Akron Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Akron OH

16 August, 2021

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AKRON, OH — Curious about what to do in the Akron area this week? See what's new on your Akron Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in the Akron area: Kindergarten Open House - Fort Island Primary School When: Monday, August 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Fort Island Primary School What: Event listing from Fort Island Primary School: Monday, August 16 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Needlework: Ellet Needlecrafters - Ellet Branch Library When: Monday, August 16th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Ellet Branch Library What: Event listing from Ellet Branch Library: Monday and August 16 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMJoin the group for good conversation as you work on your personal needlecraft projects. No instruction is provided. Learn More Open House - grades 1-4 Only - Nolley Elementary When: Monday, August 16th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Nolley Elementary What: Event listing from Nolley Elementary: Monday and August 16 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Open House (1st-2nd grade) - Spring Hill Elementary School When: Monday, August 16th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Spring Hill Elementary School What: Event listing from Spring Hill Elementary School: Monday, August 16 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Learn More Teen Advisory Board Meeting: TAB - Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library When: Monday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library What: Event listing from Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library: Monday, August 16 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMHelp us plan teen programs and share your favorite books, music, and movies. Meetings can be counted toward volunteer hours. Register in person, online or by phone. Learn More OPEN HOUSE: 3RD AND 4TH GRADERS - Schrop Intermediate School When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Schrop Intermediate School What: Event listing from Schrop Intermediate School: Monday, August 16 from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Learn More Retirement - Portage Lakes Branch Library When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portage Lakes Branch Library What: Event listing from Portage Lakes Branch Library: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMAre you less than 10 years away from retirement? Learn what questions and situations you need to consider when developing a withdrawal strategy. Presented by Josh Kaluzne, financial adv... Learn More Coventry Elementary Open House/Orientation 1st grade- 2nd grade & Mrs. Powell's class When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Coventry Elementary School What: Event listing from Coventry Elementary School: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM Learn More Board of Audit and Review - City of Fairlawn When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Fairlawn What: Event listing from City of Fairlawn: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PMThe Board of Audit & Review will meet to approve purchase orders, award bids, and/or approve disbursements. http://www.fairlawn.us/calendar.aspx?EID=3347 Learn More OPEN HOUSE: 5TH AND 6TH GRADERS - Schrop Intermediate School When: Monday, August 16th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Schrop Intermediate School What: Event listing from Schrop Intermediate School: Monday, August 16 from 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More True Crime Book Club - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMInterested in [censored], mayhem, and mystery? Join us monthly to discuss true crime titles. Register to receive a Zoom link. Learn More City Council Meeting - City of Fairlawn When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Fairlawn What: Event listing from City of Fairlawn: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.fairlawn.us/calendar.aspx?EID=3258 Learn More City Council Public Hearing on Ordinance 2021-036 When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Fairlawn What: Event listing from City of Fairlawn: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 11:59 PMTHE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRLAWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021 AT FAIRLAWN CITY HALL, ON THE SUBJECT OF APPROVING THE PLAT OF PHASE I OF THE CROSSINGS SUBDIVI... Learn More City Council Public Hearing on Ordinance 2021-035 When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Fairlawn What: Event listing from City of Fairlawn: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 11:59 PMTHE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRLAWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021 AT FAIRLAWN CITY HALL, ON THE SUBJECT OF APPROVING THE PLAT OF PHASE I OF THE RESERVE SUBDIVISI... Learn More Coventry Elementary Open House/Orientation 3rd grade- 4th grade When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Coventry Elementary School What: Event listing from Coventry Elementary School: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM Learn More Teacher Work Day - Fort Island Primary School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Fort Island Primary School What: Event listing from Fort Island Primary School: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More Staff In-Service - Springfield Local When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Springfield Local What: Event listing from Springfield Local: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More Teacher work day - No students - Manchester High School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Manchester High School What: Event listing from Manchester High School: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More Staff Work Day/In-Service - Springfield High School & JH When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Springfield High School & JH What: Event listing from Springfield High School & JH: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Learn More Summer Story Times with Ms. Elaine - Portage Lakes Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Portage Lakes Branch Library What: Event listing from Portage Lakes Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AMJoin Ms. Elaine on Zoom for stories, rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement to help prepare little learners for kindergarten and add some fun to their day! Registration required begi... Learn More Goodies, Games, & Gabs for Adults - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMGet together, eat snacks, play games, and talk! No registration needed. Join your friends and neighbors for some fun. Learn More Outback Ray and His Exotic Animals - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMMeet