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Consumer group warns about toy hazards
Americans gloomy on economy heading into holidays
Banks earn $2.8 billion in third quarter; insurance fund in the red
Akron, Summit County jobless rates increase
Home prices rise for fourth month in a row
Economy's rebound not as strong as first thought
Area home sales fall as U.S. sees gains
Most Read Stories
2 men shot during party in Fairlawn
Cancellation of Christmas not an option
Akron man killed in crash on his street
Akron Children's Hospital CEO, wife announce $1 million gift to support research
Victim of beating in Kent last week is declared dead at Akron hospital
Police: Pennsylvania man killed misbehaving puppy before Steelers game
Akron Circle K store robbed for second time this month
Several people hurt in Akron crash
KSU suspends basketball player
Police accuse bank robbery suspect of gobbling up note (with dashcam video)
Blogs:
Pets:
A Dog Named Christmas – Pet for the Holidays
The Heldenfiles:
Viewing Notes
Patrick McManamon:
Of pass interference and alleged "fake" injuries
Akron Zips:
No. 1 Akron to play Stanford next
Tribe Matters:
Seven players added to Tribe’s 40-man roster
Cleveland Browns:
Audio: Mangini disputes Poteat call, accuses Lions of faking injuries
Kent State Sports:
Flashes travel to Florida Atlantic
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Gameblog: Cavs vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Buckeye Blogging:
Buckeye Football – Present and Future
Varsity Letters:
Gulley to visit Central Michigan in December
All Da King's Men:
The Onion, By Any Other Name…
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Glaring Contradictions
Akron Law Café:
Don't Try to Have Fun if you are Depressed
See Jane Style:
Vintage Chic
Car Chase:
What Automotive Thing Are You Thankful For?
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Faye Dunaway to be Evicted?
Ohio Travels with Betty:
Monique asks how to get tickets for the Polar Express.
Sound Check:
Steely Dan Plays "The Royal Scam" at E.J. Thomas Hall
HRLite House:
Personal Rant – Why I am Glad I live in NEO
Akron Gamer:
Nintendo's Mario endures even as games come and go
Published on Monday, Mar 31, 2008
Tuesday
Toastmasters Akron 151 — 6:30 to 8 p.m., St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron. Information: Paul, 330-794-2605, or Randy/Ben, 330-929-7700.
Stow-Falls Breakfast Optimists — 7 a.m., Silver Lake Country Club, 1325 Graham Road. $10. Guests welcome; first meeting free. Information: Norm Kempel, 330-928-3010.
Northeast Ohio Business Alliance — 7:30 to 9 a.m., Real Estate Capital Partners, 8821 Freeway Drive, Macedonia. Information: edhopson@rcpfunding.com.
AmSpirit Business Connections — Greater Akron Referral Network Chapter — 7:30 a.m., Akron General Health & Wellness Center-West, 4125 Medina Road, Bath Township. Free. Information: Tim Brenner, 330-472-8508.
Wadsworth Toastmasters — 7 p.m., Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St. Free. Information: Carol, 330-336-8000, or http://www.wadsworthtoastmasters.com.
AARP Tax-Aide — Free income tax preparation and electronic filing. The annual tax aide program runs through April 15. There are 11 sites for Stark County's low- and moderate-income taxpayers, including seniors. The program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, and is not limited to seniors.
Stark County sites and times are:
• Mayfield Senior Center, 3825 13th St. S.W., Canton, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 330-744-9982.
• Stark County District Library, Lake branch, 11955 Market Ave. N., Lake Township, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, 330-877-9975.
• Massillon Senior Center, 39 Lincoln Way W., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, 330-837-2784.
• J.R. Coleman Senior Outreach, 1731 Grace Ave. N.E., Canton, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 330-455-3873.
• Paradise United Church of Christ, 619 E. Main St., Louisville, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Wednesdays, 330-875-4180.
• Canton Baptist Temple, 515 Whipple Ave. N.W., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, 330-477-6267.
• Canton Jewish Community Center, 2631 Harvard Ave. N.W., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, 330-453-0132.
• Northwest Stark Senior Center, 836 Locust St. S.E., Canal Fulton, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, 330-854-6307.
