A Strawberry Festival will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6462 Ridge Road in Sharon Center.
The festival, which has been in retirement for 14 years, will feature fresh strawberry desserts, including shortcake, pies and sundaes. Homemade chicken and noodles, sloppy joes and hot dogs will also be among the food choices.
Proceeds from the festival will benefit two of the church’s outreach ministries — the Sharing Center Food Bank and the Transition House. The house provides temporary housing for those in need. Festival-goers who donate canned food items will receive a discount on purchases.
Parking is free. The church is at state Routes 94 and 162 in Medina County. For more information, call 330-239-1340 or go to www.stpaulsharoncenter.com.
In other religion news:
Events
Faith Temple Church of the Living God — 701 Sylvan Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. Father’s Day concert. Guest soloist is Paula Smith. 330-724-6823.
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 a.m. Friday. Eighth annual Walter “Bud” Mills Golf Outing will be held at Brookledge Golf Club, 1621 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Registration, range and refreshments, 7 to 8 a.m. A shotgun start will begin play at 8 a.m. Beverages available on the course, dinner at noon. $75 per person, $300 per foursome, or $15 for dinner only. For more information and a registration form, go to www.firstchurchofcf. com. Proceeds benefit Epworth Youth Choir. Cart, hole and prize sponsors needed. Call Hubert Hopkins at 330-688-3553.
Manchester United Methodist Church — 5625 Manchester Road, New Franklin. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Gospel Bluegrass Jam on the third Friday of each month. Bring your favorite covered dish to share for dinner at 7:30 p.m. Donations welcome. 330-882-4818.
Mogadore Christian Church — 106 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore. 5 to 7 p.m. today. Swiss steak dinner. Includes mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, beverage and dessert. Adults $8, ages 5-12 $4, age 4 and under free. No dinners in July and August. 330-628-3344.
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church — 180 Edward Ave., Akron. 6 p.m. June 22. Celebrating the fourth pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Robert J. Evans. Concert featuring the sanctuary choir. Anniversary service at 11 a.m. June 23. The Rev. John A. Evans Sr. from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, Fla., will be the speaker. The Rev. Tony Ward of Mount Zion Baptist Church will be speaker for the 4 p.m. service. Dinner served after morning service. Colors for the day are purple, black and white. 330-376-6378.
Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church — 844 Garth Ave., Akron. 6 p.m. today. Annual Father-Son Banquet in Fellowship Hall. Songs of praise by the male chorus. Keynote speaker will be Russel C. Neal Jr., Akron Ward 4 councilman and a member of the Deacon Board. 330-762-4997.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church — 515 48th St. NW, Canton. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. Community spaghetti/lasagna dinner. Choice of salad or applesauce, Italian bread and butter, drink and dessert. Meatless sauce available, as well as carryout orders. Adults $8, ages 4-12 $3. Free gas gift cards for three diners. Also 50-50 drawing. 330-499-2662.
Wooster Avenue Church of Christ — 1147 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22. Snack lunch and clothing giveaway. First-come, first served. All sizes when available. 330-762-7301.
Vacation Bible Schools
Community Christian Church (Disciples) — 210 N. Main St., North Canton. 6 to 8 p.m. June 24-27. Everywhere Fun Fair Vacation Bible School. Age 3 through grade 5. Interactive Bible fun and music, science, crafts, games and more. To register, call 330-499-5458 or online at www.northcantonccc.org.
Cottage Grove Evangelical Congregational Church — 3133 Cottage Grove Road, Coventry Township. 6 to 8:45 p.m. June 24-28. Age 2 through grade 6 are invited. Each session includes an evening meal. Closing program at 8:15 p.m. June 28. 330-644-5616.
First Freedom Baptist Church — 2171 Tallmadge Road, Brimfield Township. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Vacation Bible School. Theme is Barn Yard Blast. For ages 5-12. Earn Baptist Bucks (play money) during the week to spend at the carnival, 2 to 4 p.m. June 22. 330-673-0997.
Trinity United Church of Christ — 3909 Blackburn Road NW, Plain Township. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All Things New: God’s Great Creation Vacation Bible School for age 4 through grade 6. Crafts, recreation, stories, music and more. Free and open to all. To register, call 330-492-3383.
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