Outback Rayâ��s exotic animal friends from around the world. For all ages. Register to receive a Zoom link. Learn More K-12 Counselors Meeting - Akron Public Schools When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PMK-12 counselors will meet on August 17 in rooms 201 and 202. This meeting is in person at the Sylvester Small Administration Building (middle school from 12:30-4 p.m. and elementary and high sc... Learn More Book Discussion: Rabid Readers - Ellet Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Ellet Branch Library What: Event listing from Ellet Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMDiscuss a different book on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm. Contact the Ellet Library at 330.784.2019 for the current month's title. Learn More SIP Meeting - Miller South School VPA 4-8 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Miller South School VPA 4-8 What: Event listing from Miller South School VPA 4-8: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More YA Book Discussion and Craft - Portage Lakes Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Portage Lakes Branch Library What: Event listing from Portage Lakes Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us for a discussion of Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean. We'll discuss the book and create a Japanese-themed craft to go along with the book. Please register for this program. Learn More Grades 1-4 Open House - Fort Island Primary School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Fort Island Primary School What: Event listing from Fort Island Primary School: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More BLT Meeting - Miller South School VPA 4-8 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Miller South School VPA 4-8 What: Event listing from Miller South School VPA 4-8: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Learn More Backpack Adventure - Akron Public Schools When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe annual APS Backpack Adventure will be held August 17 and 19 from 4-8 p.m. at the Akron Zoo and by invitation only. For more information, call 330.761.3297. Learn More ORIENTATION - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Math Department Meeting - East CLC 9-12 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Let's Paint! - Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library What: Event listing from Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMRelax and learn about the beauty of watercolors with volunteer Wendy. Please register by phone, in person, or online. Learn More Tween Interactive Comics - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMCombine technology and art to make a comic strip come to life! For grades 4 to 8. Register to attend this in-person program. Learn More The Ultimate Presentation for Cleveland Indians Nation When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMJoin us as we take a journey through Cleveland Indians history with author Martin Gitlin. Learn More 1st & 2nd graders begin - Spring Hill Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Spring Hill Elementary School What: Event listing from Spring Hill Elementary School: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More K-12 Opening Meeting - Akron Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 18th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PMFor more information, call 330.761.3075. Learn More Rachel's Angels - East CLC 7-8 When: Wednesday, August 18th at 8:30 a.m. Where: East CLC 7-8 What: Event listing from East CLC 7-8: Wednesday, August 18 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Learn More Toddler Time: Toddlers on Parade! - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMStrike up the band! Join us for music, marching, and festive fun at this Story Time celebrating parades. Register to attend this in-person program. Learn More CCAA Summer Symposium (set-up) - Ellet High School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Ellet High School What: Event listing from Ellet High School: Wednesday, August 18 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Bee Creative: Make a Rope Beehive -- Adult Craft When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Highland Square Branch Library What: Event listing from Highland Square Branch Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMMake a cute rope beehive craft, decorated with flowers and ribbon. This program is for adults. Registration begins July 12 at 10 am. Register in person, by phone, or online. Learn More Questing Club: Dungeons and Dragons Game When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMMr. Josh takes you and your friends on a Steampunk adventure full of wild surprises. Now in-person, this D&D (5e) tabletop role-playing game is perfect for beginners. Registration... Learn More Sew Many Stitches, Sew Little Time - Northwest Akron Branch Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library What: Event listing from Northwest Akron Branch Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMEmbroiderers of all skill levels are welcome. Sew Many Stitches, Sew Little Time usually meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Learn More Soccer Game at Fairless - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Schedule is subject to change. Learn More Safety Team Prof. Development (tentative) When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 a.m. Where: North High School What: Event listing from North High School: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Learn More CCAA Summer Symposium - Ellet High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Ellet High School What: Event listing from Ellet High School: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Learn More 6th grade orientation - Litchfield CLC 6-8 When: Thursday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Litchfield CLC 6-8 What: Event listing from Litchfield CLC 6-8: Thursday, August 19 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More Preschool Story Time: Cars and Trucks! When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMZoom, zoom, zoom! Weâ��re moving fast in this Story Time with songs, rhymes and stories all about cars and trucks. Register to attend this in-person program. Learn More Dominic Moore-Dunson & Francine Parr When: Thursday, August 19th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Akron Roundtable What: Event listing from Akron Roundtable: Thursday, August 19 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMDetails After a year and a half of reaching the community through live virtual forums, Akron Roundtable is thrilled to return to in-person events… More https://www.facebook.com/events/223899189594... Learn More Summer Movies: Raya and the Last Dragon When: Thursday, August 19th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMChill in our auditorium and enjoy the movie Raya and