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Published on Thursday, Aug 14, 2008
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.TODAY Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St. 330-499-4712.
Songs of the Earth — 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94), Sharon Township. The Medina County Park District will present a class on Songs of the Earth (Indian circles and sculpture, Japanese haiku, West African drumming and more). For students in grades 3, 4 and 5. $20 per student. Registration is required. 330-722-9364.
Story Time — 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Prowling Dinos. Free.
Wilderness Sprouts — 10 a.m., Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot. Featuring a program on turtles for youngsters 3, 4 and 5 years old and accompanying adults. The fee is $6 per child with adults free. Call 330-359-5235 for reservations and more information.
Butterfly hike — 1 p.m., Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot. Featuring a butterfly hike and tagging demonstration. Free. Call 330-359-5235 for reservations and additional information.
Grannies for God meeting — 1 p.m., the Akron-Summit County Public Library, North Akron branch, 183 Cuyahoga Falls Ave.
Book discussion — 2 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Firestone Park branch, 1486 Aster Ave., Akron. Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter. 330-724-2126.
Book discussion — 2 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Nordonia Hills branch, 9458 Olde Eight Road, Northfield. Leeway Cottage by Beth Gutcheon. 330-467-8595.
Local History of Antique Bottles — 2 p.m., Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St. Bill Koster of the Ohio Bottle Club. Free. 330-335-1294.
Cruzin' With Lions — 5 to 8 p.m., Hudson Acme Plaza, 180 W. Streetsboro St. Admission is free, and each week a different classic and restored vehicle will be on display at the west side of the plaza. 330-571-7361.
Seventh Annual FunFest — 6-10 tonight-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Road, Green. 330-896-2345.
Canal Fulton hike — 6 p.m., Canalway Center in Canal Fulton. The Stark County Park District is sponsoring a hike along the Ohio & Erie Canal. Call 330-477-3552 for more information.
Adult Tap Classes — 6:15 p.m., Manchester Administrative Building, 6075 Manchester Road. $5. 330-848-3750.
Celebrate Recovery — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Chapel, 135 Fir Hill, Akron.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting — 6:30 p.m., North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., North Canton. 330-499-7356.
Akron2Cleveland New Ballroom Dancers — 7 to 9 p.m., Bungalo Five, 2511 Romig Road, Akron. 330-573-9453 or 330-431-7328.
Iced herbal teas — 7 p.m. John T. Huston-Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center, 1614 N. Daniel St., Alliance. Advance registration is required. Call 330-823-7487 for more information.
Valley hike — 7 p.m., Happy Days Visitor Center, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 500 W. Streetsboro Road, Boston Heights. 216-524-1497. $15; children ages, 3-12, $5. 330-733-3995.
Poetry in Motion — Salsa classes 7:30-8:30 tonight, 9-10 p.m. Saturday and 8:30-9-30 p.m. Tuesday, hand-dance class 7:30-8:30 Tuesday at Rosarita Cantina, 566 White Pond Drive, Akron. 330-701-7680 or http://www.poetryinmotionakoh.com.
Contra dance — 8 to 10:30 p.m., Boston Township School House, state Route 303 and Riverview Road in Peninsula. Everyone is invited to join in a contra dance with music by Strings and Things and caller Carol Kopp. Instruction will be provided at 7 p.m. Admission is $6. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
FRIDAY Farmers Market — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Wednesdays through Oct. 31 on Cascade Plaza, South Main Street, downtown Akron. Area farmers showcase fresh-picked produce. 330-375-2836.
Suffield Music Festival — Friday and Saturday, Suffield's Lions Park, 1146 Waterloo Road. Featuring Stacie Collins. Inflatables, beer garden, food, car show, poker run, 5K, games, vendors and live music. http://www.suffieldsfestival.com.
Nature Rangers — 10 a.m. or noon, Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. N.W., Perry Township. The Stark County Park District is presenting Nature Ranger programs on Ohio symbols for youngsters 4 to 7 years old. Call 330-477-3552 for reservations and additional information.
St. Pet's Day — Noon to 1 p.m., Lock 3 Park, 200 Main St., Akron. The Celtic Club will sponsor the free lunchtime concert by the Mikeys, with the O'Hare Irish Dancers and Irish Poet Merle Mollenkopf. Representatives from the Humane Society will be at the event. The Humane Society is requesting donations of Science Diet food. 330-643-2626.
Women's Art League Anniversary Exhibit Meet-the-Artists Opening — 5 to 7 p.m., Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., downtown Akron. Free.
Fishing derby — 6 to 11:59 p.m., Sippo Lake Park's marina, 5300 Tyner St. N.W. Sponsored by the Stark County Park District. Call 3390-477-3552 for more information.
An Evening: Dancing with Stars! — 6:30 p.m., Akron Urban League President's Hall, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. Featuring a dance competition, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. $75. For tickets, call Belinda Richardson at 234-542-4142.
Learn about coyotes — 6:30 p.m., Michael J. Kirwan Dam and Reservoir's Visitor Center, off Wayland Road, east of Ravenna, in Paris Township. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are presenting a program on coyotes in Ohio. Call 330-358-2370 for more information.
Cruise In — 7 to 10 p.m., Market and Liberty Streets, downtown Wooster. Featuring vendors, classic cars and a performance by Ohio. Free.
Dances of peace — 7 p.m., Crown Point Ecology Center, 3220 Ira Road, Bath Township. Join in Dances of Universal Peace, a program that embraces movement as prayer. No experience necessary. Call 330-668-8992 for more information.
Wine train — 7 to 9 p.m., Boston Mills Station, off Riverview Road, in Boston Township. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is sponsoring a wine-tasting train for those 21 and older. Tickets are $45, $65 and $80 a person. Advance reservations are required. Call 800-468-4070 for reservations and additional information.
Gospel Skate Night — 8 to 11 p.m., G.S.F.E. Cade, 1615 E. Market St., Akron. $5; skate rental, $2. 330-784-4733.
Western Whirlers Square Dance Club — 8 to 10:30 p.m., Tallmadge United Methodist Church, 207 N. Munroe Road. Caller: Kenny Campbell. Cuer: Karen Haiflich. $5.
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