Last year over 30 organizations, businesses, governmental departments and residents assembled for Summit County’s first countywide sustainability conference, where they learned ways to keep trash out of landfills, instead diverting these items to recycling or compost. The conference returns Oct. 18 and 19, kicking off with a reception Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at the … [Read more...]
Zero waste practices discussed at Akron’s first-ever sustainability conference Oct. 14
Thanks to the people behind Akron Peace Month, the city will continue its efforts toward zero waste with the upcoming conference “Hands On Sustainability 2025,” Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 7 pm. at the Bridgestone Firestone Technical Center. The free event will be Akron’s first sustainability conference and will gather Akronites for education and inspiration about … [Read more...]
Summit of Faiths returns to Akron Oct. 5 through 8 with theme of ‘Just Love’
The 2nd Annual Summit of Faiths, an interfaith conference in Akron Oct. 5 through 8, is more than just learning about different religions; it aims to humanize these traditions and develop a foundation of unity, fellowship and love, enabling people from different backgrounds to find commonality to benefit the larger community. Organized by the Akron Peace Project and part the … [Read more...]
Big Love ‘Bounce Beyond’ festival offers live music, art, workshops, healing, storytelling April 1
All-day festival takes place 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Well CDC -- In person, Zach Freidhof is soft spoken and kind, but underneath this calm demeanor is an intensity, one that fuels his many community efforts: from panel discussions about religion to concerts and leading zero-waste efforts at neighborhood festivals. He’s also one of the catalysts behind the Big Love … [Read more...]
Love On Akron brings together village for art, discussions, healing
Four-day event takes place Sept. 16 through 19 at Well CDC The neighbors gathered at the residential Summit Lake intersection to paint a street mural, but this sweltering August day brought with it torrential rain instead. While the painting was waylaid, the event moved ahead, as people played basketball in front of a nearby church while others decided to dance in the rain … [Read more...]
Middlebury Better Block reconfigures Market Street, Arlington Road July 30, 31
Volunteers still needed for neighbor-led event The corner of East Market Street and South Arlington Road will get to experience a neighborhood pool, coffee shop, fresh market, safe street crossings, a spare tire jungle gym and bicycle lanes, along with live music and other family friendly events July 30 and 31, as part of Middlebury Better Block. Like last year’s Better … [Read more...]
