The Akron Jewish community invites the public to gather for an interfaith community vigil, “Standing Together” on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., at the Schultz Campus for Jewish Life, 750 White Pond Dr. Community members of all faiths, backgrounds and neighborhoods are invited to join the gathering and mourn the loss of the 11 people killed and those who were … [Read more...]
Dogs, owners enjoy RunningDog fundraiser despite soggy weather
Brightly colored tents were sprawled across Hardesty Park last Saturday, each housing activities for dogs and their owners, like art projects, games, a ball pit and even competitive eating. Despite the rain, there was no shortage of dogs or people in attendance to the PlayingDog event, which raised funds for the local nonprofit RunningDog. The organization comprises a large … [Read more...]
‘Playing Dog’ fundraiser offers games, food, entertainment for Akronites and their canines
Sept. 8 fundraiser helps support RunningDog nonprofit -- RunningDog is a local nonprofit that offers exercise and companionship to shelter dogs awaiting adoption. The organization will host “PlayingDog: Come, Stay, Play!,” Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St. Residents are invited to take their canine family members for a full … [Read more...]
Residents help clean up West Akron artist studio after vandalization
It took an act of vandalism to rally some community members around Akron artist Woodrow Nash. His studio was tagged in a crude attempt to create a memorial or tribute to someone identified as Cheeto. The vandals are unknown, and the damage to the outdoor stucco walls will cost somewhere between $6,000 and $10,000 to eradicate. Nash is a world renowned sculptor who sells … [Read more...]
Stan Hywet honors first responders with 50-percent discount on all daily tours
When Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens opens for the 2018 season April 3, the nonprofit will offer a 50-percent discount on any daily tour for first responders who visit the estate. Included are the self-guided, guided Manor House and Nooks & Crannies and Grand Estate Tours, as well as the new Youth Tour. Stan Hywet is located at 714 N. Portage Path, in Akron. “We are … [Read more...]
Sean Joyce named president, executive director of Stan Hywet
The Board of Directors of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens recently announced the appointment of Sean M. Joyce as its new president and executive director of the estate. He previously served as the CFO & vice president of Operations for the past seven years. “Sean has an impressive talent for envisioning the big picture while also grasping the details and their impacts on … [Read more...]
Four new neighborhoods will host Akron Art Museum’s Inside|Out this summer
Outdoor art will be installed in Ellet, Middlebury, West Akron and Sherbondy Hill May through October -- During the past two summers in and around Akron, you may have experienced a painting in an unexpected place—mounted on the side of a barber shop or café, or free-standing on posts in a neighborhood park. This summer the outdoor art encounters continue, as four new … [Read more...]
Wrinkles, rolls descend on West Akron for inaugural Pug Festival
One of A Kind Pet Rescue is hosting Akron’s first-ever Pug Fest. This fundraising event is coordinated to raise awareness for pet adoption through One of A Kind Pet Rescue and Ohio Pug Rescue. Pug Fest will take place Oct. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. at One of A Kind Pet Rescue, 1929 W. Market St. in West Akron. This first of its kind funky festival offers plenty of activities for … [Read more...]
Summit of Faiths helps build interfaith community Oct. 1 and 2
The Summit of Faiths, Oct. 1 and 2, will be a platform for interfaith dialogue, community and celebration. The summit seeks to bring people of different faith backgrounds together to celebrate the varied traditions in the area, and to work together on issues facing the greater Akron community. It's a place where people of whatever tradition they follow, whatever path they … [Read more...]
West Akron 5K brings fitness, education to Buchtel neighborhood, takes place Aug. 6
This Saturday, local runners will lace up their sneakers in the Buchtel neighborhood for the third annual West Akron 5K Run/Walk, an event with humble beginnings but one that is making strides every year in Akron as the only inner city run of its kind. As in past years, the runners will start from Buchtel Community Learning Center in a race that combines wellness and … [Read more...]