• Faith United Methodist Church, 300 Ninth St. S.W., North Canton, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays.
• Lake Senior Center, 1663 Edison St. N.W., Lake Township, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Fridays, 330-877-1298.
• Stark County District Library, 715 Market Ave. N., Canton, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, 330-452-0665.
American Association of Individual Investors — 6:30 p.m., Akron-Summit County Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. Alex Menassa, financial planner with Szarka Financial Management, will present Common Mistakes in Retirement Planning and IRA Planning. Information: John, 330-688-2453.
Wednesday
AmSpirit Business Connections — Green Chapter — 8 a.m., Menches Bros. Restaurant, Shops of Green, 3700 Massillon Road, Green. Free. Information: Jeff Houck at 330-294-0642.
AmSpirit Business Connections — Mayfield Heights Chapter — 8 a.m., Odyssey HealthCare, 6140 Parkland Blvd., Suite 105, Mayfield Heights. Free. Information: Jeff Houck, 330-294-0642.
A.M. Akron Toastmasters Club — 8 a.m., Fairlawn Country Club, 200 N. Wheaton Road, Akron. Breakfast $6. Information: Jim Butler, 330-666-0645.
CFA Society of Cleveland — Noon, Sammy's Metropolitan Ballroom, 21st floor, Huntington Building, East Ninth Street and Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. John Boylan, CFO of Lancaster Colony, will present a general company update. Cost: $20, if not a member. Reservations: 216-696-8066.
Richfield Chamber of Commerce Let's Do Lunch — 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Quality Inn & Suites, 4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield. Elizabeth McNicholas, superintendent, and David Forrest, treasurer, will present the State of Revere School District. Free for members with a reservation. $11 for nonmembers. Reservations: 330-659-3300.
Thursday
Bath-Richfield Kiwanis — 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Grant Street and Broadview Road, Richfield. $8. Information: 330-819-0175.
Akron Executives' Association — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., TLC Catering Inc., 3204 Ridgewood Road, Copley Township. Reservations required: 330-247-2479.
Akron Downtown Kiwanis — noon, Portage Country Club, 240 N. Portage Path, Akron. $12 for lunch. Information: http://www.acorn.net/akronkiwanis.
Staying Safe in the Wired World — 7-9 p.m., Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Akron. Parents, teachers, child advocates and teens are invited to attend the free event sponsored by the Summit County Medical Alliance, Akron Children's Hospital and the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. The risks associated with surfing the Web, text messaging and other technologies will be discussed. Information: Pardi, 330-543-3091.
Friday
Business Network International — Aurora Borealis Chapter — 7:30 a.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 342 S. Chillicothe Road, Aurora. Information: Keith Smith, 216-595-7900; Karen Bosley, 330-995-5333; or http://www.bni-ohio.com.
AmSpirit Business Connections — Stow Chapter — 8 a.m., Arabica Coffee House, 3707 Darrow Road, Stow. Free. Information: Jeff Houck at 330-294-0642.
Calendar items may be sent two weeks in advance to the Akron Beacon Journal, Business News Department, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309-0640.
Tuesday
Toastmasters Akron 151 — 6:30 to 8 p.m., St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron. Information: Paul, 330-794-2605, or Randy/Ben, 330-929-7700.
Stow-Falls Breakfast Optimists — 7 a.m., Silver Lake Country Club, 1325 Graham Road. $10. Guests welcome; first meeting free. Information: Norm Kempel, 330-928-3010.
Northeast Ohio Business Alliance — 7:30 to 9 a.m., Real Estate Capital Partners, 8821 Freeway Drive, Macedonia. Information: edhopson@rcpfunding.com.
AmSpirit Business Connections — Greater Akron Referral Network Chapter — 7:30 a.m., Akron General Health & Wellness Center-West, 4125 Medina Road, Bath Township. Free. Information: Tim Brenner, 330-472-8508.
Wadsworth Toastmasters — 7 p.m., Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St. Free. Information: Carol, 330-336-8000, or http://www.wadsworthtoastmasters.com.
AARP Tax-Aide — Free income tax preparation and electronic filing. The annual tax aide program runs through April 15. There are 11 sites for Stark County's low- and moderate-income taxpayers, including seniors. The program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, and is not limited to seniors.
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