a free class called “Stop the Bleed,” Saturday, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m., at the Odom Boulevard Branch Library, 600 Vernon Odom Blvd. “Stop the Bleed” training is part of a national awareness campaign to help encourage people … [Read more...]
State of the County Address marks fourth year of Zero Waste commitment
This year’s State of the County address was a Zero Waste event for the fourth year, thanks to the efforts of the county, ReWorks and the John S. Knight Center. Combined results from these four events were able to divert 2,604 pounds of food scraps, 439.5 pounds of cardboard, and 209.5 pounds of recyclables from the landfill. “It is crucial that we all see how significant … [Read more...]
Jewelry Box fundraiser for ACCESS homeless shelter features more than 25,000 pieces
ACCESS, Inc., Akron’s homeless shelter for women and children, is set for its fourth-annual fundraiser The Jewelry Box, presented by Fred Martin Superstore and FirstEnergy Foundation, with more jewelry donated than ever before. The popular, community-wide jewelry sale will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Akron - Fairlawn, 3150 W. Market St., on Saturday, Nov. … [Read more...]
Countryside reports growth in food access programs at local farmers’ markets
Over the past year, Countryside Food and Farms reports it has seen a significant increase in the impact of its food access programs, helping families in Summit County find healthier food choices. Countryside, a nonprofit partner of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, operates a number of farmers’ markets among other responsibilities, and accepts multiple food assistance programs … [Read more...]
New website provides free legal information for Ohioans
Ohio Legal Help (www.ohiolegalhelp.org), a website created to help all Ohioans access the civil justice system by providing free information on common legal issues, was recently launched by a statewide alliance of judges, attorneys and legal associations, including Akron's Community Legal Aid. Ohio Legal Help provides plain language legal information, interactive self-help … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic Akron General hosts ‘Dining with Diabetes’ cooking series
Cleveland Clinic Akron General will offer a two-part cooking series, “Dining with Diabetes,” on Sept. 11 and 18, both Wednesdays, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Akron General, Atwood/Frasche Classroom, Ground Floor, 1 Akron General Ave., in downtown Akron. The classes are for people who have diabetes and pre-diabetes, who are at risk for diabetes or who cook for people with diabetes. … [Read more...]
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center closes for 2019 season Sept. 26
If you’re a Summit County resident and have household hazardous waste to dispose of, ReWorks’ Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center (HHWRC) will end its season Thursday, Sept. 26. The HHWRC is a seasonal service that ReWorks offers to Summit County residents each year, free of charge. The costs are underwritten by ReWorks. In 2018, Summit County residents brought in … [Read more...]
Akron Marathon becomes first-ever sensory inclusive marathon
This year's Akron Marathon will be the first-ever sensory inclusive marathon, thanks to a partnership with KultureCity. Pictured (right) is Amy Belles, co-founder of KultureCity Ohio, who began running after her nonverbal son, Carlson, was diagnosed with autism. Runners of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Saturday, Sept. 28, will participate in the first-ever … [Read more...]
Last Letter Project offers free tools to help fight opioid crisis at Sept. 17 event
Last Letter Project offers Time out Tuesdays (like the marbling session above), which offer activities to promote mental wellness. (Photo: Kyle Langford) Collaborative also hosts ‘Time out Tuesdays ’ fourth annual Speedbump Fest -- If you had the chance to save someone’s life and give them an opportunity to turn their life around, would you? With nearly 1,000 … [Read more...]
‘Muffins for Mammograms’ orders support breast cancer education, outreach
Photo by Andrew Itaga on Unsplash Pre-sales are available for the Muffins for Mammograms campaign. This annual fundraising drive is a partnership among Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Main Street Gourmet, the City of Akron, Rubber City Radio and Stewart’s Caring Place as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October. Pre-orders for gourmet blueberry or double … [Read more...]
