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

Akron OH

27 September, 2021

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AKRON, OH — Wondering what there is to do in the Akron area? Your Akron Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. 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. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and around Akron: Varsity Tennis City Champ at Hyre - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Monday, September 27th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Monday, September 27 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Kenmore-Garfield Girls Varsity Volleyball Game When: Monday, September 27th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Monday, September 27 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMThe Kenmore-Garfield Girls varsity volleyball team will play St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Louisville) at 4:30 p.m. on September 27. For tickets, and visit https://akronschools.com/departments/a... Learn More Needlework: Close-Knit Crochet Club When: Monday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Monday, September 27 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMWe donâ��t just crochet! Join us to learn knitting and looming techniques, and and to spend a fun hour chatting. Weâ��ll even try our hand at a non-needlework craft project on occasion. Learn More Tween and Teen Coloring - Goodyear Branch Library When: Monday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Goodyear Branch Library What: Event listing from Goodyear Branch Library: Monday, September 27 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCome and join us for some coloring! Learn More Tech Toy Box - Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library When: Monday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library What: Event listing from Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library: Monday, September 27 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCome and play with our cool tech toys! We will have Ozobots, a MiP Robot, Gravity Maze Logic Game and Turing Tumble. Learn More City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting When: Monday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Fairlawn What: Event listing from City of Fairlawn: Monday, September 27 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.fairlawn.us/calendar.aspx?EID=3370 Learn More Pajama Story Time - Northwest Akron Branch Library When: Monday, September 27th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library What: Event listing from Northwest Akron Branch Library: Monday, September 27 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMHop into your coziest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and sign on to Zoom for some stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Register to receive a Zoom link. Learn More Unicorn Science - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMLet your imagination soar! Join us for fun unicorn science experiments and STEM activities. Register to attend this in-person program. Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Natatorium What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE: MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new change... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) IPR - North High School When: Tuesday, September 28th at 12:00 a.m. Where: North High School What: Event listing from North High School: Tuesday, September 28 (all day) Learn More Make-Up Date for City Series Girls Tennis Championship Match When: Tuesday, September 28th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Tuesday, September 28 (all day)The make-up match for City Series championship girl tennis will be played at Hyre Park at 2 p.m. Learn More 10th Annual Awards Breakfast - Love Akron When: Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Love Akron What: Event listing from Love Akron: Tuesday, September 28 at 7:00 AMDetails Join Love Akron-Executive Director Kemp Boyd along with co-chairs Pastor Jeff Bogue and S. Theresa Carter for the 10th Annual Love Akron… More https://www.facebook.com/events/251779110015674 Learn More Two For Tuesdays - Call In Campaign - League of Women Voters When: Tuesday, September 28th at 9:00 a.m. Where: League of Women Voters What: Event listing from League of Women Voters: Tuesday, September 28 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM PLEASE HELP US STOP THE EXPANDED RADIOACTIVE OIL AND GAS WASTE ON ROADS, SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS IN OHIO COMMUNITIES! Reminder: Tomorrow is our first call in day to stop the expansion of ... Learn More Story Time: Under Ground - Kenmore Branch Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Kenmore Branch Library What: Event listing from Kenmore Branch Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMJoin Miss Becky for an under ground Story Time, with stories, songs, and more. Learn More The Modern Resume - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PMUse your lunch hour to learn how to create a basic resume. Learn More Varsity Tennis Make-Up - City at Hyre When: Tuesday, September 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Tuesday, September 28 at 2:00 PM Learn More Interim Grades Due - East CLC 9-12 When: Tuesday, September 28th at 3:15 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Tuesday, September 28 from 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More Tween and Teen Tuesdays: Color Changing Slime When: Tuesday, September 28th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Maple Valley Branch Library What: Event listing from Maple Valley Branch Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMJoin Ms. Teria to make your very own color changing slime. Learn More Ambassador Meeting - Firestone CLC 9-12 When: Tuesday, September 28th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Tuesday, September 28 