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Published on Saturday, Feb 23, 2008
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TODAY Computer classes — 9-10:30 a.m., Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. N.E. Backup & Restoring Your Computer. Free. Registration required. 330-854-4148.
Reservoir hike — 9 a.m. Portage Trail Walkers hiking club will hike at Mogadore Reservoir. Meet at the Ankor Inn parking lot off state Route 43 in Suffield Township. 330-673-6896.
Cheerleading class registration — 9:10-to 11:30 a.m., YMCA, 1 Canal Square Plaza, Akron. The first class starts March 8. $5 registration, $9 per class. 866-236-2767.
Ham radio demonstration — 9:30 a.m., Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave. Sponsored by the Barberton Public Library Morse Code Preservation Society. Free. 330-745-1194.
Mountain lions — 10 a.m., Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94), Sharon Township. Program about mountain lions for all ages. Free. 330-722-9364.
Presidential Love Stories — 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., National First Ladies' Library Education and Research Center, 205 S. Market Ave., Canton. Love Is Eternal: America's First Couples will trace the relationships of some of America's presidents and first ladies. $10. Reservations required; 330-452-0876, Ext. 301.
Urban contemporary line dance classes (beginners) — 10 a.m. to noon, Goodyear YMCA gymnasium, 110 Goodyear Ave., Akron (park on Kelly Avenue and go through the double brown doors). $3, adults; $2, youth. Classes are ongoing. Wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Dance to all kinds of music. Partner not needed. New dances taught monthly. 330-867-2093.
Chess World — 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Ellet branch, 2470 E. Market St., Akron. 330-784-2019.
Support Coventry Local Schools Chili/Hot Dog Fundraiser — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Coventry High School, 3089 Manchester Road, Coventry Township. $5; children under 12, $3. 330-644-8489.
Fly-Fishing Get-Together — Noon to 3 p.m., Sippo Lake Clubhouse, 5300 Tyner St. N.W., Perry Township. Program about fishing the Ruby River in Montana by Jack Gravo and Dick Wareham. With fly tying. 330-477-0956.
Harlem Renaissance: Preserve the Past, Envision the Future — Noon to 2 p.m., Edward ''Peel'' Coleman Community Center, 1400 Sherrick Road S.E., Canton. Sandy Womack, director of the Office of School Improvement, Canton City Schools, and author of Even the Best Plans Go Astray, will speak. 330-453-8042 or http://www.starklibrary.org.
Abraham Lincoln presentation — 1 p.m., Wayne County Public Library, Shreve branch, 189 W. McConkey St. Presented by Pete Raymond. Adults only. 330-567-2219.
Art program — 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Kathleen Whitmer, artist in residence at Old Trail School, brings her unique style to children. She will demonstrate the art from her book, Blue Boo and Her Colorful Friends. Free. 330-665-5199.
Bridal Fair & Open House — 1-6 p.m., Skyview Lodge, 336 Pearl Road, Brunswick. Free. 330-225-8345.
Cabin fever hike — 1-3 p.m., Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. N.W., Perry Township. Call 330-477-3552 for reservations.
Open skate — 1-4 p.m., G.S.F.E. Cade, 1615 E. Market St., Akron. $5; skate rental, $2. 330-784-4733.
Snow Day — 1 p.m., Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94), Sharon Township. Program with snow crafts and games. Dress for outdoor activities. Free. Call 330-722-9364 for reservations.
Wayne Center for the Arts Cinderella Tea — Seatings are at 1 and 2:30 p.m., Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S. Walnut St., Wooster. Have tea with some of the characters from the ballet Cinderella. $6. 330-264-2787.
Movie — 2 p.m., Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave. Been Rich All My Life. Free. 330-745-1194 or http://www.barberton.lib.oh.us.
Pirate and Princess Party — 2-3:30 p.m., Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St. Grades 1-6. 330-335-1295.
Wadsworth Library Storyteller — 2 p.m., Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St. Storyteller Bette Lou Higgins will present Next Stop, Freedom! Free. 330-334-5761.
Stuffed Animal Pet Show — 2:30 p.m., Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave. Free. 330-745-1194.
Third Annual Taste of Italy Fundraiser — 5:30-9 p.m., Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts gymnasium, 1055 East Ave., Akron. Catered by Spaghetti Warehouse and the Drama Parents Association. $12. Pre-sale tickets only, 330-867-1950.
Akron Glass Works artist demos — 6-11 p.m., Akron Glass Works, 106 N. Main St., Akron. Free. 330-253-5888.
Bluegrass Specials — 6-11 p.m., O.J. Work Auditorium, 151 S. Main St., Wadsworth. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Bluegrass Mountaineers and Lloyd Belvins & Rambling Mountain. $20; children 12 and younger, free. 330-645-1542 or 330-644-0255.
For the Love of the Arts — 6:30 p.m., Walsh Jesuit High School, 4550 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Walsh Jesuit student artwork and musical selections, including a concert version of The Sound of Music. $30; $50, couple; $20, student. For tickets, visit http://www.walshjesuit.org.
Blue Grass Saturday Nights — 7-11 p.m., Homerville Community Center, state Route 301, Homerville. All pickers welcome; open stage and jam rooms. 330-416-2222.
Poetry Night — 7-9 p.m., After Dark, 469 Lake Ave., Barberton. Singing, band and comedy with an open mic. Free. 330-745-7369 or 330-338-5240.
Teen Skate Night — 7-10 p.m., G.S.F.E. Cade, 1615 E. Market St., Akron. $5; skate rental, $2. 330-784-4733.
Kuzman's jitterbug dancing — 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman's Lounge, 1025 S. State St., Girard. DJ Carl Severino. $3. 330-545-8521 or 330-545-8995.
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