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Kent State Sports:
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Cleveland Cavaliers:
Gameblog: Cavs vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Buckeye Blogging:
OSU – Michigan college football rivals meet in Baghdad
Varsity Letters:
Four area football teams play tonight
All Da King's Men:
The Sunday Sanity Challenge
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Will Health Care Reform Pass?
Akron Law Café:
Health Care Financing Reform: (69) The Brookings Institute Study on "Bending the Curve" – Four General Strategies
See Jane Style:
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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:
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Published on Tuesday, Oct 09, 2007
WEDNESDAY
Overeaters Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 380 Mineola Ave., Akron; 330-733-9765 or 330-524-2779. 7:30 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 317 Liberty St., Medina; 330-722-6313.
Noetic Bloomers Alcoholics Anonymous 10 to 11 a.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Al-Anon 8 to 9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Alateen 8 to 9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Springfield Alcoholics Anonymous 8 to 9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Newborn Care 7-9 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Free. 330-334-2722.
Eating Disorders support group 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cleveland Clinic Foundation Specialty Center, Milltown Building, 721 E. Milltown Road, Wooster. Free. 330-287-4500.
Health Talk Medicare Today 6 to 7:30 p.m., Aultman North, 6100 Whipple Ave. N.W., North Canton. Speakers: Medicare education coordinator, Ann Polosky. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
A New Beginning Social group for widows and widowers of all ages meets at 6 p.m. for dinner and conversation at area restaurant. For information and dining spots, call 330-745-6239.
THURSDAY
Aquatic exercise 9 and 10 a.m., Motel 6, 3122 Eastpointe Drive, Medina Township. $36 for series, or $3 per session. Registration required, 330-721-5009.
Overeaters Anonymous 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 63 S. Prospect St., Ravenna; 330-296-3471. 7 p.m., Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation, 721 Hickory St., Akron; 330-926-0160 or 330-375-1860. 7:30 p.m., The Briarwood, 3700 Englewood Drive, Stow; 330-375-1860.
Co-Dependents Anonymous 7:30 to 9 p.m., Unity Chapel of Light, 503 Northwest Ave., Tallmadge. Free. 330-535-4583.
Female Challenge girls support group 5 to 7 p.m., East Akron Branch YMCA, 110 Goodyear Blvd., Akron. Support and self-esteem for girls. Free. 330-784-0408.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 6:30 to 8 p.m., Church of the Resurrection, 32001 Cannon Road, Solon. Free. 216-321-2727 or http://www.foodaddicts.org.
Celebrate Recovery 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Chapel, 135 Fir Hill, Akron. Free. 330-315-5525.
Recovery Inc. self-help group 7 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron. 330-665-3402.
Emotions Anonymous 8 p.m., Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 130 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. 330-849-0849.
Childbirth Education 7 p.m., Barberton Citizens Hospital, 155 Fifth St. N.E., Barberton. $10. Registration required, 330-615-3550.
Managing Life One Thursday at a Time 7-8 p.m., Akron General Health & Wellness Center West, 4125 Medina Road, Montrose area of Bath Township. Free. 888-312-5632.
FRIDAY
Hope Alcoholics Anonymous discussion group 8 to 9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Co-Dependents Anonymous 7:30 to 9 p.m., Wedgewood United Methodist Church, 2350 Wedgewood Drive, Akron. Free. 330-535-4583.
Celebrate Recovery 7 p.m., Hudson Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro St., Hudson. 330-650-9533, Ext. 416.
Overeaters Anonymous 6 p.m., Summit Masonic Complex, 91 Springside Drive, Bath Township. 330-923-6637.
Breast Cancer support group 12:30-2:30 p.m., Summa Health Center at Western Reserve, 5655 Hudson Drive, Hudson. Free. 330-375-7082.
SATURDAY
Alopecia areata 11 a.m., St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron. 330-456-2024.
Overeaters Anonymous 10:30 a.m., St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron. 330-923-1059.
Naranon Saturday Night Serenity support group 7 p.m., Lockwood United Methodist Church, 3680 Manchester Road, Coventry Township. 330-603-7577.