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMUsing room 118 and the LRC. Contact Cassandra Hanna at [email protected] with any questions. Learn More Cheese Louise! Teen/Tween Program: Mac-N-Cheese Program When: Tuesday, September 28th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore Branch Library What: Event listing from Kenmore Branch Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMIf you like Mac-N-Cheese this program is for you! We will explore the history of this favorite dish while sampling some different varieties. Make a noodle craft for fun! Learn More Book Buddy - Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library What: Event listing from Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PMChildren ages 4-8 can join Miss Pam, virtually, as we explore picture and early reader books. Register to receive a Zoom link. Learn More JV/Varsity Volleyball Game at Firestone When: Tuesday, September 28th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Tuesday, September 28 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM All start times are JV,Varsity to directly follow Learn More Cheer Uniform Fitting - Auditorium - East CLC 9-12 When: Tuesday, September 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Tuesday, September 28 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Volunteer Guardian Information Session When: Tuesday, September 28th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLearn about Summit County's Volunteer Guardian Program. Find out how you can become a court-appointed surrogate decision-maker for a vulnerable adult. Learn More Estate Planning, Part 2: Trusts and Probate Avoidance When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library What: Event listing from Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMAttorney Linda Chugh Ulinski explains how to establish your trust, fund it, and use it to manage your assets during your lifetime and after your death. Please register in person, onli... Learn More Mystery Teen Game Night - Portage Lakes Branch Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portage Lakes Branch Library What: Event listing from Portage Lakes Branch Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMPlay various mystery-themed board games with others (think Clue). Individually wrapped snacks will be provided. Learn More MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2021 - Goodyear Branch Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Goodyear Branch Library What: Event listing from Goodyear Branch Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us for the 24th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival at the Akron Summit County Public Library. Register beginning September 14. Learn More CCAA Community Meeting - Akron Public Schools When: Wednesday, September 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Wednesday, September 29 (all day)The College & Career Academies of Akron will hold a virtual community meeting (presented by Firestone CLC) on September 29 at 5 p.m. The Zoom link follows: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89190290927?pwd=... Learn More INTERIM PICK-UP - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Wednesday, September 29th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Wednesday, September 29 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Academy 101 - Community Presentation (Virtual) When: Wednesday, September 29th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Wednesday, September 29 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMVirtual meeting. Contact Cassandra Hanna at [email protected] with any questions. Learn More Varsity Tennis Match at Field - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Wednesday, September 29th at 4:15 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Wednesday, September 29 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM Learn More Soccer Game at John Marshall - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Wednesday, September 29th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Wednesday, September 29 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Schedule is subject to change. Learn More Akron Postcard Club: Explore Akron Through Postcards When: Wednesday, September 29th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cummings Center for the History of Psychology What: Event listing from Cummings Center for the History of Psychology: Wednesday, September 29 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMDetails Take a "tour" through Akron of yesteryear with the Akron Postcard Club thanks to the David P. Campbell Postcard Collection. Travel Main… More https://www.fa... Learn More MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL - Maple Valley Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 29th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Maple Valley Branch Library What: Event listing from Maple Valley Branch Library: Wednesday, September 29 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us for the 24th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival at the Akron Summit County Public Library Learn More Bedtime Stories with Friends - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 29th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Wednesday, September 29 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PMJoin Miss June for an evening of relaxing stories, songs, stretching and rhymes. Learn More Bedtime Stories - Goodyear Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Goodyear Branch Library What: Event listing from Goodyear Branch Library: Wednesday, September 29 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PMEnjoy books, rhymes, and flannel board stories for young children with a take-home activity to go. Registration is required. Learn More Virtual Family Bedtime Story Time - Portage Lakes Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Portage Lakes Branch Library What: Event