This Week
Wednesday
East High Alumni Association Reverse Raffle — 6 p.m. at Guy’s Party Center, 500 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. All proceeds go to East High School programs to enhance student experiences. $60. Call George Tonies at 330-815-2001, John Stanley at 330-571-2981 or Chuck Malivuk at 216-244-3305.
Saturday
10th annual Polar Bear Jump — Human “polar bears” will brave the waters of Portage Lakes to benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Registration begins at noon, jump at 2 p.m. at Portage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Road, New Franklin. To volunteer to jump ($25 minimum donation) or to donate, go to www.akroncantonfoodbank.org. For information about the jump, call 330-535-6900.
Sunday
32nd annual Les Belles Perles Cotillion — 5 p.m. at the University of Akron’s Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway, Akron. Presented by the Akron Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Seventeen debutantes will be presented at the black-tie event. $55. akrondstcotillion@gmail.com.
Deadline
Norton Women’s Club Scotch Doubles Bowling — 7-10 p.m. March 1. $40 per couple includes bowling, shoes, food and a door prize. Reservations due by Sunday. Call Cathy at 330-825-0473.
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.