Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark Counties’ Grapes for Kids’ Sake: The fundraiser will be 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 27 at St. George Antiochian Church Family Center, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Copley. Wine tasting, dinner, auction and program on the local agency’s impact since 1972. The theme is “Friendships That Last a Lifetime.” Konnor Hummell will be honored as Big Brother of the Year and Linda Gailliez will be recognized as Big Sister of the Year. Single tickets are $90, couples tickets are $170 and tables of eight are $700. Virtual tickets are free. For tickets or to donate, go to mentorwithme.org.
200th Anniversary of the First Congregational Church in Tallmadge: The Tallmadge Historical Society and the City of Tallmadge will celebrate from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 28 on Tallmadge Circle. The Event will begin in the Historic Church with music provided by ‘Grace Notes’. The Historical Society will offer ‘Nooks and Cranny Tours of the Church from 2-4 p.m. Music will be provided by ‘Justin Other Band’. Old Town Hall and Museum will be open and refreshments will be served. Tallmadge Police will be available to help cross the Circle.
Medina County Historical Society Gingerbread House Contest: The competition will be judged in three categories: Children 8 or younger, youths 9 to 17 and adults 18 or older. A $50 prize will be awarded in each category. To print an application, go to medinacountyhistoricalsociety.com. Applications are due Sept. 30. For more information, email mchs@zoominternet.net or call 330-722-1341.
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.
The Funny Stop Falls Cancer Club Benefit Show: 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Comedians Bil Benden, John Brown, Brian Kenny, Dan Brown and host Bob McClure will help raise funds to pay the medical bills of the club’s 130 patients. Tickets are $15. For reservations, call 330-923-4700. funnystop.online.com.
Town Hall Series: Mayor Shammas Malik: 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at Akron Woman’s City Club, 732 W. Exchange St., Akron. Free. Reservations requested at 330-761-6261. akronwomanscityclub.org.
In Vino Veritas: An Evening of Art, Ballet and Wine: 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd. The Cleveland Ballet will perform “Walpurgisnacht” from Faust, “Picnic” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and ”Dance of the Toreadors” from Don Quixote. Tickets start at $35 or $32 for museum members. cleveballet.org/cma.
Oviatt House at Richfield Heritage Preserve SeptemberFest: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at 3771 Oviatt Road, Richfield. Food, family activities, house tours, raffles, games, crafts. All proceeds will benefit the Open the Doors to History Capital Campaign. oviatthouse1836.com.
Love Akron’s 30th Anniversary Celebration: 11 a.m. Sept. 30 at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Tickets start at $75. secure.qgiv.com/for/la3csh/event/loveakron30/.
KJ’s 5K for Mental Health & Animal Rescue: 8 a.m. Oct. 4 at Portage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Road, New Franklin. The race begins at 9 a.m. Pets, raffles, family activities. Dogs are welcome. Proceeds help fund behavioral health services at Portage Path. For more information, email kjs5k@portagepath.org. To sign up, go to portagepath.org.
Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Firetruck Pull: 11 a.m. Oct. 4 on Front Street. Teams of up to 10 people will compete to pull a city firetruck 40 feet in the fastest time. The event will benefit Keys 2 Serenity. Registration is $250 per team or $25 per person for free agents. All participants must sign a waiver of liability. To register, go to cityofcf.com/truckpullregistration. Donations can be made at keys2serenity.org or by check payable to Keys 2 Serenity (memo line: firetruck pull) C/O City of Cuyahoga Falls, 2310 Second St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Senior Day at Akron Art Museum: 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at 1 S. High St., Akron. The free event includes museum tours and a senior expo with providers from health care, government, cultural institutions and service agencies. To register, go to http://SeniordayAAM2025.eventbrite.com or call 330-535-5146. akronartmuseum.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.
The CASA Board Volunteer Association Annual CASA/GAL Program of Summit County Breakfast Fundraiser: 7:30 a.m. Oct. 16 at Firestone Country Club, 452 E. Warner Road, Akron. Akron Police Chief Brian Harding will receive the Child Advocate of the Year Award. summitcasagal.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 N. Jefferson St., Suite A, Medina. For details, call 330-723-9615. ccdocle.org.
Falls Cancer Club: 70s Night at the Races: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Natatorium, 2345 Fourth St., Cuyahoga Falls. Wear 1970s attire for a chance to win a prize. A $40 ticket includes the naming rights of a horse as well as pizza, salad and dessert. Coffee and water will be provided. Participants can bring beverages and mixers. All proceeds will help pay the medical bills of the club’s 130 patients. To order tickets or for more information, call 330-929-2796 or 330-807-7410. fallscancerclub.org.
Maggie’s Mission Paws & Hooves Fundraiser: 6-9:30 p.m. Oct 18 at St. George Antiochian Church Family Center, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Copley. Tickets include catered dinner and dessert (vegan and gluten-free options available). Cash bar, music, raffle, auction. Tickets are $70. maggiesmission25.rsvpify.com.
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. For more information, email fundraising@stambaughauditorium.com or call 330-747-5175.
Boston Township Trustees Community Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at 1775 Main St., Peninsula. Vendors wanted. For more information, contact Amy Anderson at 330-687-9498.
Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes: Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 7. The live tour will feature five homes, historic and contemporary, decorated for the holiday season. A virtual tour will be available Dec. 13 through Jan. 4. Virtual tourgoers will take video tours of seven homes, including the 2025 Patron Party location. The Sugar Plum Tour is the Gay Community Endowment Fund’s signature fundraiser. sugarplumtour.org.
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