Co-Dependents Anonymous Saturday Breakfast Club 10 to 11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Free. 330-928-4842 or 330-773-3946.
4+12+12 Sobriety Group Alcoholics Anonymous 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Gamblers Anonymous 1 p.m., Paradise Club, 1710 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls.
Screening for Peripheral Vascular Disease and Stroke Risk 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Akron General Heart & Vascular Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron. Free. 866-701-9147.
Heartsaver AED 9 a.m. to noon, WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. $40. 330-334-2824.
Arthritis Expo 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kent State University Stark Campus, Professional Education and Conference Center, 6000 Frank Ave. N.W., Jackson Township. Health care professionals, including a rheumatologist, orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist, and occupational therapist, will talk about osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, pain management, energy conservation, joint protection, and exercise. 800-245-2275, Ext. 191.
SUNDAY
Griefshare support group 6 p.m., Chapel in Marlboro, 8700 State Route 619, Marlboro Township. Free. 330-935-0132.
Overeaters Anonymous 10:30 a.m., R.A.M.A.R./ Genesis Offices, 380/386 S. Portage Path, Akron; 330-867-7571. 3 p.m., 1546 S. Water St., Kent; 330-676-0098.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 2 to 3:30 p.m., Church of the Resurrection, 32001 Cannon Road, Solon. Free. 216-321-2727 or http://www.foodaddicts.org.
MONDAY
Overeaters Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Briarwood, 3700 Englewood Drive off Graham Road, Stow. 330-869-5409. 6 p.m., Packard Institute, 733 W. Market St., Akron; 330-882-3419.
Gamblers Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Firestone Christian Church, 40 E. Wilbeth Road, Akron.
SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) 7 p.m. For meeting location and information, call 216-210-1243 or 440-334-8632, or e-mail snapcleve@aol.com.
Co-Dependents Anonymous 10 a.m., Church of Our Saviour, 471 Crosby St., Akron. 330-535-4583.
Support Group for Parents of Children with Emotional/Mental/Neurobiological Disorders 6:30-8 p.m., JC's Place, 963 Wooster Road, W., Barberton. Free. 330-396-0097.
Oct. 16
Gentle Fitness Noon to 1 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. $2. 330-334-2838.
Nicotine Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Stow United Methodist Church, 4880 Fishcreek Road. Free. 330-926-1060.
Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Summit County support group 7 to 8:30 p.m., Community Support Services, 150 Cross St., Akron. 330-258-0811.
Female Challenge girls support group 5 to 7 p.m., East Akron Branch YMCA, 110 Goodyear Blvd., Akron. Support and self-esteem groups for girls. Free. 330-784-0408.
Missing Link traumatic brain injury support group 6:30 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-784-1271, Ext. 5553.
PACT support group 6 to 7:30 p.m., J.R. Coleman Outreach Service Center, 1731 Grace Ave. N.E., Canton. For families in which one or both parents are mentally ill. 330-455-5858.
Co-Dependents Anonymous Women's Precious & Free 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church of Stow, 4880 Fishcreek Road, Stow. 330-922-0727.
Celebrate Recovery 7 to 9 p.m., Hudson Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro St., Hudson. Free. 330-650-9533.
Emotions Anonymous Public Information Meeting 7:45 p.m., Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, 2095 W. Market St., Akron. Free. 330-849-0849.
Healthy Heart Lecture Series 6 p.m., Barberton Citizens Hospital, 155 Fifth St. N.E., Barberton. Free. 866-224-4373.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Chronic Pain support group 6:30-8 p.m., Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, 1900 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. Free.
Health Talk Congestive Heart Failure 10-11 a.m., Aultman Hospital Cardiac Rehab, 2600 Sixth St. S.W., Canton. Speakers: Gwen Weston. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
Parkinson's Disease support group 6 p.m., Neurology & Neuroscience Associates, 130 W. Exchange St., Akron. Free. 330-376-1902, Ext. 137.
West Hill Lupus support group 7 p.m., Northwest Family Recreation Center, 1730 Shatto Ave., Akron. Free. 330-945-6767.
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