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...]
Yoga Summit open to all residents, focuses on personal, community healing
The Akron Yoga Summit, which kicks off tomorrow, is a four day festival and part of the Akron Peace Project’s 7th Annual Peace Week. The gathering will unite yoga leaders for a weekend of empowerment, leadership development, ahimsa (non-violence), friendship and service. The organizers stress that yoga is for everybody. On Thursday, Sept. 22, the Akron Yoga Summit … [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...]
Middlebury Better Block Partner Spotlight – Rooted Akron
Rooted Akron has played a large part in helping develop and improve the Middlebury neighborhood. Following Envision Akron earlier in the summer, the organization, led by Kelly McHood and Caitlin Boyle, will also take part in Middlebury Better Block!, July 30 and 31 at the corner of East Market Street and South Arlington Road. The event will feature a neighborhood pool, coffee … [Read more...]
Envision Akron empowers Middlebury residents to be the change they wish to see in their community
The Middlebury neighborhood of Akron is located just east of the University of Akron and south of downtown. The neighborhood has its share of challenges. According to 2000 US Census figures, nearly one third of all residents 25 and older do not have high school diplomas. That statistic may help explain why so few Middlebury residents hold professional or management level … [Read more...]
Event at The W.O.M.B. Community Garden helps neighborhood ‘Envision Akron’
The Middlebury neighborhood of Akron is currently getting positive attention from local organizations such as Rooted Akron, The Big Love Network, The W.O.M.B. and The Gathering. These groups are hosting “Envision Akron: Middlebury” on Sunday, June 12 from noon until 5 p.m. at The W.O.M.B.’s Community Garden, located at the corner of East Market Street and South Arlington Road. … [Read more...]
Week-long event celebrates unity, wellness, features live music, speakers
Spring Into Awareness takes place April 20-24 Student leaders at The University of Akron are hosting Spring into Awareness: a week-long community event series to inspire the community to live well and be well. The event series, April 20 through 24, will include workshops, free meals, free raffles, speakers, live music, engaging activities and networking opportunities that … [Read more...]
