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Published on Monday, Nov 10, 2008
This Week
Today
The Akron/Canton Foodbank's Harvest for Hunger program will benefit from a concert from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Funny Stop, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Musicians, comedians and performers will celebrate the life of Scott Fetterolf of Scott's Folkatorium, who died in November 2007. $10 at the door. Food and drink, raffle. http://www.acousticohio.com.
Thursday
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold the 13th annual Cleveland Dinner of Champions Gala at 6 p.m. at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights. Thomas Zenty, chief executive officer of University Hospitals, will be honored. Patron tickets $350. Proceeds help provide services and programs for more than 18,000 Ohioans with MS. Call Sandra Keaveney at 800-
667-7131.
Friday
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will conclude its 2008 Wine Tasting Series with Wines to Celebrate the Season from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stan Hywet, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Light appetizers and entertainment by the Rolando Pizana Duo. $39; $29, members. (Must be over 21.) 330-315-3287 or http://www.stanhywet.org.
The Italian Community of Akron, Inc., ''Le Radici,'' will host a Community Musical Benefit Concert at 7 p.m. at North High School, 985 Gorge Blvd., Akron, to benefit the family of slain Twinsburg policeman Josh Miktarian. Performances by Le Radici, Italian-American band ORO PURO, Italian singer Nico dei Gabbiani and Salvatore Randazzo. Tickets $25, available at Novelli Florist, Pizza Serena, or call Ennio at 330-922-5924.
Eighth Annual Amish Benefit Auction to benefit the DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children will be held at 4 p.m. at Middlefield Market Pavilion, 15848 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield. Amish-made furniture, quilts, crafts, raffles, homemade foods and baked goods and cow patty bingo. http://www.ddcclinic.org.
Saturday
The Spanish American Committee will host a Noche de Gala fundraiser at 6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 777 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Tito Nieves and his orchestra will perform salsa music for dancing. Proceeds support the organization's programs for Latinos and Hispanics. Call Raisa Santana at 216-961-2100.
The Chippewa Music Boosters will host a Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school, 100 Valley View Road, Chippewa Township. Holiday items, toys, games, jewelry, bake sale, lunch available.
The Women's Board of the ARC of Summit and Portage Counties will host its ninth annual Fall Fantasy Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Fairlawn Country Club, 200 N. Wheaton Road, Akron. Dinner, silent and live auctions, raffle and music. $60. Proceeds benefit the outreach programs of ARC. Call Madeline at 330-923-4946.
Streetsboro United Methodist Church will hold its 15th annual Chili Burn-Off fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church, 8940 State Route 43, Streetsboro. Proceeds support the church's mission work in Appalachia. $5 adults, $4 children and seniors for all the chili you can eat.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will benefit from the Texas Hold'em and Euchre Tournament to be held at St. Sebastian Church's Zwisler Hall, 500 Mull Ave., Akron. Doors open at 5 and play begins at 6 p.m. Food, cards and a chance to win money and prizes. Poker buy-in $55; Euchre entrance fee $35. For presale tickets, call Sharon Serle 330-687-0674.
The Nordonia High School Afterprom 2009 Committee will host a Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, 8006 S. Bedford Road, Macedonia. Clothing, tools, electronics, toys, baby goods, sporting equipment, jewelry and more. Admission and parking free.
The Lawrence School Athletic Boosters will host a Night at the Races fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. at Lawrence Upper School, 10036 Olde Eight Road, Sagamore Hills Township. $40 at the door, includes dinner, wine, beer, coffee and soft drinks. Horse racing on a giant video screen, 50-50 drawing, raffle and silent auction that includes tickets to three Cleveland Cavaliers games. Call Ron Messer at 440-832-7824.
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Annie Moore Division, will host a Night at the Races-Turkey Trot at 6 p.m. at St. Brendan Hall, 753 N. Main St., Akron. $5 at the door. Call Sheri at 330-376-6832.
Saturday-Sunday
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church will host a Candycane Parade Holiday Craft Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church, 342 S. Chillicothe Road (state Route 43), Aurora. Admission $1.
Saturday-Nov. 23
The Union Hospital Auxiliary will host its 15th annual Christmas Tree Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (except Nov. 23, when closing will be at 5 p.m.) at the Warther Carvings Museum, 331 Karl Ave., Dover. 75 trees on display for purchase ranging from $100 to $1,000. Admission: $4, adults; children under 12 free.
Seeking donations
Love INC is seeking donations of coats of all sizes for children and adults for the sixth annual Community Coat Give-Away to be held Saturday. Coats should be new or gently worn and cleaned. For information on how to donate, call Celina at 330-762-1221.
Awards
Ohio State University Extension, Medina County, which coordinates the county's 4-H program, recently honored leaders, sponsors and volunteers at a banquet held in the Medina Community Center. Receiving recognition were Don and Cynthia Berry of West Salem; Linda Keiper of Seville; Les Valach of Medina; The Medina County Agricultural Society and Simmons Brothers Construction, both of Medina; Mallory Vereb of Wadsworth; and Rachel Sniff and Jacob Sniff, both of Sharon Center. Last year more than 600 volunteers and sponsors donated $40,000 and 100,000 hours to help youths of the county in more than 60 clubs.
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
Today
The Akron/Canton Foodbank's Harvest for Hunger program will benefit from a concert from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Funny Stop, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Musicians, comedians and performers will celebrate the life of Scott Fetterolf of Scott's Folkatorium, who died in November 2007. $10 at the door. Food and drink, raffle. http://www.acousticohio.com.
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