The Humane Society of Summit County Car Raffle: A 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Premium will be raffled. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100 with only 4,000 available. Buy them at the Humane Society shelter at 752 W. Portage Trail, Akron, or Happy Tails Thrift Shop at 1770 Merriman Road, Akron; or go to https://Carraffle25.givesmart.com or call 234-287-2152. Sales will end Sept. 12 or when all tickets are sold. The drawing will be at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Pawsibility Ball at Firestone Country Club. The winner does not need to be present. For more information, visit summithumane.org.
Lifebanc 2025 Gift of Life Walk & Run: Aug. 10 at Porthouse Theatre, Blossom Music Center, 3143 O’Neil Road, Cuyahoga Falls. The event will open at 7:30 a.m. with the 1-mile Family Fun Walk and 5K Race beginning at 9 a.m. The course will be on Blossom roads. Cost is $40. To register, visit www.lifebanc.org. For more information, email events@lifebanc.org.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run Cleveland Plane Pull: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the I-X Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. The Special Olympics Ohio event challenges teams of up to 15 members to pull a United Airlines 737 plane 12 feet while being timed. Food trucks, a live DJ, games, family fun. Viewing the event is free. To register a team, go to https://support.sooh.org/site/TR?fr_id=1140&pg=entry.
The Massillon Woman’s Club “Old-Fashioned Clam Bake”: 5 p.m. Aug. 16 at Massillon Eagles No. 190, 303 Weirich Blvd NW. The dinner menu includes chicken, steak, clams, side dishes, beer, wine and soft drinks. Silent auction, live auction, 50/50 raffle. Member Jean Mummertz will be recognized. All proceeds benefit outreach and education programs. Tickets are $100. Visit massillonwc.com or call 330-833-4896.
Lake Community Hope 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run: 6:30 to 10 a.m. Aug. 17 in support of the Lake Community Hope Scholarship Fund. Prices range from $20 to $45 based on the length of race selected. Race packets can be picked up Aug. 14-16 at Hartville Marketplace and Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW. racepenguin.com.
Not For Sale: One Step At A Time “Celebrating Survivors” Fundraising Dinner: 4-8 p.m. Aug. 24 at La Pizzaria, 3656 Dressler Road NW, Jackson Township. The volunteer-run nonprofit group is working to confront the reality of human trafficking through education, community engagement and awareness. Tickets, $55, include appetizers, a family-style dinner, dessert and beverages. A silent auction is planned. notforsaleohio.com.
Goodyear Heights 5K Race and Fun Run: 8 a.m. Aug. 30 with a start at Hilton Garden Inn, 1307 E. Market St., Akron. Registration is $30 for the 5K race and $30 for the Fun Run. To register or for more information, go to runsignup.com.
Friends of Akron Children’s Golf Outing: Sept. 7 at Windmill Lakes Golf Club, 544 State Route 14, Ravenna. Registration and lunch start at 11:30 a.m. followed by shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $175 per golfer (or $650 for a foursome) and includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, raffles and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. To register, contact Lance Churchman at churchman11@msn.com, Janet Pera at 330-819-4683 or janetpera@gmail.com or Pat Keefe at 330-671-4203.
Summit County Deputies FOP Lodge No. 139 Golf Outing: Sept. 8 at Chenoweth Golf Course, 3087 Chenoweth Road, Green. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. start. The event includes 18 holes, a cart, a golf shirt, doughnuts, beverages, a boxed lunch and a dinner buffet. For more information, call Sue at 330-814-6089, Phil at 330-807-6489, Ryan at 330-730-3375 or Steve at 330-608-2784.
Wish You Were Here: The Sight & Sound of Pink Floyd Benefit Concert: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Canton Palace Theater, 605 Market Ave. N. The concert will benefit the Northwest High School girls soccer program. Tickets are $31-$46. cantonpalacetheatre.org.
18th Annual Trinity Rose Foundation Golf Outing: Sept. 22 at Shale Creek Golf Club, 5420 Wolff Road. Medina. Registration includes 18 holes with a cart, boxed lunch and beer on the course with dinner and raffle afterward. trinityrose.org.
Reach Opportunity Center 2025 Reach Higher Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at DoubleTree by Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St. The theme, “Rising with Resilience,” honors the spirit of the Summit Lake community and the growth of Reach Opportunity Center as a hub for opportunity, education and transformation. To RSVP or become a sponsor, contact Amina Hall at ahall@akronhousing.org.
Catholic Charities Medina County Christmas Memories Resale event: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18. Donations of gently used Christmas items and decor will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 10 at 4210 North Jefferson St., Suite A, Medina. For more information, call 330-723-9615. ccdocle.org.
Vantage Aging 50th Anniversary Boo Bash Benefit: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at The East End, 1200 E. Market St., Akron. Music, dancing, food, cocktails, open bar, costume contests. vantageaging.org.
Holiday Craft Show: Stambaugh Auditorium is seeking vendors to exhibit and sell work at the ninth annual show from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 26 in Youngstown. Registration will open Aug. 11 for previous participants and Aug. 18 for new vendors. For more information, email fundraising@stambaughauditorium.com or call 330-747-5175.
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