This Week
Thursday
Women’s Board of the Summit County Juvenile Court Center Spring Fundraiser — 11 a.m. at Guy’s Party Center, 500 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. Lunch and fashion show of child and adult clothing by Dillard’s of Summit Mall. $18. Supports reading, tutoring and educational programs for youths involved with the court, emergency clothing and other special requests. For reservations, call Barbara Mattern at 330-633-7968 or email Barb Jones at brjones7075@gmail.com.
Taste of Jackson — 6-9 p.m. at Shady Hollow Country Club, 4865 Wales Ave. NW, Jackson Township. Wine tasting and food from Jackson area restaurants. Proceeds benefit Jackson YMCA. Tickets available through Jackson Township Rotary, www.jacksonrotaryfoundation.com. For information, call 330-268-2353.
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Foundation Dessert Extravaganza and Silent Auction — 7-9:30 p.m. at Roses Run Country Club, 2636 N. River Road, Stow. Tickets at the library’s circulation desk, $25; $30 at the door. www.smfpl.org/dessert or call Ann Malthaner at 330-688-3295, ext. 110.
Friday
The Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties Walk a Mile in Her Shoes — 5:30 p.m. at Lock 3 Park, 200 S. Main St., Akron. Music, food, resource center, and walk to raise awareness and funds to fight sexual violence. Call Paul Henry at 330-860-5629 or email PaulH@scmcbws.org.
Zane’s Foundation Inc. Spring Fundraiser & Casino Night — 6 p.m. at Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Dinner, cash bar, DJ, dance floor, casino, live and silent auction, raffles. $40-$50. Proceeds help provide services for children and adults with special needs. 330-677-9263 or info@zanesfoundation.org.
The Arc of Summit and Portage Counties Reverse Raffle & Auction — 6 p.m. at Guy’s Party Centre, 500 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. Dinner, $2,000 grand prize, reverse raffle, live and silent auction. $75. For tickets or to donate an auction item, call 330-836-5863.
Saturday
Walk MS in Akron — University of Akron’s Stile Athletics Field House, 289 S. Union St. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Walk to raise funds for local programs, services and medical research for multiple sclerosis. 800-344-4867 or www.MSohiowalk.org.
Trinity Rose Foundation Bowling for Blindness — 2-4:30 p.m. at AMF Medina Lanes, 201 Harding St., Medina. Bowlers of all ages play two games with a twist: one team member will bowl blindfolded while their partner serves as their guide. $40 per team, includes bowling, shoe rental and refreshments. Prizes for the top three teams, 50/50 raffle. 330-618-8668 or www.trinityrose.org.
Kenmore Kiwanis Swiss Steak Dinner — 4-7 p.m. at Kenmore Church of the Nazarene, 2025 12th St. SW, Akron. Swiss steak dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. $10 for adults, $5 children 10 and under. Tickets must be purchased in advance; call Lynda at 330-745-7581.
Wayne Center for the Arts Wine and Beer Festival Fundraiser — 6:30 p.m. at Greenbriar Conference and Party Center, 50 Riffel Road, Wooster. $45 for 10 tasting coupons and buffet by the Wooster Inn; $15 designated drivers; additional tasting coupons, 10 for $5. Purchase tickets at Wayne Center for the Arts and The Wooster Inn. www.wayneartscenter.org.
Stand Up for Downs presents The Comedy Series — 8:30 p.m. at the Main Street Cafe, 17 Public Square, Medina. Hosted by Rob Snow, with Josh Womack and Mike Conley. $15. www.standupfordowns.org.
Sunday
Snacks with the SuperHeroes — 2 p.m. at Redeemer Family Life Center, Cuyahoga Falls. Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up like their favorite super characters. Meet and greets, photo sessions, snacks, games and activities. Proceeds benefit the Dane Foundation. $14 for children under 12, $15 for all others. Tickets must be purchased in advance; call 330-703-1183 or go to www.TheDaneFoundation.org.
Release Yoga Vinyl Vinyasa Fundraiser Class — 6:30 p.m. at Release Yoga Studio, 880 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Green. $5 donation raises money for the Summit County Humane Society. Suitable for all levels of students. The Modern Electric’s new album will be played in the class, and members of the band will participate. www.releaseyoga.com.
Deadlines
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, “A Diamond Soiree” — 6-7:30 p.m. April 30 at the museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, behind-the-scenes tour, an appearance by William and Ida McKinley, and souvenir. 100 percent of sales will go toward the Ida McKinley Tiara Fund. $500. Reservation deadline is Friday. www.mckinleymuseum.org or 330-455-7043.
Summit County CASA/GAL Annual Ladies Fundraising Luncheon, “Imagine A World Without Child Abuse” — 11:30 a.m. May 3 at Portage Country Club, 240 N. Portage Path, Akron. The luncheon will include special guest Karen Starr, owner of Hazel Tree interiors, who will inspire attendees with decorating tips to lighten up their homes for the spring. $50 per ticket. Reservation deadline Friday. Call Kim Ray at 330-696-1535 or email kimray1234@gmail.com. For more information, go to www.summitcasagal.org/news/events.aspx.
Mother’s Day 5K — 8 a.m. May 11 at Munroe Falls Metro Park, 521 S. River Road. Early registration (before Friday) is $20 per person age 15 or older, with free shirt. Race day registration is $30 age 15 or older. All participants 14 or younger are free. Benefits the Metro Parks Foundation. Register at www.active.com. For details, call 330-865-8065 or go to www.summitmetroparks.org.
Golf Outings
East High Alumni Association Dragon Open — Saturday at Turkeyfoot Golf Links, 294 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, New Franklin. 1 p.m. shotgun start. $70, includes 18 holes and cart, lunch, dinner, 5 drink coupons, and prizes and giveaways. Information, call Chuck Resinek at 330-815-1451, Eric Homa at 330-388-5588, John Stanley at 330-571-2981, George Tonies at 330-815-2001, or Chuck Malivuk at 216-244-3305.
Fairways to Fight Hunger — May 3 at Tam O’Shanter Dales Course, 5055 Hills and Dales Road NW, Canton. 9 a.m. shotgun start. $75, includes 18 holes with cart, coffee, doughnuts, fruit, hot dog at the turn, Old Carolina BBQ dinner, 50/50. Supports the Stark County Hunger Task Force. Reservation deadline today. To register, go to www.starkhunger.org.
Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament — May 9 at J.E. Good Park Golf Course, 530 Nome Ave., Akron. 10 a.m. shotgun start. $60, includes 18 holes of golf and cart, lunch and refreshments. Hosted by the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau. Proceeds help fund scholarships for students in the University of Akron Summit College Hospitality Management program. Reservation deadline Friday. 330-972-6601 or jamal@uakron.edu.
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 email 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.