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This Week
Today
The Akron Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta will host a Red & White Wine Tasting fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 4000 Medina Road in Montrose. $35. For reservations, call Lynn Puryear at 330-328-4501.
Deadline today
The Women's Network is seeking nominations for the Women of Achievement Awards, Dorothy O. Jackson Award, Women's Network Founders' Awards and the Judith Resnik Scholarship. Nomination forms are available at http://www.womensnetworkneohio.com or by calling 330-315-7809. Deadline for entry is today.
Wednesday
The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will host For Women, Forever with speaker Regina Brett at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Fairlawn. Tickets start at $50. 330-376-8522.
Goodwill Industries of Akron will hold its annual meeting from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Rosemont Country Club, 3777 Rosemont Blvd., Fairlawn. The event will celebrate volunteerism and the organization's record-setting service year. $25. Call Brenda Baum at 330-724-6995, Ext. 101.
The Massillon Museum will host the Soup Up Your Support benefit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 121 Lincoln Way East, Massillon. Guests purchase a handcrafted bowl and choose a soup to fill it. $15 per bowl. 330-833-4061.
Thursday
Northeast Ohio's Rainbow Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will benefit from the ninth annual Dawson Companies Chef's Fantasy Dinner and Auction to be held at 6 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, 1515 W. Third St. in Cleveland. Local and nationally known chefs will prepare six-course meals. Headline chefs include Cleveland's own new Iron Chef, Michael Symon, and fellow competitor Chris Cosentino. 216-292-4437.
Brunswick Art Works will hold a Cookin' Up Cash fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. at Mapleside Farms Restaurant, 294 Pearl Road in Brunswick. Ten percent of all dinner food sales will be donated to the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting arts in the community. For reservations, call 330-225-5576.
Friday
The American Red Cross will host a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Wadsworth High School cafeteria, 360 College St., in Wadsworth. $6 advance, $7 at the door, children under 12 $3, under age 4 free. Presale tickets available at the ARC office, 1 Park Center, #13, in Wadsworth, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily.
Friday-April 4
The Harris Stanton Gallery will host an Absolute Art Auction to benefit the Akron Art Museum at the gallery, 2301 W. Market St., in Akron. Works by international and regional artists and craftspeople will be available at this silent auction event. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 330-867-7600.
Saturday
Akron General Edwin Shaw Rehab will benefit from the Winter Breakout III — A Night of Smooth Jazz at 7:30 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. in Akron. Pianist and vocalist Bobby Caldwell, saxophonist and composer Kim Waters, and musical director Chieli Minucci with his band Special EFX. $35-$45, through http://www.ticketmaster.com or at the box office, 330-253-2488.
The Victim Assistance Program will hold its 16th annual Mardi Gras Celebration at 6 p.m. at Todaro's Party Center, 1820 Akron-Peninsula Road in Akron. Silent and oral auctions, open bar, dinner and dancing to The Deacons. 330-376-0040.
The Human Rights Campaign will host its 15th annual Cleveland Gala Dinner and Dance from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, 127 Public Square. For ticket information, contact Robert Podlogar at robert.podlogar@yahoo.com or Craig Foti at craigfoti@yahoo.com.
Saturday-Sunday
The Chatham VFW Post 6892 will hold an all-you-can-eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the post home, 6299 Avon Lake Road, Chatham. $6 adults; $5.50 seniors; $3.50 for children. Sunday
The Mogadore VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 8487 will host a breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. at the post home, 383 Randolph Road, Mogadore. Menu includes sausage, bacon, eggs, home fries, sausage gravy, french toast, pancakes and beverages. $5 adults, $2.50 children under age 6. Proceeds will benefit the post charities.
Tuesday-May 17
The Domestic Violence Project, Inc. is promoting House of Hope — Mile of Quarters to raise $16,600, or one mile of quarters, to fund teen and children's education programs in schools on awareness and prevention of domestic violence. Volunteers and sponsors will be collecting at locations around Stark County, including some 30 stores at Westfield Belden Village and all National City Bank branches. 330-445-2000.
Through May
Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio will commemorate 90 years of offering affordable fashions by hosting the Goodwill Fashion Challenge! Shoppers who purchase an outfit for under $19.18 can enter to win 2 roundtrip Airtran Airways tickets. Drawing will be held in June. http://www.thegoodwillchallenge.org.
