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Cleveland R&B vocalist to make Akron debut
Actor Bernsen enjoying ride of derby movie project
End of an era: Oprah ending show after 25 years
Ohio native takes second place on 'Project Runway'
'New Moon' casts spell on fans
'The Blind Side' scores as feel-good crowd-pleaser
'Planet 51' is sci-fi animation lite
Barrymore's 1945 film co-stars Garson, Peck
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Police accuse bank robbery suspect of gobbling up note (with dashcam video)
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Dad accused of forcing son into field, killing him
NFL star Chris Spielman's wife loses cancer battle
Coventry man killed in crash at I-77 ramp
College student mistaken for deer, shot to death
Man allegedly paid teens to spit in his face
Angel Food Ministries helps stretch grocery dollars
Poor machine maintenance blamed for fire at Akron business
Retired firefighter who broke color barrier among those being honored
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Seven players added to Tribe’s 40-man roster
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Holmgren expresses interest in Browns position
Kent State Sports:
Kent State blown out in second half, loses to Temple 13-47
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Buckeye Blogging:
OSU – Michigan college football rivals meet in Baghdad
Varsity Letters:
Bowling season starts today
All Da King's Men:
Headed For Disaster
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Will Health Care Reform Pass?
Akron Law Café:
Federal Judge Declares DOMA Unconstitutional
See Jane Style:
Vintage Chic
Car Chase:
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Let's Talk Real Estate:
Silverdome Potentially SOLD!
Ohio Travels with Betty:
George is looking for a Thanksgiving buffet in Akron.
Sound Check:
Steely Dan Plays "The Royal Scam" at E.J. Thomas Hall
HRLite House:
Colloquium at University of Akron
Akron Gamer:
Nintendo's Mario endures even as games come and go
Published on Monday, Oct 15, 2007
This Week
Monday
Canton Garden Center will host a Vintage Bridal Display, Style Show and Luncheon at 10 a.m. at Raintree Country Club, 4340 Mayfair Road, Green. Lunch, fashions by Macy's, raffle, gift table and door prizes. $23. Proceeds benefit scholarships, community service projects, programs and Children's Garden. 330-455-6172.
Tuesday The Domestic Violence Center will host its 14th annual Break the Silence, Break the Cycle Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Windows on the River in Cleveland. Julia Perilla will speak. For reservations, call Linda Johanek at 216-688-7281.
Ursuline College will host fashion icon Mary McFadden at a Luncheon Benefit Lecture and Fashion Show at 11 a.m. at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights. Lecture $100; fashion show, luncheon and lecture $250. Call 440-646-8375 or send e-mail to kmayle@ursuline.edu.
Wednesday
The Northeast Ohio Celebrity Luncheon Club will hold its monthly luncheon to benefit the Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Northeast Ohio at noon at Prestwick Country Club, 3751 Glen Eagles Blvd., Green. Guest speaker will be former Browns coach Sam Rutigliano. $25. Call Katie Cavalier, 330-492-4180 or 330-699-3991.
Thursday
Catholic Social Services of Summit County will benefit from a concert by We the Living at 8 p.m. at the University of Akron Student Union Ballroom. Admission $1 or one canned food item. Presented by the Sigma Nu fraternity. 330-762-7481.
Hard Hatted Women will host the seventh annual Women on the Rise benefit from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza City Center Hotel, 777 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Eric Fingerhut, chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, will speak on Ohio's Knowledge Economy: Building an Equitable Work Force in a Diverse Economy. $60. 216-861-6500, Ext. 208, or http://www.hardhattedwomen.org.
Friday
Grapes on the Gridiron, a benefit celebration of fine wine, friends and football, will be held at 6 p.m. at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Drive N.W., Canton. Proceeds benefit Hattie Larlham and Our Lady of the Wayside. $85 for Premier Grand Tasting; $150 for tasting and VIP reception. 440-934-6054 or http://www.blacktiecleveland.com.
ClubCorp will host the World's Largest One-Day Charity Golf and Dining Event at more than 150 courses nationwide. They expect to host 15,000 golfers, serve 5,000 diners and raise $3 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the PGA Foundation and ClubCorp's Employee Partners Care Foundation. Participating courses include Akron's Firestone Country Club, Silver Lake Country Club, Cleveland's The Club, Quail Hollow Country Club and Shoreby Club. Visit http://www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com or contact your local course.
Deadline Friday
The Women's Board of Akron General Medical Center will host ''An Evening of Platinum Dreams'' fundraiser at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St. Black-tie event with entertainment by Dream Girlz, a tribute to Diana Ross and the Supremes, cocktails, dinner, dancing and silent auction. $150. Call 330-344-6351 by today.
The Blossom Women's Committee will hold its Fall Member's Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Aurora Country Club. Cleveland Orchestra members Charles Couch and Ronald Bishop will discuss their music and perform. $25. Call Mary Ann Brenner at 330-653-9201 by today.
Saturday
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity will host the eighth annual 5K for the Kids run at 10 a.m. at Big Bend Trailhead, 1337 Merriman Road, in Akron Metro Parks. 5K run and 1-mile walk. Proceeds benefit Akron Children's Hospital. To register, call Ryan Naymik at 440-773-6731 or visit http://www.uakron.edu/fiji.
Heaven Can Wait Rescue & Adoptions will partner with Huntington National Bank to host Yappy Hour, a showcase of rescued dogs and puppies available for adoption, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Macedonia (1011 E. Aurora Road) and Aurora (95 N. Chillicothe Road) Huntington National Bank branches. Prizes, contests, free goodies, local vendors, raffles and free microchipping. Call Heather Nagel, 330-328-8699.
The Friends of the Cassidy Theater will hold a Costume Sale from 2-6 p.m. in the theater lobby, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Heights. All priced at $10 or less. 330-842-4600.
Massillon Area Greenways Inc., in conjunction with Ernie's Bicycle Shops and Rails-to-Trails of Wayne County, will host a Bicycle Poker Run at 9 a.m. at Lake Avenue Trailhead, Route 21 and Lake Avenue in Massillon. 15- or 22-mile routes on the Sippo Valley Trail. $5 per hand. Proceeds will be used for trail projects. 800-291-0099 or http://www.erniesbikeshop.com.
Plan Ahead
The Scottish American Society will host a ''Taste of Scotland'' event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27 at the recreation center behind the Northwest branch library at 1720 Shatto Ave. N.W. in Akron. Proceeds benefit the Tigh na Creige Highland Dance group. Call Christy, 330-867-1030.
OPEN-M will host a Fall Fest luncheon and fashion show at 11 a.m. Oct. 27 at Todaro's Party Center, 1820 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron. 330-434-0110.
The 2007 Life is Good Kids Foundation Pumpkin Festival will be noon-4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Jake's Good Life, First & Main Shopping District, Hudson. Free event, activities for all ages. Apparel sales will benefit the organization. Call Randy Baun 330-931-8034 or visit http://www.firstandmainhudson.com.
The Wilderness Center's Earthly Delights tribute dinner and auction will be held Nov. 16 at Kent State Stark Professional Education and Conference Center, 6000 Frank Ave. N.W., Jackson Township. http://www.wildernesscenter.org.
Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, c/o Lynne Sherwin, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309. Or e-mail lsherwin@thebeaconjournal.com with ''The Scene'' in the subject line. Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance.
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