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Published on Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008
To have an event listed, send a fax to 330-996-3033 or an e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeaconjournal.com at least a week in advance.
TODAY
History bike — Metro Parks, Serving Summit County is holding a history bicycle ride at 10 a.m. Meet at the Mustill Store off West North Street near downtown Akron. 330-865-8065.
Massillon Museum History Discussion Group — 10 a.m. to noon, Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. ''Dog Days of Summer.'' Free. 330-833-4061.
Mini-Camp: Civil War Soldier — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath. Kids ages 7-11 march and train as Civil War soldiers, create their own regimental color flags, and sing songs. Advance ticket purchase required. $40. 330-666-3711.
Story Time — 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Free.
Teen Program: Baby-sitting Workshop — 10 a.m. to noon today-Thursday, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Green branch, 4046 Massillon Road, Green. 330-896-9074.
Moms Club of West Akron Meeting — 10:30 a.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St., Akron.
Children & Family Program: Picnic with Max the Bunny — 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Bring a picnic lunch and meet Max the Bunny. 330-278-4271.
Annual Foliage Sale — Noon to 6 p.m. today-Friday, Architectural Greenery, 106 N. Main St., Akron. 330-253-8050.
Sign Language Workshops — 1 to 2 p.m. today-Friday, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Branch, 60 S. High St., Akron. 330-643-9000.
Afternoon Adventures with Dungeons and Dragons — 2 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Branch, 60 S. High St., Akron. For ages 12-18 only. 330-643-9000.
Grief Support and Education Series — 2 to 3:30 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Community, 220 Applegrove St. N.E., North Canton. For reservations, call Hospice of Stark County at 330-493-0126.
Teen Program: Wish Bracelets — 2 p.m., Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Ages 12 and up. 330-273-4150.
Portage Lakes Rowing — 6 to 8 p.m. today and 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, 4450 Rex Lake Drive, Akron. For more information, visit http://www.portagelakesrowing.com.
Teen Program: Don't Buy the Elevator Pass! Surviving High School — 6 p.m., Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. For students entering ninth grade. 330-725-4415.
Teen Program: Don't Bug Me . . . I'm Eating Chocolate — 6:30 p.m., Seville Library, North Center Street, Seville. Ages 11-18. Join the fun and create yummy, creepy-crawly snacks. 330-769-2852.
Toastmasters Akron Club 151 — 6:30 p.m., St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron.
Totally Tea Party — 6:30 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield branch, 3761 S. Grant St., Richfield. 330-659-4343.
Woodshop Orientation Class — 7-9 p.m., Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. $6 per person. 330-971-8425.
WEDNESDAY Rotary Club — 7:45 a.m., Prestwick Country Club, 2220 Raber Road, Green.
Portage Lakes hike — 9:30 a.m., Portage Lakes State Park in New Franklin for a five-mile hike. Meet in the Big Oaks parking lot at 5031 Manchester Road. 330-733-3995.
Book Discussion — 10 a.m., the Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein. Free. 330-745-1194.
Skating— Open skate, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; adult skate, 8 to 11 p.m., G.S.F.E. Cade, 1615 E. Market St., Akron. $5; skate rental, $2. 330-784-4733.
Wild Walk — 10 a.m. Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot. 330-359-5235.
Story Time — 10:30 a.m., Borders, 6751 Strip Ave. N.W., North Canton.
Optimist Club of Akron Meeting — 11:45 a.m., Tangier restaurant, 532 W. Market St., Akron. 330-376-7171. Featuring Mark Fairhurst of the Red Cross. Lunch available, $11. 330-497-8250.
Book Discussion — 2 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield branch, 3761 S. Grant St., Richfield. Innocent Traitor: A Novel of Lady Jane Grey by Alison Weir. 330-659-4343.
Main Street Yarn Group — 3 p.m., Susan's Coffee & Tea, 623 E. Main St., Kent.
Folknite Open Jam — 6-10 p.m., Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula. Hosted by Barry Be. Free. 330-657-2248.
Get Up and Go — 6:30 p.m., Boston Store in the Cuyahoga Valley park. A pre-trip meeting will be held for families interested in an Aug. 13 family camp out in the Get Up, Get Out & Go! program. The program is for Akron youngsters 11 to 14 years old and their families. Sponsored by the National Park Service and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association. To register, call 330-657-2753, Ext. 224, or go to http://www.cvnpa.org.
Knitters 'R Knotty Club — 6:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Book Sellers, 4015 Medina Road, Montrose area of Bath Township. Free. 330-665-5199.
New Wings — 6:30 p.m., Spaghetti Warehouse, 510 N. Main St., Akron. A social group for widows and widowers ages 55 and under. For more information, call Barb at 330-336-5095 or Joe at 330-259-7383.
Evening Book Discussion — 7 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, North Hill branch, 183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron. Lunch at The Piccadilly by Clyde Edgerton. 330-535-9423.
Old Time, Celtic and Bluegrass Music Jam — 7 to 10 p.m., College of Wooster, in the college snack bar, Mom's Truck Stop, Lowery Center, Wooster. The College of Wooster Scottish Arts Society along with local community players sponsor musical jam sessions where guests may sit in. Information: Kim Tapie, 330-345-5208, or Charlene Adzima, 330-263-6504.
Paranormal Book Discussion Group — 7 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Highland Square branch, 807 W. Market St., Akron. Acheron of the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. 330-896-9074.
To have an event listed, send a fax to 330-996-3033 or an e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeaconjournal.com at least a week in advance.
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