Rescheduled
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio have rescheduled the Dazzling Desserts fundraiser to 6:30 p.m. April 4 at the Skyland Pines Rustic Lodge, 3550 Columbus Road N.E. in Canton. $40. Call Jennifer Snyder, 330-433-9485, Ext. 313.
Plan Ahead
Springfield High School's Eco-Kids (students grades 10-12) will host Parents' Night Out April 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the high school, 2966 Sanitarium Road in Springfield Township. Children (potty trained and older) will be entertained with a G-rated movie, games and snacks. The event will raise funds for the group's educational trip to Costa Rica. $10 first child; $4 second; $2 third (all in same family). For reservations, call Mrs. Mirman or Mrs. Lee at 330-798-1002, Ext. 5162 or Ext. 5165.
The Massillon/Canton Ulster Project will host Ohio's premier Celtic ensemble, Maidens IV, in a benefit concert at 7 p.m. April 3 at Lions Lincoln Theater, 156 Lincoln Way East in Massillon. Tickets for An Evening In Ireland are $7, two for $12 advance; $8 at the door. Call Paddy, 330-575-3916.
The Ohio Youth Ballet will host its annual fundraiser Dancing with the Stars at 6 p.m. April 4 at Glenmoor Country Club, 4191 Glenmoor Road N.W. in Canton. Dinner, dance performances, silent auction, raffles. $75; $125 couple. 330-854-1417 or http://www.ohioyouthballet.com.
The American Red Cross, Summit County Chapter Youth and Young Adult Services will host a Spaghetti for Leadership luncheon/dinner fundraiser on April 4 at 501 W. Market St. in Akron. Lunch 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinner 4:30 to 7 p.m. $5 adults, children age 9 and under $3. Takeout available. 330-535-2467.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host its Akron Wine Opener fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. April 4 at Rosemont Country Club, 177 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Fairlawn. Sample international and domestic wines, local cuisine, live entertainment and auctions. Tickets start at $50. Visit http://rainbow.cff.org/akronwine.
The Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland will host the 2008 Swim for Diabetes at 74 indoor pools throughout Northeast Ohio April 4-6. For locations, times and ways to support this activity, visit http://www.swimfordiabetes.com.
The Rotary Club of Fairlawn with the Boy Scouts of America Great Trail Council will host its 17th annual Spring Gala April 5 at Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Fairlawn. The event raises funds for local schools and charities. $225 per couple for dinner, cocktails, reception and a reverse raffle. Call Peggy Paskiet at 330-773-0415, Ext. 221.
United Disability Services will host the Basket Ball fundraiser, entitled Light Up The Boards, on April 5 at the University of Akron Student Union Ballroom, 302 E. Buchtel Mall on the university campus. Wear any style of sporty, funky or wacky tennis shoes. Visit http://www.udsakron.org/basket_ball.htm.
The Nordonia Hills YMCA will host a 5K and 1-mile fun run at 10 a.m. April 5 in Nordonia Hills to promote new Summer Day Camp programs. $20. 330-650-6144 or http://www.akronymca.org/locations/nordoniahills/
The Orrville Boys and Girls Club will host the 18th annual KIDS! Benefit Auction at 6 p.m. April 5 at the Pines Restaurant and Banquet Facility, 1319 N. Millborne Road in Orrville. Buffet dinner, oral and silent auctions. $45. 330-683-4888 or http://www.oabgc.org.
The Tuesday Musical Association will host its annual fundraiser at 5 p.m. April 6 at the Sheraton Suites, 1989 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. An Evening in Barcelona with hors d'oeuvres, wine, dinner, live entertainment and a chance to win a trip to Spain. Tickets start at $100. Raffle tickets $25, or 3 for $50. 330-972-2342.
Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, c/o Lynne Sherwin, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309. Or e-mail lsherwin@thebeaconjournal.com with ''The Scene'' in the subject line. Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance.
Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal, so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing.
This Week
Today
The Akron Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta will host a Red & White Wine Tasting fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 4000 Medina Road in Montrose. $35. For reservations, call Lynn Puryear at 330-328-4501.
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