🕺 Groovy 1970s-themed fundraiser to help cancer patients in Cuyahoga Falls. The Falls Cancer Club will host "70s Night at the Races" on October 18 at the Natatorium, where attendees can don their best disco attire for a chance to win prizes. A $40 ticket includes horse naming rights, pizza, salad, and dessert, with participants welcome to bring their own beverages. All proceeds will directly support medical bills for the club's 130 patients. For tickets or information, interested community members can call 330-929-2796 or 330-807-7410.
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🏫 Bridges Learning Center transforms struggling students through a restorative approach. This specialized Akron school provides individualized education for students whose behavior prevents learning in traditional settings. With a team approach including teachers, specialists, and therapists, Bridges creates a nurturing environment where students develop emotional regulation skills. The school offers unique programs like music therapy, gardening, and RC car racing to engage students while teaching critical life skills. Most students eventually return to their home schools, but all leave better prepared for success in the community.
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🍯 Akron Honey transforms alleyways into vibrant dining district. Brent and Rebecca Wesley are launching the Yellow Brick Road District, a new community market space in Akron, Ohio. The innovative project will convert empty lots and alleyways near their 1030 Jefferson Ave. business into a hub for foodie events and experiences. Inspired by the yellow brick roadway along Jefferson Avenue, the district aims to create a unique gathering place for the community. The Wesleys' expansion represents an exciting new chapter for their "burgeoning business" in the heart of Akron.
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Spacious westside gem near Wallhaven: Priced at $289,999, this updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on Akron's west side features a remodeled interior, finished basement, fenced yard, and 2-car garage—just minutes from Wallhaven.
Modern park-side updated gem: Listed at $235,000, this modern 3-bedroom home boasts 2009 construction, fresh updates including LVP flooring and quartz countertops, plus a basement with finishing potential and convenient location near Sand Run Metro Park.
Tallmadge Updates Private Retreat: Located just over the Tallmadge border for $179,900, this charming home offers a front porch, updated kitchen with new appliances, refreshed bath, flex space downstairs, and a private backyard—all with a new roof installed in 2023.