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Published on Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008
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TODAY
Farmers Market — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays through Oct. 31, Cascade Plaza, Main and Bowery streets, downtown Akron. Free.
Junior Rangers — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The National Park Service is presenting a program on archaeology for youngsters from 7 to 12 years old in the Cuyahoga Valley park. $8 per child. Call 800-642-3297, Ext. 100, for reservations and the location.
Reservoir hike — 9:30 a.m. The Akron Metro Parks Hiking Club will meet for a five-mile hike at Mogadore Reservoir. Meet at the parking lot off state Route 43 in Portage County's Suffield Township. 330-733-3995.
Skating — Open skate, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; adult skate, 8 to 11 p.m., G.S.F.E. Cade, 1615 E. Market St., Akron. $5; skate rental, $2. 330-784-4733.
Wacky Webkinz Wednesdays — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nicky Nicole stores, 99 First St., Hudson, and 28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere. Activities, games and prizes. Free.
Summer Crafts for Kids — 10:30 a.m., Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. Ages 3-6. Free. 330-745-1194.
Family Fun Clubs — 11 a.m. or 1 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Mogadore branch, 144 S. Cleveland Ave. The Bubble Lady. 330-628-9228.
Little Explorers — 11 a.m. Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. N.W., Perry Township. The Stark County Park District will present a program on bugs for preschoolers. Call 330-477-3552 for reservations.
Stories for kids — 11 a.m., Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot. Stories on snails for 3- and 4-year-olds and accompanying adults. 330-359-5235.
Optimist Club of Akron Meeting — 11:45 a.m., Tangier restaurant, 532 W. Market St., Akron. 330-376-7171. Lynn Hamilton of Key Bank discusses current economics. Lunch available for $11. 330-497-8250.
Mystery Book Discussion — 1 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Northwest Akron branch, 1720 Shatto Ave. Mistletoe Man by Susan Wittig Albert. 330-836-1081.
Teen Program: The Spa at Ellet — 1 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Ellet branch, 2470 E. Market St., Akron. 330-784-2019.
Sounds of Yesterday — 2 to 5 p.m., Fraternal Order of Police, 2610 Ley Drive, Akron. Ballroom music. 330-724-7414 or 330-753-6679.
Summer Crafts for Kids — 2 p.m., Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave. Ages 6-8. Free. 330-745-1194.
Stark State College of Technology Summer Open House — 5 to 7 p.m., Student Services Center, 6200 Frank Ave. N.W., North Canton. 800-79-STARK.
Folknite Open Jam — 6 to 10 p.m., Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 Mill St. W., Peninsula. Hosted by Barry Be. Free. 330-657-2248.
Wayne Center for the Arts Bike Night — 6 to 10 p.m., the Olde Jaol, 215 N. Walnut St. The Art of Motorcycles. Beer garden, 50/50 raffle, live music, food and live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit the Wayne Center for the Arts. 330-264-2787.
Author Visit and Book Signing — 6:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Shannon Okey will sign How to Knit in the Woods. Free. 330-665-5199.
Greater Canton Writer's Guild — 6:30 p.m., North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., North Canton.
Summer Barbecue With Chef Sarah Mentzer — 6:30 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Highland Square branch, 807 W. Market St., Akron. 330-896-9074.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Photo Contest Award Ceremony — 7 p.m., Akron-Summit County Main Library Auditorium, 60 S. High St., Akron. Photo show runs through Aug. 15.
Family Story Night @ the Library — 7 to 7:30 p.m., North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., North Canton. For registration, call 330-499-4712, Ext. 5.
Meet the Author — 7 p.m., Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave. Jim Roetzel, nature photographer and author of Birds of North America. Free. 330-745-1194.
Mystery Book Discussion — 7 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Nordonia Hills branch, 9458 Olde Eight Road, Northfield. What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman. 330-467-8595.
Ohio's Northcoast Jitterbug Connection — 7 to 10 p.m., Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. Jitterbug dancing. Free lesson included, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Couples or singles welcome. $5 for nonmembers.
Women Moving West: A Heritage of Strength and Faithfulness — 7 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Firestone Park branch, 1486 Aster Ave., Akron. Karen J. Hasley presents the faces, families, and homes of real-life 19th century women pioneers. 330-724-2126.
THURSDAY Story Time — 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. ''Fabulous Fairy Tales.'' Free.
Theta Chi Fraternity Alumni, University of Akron Luncheon Meeting — 11:30 a.m., Egg Castle Restaurant, 25 Ghent Road, Fairlawn. ROTC report-Kent State University and University of Akron. For reservations, call 330-668-2205.
Akron Roundtable luncheon — 11:45 a.m., Tangier restaurant, 532 W. Market St., Akron. 330-376-7171. A Backstage View of Artist Management. Edna Landau, director of career development, the Colburn School. $15. Reservations required; call Bob Daily at 330-678-3200.
Children's Program: Hip-Hop Dancing With Kent LeMar — 2 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Maple Valley branch, 1187 Copley Road, Akron. 330-864-5721.
Family Event: Magician David Kaplant — 2 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Northwest Akron branch, 1720 Shatto Ave., Akron. 330-836-1081.
Teen Program: Fun Snacks, Healthy Snacks — 2 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, North Hill branch, 183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron. 330-535-9423.
To have an event listed, send a fax to 330-996-3033 or an e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeaconjournal.com at least a week in advance.
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