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By Beacon Journal staff report
Published on Monday, Jun 09, 2008
This Week
The Medina County Chapter of the American Red Cross will host the Ninth Annual Bankers vs. Barristers Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Garfield Elementary School, 234 S. Broadway, Medina. Raffles and giveaways throughout the day. Walk-ins welcome. 330-723-4565 or 1-877-441-4565.
The West Akron Board of Tradewill host a scramble Golf Outing at 11 a.m. at Barberton Brookside Country Club, 3727 Golf Course Drive, Norton. Proceeds benefit the Akron Fire Department's public education fund. $85 per golfer; $30 dinner only. Call Cheryl Cox at 330-928-4133.
The Akron Jaycee Foundation will host its 13th Annual Benefit Golf Outing & Silent Auction at 8 a.m. at Chippewa Golf Club, 12147 Shank Road, Chippewa Township. Four-person scramble, 18 holes of golf with cart, boxed lunch, beverages on the course, prizes, contests and a steak dinner. $85 per golfer. Proceeds go to the Foundation's Outstanding Young Citizen Scholarship. 330-867-8055.
The Akron Art Museum's annual wine auction has been expanded into a three-day weekend. Friday night will be a wine-tasting event; Saturday night will be the wine auction featuring Flora Springs Winery's Sean Garvey; and Sunday will feature an elegant champagne brunch with pairings from Schramsberg Vineyards. Individual pricing for each event. 330-376-9185, Ext. 211, or http://www.akronartmuseum.org/wine.
The Bedford Historical Society will host the Annual Strawberry Festival & Third Annual Classic Car Show on the Square and in downtown Bedford. The museums will be open, and there will be live entertainment, ethnic foods, arts and crafts, raffles, the car show and more. Hours are Friday 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Parking is free and no admission is charged except for car-show entries. 440-232-0796.
The Northeast Ohio Rock 'n' Roller Girls will host its first poker run at the Main Street Saloon, 1481 S. Main St., Akron. Registration begins at 2 p.m. with first bike out at 3 p.m. $10 per rider, $5 for passenger. Proceeds will benefit M.A.D.D. For more information, visit www.nrrgirls.com online.
The Hartville Mennonite Church will host a 5K Trail Run and 1-mile Trail Walk at 9 a.m. at Quail Hollow State Park, 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Lake Township. Proceeds will go toward the summer missions trip to Haiti. Registration $20. 330-877-2050 or http://www.hartvillemennonite.org.
The Medina County SPCAwill hold animal adoptions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at National City Bank, 5120 Buehler Drive, Medina. The bank is in front of Buehler's River Styx. 330-723-7722 or http://www.medinacountyspca.com.
Big Brothers and Sisters of Summit and Medina Counties will benefit from Arby's Restaurants' Help Us Help Kids' Pin-Ups fundraiser being held throughout the area. Patrons may donate $1 and sign a Pin-Up to hang on the wall of the restaurant. Funds raised will serve children in need with one-to-one mentoring.
VOLUNTEERS
The Countryside Conservancy is seeking volunteers June 20-22 to help at the Sixth Annual Summer Solstice Wine, Art & Blues Festival at Sarah's Vineyard, 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Volunteers needed for ticket sales, monitors in the wine-pouring and tasting tents (must be age 21 or over). Call Stephanie Webb at 330-657-2542 or visit http://www.cvcountryside.org.
Hattie Larlham is seeking volunteers for Hooray for Hattiewood 2008, a Hollywood-themed party for people who are disabled, to be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Some areas of need are set-up, decorations and food stations, assisting guests from their vehicles, wait staff, engaging and encouraging guests, and clean-up. Also needed are musicians and performers. Call Ericka Abram at 330-315-1813, Ext. 4301.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is seeking volunteers in Summit, Stark and Portage counties. Wish-granting volunteers meet with the family, determine the wish and act as the liaison between the Foundation staff and the wish family during the wish process. For information, call 888-272-9474 (WISH) or visit http://www.makeawishohio.org/volunteering/becomeavolunteer.html.
DEADLINE
The Akron Symphony Orchestra Guild will host the annual Tour of Homes on Portage Lakes on July 16. Guests will board pontoon boats for a guided tour of five homes. Boarding will begin at the Olde Harbor Inn dock at 11 a.m., and a boxed lunch will be provided. $40-$55. Reservations required by June 27. 330-535-8131 or http://www.akronsymphony.org.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will host its annual gala, Midsummer Elegance, at 7 p.m. June 20, on the grounds at 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Black-tie event includes catered dinner by A Taste of Excellence, silent auction and dancing to the music of Jerry Bruno. Tickets start at $250. Proceeds go toward restoration of the gardens and historic landscape. For reservations, call Jennie Highfield 330-315-3248.
The Akron Woman's City Club will celebrate its 85th anniversary with a Gala Dinner Party at 5:45 p.m. June 20. 330-762-6262.
The American Red Cross, Stark County Regional Chapter, will host its 17th Annual Duck Race fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. June 22, at Stadium Park, 12th-25th Streets Northwest, Canton. 330-453-0146, Ext. 106, or http://www.stark.redcross.org.
Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis will host its inaugural Northeast Ohio 3-mile walk through downtown Cleveland at 5:30 p.m. June 21, starting at Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St. Proceeds will go toward research to cure the digestive disease. http://www.cctakesteps.org/chapter/neoh.
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.
This Week
The Medina County Chapter of the American Red Cross will host the Ninth Annual Bankers vs. Barristers Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Garfield Elementary School, 234 S. Broadway, Medina. Raffles and giveaways throughout the day. Walk-ins welcome. 330-723-4565 or 1-877-441-4565.
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