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TODAY
18th Annual Caregivers Weekend — Today and Sunday, Loyola of the Lakes, 700 Killinger Road, Green. Theme: OK to Be Different. Caregivers present the annual weekend to help other caregivers. The weekend allows time for quiet reflection, prayer, relaxation and laughter. $145, includes two nights of accommodations, five meals and refreshments. Reservations, 330-896-2315.
A Festival of the Arts — Today and Sunday, St. Hilary Parish, 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn. The festival, as part of the ongoing celebration of its 50 years as part of the diocese of Cleveland, will include the visual, performing and culinary arts of the parish on display. Free. 330-867-1055.
Akron Press Club Book Sale — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Martin University Center, 105 Fir Hill, University of Akron. Proceeds help underwrite scholarships and an education outreach program for area students of journalism, communications and public relations. http://www.akronpressclub.org.
Buckwheat & Buttermilk Pancake Breakfast — 8-11 a.m. today, Eastwood Church of the Brethren, 581 Darrow Road, Akron. $5; children under age 12, $3.
A New Beginning — 8 a.m. today, Riverside Kitchen, 610 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron. Breakfast and conversation for widows and widowers of all ages. 330-929-5430.
Public Book & Audio-Visual Sale — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Bailey Road Christian Church, 3200 W. Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 330-929-2527.
Bird Walk — 8:30-10:30 a.m. today, in the Cuyahoga Valley park. Meet volunteer Dwight Chasar at the Lock 29 Trailhead off Mill Street in Peninsula. The National Park Service is staging a snipe walk. Participants will carpool to the old Coliseum site in Richfield Township. Be prepared to hike in tall, wet grass.
22nd annual Craft Show — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Cathedral of Life, 4111 38th St. N.W., Canton. 330-493-4111.
Akron Hike — 9 a.m. today. Meet at the Big Bend Trailhead off Merriman Road. The Portage Trail Walkers hiking club will meet for a 61/2-mile hike on the Towpath Trail in Northwest Akron. Hikers will go to the historic Mustill Store and back. 330-673-6896.
Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce 2007 Health & Wellness Expo — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium, 2345 Fourth St., Cuyahoga Falls. Featuring more than 50 local health and wellness professionals, free screenings and more.
Holiday Bazaar — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Green Valley United Methodist Church, 620 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Green. Featuring handmade crafts, decorations, baked goods and a white elephant sale. A turkey dinner will be served from 4-6 p.m. Tickets: $7.50, adults; $3.50, kids 6-10; free, children under 5.
Holiday Craft Bazaar and Silent Auction — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Sunrise Assisted Living of Bath, 101 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Akron.
School Book Fair — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Sunday, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Seventh-Grade Girls Chorus at 4:30 p.m. Friday and Poetry Slam! at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Barnes & Noble Cafe.
Tallmadge Library Association Book Sale — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Akron-Summit County Public Library Tallmadge branch, 90 Community Road. 330-633-4345.
White Elephant Sale — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, United Methodist Church of Macedonia, 1280 E. Aurora Road, Macedonia. Featuring Christmas items, collectibles, antiques, household items, kitchenware, linens and pictures. 330-467-3169.
Alliance's Underground Railroad — 10 a.m.-noon today, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Haines House, 186 W. Market St., Akron.
The Carol A. Brodbeck Memorial Walk — 10 a.m. today, Coventry Oaks Pavilion, Firestone Metropolitan Park, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. 330-668-4017 or 330-620-5795.
Countryside Holiday Farmers' Market — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Nov. 17, Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula. Fifteen to 20 vendors will sell locally grown seasonal produce, locally raised meat and poultry, locally made cheese and baked goods, as well as other specialty foods. http://www.cvcountryside.org.
Urban Contemporary Line Dance Classes (beginners) — 10 a.m.-noon today, Goodyear YMCA gymnasium, 110 Goodyear Ave. (park on Kelly Avenue and go through the double brown doors), Akron. $3, adults; $2, youth. Classes are ongoing. Wear comfortable soft-soled shoes and clothing. Dance to all kinds of music. Partner not needed. New dances taught monthly. 330-867-2093.
Storytime — 11 a.m. today, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Featuring the Revere Players Theatre Group presenting Arsenic and Old Lace.
