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Published on Friday, May 23, 2008
To have an event listed, send a fax to 330-376-9235 or an e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeaconjournal.com at least a week in advance.
TODAY
Cats Craft Showcase — Today and Saturday, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Mogadore branch, 144 S. Cleveland Ave. Craft showcase for students and adults. Entry forms can be picked up at the library. 330-628-9228.
Bird walk — 7:30 a.m. Meet in the Tuscarawas Meadows area of Firestone Metro Park, off Harrington Road in South Akron. Naturalist Pat Rydquist of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, will lead a spring bird walk. 330-865-8065.
Canton Country Day School 50 Percent Off Book Sale — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Canton Country Day School, 3000 Demington Ave. 330-453-8279.
Write a Will Day — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family & Community Services Inc., 143 Gougler Road, Kent.
Day Out With Thomas 2008: The Great Discovery Tour — 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today-Sunday, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Boston Mills Boarding Station, 7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula. The train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine will depart every 45 minutes, rain or shine. $18. 866-468-7630.
Fish fry — 5 to 8 p.m., Tadmor Shrine Center, 3000 Krebs Drive, Coventry Township. 330-644-8494.
North Akron Carnival — 5 to 10 tonight, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. Monday, North High School, 985 Gorge Blvd., Akron. Featuring Bates Amusement Rides, food concessions, games and clowns. Free admission. Tickets, $1. Unlimited ride passes available.
Copper Wire Wrapping Workshop with Kristina Malcolm — 6-9 p.m., Kindred Spirits, 2810 Armstrong Road, Wooster. Basic knotting, adjustable knots, decorative knots and other functional knots. $22.50 members, $25 nonmembers, plus $8 materials fee. 330-345-3000 or http://www.kindredspiritsstudios.com.
Jazz-Net Friday — 6 to 11 p.m., Downtown Radisson Hotel, 20 W. Mill St., Akron. Join 100 Black Men of Greater Akron Inc. and the Akron Urban League's Young Professionals for an evening of networking, food and smooth jazz by Akron's Uptown Cats. Proceeds benefit 100 BMOGA Inc. youth mentoring program and the West Akron Little League Baseball Association. $20. 330-714-8443.
Akron 2 Cleveland Ballroom Dancers Beginner Detroit Style Ballroom Dance Class — 7 to 9 p.m., Bungalo Five, 2511 Romig Road, Akron. 330-573-9453 or 330-431-7328.
Presentation on the Battle of Midway— 7 p.m., Hudson Masonic Lodge No. 510, 49 E. Streetsboro. Gordon Simon, a World War II veteran and member of Hudson Lodge. Voluntary donation, $5; children over age 12, $3; veterans, free. Reservations: Jim Amlung, 330-688-7061.
Wildflower walk — 7 p.m., Hampton Hills Metro Park. Meet at the parking lot off Akron-Peninsula Road north of West Bath Road in North Akron. Naturalist Meghan Doran of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, will direct a wildflower walk. Information: 330-865-8065.
Ballroom Nights— 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. Free lesson 7:30 to 8 p.m. $8. 330-971-8425 or 330-971-8225.
Skate Jam & Anniversary Celebration 2008 — 11 tonight to 3 a.m. Saturday, midnight Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday and Monday, G.S.F.E. Cade, 1615 E. Market St., Akron. $10 at the door Friday, Sunday, Monday; $12 in advance, $15 at the door Saturday; $30 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday; $2 skate rental. Also, Open Skate 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. $5; skate rental $2. 330-784-4733, http://www.gsfecade.com.
SATURDAY
Birds, breakfast — 7:30 a.m. The Medina County Park District is holding a bird outing, to be followed by breakfast. Registration is required. The location will be disclosed when you register. Information and reservations: 330-722-9364.
Bird walk — 8 a.m., Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot. Information: 330-359-5235.
A New Beginning — 8 a.m., Rockne's, 4240 Hudson Drive, Stow. A social group for widows and widowers of all ages that meets for breakfast and conversation. 330-929-5430.
Warbler walk — 9 to 11 a.m., Deer Creek Reservoir at 14514 Price St. N.E., Marlboro Township. 330-477-3552.
6th Annual All British Car Display Day— 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Kent Family Home, 409 W. Main St., Kent. $6; day of show, $8; after 10 a.m. day of show, $5.
The Great Lakes Fiber Show — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster. Vendors will be selling raw and processed fiber from sheep, alpacas, llamas, angora goats, angora rabbits and buffalos. http://www.greatlakesfibershow.com or 330-264-9665.
History hike — 10 a.m., O'Neil Woods Metro Park, off Martin Road in Bath Township. Meet at the kiosk. Naturalist Danusia Casteel of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, will lead a history hike. Information: 330-865-8065.
Holden hike — 10 a.m., Holden Arboretum in Kirtland. The Portage Trail Walkers hiking club will meet for a hike scheduled around the blossoming of the domestic azaleas and rhododendrons. You can hike any distance. 330-673-6896.
Urban Contemporary Line Dance Classes (beginners) — 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday at 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. Information: 330-867-2093.
Wildlife art — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, M.D. Garage, off Boston Mills Road east of the Cuyahoga River in the hamlet of Boston. Featuring an exhibit of paintings of wildlife by the Crooked River Gang, a group of local painters.
Felt & Bead Jewelry with Tara Herberger — 1-3 p.m. Saturday and May 31, Kindred Spirits, 2810 Armstrong Road, Wooster. $50 for members, $55 for nonmembers; $16 materials fee. 330-345-3000 or http://www.kindredspiritsstudios.com.
Kids' fishing — 1 p.m., Little Turtle Pond at Firestone Metro Park, 2400 Harrington Road in South Akron. Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, will hold a learn-to-fish program for youngsters 15 and younger. A few rods and reels will be available. Bait will be provided. Adults must supervise their children but may not fish. Information: 330-865-8065.
Show and Tell with Trish and Mel — 2 p.m., Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. 330-253-2488. ACT I Civic Fun: Arts & Crafts, Movies & More. Featuring a variety show for children. Free.
Akron Glass Works Artist Demos — 6-11 p.m., Akron Glass Works, 106 N. Main St. Glass-blowing demonstrations. Free. 330-253-5888.
Family fishing — 6 p.m., Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94), Sharon Township. The Medina County Park District will present a family fishing program for ages 6 and up. A limited number of rods and reels and bait will be available. Information and reservations: 330-722-9364.
Blue Grass Saturday Nights — 7-11 p.m., Homerville Community Center, Route 301, Homerville. All pickers welcome; open stage and jam rooms. Information: 330-416-2222.
Central-Hower High School Fourth Annual All-Class Alumni Dance — 8 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday, St. Joseph Family Center, 610 E. Exchange St., Akron. Featuring DJ EZ Money and the Deacons. $15 in advance, $20 day of event. 330-571-6060.
Telescope seminar — 8 p.m., Astronomy Club of Akron's observatory, Portage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Road (state Route 93), New Franklin. A star watch will follow. 330-837-5848.
Ballroom Dancing — 8:30 p.m., Sherwood Dance Club, 960 Jacoby Road, Copley Township. $6. 330-864-4484.
To have an event listed, send a fax to 330-376-9235 or an e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeaconjournal.com at least a week in advance.
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