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Published on Monday, Oct 20, 2008
This Week
Monday
The March of Dimes 10th annual Akron Signature Chefs Auction will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Quaker Square Inn at the University of Akron, 135 S. Broadway, downtown Akron. Local chefs will offer dishes while guests view auction items. 216-643-3330.
Tuesday
A benefit concert will be held at 8 p.m. at Northside, 111 N. Main St., Akron. Music of the late Townes Van Zandt will be performed and memorabilia will be on display and for sale. Funds raised will benefit Van Zandt's friend Wrecks Bell, who lost his home to Hurricane Ike.
Thursday
The Northeastern Ohio Celebrity Luncheon Club will meet at noon at Prestwick Country Club, 3751 Glen Eagles Blvd., Green. Speaker will be Jerry Lucas. $25; proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio. For reservations, call Katie Cavalier, 330-699-3991 or 330-492-4180.
The auxiliary of Akron General Edwin Shaw Rehab will hold the 13th annual luncheon-style show Fairways to Fashion at 11 a.m. at Guy's Party Centre, 500 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. Fashions by Dress Barn, celebrity waiters, raffles and door prizes. $15. Call Pat Carson 330-644-8946.
Friday
The Human Fund will host Geezeroo III at 6:30 p.m. at House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Performers include Jefferson Starship, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Big Brother & The Holding Company. $300. For reservations, call Cindy or Lisa at 440-893-7529. Proceeds benefit the All City Arts Program in the Cleveland Municipal School District.
The Akron Urban League Guild will host a night of fun and relaxation, My Sister! My Friend! from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Akron Urban League President Hall, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. Hors d'oeuvres, games, line dancing, nail decorating, massages, door prizes and more. $20 advance, $25 at the door. Call Belinda Richardson, 234-542-4121 or Vondie Boykin, 330-301-3526.
Hattie Larlham and Our Lady of the Wayside will benefit from Grapes on the Gridiron, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Drive N.W., Canton. Former Browns player Bob Golic and his wife will host the wine-tasting event. Tickets start at $60 and are available at http://www.blacktiecleveland.com or by calling 440-871-0931.
The Junior League of Akron will host a preview open house of its 2009 Designer ShowHouse from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the M.A. Knight manor, 711 N. Portage Path, Akron. Browse the manor while enjoying desserts and coffee. $25. 330-836-4905.
Friday-Saturday
The Community Health Center and Our Lady of the Elms School will benefit from the 2008 Mile of Quarters fundraiser to be held from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Children and families can enjoy free activities including trick-or-treat throughout the store, crafts, face painting, and more. A book fair will be held with a portion of purchases being donated to Mile of Quarters. 330-665-5199.
Saturday
The Dancing Wheels Company & School will hold the 28th annual Casino Royale fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. at the Hermit Club, 1629 Dodge Court, PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland. James Bond-themed event features casino games, refreshments and entertainment. $100; proceeds benefit the group's educational and outreach programs throughout Greater Cleveland. 216-432-0306 or http://www.dancingwheels.org.
Malone University will host an art auction to benefit needy children during Parents' Weekend festivities, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Deuble Room of the Brehme Centennial Center, Malone University, 2600 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Canton. Theme baskets, watercolors, pottery and artwork by Malone alumni. 330-471-8239.
Second Baptist Church, 690 S. Main St., Akron, will host the Second Closet clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church. Clean, gently used clothes, shoes and household items will be available. 330-762-6879.
Sunday
The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will benefit from Passionately Pink for the Cure, 5-10 p.m. at Downtown 140, 140 N. Main St., Hudson. Music by the Mike Petrone Jazz Quartet, appetizers from executive chef Shawn Monday, desserts from pastry chef Kimberly Horner and a silent auction. $125; $75 goes to the charity. For reservations, call 330-655-2940.
Heaven Can Wait-Rescue & Adoptions will be taking photos of pets in costume for a $5 donation from noon to 4 p.m. at the annual Halloween party at 9425 Olde Eight Road, Northfield. Pet parade, pet trick or treating stations and free refreshments. All donations will help care for homeless animals rescued from the Summit Animal Control Facility. Call Heather Nagel at 330-328-8699 or visit http://www.heaven-can-wait.com.
Dobama Theatre will benefit from Stuff Happens, a political presentation that explores the path to the Iraq war, at 6:30 p.m. at the Centrum Theater, 2781 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland. A Bi-Partisan Buffet Dinner will precede the reading at 5 p.m. in the City & East Hooka Bar within the Centrum Theater. $50, $25 for reading and dessert only. Call 216-932-3396.
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
Monday
The March of Dimes 10th annual Akron Signature Chefs Auction will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Quaker Square Inn at the University of Akron, 135 S. Broadway, downtown Akron. Local chefs will offer dishes while guests view auction items. 216-643-3330.
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