American Girl Fashion Show — 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. today and Sunday, Todaro's Party Center, 1820 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron. Hosted by and benefiting the Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet. $30, adult and children, $75, patron. 330-996-1100.
Book signing — Noon to 3 p.m. today, Chapel Hill Borders Express Store. Abe Zaidan will sign copies of his new book, Portraits of Power: Ohio and National Politics 1964-2004.
The Akron Association of Ohio University Women Meeting — 1 p.m. today, at the Stow home of member, Barbara Gazella. Featuring a silent auction to benefit the annual scholarship fund. For directions, call 330-686-9029.
Highland Square Library Teen Advisory Board — 1 p.m. today, Highland Square Branch Library, 807 W. Market St., Akron. 330-376-2927.
Michael Heaton — 1-2:30 p.m. today, the Blue Heron Bookstore, 1593 Main St., Peninsula. Author Michael Heaton to speak on Truth and Justice for Fun and Profit.
Stark Hike — 1-3 p.m. today. Meet at the Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. N.W., Perry Township. The Stark County Park District will hold a nature walk. Call 330-477-3552 for reservations.
Follow the Tracks — 2-3:30 p.m. today, John T. Huston-Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center, 1614 N. Daniel St., Alliance. For youngsters 7 to 9 years old. 330-823-7487.
Junior Chef Day — 2 p.m. today, Akron-Summit County Public Library Maple Valley branch, 1187 Copley Road, Akron. For grades K-5. 330-864-5721.
LEGO Unlimited — 2-3:30 p.m. today, Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. Creativity and construction with the library's LEGO blocks. Grades K-5. Sign up at 330-643-9000.
One-woman show — 2 p.m. today, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad St. Carol Starre-Kmiecik will portray Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Free. 330-334-5761.
Rocks Hike — Meet at 2 p.m. today in the Front Street parking lot in Cuyahoga Falls. Naturalist Mike Greene of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, will direct a geology hike along the 1.8-mile Glens Trail at the Gorge Metro Park. 330-865-8065.
Pastor George C. Austin Sr.'s Sixth Pastoral Anniversary Celebration — 3 p.m. today and 4 p.m. Sunday, Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 401 Robert St., Akron. With a luncheon today. $30. Pastor Dr. A.L. Owens of the Second Ebenezer Baptist Church will be the guest at 4 p.m. Sunday. 330-773-6606.
56th Annual Turkey Supper and Bazaar — 4:30-6:30 p.m. today, East Sparta United Methodist Church, 2041 Pine St., East Sparta. $7; $3.50, children 12 and under. 330-866-3341.
Turkey Dinner & Silent Auction — 4:30-7 p.m. today, Faith United Methodist Women of Brimfield, 1235 Tallmadge Road, Brimfield Township. $8, $4 for children.
Arts Walk — 5-10 p.m. today, Akron's Northside Arts District. 20 places to see local artists work. Galleries, studios and shops open the first Saturday of each month. Free. For information, call Sandy Holata at 330-253-5888.
Akron Glass Works Artist Demos — 6-11 p.m. today, Akron Glass Works, 106 N. Main St., Akron. Glass-blowing demonstrations. Free. 330-253-5888.
Annual Auction of Goods and Services — 6 p.m. today, Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent, 228 Gougler Ave., Kent. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m. and the oral auction at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. 330-673-4247.
Farmhouse Supper — 6-9 p.m. today, Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath Township, will serve a farmhouse supper like those from 1862. Maximum of 12 guests. Call 330-666-3711 for reservations.
Polka Dance — 6 p.m. to midnight today, Kuzman's, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Band: Al Hreno. $10. 330-545-8521.
Underground Railroad — 6-8 p.m. today, at Howe Meadow off Riverview Road in Cuyahoga Falls. Learn what it was like for escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad in the 1850s. The program includes a 11/2-mile lantern hike and a return via the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Trips will depart every 30 minutes. Fee is $10. Recommended for ages 14 and older. 800-468-4070 for reservations and information.
12th annual Dessert First — 6:30 tonight, Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Akron. Benefits the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio. For tickets or details, contact Angie at 330-864-9933 or 800-852-4474, Ext. 124.
