Saturday, September 11, 2010

 6 p.m.

Sapphire Ball
The John S. Knight Center

The Summa Foundation is proud to host its 10th annual Sapphire Ball at the John S. Knight Center in Akron on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Throughout the past decade, funds raised at this signature gala have provided support for several important initiatives, including the Ann and David Brennan Critical Care Center, Palliative Care Services, the Jean and Milton Cooper Cancer Center and the Women’s Health Center. Proceeds from this year’s ball will again support the critical needs of Women’s Health Services.

Guests at the elegant black-tie fundraiser will enjoy a beautiful evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and entertainment.  The event also will include a special presentation of the “Innovation in Health Care Award,” which recognizes individuals or organizations for their exemplary contributions in improving the health status of our communities through leadership on major health policies or social initiatives and/or their innovations in clinical practice, medical research or health services education. 

Summa Foundation

For more information contact Julie Uehara at  ueharaj@summahealth.org or visit the website

www.SapphireBall.org

Sunday, September 12, 2010

11 a.m.

Ride for the Red
Liberty Harley-Davidson in Boston Heights
The volunteers and staff of the American Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counties invite all area residents to join them on Sunday, September 12 for their 8th annual Ride for the Red. The event kicks-off with a leisurely parade-style motorcycle ride that’s a favorite of local motorcycle enthusiasts followed by an afternoon of fun, food and music at Akron’s Lock 3 Park. Proceeds from the Ride for the Red event will benefit local Red Cross services.

“Although it’s a fun-filled event that has grown in popularity each year,” explains Chalan Geul, Events Manager for the Red Cross, “we want to remind people that Ride for the Red has a serious side, as well. Each year the event generates much-needed funding for the Red Cross – funding that supports programs right here in our community. The economy has put the pinch on just about all of us, so we encourage everyone to help us out by participating in the Ride and the fun at Lock 3."

The Red Cross is also looking for local sponsors to provide additional funding support for the event. Interested corporations and foundations can contact the Red Cross by calling 330-535-2224.

The American Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counties

For more information contact Chalan Geul, Events Manager at 330-535-2224 or Guelc@usa.redcross.org

Pre-registration costs are $15 for riders and $20 for each passenger. Same-day registration costs are $25 and $20 respectively. Riders are encouraged to pre-register online at: www.summitcounty.redcross.org or by calling 330-535-2224.

Non-riders can also join the festivities at Lock 3 for a $10 admission fee. 

Friday, October 1, 2010

8:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

AFP Career Success Institute
Kent State University - Stark Campus

Attention nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers ...

Join us for OUT OF THE PARK FUNDRAISING at the 2010 AFP NCOH Career Success Institute.

The CSI is designed to help fundraising professionals—from rookies to hall-of-famers—score big with their fundraising efforts ...

- Change the Rules. Change the Game Featuring the $2 Billion Dollar Man: Tom Suddes, Founder, Chief Visionary Officer, The Suddes Group

- Board Members as Your Most Valuable Players: Engaging Your Board in Fundraising: Peggy Morrison Outon, Founder and Executive Director, Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management, Pittsburgh Plus much more ... http://www.afpncoh.org/csi.htm
 

Association of Fundraising Professionals

For more information
and online registration: http://www.afpncoh.org/csi.htm

or contact Barb Greene at 330-867-4066 or email banngreene@aol.com
 

Thursday, October 7, 2010

6:00 pm

CYO - Reverse Raffle
St. Sebastian's Zwisler Hall 

Grand Prize $4,500 plus an additional 40 prizes are distributed throughout the night!  $100 ticket includes 2 dinners and beverages.

CYO and  Community Services

For more information and to secure your ticket contact Louise Grizer at 330-762-2961/220 or email lgrizer@clevelandcatholiccharities.org

www.akroncyo.org

Sunday, October 17, 2010

12:00 PM - 4:00 pm

Fall Festival at Camp Christopher

CYO Camp Christopher, located at 1930 North Hametown Road, Akron, 44333, is hosting a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 17 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.  Families are welcome to join in the games (children 10 and younger), hayrides, hay maze, zip line rides (children 10 and older), music, raffle, pumpkin decorating, refreshments and so much more.  Admission: Free

Activity Ticket - $.50 each or purchase an all-day pass for $15.00

Don’t miss this FUN FAMILY Activity great for all ages!

CYO and Community Services

For more information or directions regarding Camp Christopher in nearby Bath, please call CYO Camp Christopher, (330) 376-2267, (800) CYO-CAMP or www.akroncyo.org

7 p.m.

Tickets $12 & $25 - available through E.J. Thomas Hall Box Office and Ticketmaster.  Tickets go on sale August 30th.

The event is an opportunity for local doctors to showcase their musical talents. Since 2006, the University of Akron has served as sponsor of Docs Who Rock, making it possible to use beautiful E.J. Thomas Hall.

One of the highlights of this year’s show is the much anticipated return to the Docs Who Rock stage of Dr. Terry Gordon. Over the years, Dr. Gordon has imitated a variety of pop culture icons, including Rod Stewart, Austin Powers, Mick Jagger Michael Jackson, Barry Manilow and Tina Turner. His character (or perhaps characters) for the 2010 show is a closely guarded secret. Dr. Gordon was unable to perform in the Docs Who Rock show for the past two years, and his return is welcome news for the many fans of his delightful antics.  Read the full press release

www.docswhorock.com

For more events, visit the Akron Community Foundation Calendar of Events, 

SummitCountyCalendar.com