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Published on Saturday, Mar 22, 2008
To have an event listed, send a fax to 330-376-9235 or an e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeacon
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TODAY On the Wing — 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Ira Trailhead off Riverview Road north of Ira Road in Cuyahoga Falls. Ranger Paul Motts of the National Park Service will lead a bird hike along the flood plain forests and wetlands in the Cuyahoga Valley.
Waterfowl Walk — 8:30 a.m. Meet at the trail's Chippewa Road entrance. The Medina County Park District is conducting a waterfowl walk along the Chippewa Inlet Trail near Chippewa Lake. Bring binoculars, spotting scopes and field guides. 330-722-9364.
Pysanki: Ukrainian Egg-Decorating workshop — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S. Walnut St., Wooster. Nancy Skinner will teach. Pysanki is a technique that uses melted beeswax to write designs on an egg that is then dipped in dye. $20. 330-264-2787.
26th Annual Akron Antiquarian Book Fair — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., John S. Knight Convention Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. More than 60 vendors will offer rare and collectible books, maps, prints and posters. Writer Russ Musarra and illustrator Chuck Ayers will talk about local landmarks and sign copies of their book, Walks Around Akron, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. $5. 330-865-5831.
2nd annual Easter Egg Helicopter Drop — 10 a.m., Ravenna Football Stadium, 6589 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna.
20th annual Easter Eggstravaganza — Activities begin at 10 a.m., at the park at Oakwood Avenue and Highland Street. Featuring a live musical performance, games, concession booths, the Easter Bunny and specially designed egg-hunt areas for children ages 1-10 and 1-18 with disabilities beginning at 10:15 a.m. Photos with the Easter Bunny, $3.
Internet Genealogy Workshop — 10 a.m. to noon, Akron-Summit County Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. Free. 330-643-9030.
Trail Work — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at Oak Hill Trailhead off Oak Hill Road in Boston Township. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is seeking volunteers to work on the Plateau Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather and bring a small pack with work gloves, water and lunch. For information, call 330-678-9028 or check out http://www.nps.gov/cuva. Click on the volunteer section under Support Your Park.
Urban Contemporary Line Dance Classes (beginners) — 10 a.m.-noon, 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. Dance partner not needed. New dances taught monthly. 330-867-2093.
First & Main Fourth Annual Easter Event — 11 a.m., First & Main in Hudson. Activities will be an Easter egg hop, scavenger hunt, visits by the Easter Bunny and more. For more information, call Gretchen Filon at 330-653-9530, Ext. 3, or visit http://www.firstandmainhudson.com.
Stark Easter Egg Hunt — 11 a.m., Todd Bosley's farm. Lunch with the officials and candidates from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 330-649-0759 or 330-499-6511.
Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt — Noon to 1 p.m., Blue Heron Bookstore, 1593 Main St., Peninsula. Featuring hide and seek and a story in the Heron's Nest at noon.
Mustill Store Volunteer Training — Noon to 2:30 p.m., 248 Ferndale St., Akron. Lunch will be provided. Call 330-374-5625 for reservations.
Artist's Book Workshop — 1 to 3 p.m., Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., downtown Akron. Margot Eiseman. Free.
Author Meet and Greet — 1 to 2:30 p.m., Blue Heron Bookstore, 1593 Main St., Peninsula. Featuring Richard A. Hasler and his book Surprises Around the Bend: 50 Adventurous Walkers.
Open Skate — 1 to 4 p.m., G.S.F.E. Cade, 1615 E. Market St., Akron. $5; skate rental, $2. 330-784-4733.
Science Classroom — 1 to 3 p.m., in the science classroom at the Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. N.W., Perry Township. For reservations and information, call 330-477-3552.
Amphibian Fun — 2 p.m., Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, will present a nature program on amphibians for youngsters 6 to 12 years old with naturalist Dee Casteel. Participants will make a take-home craft. Call 330-865-8065 for reservations and information.
Dog Obedience — 2 to 3 p.m., for puppy beginners ages 3-8 months, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for adult dogs 9 months and older on Saturdays through April 19, Tower Lodge, 530 N. Freedom St., Ravenna. $50; non-city taxpayers, $55. Call Kathy Hammonds at 330-296-2864.
Akron Glass Works Artist Demos — 6-11 p.m., Akron Glass Works, 106 N. Main St., Akron. Glass-blowing demonstrations. Free. 330-253-5888.
Blue Grass Saturday Nights — 7-11 p.m., Homerville Community Center, County Road 301, Homerville. All pickers welcome; open stage and jam rooms. Information, 330-416-2222.
Teen Skate — 7 to 10 p.m., G.S.F.E. Cade, 1615 E. Market St., Akron. $5; skate rental, $2. 330-784-4733.
Ballroom Dancing Easter Dance — 8:30 p.m., Sherwood Dance Club, 960 Jacoby Road, Copley Township. $6. 330-864-4484.
Adults Only Skate Night — Midnight to 2:30 a.m., G.S.F.E. Cade, 1615 E. Market St., Akron. $5; skate rental, $2. 330-784-4733.
SUNDAY All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast — 9:30 a.m. to noon, Acker-Moore Memorial Post, American Legion, 3733 Fishcreek Road, Stow. $5.25. 330-673-1608.
Easter Sunday Brunch — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Galaxy Restaurant, 201 Park Centre Drive, Wadsworth. $21.95; children ages 12 and under, $9.95 or children ages 5 and under, free. With the Easter Bunny. 330-334-3663.
Red Cross Community Dinners — 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Summit County Red Cross, 501 W. Market St. Free.
Ron Davis Dance Band — 5-8 p.m., Firestone Park Christian Church, 40 E. Wilbeth Road, Akron. $3 donation. Information: 330-753-6679.
Ballroom Dancing — 7:30 p.m., Sherwood Dance Club, 960 Jacoby Road, Copley Township. $6. 330-864-4484.
Singles Dance — 7:30-11:30 p.m., Guy's Party Centre, 500 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. Disc jockey plays Top 40 music for dancing. $7. 330-724-6373.
Family Night — 8 to 11 p.m., G.S.F.E. Cade, 1615 E. Market St., Akron. Featuring gospel music only. $5; children ages 5 and under, $2; skate rental, $2. 330-784-4733.
To have an event listed, send a fax to 330-376-9235 or an e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeacon
journal.com at least a week in advance.
TODAY On the Wing — 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Ira Trailhead off Riverview Road north of Ira Road in Cuyahoga Falls. Ranger Paul Motts of the National Park Service will lead a bird hike along the flood plain forests and wetlands in the Cuyahoga Valley.
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