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Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal shelters in Northeast Ohio, already at or near full capacity, are struggling with overcrowding, prompting calls for additional facilities and community solutions. News 5 Cleveland
- ➤ The Akron Zoo offers free admission for guests wearing orange clothing from March 1-3 to promote Inclusion Days, in partnership with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board. Cleveland.com
- ➤ The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is launching its 34th Harvest for Hunger campaign on Feb. 28, after distributing a record 31.4 million meals in 2024, aiming to rally community support for local hunger relief. Cleveland.com
- ➤ Akron's 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for March 8, featuring floats, bands, and businesses, with Mark Owens as the Honorary Grand Marshall, occurring rain or shine. WKYC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Akron men received 10 to 12-year prison sentences for firing shots into an occupied apartment complex, with further legal proceedings for related individuals ongoing. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Akron RubberDucks will temporarily become the Akron Cheese Salads for a game on July 11 as part of their food-themed 'Only in Akron' series. Cleveland.com
- ➤ The Akron Zips men's basketball team, with a record-breaking start of 13-0 in conference play and an overall 21-5, looks to extend their winning streak against Ohio in a nationally televised game. Akron Beacon Journal
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Outback Ray's Amazing Animal Show
This family-friendly event showcases a variety of amazing animals in an engaging performance at the Akron Civic Theatre.
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Develop Your Writing Skills at the Joy of Writing Workshop
This event encourages individuals to improve their writing abilities in a supportive group setting, focusing on personal storytelling and creative expression.
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Presentation on Preparing for the Total Lunar Eclipse
This presentation at Richfield Fellowship Hall will discuss how to prepare for the Total Lunar Eclipse occurring in March 2025, following a discussion of notable astronomical events from 2024.
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Family Story Time: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Children can bring their stuffed animals to the library for a fun hour of stories, songs, and dance, while discovering what happens in the library after hours.
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Live Music with Aaron Stanley at Maize Valley Winery
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Aaron Stanley, showcasing a variety of cover tunes from the 70s to the present in a heated, enclosed pavilion.
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The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Experience a magical on-ice adaptation of the classic story of Dorothy and her journey through Oz, featuring beloved characters and breathtaking performances.
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Pajama Storytime at Northwest Akron Branch Library
Families with young children are invited to enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and movement to build early literacy skills.
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3rd Annual Meet the Maker Mixer
This event features culinary tastings from local food entrepreneurs, fundraising for a commercial kitchen hood, and networking opportunities within the community.
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A Time to Play: Engaging Learning Through Play
This event at the Northwest Akron Branch Library invites young children and their caregivers to explore learning through play while fostering community connections.
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Northwest Akron Speculative Fiction Group Meeting
This event invites speculative fiction enthusiasts to engage in discussions about a selected pre-read title at the Northwest Akron Branch Library.
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