Season of Thanks — 7 tonight, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94), Sharon Township. The Medina County Park District will present songs, dances, drumming and storytelling as participants give thanks for the abundance in their lives. Learn about the Indians' circle of life. For all ages. Registration is required. 330-722-9364 for reservations and information.
Korean-Language Revival Services — 7:30 tonight, Ghent Christian Church, 4200 Granger Road, Akron. The Korean-American praise and worship ministry Doulos is coming for two evenings. The Rev. Lee Song-Won will preach at the noon Sunday service followed by an all-church, potluck fellowship meal of Korean and American foods.
Portage County Chapter 600 of International Parents Without Partners' Monthly Dance — 7:30-11:30 tonight, Kent VFW 073, 500 VFW Parkway, Kent.
Sky Watch — 7:30 tonight, at the Astronomy Club of Akron's observatory at Portage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Road (state Route 93), New Franklin. Featuring an open house and sky watch. 330-535-8009.
Tracie Anderson — 7:30 tonight, Holiday Inn Akron, 4073 Medina Road, Akron. Evangelist Tracie Anderson will be ministering. Free.
Swing-a-Lings — 8-10:45 tonight, Church of the Lakes United Methodist Church, 5944 Fulton Drive N.W., Jackson Township. A caller and a cuer. $9 per couple members; $10 per couple nonmembers. 330-492-7559.
Ballroom Dancing — 8:30 tonight, Sherwood Dance Club, 960 Jacoby Road, Copley Township. $6. 330-864-4484.
SUNDAY All-You-Can-Eat Sunday breakfast — 9:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Acker-Moore Memorial Post, American Legion, 3733 Fishcreek Road, Stow. $5.25. 330-673-1608.
Pokemon TCG: Diamonds & Pearl — Secret Wonders Prerelease Tournament — 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Gamers Inc., 3265 Oakwood Drive, Cuyahoga Falls. For entry fee, call 330-929-3423.
Annual Spaghetti Dinner — Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Road, Springfield Township. $6; children, $3. 330-699-5086.
8th Annual KidsFair — Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Activity booths at the KidsFair will showcase the arts. Local artist Mark Soppeland will lead families in creating a community art project on the theme of Noah's Ark. Stage shows will feature local performing artists as well as popular children's characters. Admission is $2, plus a food item for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. 330-867-7850 or http://www.shawjcc.org.
Photography Workshop — 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94), Sharon Township. The Medina County Park District will present an advanced digital photography workshop. For ages 16 and older. Cost is $40. Bring your camera, manual and tripod, if you have one. Call 330-722-9364 for reservations and information.
Australian Wildflowers — 2 p.m. Sunday, Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot. Fritz and Alice Schmitthenner will present a slide show on the wildflowers of western Australia. Sponsored by the center's Botanizers plant club. 330-359-5235.
Health Fair — 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg. Featuring a panel of local health care practitioners, alternative medicine experts and fitness professionals. Question-and-answer session to follow. Healthy snacks and refreshments available.
Historic Tudor House Benefit — 2 p.m. Sunday, 655 Latham Lane, Akron. Featuring Latasia Jewelry, raffles and door prizes. Refreshments available.
Spaghetti Dinner — 2-6 p.m. Sunday, FOP Lodge 7, 2610 Ley Drive, Akron. $8; children ages 10 and under, $5. Dinner to benefit Terry and Mindy McCluskey Family of Cuyahoga Falls. Featuring raffle prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Tickets can be purchased by calling Kris Beitzel at 330-784-9653 or Jen Paljich at 330-882-6779.
Why Organics? — 2 p.m. Sunday, Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, will present a program on how organic products might be better for the environment and how they can help you develop a healthier lifestyle. For information, call 330-865-8065.
Revere Sixth-Grade Reader's Theatre — 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Proceeds to benefit the Revere Middle School Library.
Ballroom Dance Club — 7-10:30 p.m. Sunday, Springfield Lake Ballroom, 1200 Main St., Lakemore. Dance to music by area orchestras. Snacks and beverage are provided. $6. 330-733-0748.
Singles Dance — 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday, Guy's Party Centre, 500 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. DJ plays Top 40 music for dancing. $7. 330-724-6373.