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By Mary Beth Breckenridge
Beacon Journal staff writer
Published on Saturday, Dec 22, 2007
Paula Davis, executive director of Keep Akron Beautiful, has been named to Keep America Beautiful's national board of directors.
Davis will represent the interests of nearly 580 community-based and statewide affiliate programs. She was nominated by the Keep America Beautiful national office and elected by executive directors of affiliates nationwide.
Davis was also recently tapped to lead an effort to identify environmental priorities for Akron in anticipation of a possible influx of federal block-grant money to reduce energy dependence.
Treehouse donated
One of the most popular treehouses displayed at Stan Hywet this summer has been donated to a church in Medina County's Granger Township.
Robin's Rhapsody has been moved to a play area at the Church at Stony Hill in memory of Adam Dunaye, who died of cancer in 2005 at age 8. The treehouse is on 31/2 acres with a ball field and playground.
The birdhouse-style structure incorporates musical instruments, including a slapophone, wind chimes, gongs, a harp and drums.
The house was donated by its creators, Dorsky Hodgson Parrish Yue, an architectural firm with offices in Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Washington.
Keep snow out of street
Reader Michelle Davis of Akron called with a plea worth passing along: Please avoid shoveling or plowing your snow into the street. Piles of snow can block the path of water to storm drains and can cause the water to dam and freeze, she noted.
Events, programs
• Deck the Hall, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 30, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Manor House decorated to portray the story Babes in Toyland, miniature train display in Corbin Conservatory, tree of poinsettia plants in the Palm House, outdoor lights and decorations. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Self-guided Manor House and grounds tours, $14; grounds only, $8. Ages 6 to 17, $2 for either option. Younger children, free. Advance purchase of tickets recommended. Tickets: 330-315-3287 or http://www.stanhywet.org.
• Home for the Holidays, A Truly Designer Event, 1-4 p.m. today, Perkins Stone Mansion, South Portage Path and Copley Road, Akron. The historical mansion and its Wash House are professionally decorated for the holidays. $7; children 12 and younger, $1; seniors and members of groups of 10 or more, $5. Free parking. Information: 330-535-1120.
• Holiday Idea House, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 30, Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland. Area designers have decorated Lantern Court, a country estate house, for the holidays. Reservations available on the hour from noon to 5 p.m. Members, $7; others, $10. Information: 440-946-4400 or http://www.holdenarb.org.
• WinterShow, through Dec. 31, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd. Theme: Walking in a Winter Wonderland. Gingerbread creations, floral displays, decorated trees, winter container gardens. Programs this week: Spiced Sachets, 1-3 p.m. today; Miniature Gingerbread House Demonstration, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. WinterShow hours: noon to 5 p.m. both Sundays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. other days. Closed Christmas Day, but open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. $7.50; children 3 to 12, $3; members and younger children, free. Information: 216-721-1600 or http://www.cbgarden.org.
Mail notices of classes, programs and events two weeks in advance to: Home and Garden News, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron OH 44309-0640. Please include your name and telephone number. All events must be open to the public.
Mary Beth Breckenridge can be reached at 330-996-3756 or mbrecken@thebeaconjournal.com.
Paula Davis, executive director of Keep Akron Beautiful, has been named to Keep America Beautiful's national board of directors.
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