the Last Dragon, rated PG, 107 minutes. Learn More Flower Seed Bombs - Let's Grow Akron Inc When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Let's Grow Akron Inc What: Event listing from Let's Grow Akron Inc: Thursday, August 19 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMDetails Join Let's Grow Akron and Summit County OSU Extension in the community garden at the NEW Summit Lake Nature to learn how to make flower seed… More https://www.facebook.com/events/122465... Learn More Orientation - Miller South School VPA 4-8 When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Miller South School VPA 4-8 What: Event listing from Miller South School VPA 4-8: Thursday, August 19 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM3:30 - 5 for NEW students 5:30 - 7 ANY student Learn More 6th, 7th, & 8th Gr. Open House - Manchester Middle School When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Manchester Middle School What: Event listing from Manchester Middle School: Thursday, August 19 at 6:00 PM Learn More Career Club for Younger Adults - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMMeet together online for mutual career support. We can discuss anything from current job openings to behaviors that will increase your chances of career success. Registration required. Learn More Board of Zoning and Building Appeals When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Fairlawn What: Event listing from City of Fairlawn: Thursday, August 19 from 6:30 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.fairlawn.us/calendar.aspx?EID=3274 Learn More Movies@Main: Soul - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What:Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:30 PM to 8:10 PMThis year's Oscar-winner for Best Animated Feature! Soul is about a jazz pianist who seeks to reunite his soul and his body after they are accidentally separated. Learn More Akron Promise Beer Tasting Fundraiser at Rialto Theatre When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More Football Game at Springfield - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Friday, August 20 (all day) Learn More Stories with the Sheep - Northwest Akron Branch Library When: Friday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library What: Event listing from Northwest Akron Branch Library: Friday, August 20 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us for Story Time under the trees at the Perkins Stone Mansion as the sheep graze nearby on Mutton Hill. Sheep provided by The Summit County Historical Society and Silver Meadows... Learn More Student Council Picnic - Firestone CLC 9-12 When: Friday, August 20th at 11:45 a.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Friday, August 20 from 11:45 AM to 1:45 PMUsing the cafeteria and the cafeteria courtyard. Contact Jenny Walls at [email protected] with questions. Learn More Bicentennial Gazebo Rented - Springfield Twp Senior / Community Center When: Friday, August 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Springfield Twp Senior / Community Center What: Event listing from Springfield Twp Senior / Community Center: Friday, August 20 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMhttp://www.springfieldtownship.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1363 Learn More FB, Band & Cheer - Jackson Football Game When: Friday, August 20th at 3:30 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Friday, August 20 from 3:30 PM to 10:30 PMreturn time is approximate Door @2, room 106 and RR Learn More Alumni Tour - East CLC 9-12 When: Friday, August 20th at 5:45 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Friday, August 20 from 3:30 PM to 10:30 PMreturn time is approximate Door @2, room 106 and RR Learn More Football Game 1 @ Canton South - North High School When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: North High School What: Event listing from North High School: Friday, August 20 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Football vs. Green - Ellet High School When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ellet High School What: Event listing from Ellet High School: Friday, August 20 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Soccer Game at Home - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Saturday, August 21 (all day)v. Chardon All home games are to beheld at Heinz-Hillcrest Park in Firestone Park. Schedule is subject to change. Learn More Intermediate Kids Create: Washer Necklace When:Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library What: Event listing from Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library: Saturday, August 21 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMPick up a craft kit to make your own washer necklace, while supplies last. The combination of beads and hardware make this necklace perfect for boys or girls. Learn More When: Blue Line Striders August Run - Akron Marathon When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron Marathon What: Event listing from Akron Marathon: Saturday, August 21 at 4:00 AMDetails The topic that will be discussed is personal record tips. We will be running Relay Leg 4 targeting 7 miles. Feel free to do more or less! All distances and paces are welcome, including walkers. https://ww... Learn More Volleyball vs. Northwest - Ellet High School When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Ellet High School What: Event listing from Ellet High School: Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PMThis event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/xxh-truy-aee(US) +1 803-999-5683 PIN: 885388686# Learn More Outdoor Play Day - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Saturday, August 21 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMCome play and enjoy a frozen sweet treat with us in the library park! We'll have sidewalk chalk, bubbles, water play, and more! Registration is required. All ages welcome. Learn More Comedian Tim Northern When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Krackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way West, Massillon, Ohio, 44647, United States What: Krackpots Comedy Club conveniently located at 14 Lincoln Way W. Massillon, Oh 44647 is thrilled to announce an evening with Tim Northern We strongly encourage you purchase your tickets in advance because this is certain to be a sell out performance and tickets available on a f... Learn More Have a BLAST with the Akron Area YMCA! When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: YMCA of Akron Ohio Inc. What: Event listing from YMCA of Akron Ohio Inc.: Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMDetails Join the community for an anniversary event over 150 years in the making ... the 151st year of the Akron Area YMCA. A donation of $10 will… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1507... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Akron Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.