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Published on Friday, Aug 22, 2008
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TODAY
Akron Bike Week 2008 — Today-Aug. 30, various locations in the Akron area. Towpath Bridge dedication, 11 a.m. today, Ash and Quaker streets; University Park Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, 1 p.m. Sunday, the University Bike Shop, Grant and East Exchange streets; Bike Movies in University Park, 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, University of Akron Student Union Theatre, 303 Carroll St., STOMP Bicycle Adventure, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 30, Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula, and bicycle workshops.
Farmers market — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Wednesdays through Oct. 31, Cascade Plaza, South Main Street, downtown Akron. 330-375-2836.
Spider fun — 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. today and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, is staging Kinderealm programs about spiders for children 3 to 5 years old and accompanying adults. Reservations and locations: 330-865-8065.
Texas Hold'em Afternoon — 12:30 p.m., Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. The Senior Adult Program of the Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation Department will host event. $4 for play money, prizes and snacks. 330-971-8425.
Valley City Street Fair — 6 tonight to 11 p.m. Sunday, state routes 252 and 303, west of Brunswick in Valley City. Bands, food, rides, contests, raffles and other activities. Free. 330-483-3811.
Learn about Africa — 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 Africa by ranger Ryan Rohrer. 330-358-2370.
Akron2Cleveland New Ballroom Dancers — 7 to 9 p.m., Bungalo Five, 2511 Romig Road, Akron. 330-573-9453 or 330-431-7328.
Author book signing and discussion — 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Anne Cherian will discuss A Good Indian Wife. Free. 330-665-5199.
Evening hike — 7 p.m., Firestone Metro Park. Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, is conducting a 1.1-mile evening hike along Redwing Trail. Meet naturalist Nicki Schneider at the Tuscarawas Meadows area at 2620 Harrington Road, Akron. 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. Ages 16 and older only. 330-971-8225 or 330-971-8425.
Night songs — 7:30 p.m., Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94), Sharon Township. The Medina County Park District will present a nature program on night sounds. Free. 330-722-9364.
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.
Red Lantern Square Dance Club — 8 to 11 p.m., Red Lantern Barn, Mount Eaton Road, Brewster. Dick Mackey, caller; Chuck Berry, cuer. $10 per couple.
SATURDAY
Bird walk — 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Cuyahoga Valley. Meet ranger Paul Motts of the National Park Service for a bird walk at the Beaver Marsh, Ira Trailhead off Riverview Road north of Ira Road in Cuyahoga Falls.
Bike with Bachman — 8 a.m., Boston Township Hall, 1775 Main St., Peninsula. A bicycle ride of 30 miles will be held in Boston Township with Summit County Engineer Greg Bachman. Free. No sign-up. http://www.engineer.co.summit.oh.us.
A New Beginning — 8 a.m., Rockne's, 4240 Hudson Drive, Stow. A social group for widows and widowers of all ages. 330-929-5430.
Introduction to Professional Clowning — 9:30 to 11 a.m., Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron. The Ohio College of Clowning Arts will present an introduction for anyone interested in becoming a professional entertainer using clowning arts. Free. Reservations required, 330-935-9460.
Dance With Me — 10 a.m., Kent Le Mar Dance Studio, 2738 Hudson Drive, Cuyahoga Falls. For ages 30 and over. $10 per class. 330-923-5225.
Drop-in turtles — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., near Wilmot. 330-359-5235.
Favorite places — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Cuyahoga Valley park's M.D. Garage, off Boston Mills Road east of the Cuyahoga River in the hamlet of Boston. Exhibit of favorite places by the Crooked River Gang, a group of local painters.
Tour de Akron — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A 20-mile bicycle tour of historic Akron begins and ends at Hardesty Park in West Akron. Helmets are required. http://www.akronbike.org.
Urban contemporary line dance classes (beginners) — 10 a.m.-noon, Goodyear YMCA gymnasium, 110 Goodyear Ave., Akron (park on Kelly Avenue and go through the double brown doors). $3, adults; $2, youth. Classes are ongoing. Wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Dance to all kinds of music. Partner not needed. New dances taught monthly. 330-867-2093.
Outdoor cooking — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Allardale Park off Remsen Road in Granger Township. The Medina County Park District is offering an outdoor cooking class. For ages 12 to adult. Those 12 to 17 must be accompanied by adults. $8. 330-722-9364.
Drop-in demonstrations — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Boston Store, off Boston Mills Road, east of the Cuyahoga River in Boston Township. The National Park Service is sponsoring demonstrations of quilting, knitting and embroidery.
Patron Appreciation Day — Noon to 5 p.m., Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave. Entertainers will include the O'Hare Irish Dancers, Frankie Spetich and College Winterguard. Free. 330-745-1194.
Prisma Color Pencil Demo & Acrylic Landscape Demo — 1 to 3 p.m., Summit ArtSpace, 140 E. Market St., Akron. Elinore Korow and Betty Wolfe. Free.
Akron Glass Works artist demos — 6 to 11 p.m., Akron Glass Works, 106 N. Main St., Akron. Free. 330-253-5888.
Family campfire — 6 to 8 p.m., David Fichtner Outdoor Education Center, 12833 Market Ave. N., Lake Township. The Stark County Park District is hosting a family campfire. 330-477-3552.
Kids' fishing — 6 p.m., Little Turtle Pond at Firestone Metro Park, 2400 Harrington Road, South Akron. Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, is conducting a children's fishing program. A few rods and reels will be available. Bait will be provided. Adults must supervise their children, but cannot fish. 330-865-8065.
Bluegrass Saturday Nights — 7 to 11 p.m., Homerville Community Center, state Route 301, Homerville. All pickers welcome; open stage and jam rooms. 330-416-2222.
BluesNite — 7 to 11 p.m., Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula. An informal open mic jam for all levels of musicians interested in playing and learning the blues. 330-657-2248.
Ledges hike — 7 to 8:30 p.m. The National Park Service is staging a 11/2-mile hike of the Ledges in the Cuyahoga Valley park. Meet at the Ledges Shelter parking lot off Truxell Road in Boston Township.
Puttin' on the Ritz — 7 to 10 p.m., Copley Place, 528 Rothrock Road, Copley Township. Free and open to seniors. Entertainment by the Ron Davis Band. Free. 330-668-9670.
Jupiter peek — 8 p.m., the Astronomy Club of Akron's observatory at Portage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Road (state Route 93), New Franklin. Program and sky watch. 330-837-5848.
Rock 'n' Roll Mixer — 8 p.m., Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron. Join the Alleycasters and the Rubber City Rollergirls. $5 in advance, $6 at the door. http://www.rubbercityrollergirls.com.
Ballroom dancing — 8:30 p.m., Sherwood Dance Club, 960 Jacoby Road, Copley Township. 330-864-4484.
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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