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The Heldenfiles:
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Patrick McManamon:
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Akron Zips:
Two blowouts, one night
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Seven players added to Tribe’s 40-man roster
Cleveland Browns:
Hey, somebody's gotta stick up for the Browns
Kent State Sports:
Singletary update
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Gameblog: Cavs at Indiana Pacers – Here’s to LBJ and Free Throws
Buckeye Blogging:
OSU – Michigan college football rivals meet in Baghdad
Varsity Letters:
Bowling season starts today
All Da King's Men:
Attention Haters, Palin And Hannity Together
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Muslim McCarthyism & Death Prayers
Akron Law Café:
Federal Judge Declares DOMA Unconstitutional
See Jane Style:
Vintage Chic
Car Chase:
TIME TO GET YOUR COLLECTOR CARS WINTERIZED
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Silverdome Potentially SOLD!
Ohio Travels with Betty:
Norma asks if Barkitecture is still at Stan Hywet.
Sound Check:
Steely Dan Plays "The Royal Scam" at E.J. Thomas Hall
HRLite House:
Colloquium at University of Akron
Akron Gamer:
Nintendo's Mario endures even as games come and go
Published on Monday, Nov 02, 2009
This Week
Wednesday-Saturday
14th Annual Heinen's/WVIZ World Series of Wine will be held at various Cleveland venues. Proceeds benefit WVIZ-PBS. For times and ticket information, visit http://www.wviz.org/wine.
Thursday
Susan G. Komen for the Cure will receive a $2 donation for every fitting or sale of a Wacoal bra, shapeware piece or b.tempt'd bra during store hours at Macy's Summit Mall, 3265 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 330-867-8888.
Faith in Action Interfaith Caregivers will celebrate its 25th anniversary by hosting a dessert tasting, Heavenly Desserts at the Nol, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Carrell Center of the Rockynol Retirement Community, 1275 W. Exchange St., Akron. $25. 330-922-1900 or http://www.fiaakron.org.
Friday
Northeast Ohio Green Tables will benefit from Dames Dish for the Holidays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Trevarrow Kitchen Showroom, 12610 Corporate Drive, Parma. Holiday appetizers, desserts and wines, silent auction. $50. 216-831-3767.
Magic City Kiwanis will host an auction of fine art and memorabilia of all price ranges at 6 p.m. at the Barberton Moose Annex, 272 31st St. NW. Admission free but a reservation is needed. Call 330-825-2225. Proceeds will be used for community projects.
Saturday
The Historic Zimmerman Bury Octagon House will host a 19th-century multicourse dinner with entertainment, Victorian Soiree, at the home on state Route 57 just south of the route 585 intersection in Chippewa Township. $50. 330-855-4251 or
Symphony League of Canton will host Unwrap the Season With Fashion Fortissimo, a luncheon/style show, at 10:30 a.m. at Brookside Country Club, 1800 Canton Ave. NW, Perry Township. Holiday fashions from New York, London, Paris and Milan. $40. 330-452-3434, ext. 605, or http://www.cantonsymphony.org.
SPACES Gallery will host Erie Prom: Enchantment Under the Lake, beginning at 6 p.m. with a VIP Yacht Club Party followed by the prom from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at SPACES, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland. Food, entertainment, dancing and silent auction. Tickets start at $50. http://www.spacesgallery.org/2009/
Akron Press Club will hold its annual Book Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Martin Center, 105 Fir Hill, University of Akron. Books, compact discs and videos at bargain prices. Proceeds go to scholarships and educational outreach programs in journalism, communications and public relations.
United Way of Summit County will host the Docs Who Rock physicians' talent show at 7 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., University of Akron. Tickets $12, available at the box office or http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Akron Art Museum will host its SWITCH: One Night/Three Parties fundraiser, beginning at 8 p.m. with Rock Around the Clock; from 9-11 p.m., Party on Dude; and from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., miTunes. Open bar, hors d'oeuvres, music and entertainment. Call Lynne at 330-376-9186, ext. 242, or visit http://www.akronartmuseum.org.
Teen Second Life class at Springfield High School will hold a paper drive from noon to 3 p.m. at the high school, 2966 Sanitarium Road, Springfield Township. Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, cardboard, chipboard and phone books.
Friends of WomenSafe will host an Amish-Style Wedding Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Middlefield Fire Department Social Hall, 14870 N. State St., Middlefield. Roast beef, chicken, all the fixings and dessert. $25 adults, $12 for children under age 12. 440-285-3741.
