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Lock 3 Akron, on Main Street in downtown Akron, will host fundraisers during January to benefit local charities. Events include a skate-athon, chili challenge, art fair and winter carnival. For a list of activities and times, visit http://www.lock3live.com.
On Sale Now
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio are selling Girl Scout Cookies as part of the Girl Scouts' Financial Literacy Program. Eight types of cookies are available for $3.50 a box. Consumers interested in purchasing cookies can be connected to a troop in their area by calling 888-984-4664 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Plan Ahead
The Strategic Solutions Group Inc. will host the Young Scholars Starlight Beautillion & Cotillion of Color at 5 p.m. Jan. 18 at St. Nicholas Byzantine Hall, 1051 Robinson Ave., Barberton. Seventeen area high school students will be recognized and Kemba Smith of Richmond, Va., will speak. $30; $22 children under 12. Call Lynn Lewis at 330-780-1400 or Raphael B. Dixon at 646-945-8004.
The Akron Urban League will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast at 7:15 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Urban League's President's Hall, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. Program at 8 a.m. For ticket information, call 330-434-3101 or visit http://www.akronurbanleague.org.
The Hudson Blossom Women's Committee will host its Silver Ball Miami Nights at 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8971 Wilcox Drive, Twinsburg. The black-tie event includes cocktails, dinner, dancing to the VOICES Band and live auction. $125; under age 40, $100. Tickets available at The Learned Owl Book Shop in Hudson or by calling Wendy Hilty at 330-656-3928.
The Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter will host the 12th annual Red & White on Thursday Night food and wine event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 29 at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill Street, Akron. Wines from 70 wineries and samples from more than 20 area restaurants. $75, advance; $90 at the door. 800-245-2275, Ext. 113.
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.
Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal, so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing.
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