This Week
Friday
Victim Assistance Program K.N.A.F.F. Picnic — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 2610 Ley Drive, Akron. For children up to age 17 and accompanied by an adult. Food, music from KIDJAM! Radio, K-9 demonstrations, archery, fishing, fingerprinting by GASP (Guardians Advocating Child Safety and Protection), face painting, prizes, interaction with police officers. Call Victim Assistance Program at 330-376-0040 to make a reservation.
People International Inc. presents “No Day But Today” — 7:30 p.m. at Kent Roosevelt High School. All proceeds benefit the Amelia DiGirolamo Center of Hope in Ravenna. $10 adults, $8 seniors and children 12 and under, free for 2 and under. www.peopleinternational.org.
Saturday
Wigs For Kids Day — 7 a.m. to noon at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way. 5K run, 1 mile walk, Kids Zone, food, face painters, DJ and Cut-a-thon, where people can donate their hair to Wigs For Kids. Pass to the Zoo and Rainforest included for runners and walkers only. www.wigsforkids.org.
Falls Cares 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run — 8 a.m. at Falls Cancer Club, 2253 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls. Proceeds help pay expenses of Cuyahoga Falls cancer patients registered with the Falls Cancer Club, Inc. Kids Fun Run at 8 a.m., 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. 5K $25 in advance, $30 day of race; Kid’s Fun Run $15 in advance, $20 day of race. www.active.com.
WITAN (Women in Touch with Akron’s Needs) Rummage Sale — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St., Akron. Proceeds support WITAN’s grants for area agencies such as Mobile Meals, OPEN M, Oak Clinic for Multiple Sclerosis, Rebuilding Together and CORE Furniture Bank. www.witaninfo.org.
Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk — 9 a.m. at Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland. Wheel-friendly 1-mile walk to celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome. $15. Walk at 10 a.m., post-event activities until 1 p.m. www.theupsideofdowns.org.
Karen’s Castle Poker Run — At Karen’s Castle, 202 N. Freedom, Alliance. Benefits Ronald McDonald House of Akron. All vehicles are welcome, with the first bike out at 11 a.m. and last bike in at 5 p.m. Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, food, drinks and entertainment. $15, $20 couple. 330-680-8120.
The Wilderness Center presents Ales for Trails — 7-10 p.m. at The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot. Supports trail and bridge repairs. Tastings from Great Lakes, Sierra Nevada and Blue Moon, music from Roger Hoover and Wormz and The Decomposers. Food, sodas and full sized beers available for purchase. $15. 21 and older only. 330-359-5235 or www.wildernesscenter.org.
Sunday
Akron Race for the Cure — at Firestone Stadium. Registration opens at 6 a.m. with the 5K race/walk starting at 8:30 a.m. Survivor’s Ceremony will be held at Firestone Country Club at 10:15 a.m., where the 5K ends. Advance $30, $35 Men for the Cure, $18 Kids Dash; day of race $35, $40 Men for the Cure, $18 Kids Dash. http://komenneohio.org.
Big Mike’s Memorial Bike Run — Legends Sports Pub, 1840 Town Park Blvd., Uniontown. Registration 9 to 11 a.m. with first bike out at 11 a.m. Run will end at Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road, North Canton, for dinner and raffle. Rain date Aug. 3. Benefits Lifebanc. www.BigMikeMemorialRun.com or email Joe Kerr at Joe@BigMikeMemorialRun.com.
Golf Outings
Streetsboro Chamber of Commerce Christmas-In-July Golf Outing — Friday at Raccoon Hill Golf Course, 485 Judson Road, Kent. 7 a.m. registration with a 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $85, includes 18 holes and cart, snack, BBQ lunch and prizes. 330-676-4769 or email sacc@streetsborochamber.org.
JA Golf Invitational — Aug. 1 at Prestwick Country Club, 3751 Glen Eagles Blvd., Uniontown. 6:30 a.m. registration with a 8 a.m. shotgun start. 12:30 p.m. lunch and awards. Each foursome will receive passes to the 2014 Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club, July 28-Aug. 3. Call Amanda Overton at 330-434-1875, ext. 15, or email amanda@jaofnco.org.
Masonic District Golf Outing — Aug. 9 at Arrowhead Golf Course, 1500 Rogwin Circle SW, North Canton. 9 a.m. Shotgun Start (4 man Scramble/Best Ball). $70, includes steak dinner, prizes, $10,000 hole in one contest, skill events. All proceeds go to the Easterling Scholarship Fund. 330-608-8891 or email JimJr1137@neo.rr.com by Aug. 2.
OB Open — Aug. 9 at Mud Run Golf Course & Driving Range, 2000 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. Noon lunch with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. $78, includes 9 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner and refreshments. For dinner only: $28 adults, $5 children. All proceeds go to the ALSA Norther Ohio Chapter. Call Scott Stutler at 330-628-4816.
Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries Golf Outing — Aug. 9 at Skyland Golf Course, 2085 Center Road, Hinckley. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a noon shotgun start. $95, includes 18 holes, cart, lunch at the turn, and a steak dinner. Skins, mulligans, contests and a raffle. To register, go to www.livethepassion.org. For more information, call 440-944-0635.
Plan Ahead
United Way’s Annual Knight Breakfast and Campaign Kickoff — 7:30-9 a.m. Aug. 5 at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Akron. Dr. Luis M. Proenza, President Emeritus of the University of Akron, will be the speaker. $35. Reservations due by July 30. Call Andi at 330-643-5502 or go to www.knightbreakfast.eventbrite.com.
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.