Community Events

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 3:30 PM
Barberton Farmer's Market
Downtown Barberton, Ohio

The 2009 Barberton's Downtown Farmer's Market will be held every Wednesday from July 15 through September 16th, 3:30-6:30 PM. The market will be located on W. 3rd Street between W. Park and W. Tuscarawas in Barberton. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs and flowers, jams, jellies and baked goods, there will be recipes and tips for food preparation, gardening demos, fitness programs and assorted health brochures. For more information on the market, call 330-472-0366.


Wednesday, July 15, 2009 7:00 PM
Prayer Vigil for Chuck Sandstrom
244 Grand Ave. in Akron

A prayer vigil will be held for Chuck Sandstrom on Wednesday, July 15th at 7 pm at 244 Grand Avenue in Akron. Mr. Sandstrom, the Executive Director of Barberton Community Foundation was assaulted on July 1st at the Grand Avenue address. For further information about the vigil, please contact Rick at (330) 212-2355.


Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:00 PM
Akron Water Department Fire Hydrant Flushing
Downtown Akron

The Akron Water Department will beflushing fire hydrants in the Downtown Akron area and the West Akron area beginning approximately Thursday, July 16. The Water Department will be flowing hydrants from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday nights toreduce the inconvenience to the public. The Downtown Akron area is boundedapproximately by:
W. Exchange Street to the North
Russell Avenue to the South
S. Broadway Avenue to the East
East Avenue to the West
The West Akron area is bounded approximately by:
Wooster Avenue to the North
Kenmore Boulevard to the South
Manchester Road to the East
Romig Road to the West
Customers cancall our automated phone system to get a nightly update on streets that are tobe flushed by dialing 330-375-2554, selecting Frequently Asked Questions andfollowing the prompts. Water customerscan also log on to www.ci.akron.oh.us andselect News Releases to get the latest hydrant flushing updates. Shouldthe water user have any questions or need assistance, they are advised to call330-375-2420.


Friday, July 17, 2009 11:00 AM
Storytelling Festival
Akron Main Library

The Akron Main Library (60 S. High St. in Akron) will hold its fourth annual Akron Storytelling Festival July 17 and 18th. Friday workshops will be 11am-Noon, and 1:30pm-3:30pm. On Saturday workshops will be 9:30am-11:30am, 1pm-3pm, and 3:30pm-4:30pm. All events are free and open to the public. Books and recordings will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.akronlibrary.org . To register for the workshops, please contact History & Humanities at 330-643-9040 or e-mail hhdiv@akronlibrary.org


Friday, July 17, 2009 11:30 AM
Performance by Jen Stancil
Mustill Store in Akron

Join us Friday, July 17th from 11:30am to 1pm for Live Music on the Mustill Store Porch (Cascade Valley Park off North St. near the N. Howard St. Intersection), performed by singer, songwriter and music educator, Jen Stancil. Beverages are available for purchase. In case of bad weather, well move inside. Call 330-374-5625 for more information.


Friday, July 17, 2009 4:30 PM
Springfield Farmers Market
Springfield Lakefront

A Farmers Market will be held July 17th through October 9th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at Springfield Lakefront (Canfield Rd. in Springfield Twp.). Each Friday the Farmers Market will open prior to the Springfield Rocks concerts. For more information call 330-414-7438.


Friday, July 17, 2009 6:00 PM
St. Joseph's Fair
St. Joseph's Parish

St. Josephs Ox Roast Fair begins on Friday July 17th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday July 18th from 3:00pm 11:30pm, and Sunday July 19th from Noon to 10:00pm. There will be food, entertainment, games, and rides. St. Josephs is located at 11045 St. Joseph Blvd. in Mantua Twp. off Pioneer Trail. For more information, please check out St. Josephs website www.stjosephmantua.com or phone the parish office at 330-274-2253.