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Published on Monday, Jun 22, 2009
This Week
Wednesday
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center will host a fundraising Evening With Mary Ann Winkowski, the Ghost Whisperer, at 6 p.m. at Todaro's Party Center, 1820 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron. $35, includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 330-928-8092.
The Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters and the Muscular Dystrophy Association will host the Hope Ride to greet children at Camp Cheerful. Rides depart from Willoughby Fire Department, 37000 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, for $20 per bike ($10 passenger); and from Norwalk Fire Department, 42 Whittlesey Ave., Norwalk, for $25 per bike ($10 passenger). Registration for both rides begins at 8 a.m. Contact Rachel Pivarnik, 440-816-0916 or rpivarnik@mdausa.org.
The Breast Cancer 3-Day, a 60-mile walk over three days for breast cancer charities, will benefit from a fundraiser by the Bridges of Hope team, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barley House, 1261 W. Sixth St., Cleveland. Unlimited Pink Cup draft, buffet and entertainment. $30. 330-472-3695.
Friday
The Summit County Historical Society will host Afternoon Tea on the Porch from noon to 2 p.m. at the Perkins Stone Mansion, 550 Copley Road, Akron. Tea, sandwiches, fresh fruit or salad and a light dessert. Reservations are required and seating is limited. $20. For reservations call 330-535-1120 or visit http://www.summithistory.org.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will host its annual black-tie gala fundraiser Venetian Nights on the grounds at 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Reception from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Great Garden, followed by dinner and dancing on the Bowling Lawn from 8 to midnight. Tickets start at $250. For reservations, call Jennie Highfield at 330-315-3248.
The American Red Cross of Medina County will host its first Mini Matchstick One-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 6:30 p.m. at Isham Elementary School, 348 College St., Wadsworth. $10 for children ages 12 and under, $15 for all those over 12. Online registration at http://www.signmeup.com/61286 through Wednesday or call 877-441-4565. Race-day registration begins at 5 p.m.
Saturday
The Public Animal Welfare Society of Ohio (PAWS Ohio) will combine with local artists to auction donated artwork in the first Art Helping Animals fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 8501 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland. Music, food, and a donation wine/beer bar, live and silent auction of artwork. $20. http://www.pawsohio.org.
The Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America will host a Team Hope Walk for HD from 8 a.m. to noon at the Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Participants will gather pledges. http://www.lkwdpl.org/hdsa or 800-345-HDSA.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana will host the 17th annual Medical Mutual of Ohio Walk for Wishes beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. Registration for the 5K walk through the park begins at 7:30 a.m. http://www.makeawishohio.org or 888-272-WISH.
Akron Children's Hospital will benefit from the Great Rinky Dink Extreme Putt-Putt Challenge, in memory of Logan Boyd, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rinky Dink Family Fun Center, 2390 Medina Road, Sharon Township. Suggested minimum donation $5. Miniature golf, lunch, celebrity challenge. 330-421-0360.
Sunday
The American Red Cross Stark County Chapter will hold its 18th annual Duck Race fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. at Stadium Park, 1615 Stadium Park Drive, Canton. More than 1,500 plastic ducks will be released into the creek and race to the finish for prizes. Games for children, free blood pressure readings, food, ice cream, music and more. Buy ducks for $5 each before the 2:30 p.m. race. 330-453-0146, ext. 106, or http://www.stark.redcross.org.
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.
This Week
Wednesday
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center will host a fundraising Evening With Mary Ann Winkowski, the Ghost Whisperer, at 6 p.m. at Todaro's Party Center, 1820 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron. $35, includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 330-928-8092.
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