Association of Ohio University Women will host a Night at the Races and Auction to benefit its scholarship fund at 7 p.m. at Emidio's Party Center, 48 E. Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls. $35, including hors d'oeuvres buffet and $12 in betting money. E-mail Carol LaFerre at carol335@aol.com.
Sunday
Canton Ballet Barre Association will host Clara's Brunch from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center for the Arts, Great Court, 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton. Child-friendly menu, Nutcracker characters in costume, photo opportunity with Clara, gift baskets, crafts, storytelling, games. $25 adults, $15 children under age 10. 330-455-7220.
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-Saturday
14th Annual Heinen's/WVIZ World Series of Wine will be held at various Cleveland venues. Proceeds benefit WVIZ-PBS. For times and ticket information, visit http://www.wviz.org/wine.
Thursday
Susan G. Komen for the Cure will receive a $2 donation for every fitting or sale of a Wacoal bra, shapeware piece or b.tempt'd bra during store hours at Macy's Summit Mall, 3265 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 330-867-8888.
Faith in Action Interfaith Caregivers will celebrate its 25th anniversary by hosting a dessert tasting, Heavenly Desserts at the Nol, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Carrell Center of the Rockynol Retirement Community, 1275 W. Exchange St., Akron. $25. 330-922-1900 or http://www.fiaakron.org.
Friday
Northeast Ohio Green Tables will benefit from Dames Dish for the Holidays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Trevarrow Kitchen Showroom, 12610 Corporate Drive, Parma. Holiday appetizers, desserts and wines, silent auction. $50. 216-831-3767.
Magic City Kiwanis will host an auction of fine art and memorabilia of all price ranges at 6 p.m. at the Barberton Moose Annex, 272 31st St. NW. Admission free but a reservation is needed. Call 330-825-2225. Proceeds will be used for community projects.
Saturday
The Historic Zimmerman Bury Octagon House will host a 19th-century multicourse dinner with entertainment, Victorian Soiree, at the home on state Route 57 just south of the route 585 intersection in Chippewa Township. $50. 330-855-4251 or
Symphony League of Canton will host Unwrap the Season With Fashion Fortissimo, a luncheon/style show, at 10:30 a.m. at Brookside Country Club, 1800 Canton Ave. NW, Perry Township. Holiday fashions from New York, London, Paris and Milan. $40. 330-452-3434, ext. 605, or http://www.cantonsymphony.org.
SPACES Gallery will host Erie Prom: Enchantment Under the Lake, beginning at 6 p.m. with a VIP Yacht Club Party followed by the prom from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at SPACES, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland. Food, entertainment, dancing and silent auction. Tickets start at $50. http://www.spacesgallery.org/2009/
Akron Press Club will hold its annual Book Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Martin Center, 105 Fir Hill, University of Akron. Books, compact discs and videos at bargain prices. Proceeds go to scholarships and educational outreach programs in journalism, communications and public relations.
United Way of Summit County will host the Docs Who Rock physicians' talent show at 7 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., University of Akron. Tickets $12, available at the box office or http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Akron Art Museum will host its SWITCH: One Night/Three Parties fundraiser, beginning at 8 p.m. with Rock Around the Clock; from 9-11 p.m., Party on Dude; and from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., miTunes. Open bar, hors d'oeuvres, music and entertainment. Call Lynne at 330-376-9186, ext. 242, or visit http://www.akronartmuseum.org.
Teen Second Life class at Springfield High School will hold a paper drive from noon to 3 p.m. at the high school, 2966 Sanitarium Road, Springfield Township. Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, cardboard, chipboard and phone books.
Friends of WomenSafe will host an Amish-Style Wedding Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Middlefield Fire Department Social Hall, 14870 N. State St., Middlefield. Roast beef, chicken, all the fixings and dessert. $25 adults, $12 for children under age 12. 440-285-3741.
Association of Ohio University Women will host a Night at the Races and Auction to benefit its scholarship fund at 7 p.m. at Emidio's Party Center, 48 E. Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls. $35, including hors d'oeuvres buffet and $12 in betting money. E-mail Carol LaFerre at carol335@aol.com.
Sunday
Canton Ballet Barre Association will host Clara's Brunch from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center for the Arts, Great Court, 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton. Child-friendly menu, Nutcracker characters in costume, photo opportunity with Clara, gift baskets, crafts, storytelling, games. $25 adults, $15 children under age 10. 330-455-7220.
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.
