Wandering Aesthetics is thrilled to announce auditions for a youth production of the classic children’s story “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams and adapted for the stage by Wandering Aesthetics. Under the direction of Wandering Aesthetics’ co-founders Kyle Jozsa and Benjamin Rexroad, this production will offer young artists the opportunity to create as an ensemble and … [Read more...]
Canal Park hosts ‘Fourth on the Field,’ featuring fireworks, ‘Star Wars’
Tickets benefit Akron Snow Angels homelessness program -- Canal Park host “Fourth on the Field,” Wednesday, July 4 at 6 p.m., to celebrate Independence Day. The night will include a showing of “STAR WARS: The Last Jedi” before the start of the city of Akron’s annual fireworks show. Tickets are $5 and benefit Akron Snow Angels. Gates will open at 6 p.m. with “The Last … [Read more...]
Hattie Larlham appoints Stephen Colecchi as interim leader
Hattie Larlham recently announced the appointment of Stephen Colecchi as its interim leader. He will serve as a consultant while working toward becoming interim CEO. He offers 30 years of leadership experience, primarily in the healthcare field. A lifetime resident of Northeast Ohio, he says he has a deep understanding of and appreciation for Hattie Larlham’s programs and … [Read more...]
Millennium Fund for Children seeks grant proposals
Applications due Sept. 1 -- The Millennium Fund for Children of Akron Community Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of local children. Established in 1999, the Millennium Fund for Children is a permanent endowment created through a partnership between Akron Community Foundation and the Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com. … [Read more...]
Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund announces $13,000 in grants
The Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced its 2017 grant distributions on Friday, June 16. Grants totaling $13,000 were awarded to nine nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Medina County. Since its inception in 1998, the fund has awarded 94 grants totaling nearly $150,000 to improve the lives of local women and … [Read more...]
Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund announces new signature event
This fall, the Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund will launch a new community event to celebrate the outstanding impact of individuals and organizations that are making a difference in the lives of women and children in Medina County. The Seasons of Giving event will build on the legacy of the fund’s signature Festival of Trees fundraiser, which raised nearly $150,000 for … [Read more...]
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center seeks submissions for the ‘Refrigerator Show’
When you bring home a beautifully hand-drawn portrait of your family or an A+ paper where do you put it for everyone in your house to see? Why, on the refrigerator of course! The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC), would love for the #CreativeSummit community to share their collection of treasures and accomplishments that adorn their fridges. For this show, one is only … [Read more...]
Children services offers free training sessions on recognizing child abuse and neglect
State law requires that preschools and day care centers have a person trained in child abuse recognition and prevention on staff at all times. To help area child care providers fulfill this requirement, Summit County Children Services (SCCS) is once again offering area child care employees free trainings in child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention. A … [Read more...]
Imagination takes center stage in Wandering Aesthetics’ play-based theatre classes for ages 2.5 – 13
Wandering Aesthetics uses a play-based approach to teach, guiding students to learn through imagination, physical and vocal exploration and experimentation. For more information, interested parties may contact Director of Education Kyle Jozsa via phone at 330.612.3090, email [email protected] or by visiting watheatre.com/youth. Payments for classes can be … [Read more...]
Millennium Fund for Children awards $41,900 to area youth programs
Akron Community Foundation’s Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 32 grants totaling $41,900 to children’s programs throughout Summit, Portage and Medina counties. Akron Community Foundation’s board of directors ratified the grants at its Nov. 18 meeting, bringing the fund’s cumulative grant-making total to more than $665,000. A partnership of the Akron Beacon … [Read more...]
