Stan Hywet welcomes all veterans, as well as men and women in uniform to the estate for a complimentary self-guided tour of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens on Veterans' Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stan Hywet is located at 714 N. Portage Path in Akron. "We are grateful to all veterans and military personnel for their service and sacrifice, and to thank … [Read more...]
Halloween Charity Ball, Oct. 30, offers costume party with a purpose (Video)
The annual Halloween Charity Ball could be looked at as a big, fun costume party with a purpose. This year’s event is Oct. 30, 8 p.m. at Tangiers on West Market Street, and the proceeds will benefit two local nonprofits: Life is Good No Matter What and the Empowering Scholars program, a project of Trinity United Church of Christ. “Life is Good No Matter What is a … [Read more...]
Hand-crafted jewelry helps break the chain of poverty for women all over the world (Article and Video)
Lindsey Jo Scott gingerly holds the hand-crafted jewelry, each item carrying a story disproportionately heavier than the pieces themselves. The Haitian signature bracelet holds a story of redemption and second chances. “The beads are made out of cereal boxes and Haitian clay,” says Scott. “It’s made by a group of women who without our partnerships wouldn’t be able to keep … [Read more...]
Next Frontier Academy grows agriculture program with hydroponics system
School seeks community support to expand state-of-the-art growing system (Courtesy of Next Frontier Academy) John Hairston and The Next Frontier Academy have launched a project not typical in area schools. The Ohio agriculture academy has 540 tiny plants sprouting in its innovative hydroponics system. With the help of students at the school, these sprouts will be ready … [Read more...]