listing from Portage Lakes Branch Library: Wednesday, September 29 from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PMJoin Ms. Elaine for stories, rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement to help prepare little learners for kindergarten and add some fun to finish their day! Register to receive a Zo... Learn More Out of No Way..Open Mic Fundraiser - Akron Soul Train When: Wednesday, September 29th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Akron Soul Train What: Event listing from Akron Soul Train: Wednesday, September 29 at 7:30 PMDetails Ephraim Nehemiah is a poet, performer and interactive installation artist whose work is rooted in protestant preacher performance and… More https://www.facebook.com/events/133722175604540 Learn More Blood Drive - Manchester High School When: Wednesday, September 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Manchester High School What: Event listing from Manchester High School: Thursday, September 30 (all day) Learn More Pick up for PTSA Mums - NIHF STEM High School When: Thursday, September 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: NIHF STEM High School What: Event listing from NIHF STEM High School: Thursday, September 30 (all day) Learn More JROTC Blood Drive - East CLC 9-12 When: Thursday, September 30th at 7:00 a.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Thursday, September 30 from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Learn More Preschool Story Time: A Groovy Story Time with Pete the Cat When: Thursday, September 30th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Thursday, September 30 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMMiss this story time? Goodness, no! It's all good with Pete the Cat! Register to attend this in-person program. Learn More Story Time at Hereford Park - Highland Square Branch Library When: Thursday, September 30th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Highland Square Branch Library What: Event listing from Highland Square Branch Library: Thursday, September 30 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin Miss Meile for fun stories and activities at Hereford Park in the Highland Square neighborhood! In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held inside the Highla... Learn More Our Voice, Our Communities: Addressing Local Districting When: Thursday, September 30th at 1:00 p.m. Where: League of Women Voters What: Event listing from League of Women Voters: Thursday, September 30 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMDetails In 2019, the League of Women Voters of the United States launched the People Powered Fair MapsTM in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. This… More https://www.facebook.com/events/31... Learn More Interim Conferences - Firestone CLC 9-12 When: Thursday, September 30th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Thursday, September 30 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PMBeing held by appointment - either virtually or in person depending on what parents choose. Learn More Squeeze and Scrape Painting - Goodyear Branch Library When: Thursday, September 30th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Goodyear Branch Library What: Event listing from Goodyear Branch Library: Thursday, September 30 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMFor ages 4-9. Enjoy messy fun as we squeeze out paint and scrape it around with cardboard, combs, and toothbrushes to create abstract art. Registration is required. Learn More Interim Pickup - East CLC 9-12 When: Thursday, September 30th at 3:30 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Thursday, September 30 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More JV/Varsity Volleyball Game at North - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Thursday, September 30th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Thursday, September 30 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM All start times are JV,Varsity to directly follow Learn More Senior Parent Night - Firestone CLC 9-12 When: Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Thursday, September 30 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMSenior Parent Night - hosted by the counselors. This will be held virtually. Contact Bianca Heard at [email protected] with questions. Learn More Make Glitter-Painted Wine Glasses - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Thursday, September 30 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMTurn two ordinary wine glasses into a classy set! Learn More A Musical Photo Journey Through the Seasons When: Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portage Lakes Branch Library What: Event listing from Portage Lakes Branch Library: Thursday, September 30 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMJoin Mary Lou Jubin on a musical journey as she plays the hammered dulcimer while viewing photos of the butterflies of spring, flowers of summer, fall in Ft. Island, and the winter o... Learn More A Father's Guide to an Abundant Financial Life When: Thursday, September 30th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library What: Event listing from Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library: Thursday, September 30 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocal author David Hawkins discusses investment strategies from his book "Ask the Mailman." Librarians from the Business, Science & Government Division will demonstrate tools the... Learn More Manufacturing Day When: Friday, October 1st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1100 Home Ave What: Lunch, Tours and Giveaways provided!  Ever wonder what metal fabrication is?  Come visit us on National Manufacturing Day to view our 6K Laser and all the great things we make out of stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel for the Military, Automotive, Golf... Learn More See more 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.