Why are pollinators such as birds, bees, bats, butterflies, moths and beetles so important to our world? Find out at the Mustill Store Museum, 57 W North St., Akron, on Sat., Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. The family-friendly event, “Pollinators 101,” will begin with a short video and question-and-answer session inside the museum. Guests will then take a short hike across the street to … [Read more...]
Duck Derby, Sustainer Summer Solstice event includes water race, food, live music June 22
Cascade Locks Park Association and Akron Sustainer will combine forces to host the family-friendly event “The Duck Derby & Sustainer Summer Solstice Shindig,” Friday, June 22, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Cascade Lofts, located at 21 W. North St. in Akron. Admission is free. Derby ducks may be purchased the night of the event. Ducks race in an onland track for three … [Read more...]
Cascade Locks Park, Mustill Store hosts open house April 15 for interested volunteers
Cascade Locks Park & The Mustill Store Museum will host an Open House on Sunday, April 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. to welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer, as well existing volunteers. Tours of the museum will be given to familiarize participants with the history of the canal and the Mustill Store. Additionally, the nonprofit will offer walking tours along … [Read more...]
Cascade Lock’s Mustill Store hosts oatmeal cookie baking contest Dec. 2
Cascade Locks Park Association (and the Mustill Store Museum) is seeking the best locally made oatmeal cookie Saturday, Dec. 2, as part of the nonprofit’s Holiday Extravaganza. The contest is open to all local bakers and is part of a weekend of events. The Holiday Extravaganza takes place Dec. 2 and 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The cookie contest is open to all local … [Read more...]
1800s Akron serves as backdrop to Cascade Locks murder mystery event
Over the weekend, there was a murder at Cascade Locks. But this mystery took place in 1899, and more than 100 residents, some decked out in Victorian-era garb, were taken back to Akron’s past to help solve this mystery. Cascade Locks Park Association’s “Life & Death on the Locks” was a fun, interactive event, where the entire space was transformed to a stage for this … [Read more...]
Cascade Locks Park seeks volunteers for Mustill Store Museum
Cascade Locks Park Association is seeking friendly volunteers interested in a fun, flexible opportunity to give their time to a key piece of the Ohio and Erie National Heritage Canalway at the Mustill Store Museum. This is a chance to enjoy a beautiful setting and interact with the public. Store greeters help operate the store by welcoming guests, selling some items and … [Read more...]
Mustill Store Museum hosts cookie-baking contest, book signing Dec. 3, 10
The Mustill Store Museum is hosting a Holiday Extravaganza Dec. 3 and 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. including an Oatmeal Cookie Baking Contest on the 3. Book signings with local authors and the opportunity to purchase unique gifts for will also be available both days. Admission is free. To participate in the Oatmeal Cookie Baking Contest, visit the Cascade Locks Facebook page … [Read more...]
Cascade Locks Park Association receives Akron Community Foundation grant for operational support
Cascade Locks Park Association has received a $2,000 grant from Akron Community Foundation to support its operations. Akron Community Foundation President and CEO John T. Petures Jr. announced the grant after it was approved by the community foundation’s board. Don Gordon, executive director of Cascade Locks Park Association, said the donated funds would be used to update … [Read more...]
Canal Days features Duck Derby, Questing June 10-11
The canal near Cascade Locks Park will be awash with rubber ducks this weekend as the Duck Derby makes another appearance. The event includes a kickoff party Friday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m., with festivities June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the Ohio & Erie Canal. Festivities will surround the Mustill Store Museum, located at 57 West North Street in the Cascade Locks … [Read more...]
