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We are here for all your Wiccan and Apothecary needs. We carry herbs, incense, jewelry, soaps, and wood products including spirit boards.We have Reiki Masters, an IET (Angel Healing) Master, and Readers, lots of classes and make-and-takes. A...

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Akron Area YMCA: Camp Y-Noah

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YMCA Camp Y-Noah is nestled in 250 acres of woodlands surrounding a 20-acre lake, which brings backyard camping to a whole new level. Started in 1930’s as an all boys camp but as time continued we are a boys and girls camp. We are a year around camp...

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Akron Civic Commons

Association/Club/Group ; Environmental ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Nonprofit

“Akron is Reimagining the Civic Commons because we need to develop and activate equitable and accessible outstanding civic spaces for all residents and visitors.” –Dan Rice, President and CEO, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition A great civic asset has...

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Akron Pride

The mission of Akron Pride is to unify and affirm the LBGTQ community and allies in celebrating our diversity and recognizing our likeness. We will promote acceptance of all individuals by defending human equity. “We came together, strong, unified,...

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Akron Recording Company

Art Services ; Commercial Business ; Film/Video ; History/Heritage ; Media ; Music ; Special Events

Recording studio based out of Akron, Ohio In the North Side of downtown Akron is home to a beautiful historic factory building, originally built in 1892 & 1893 for the Akron Soap Company. Other previous uses included Pioneer Cereal Co. and Pockrandt...

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Akron Symphonic Winds

Art Services ; Band ; Corporation ; Educational ; Festivals ; History/Heritage ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Park ; Special Events ; Traditional Arts

The Akron Symphonic Winds is a professional Wind Ensemble whose goal is to bring free live concerts to our community, offering a great variety of music that reaches everyone! Each concert is fully narrated to draw the listener into the music,...

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Akron Urban League

Educational ; Government ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Media ; Nonprofit ; Special Events

The Akron Urban League, founded in 1925, is a nonprofit social service agency, with a mission to improve the quality of life for citizens of Summit County – particularly African-Americans – through economic self-reliance and social empowerment....

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Akron Woman's City Club

Association/Club/Group ; Educational ; Food/Drink ; Foundation ; Gallery/Museum ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Theatre

The Akron Woman’s City Club is a historic campus, which serves as a facility for the philanthropic, educational, cultural, civic and social activities for the enrichment of its members and the community. We are always looking for new members! ...

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Akron Yoga Summit

The Akron Yoga Summit seeks to put Akron and the surrounding area on the map as a conscious community actively contributing to world peace. The gathering is a four day festival- as part of the Akron Peace Project’s 7th Annual Peace Week- that...

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Akron-Summit County Public Library, Odom Boulevard Branch

Educational ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Library ; Literature/Poetry ; Media ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Storytelling

The Odom Boulevard Branch Library has served its community since 1923, establishing a tradition of service and providing access to information through a variety of formats and programming. The building functions as a valuable community resource and...

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Akron-Summit County Public Library, Portage Lakes Branch

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Portage Lakes Branch Library opened in 1990; the 12,000 square foot building cost $1.3 million at the time it was built, including furniture and equipment. A combination of the old Coventry and Manchester Branches, Portage Lakes has been one of the...

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Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield Branch

Educational ; History/Heritage ; Library ; Media ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Storytelling

In 1946 the Akron Public Library sent its first bookmobile into Richfield Township. On location service was begun somewhat later in a sub-station in the Baptist Church.In 1950 the branch moved to a rented space in the township Fellowship Hall....

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Akron-Summit County Public Library, Special Collections Division

Art Services ; Educational ; History/Heritage ; Library ; Media ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Storytelling ; Visual Arts

The Special Collections Division houses the Library’s genealogy and local history materials. Our goal is to collect, preserve, and provide access to the history of Summit County and to continue to maintain one of the area’s most extensive genealogy...

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Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau

Educational ; History/Heritage ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Travel

The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau was created in 1973 to promote Summit County as an ideal destination for meetings, conventions, expositions, group tours and leisure travel pursuits. The Bureau is funded solely by the bed tax collected...

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Archival Services at The University of Akron

Educational ; History/Heritage ; Special Events

Archival Services of University Libraries at The University of Akron collects, preserves, and provides access to archival materials such as historic documents, photographs, and films that document the history of The University of Akron and Akron and...

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Around Akron with Blue Green

Art Services ; Educational ; Film/Video ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Media ; Travel

Akron, Ohio shines on new PBS TV show: “Around Akron with Blue Green” The best that Akron has to offer is getting its very own broadcast television show on Western Reserve PBS this October 3rd at 9:00 p.m. Blue Green (yes, his name is Blue...

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Ballet in the City

Art Services ; Arts Council/Alliance ; Association/Club/Group ; Dance ; Educational ; Festivals ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Traditional Arts ; Travel

Ballet in your city and beyond! Ballet in the City engages the best professional ballet dancers from across the globe. It produces and presents programming, performances, and events with these exceptional professionals, which bring the art up-close...

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Big Love Network

The Big Love Network was founded by the Akron League of Creative Interventionists, the Akron Peace Project, Rooted Akron, and Health Equity for Akron’s Longevity and Sustainability (HEALS). We are known for the annual festival that we produce called...

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BMe Community Akron (Be Akron)

Be Akron: The S.A.C. News Hub Your source for Akron Centered news. Check BMe Akron talk shows, videos and podcasts as well as other local news sources. BMe Community is an award-winning network of community-builders known for defining people by...

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Cascade Locks Park Association

Educational ; Environmental ; Gallery/Museum ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Nonprofit ; Park ; Special Events ; Sports/Outdoors

Our mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the industrial, commercial and cultural heritage of the Cascade Locks Park along locks 10-16 of the Ohio & Erie Canal. The Park is an industrial heritage park, which tells the story of Akron’s birth...

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City of Barberton - Historic Barberton Arts Committee

Association/Club/Group ; Government ; History/Heritage

Title: The Historic Barberton Arts Committee Function: To inspire engagement and promote, advocate, and provide guidance for public art projects in the downtown historic district in Barberton, Ohio. Aim: To provide an organized community development...

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City of Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation Department

Band ; Educational ; Festivals ; Government ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Music ; Park ; Special Events ; Sports/Outdoors ; Theatre ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Arts

Boasting 25 neighborhood parks, five cultural and sporting facilities, and a plethora of programs and activities, the parks and recreation department takes great pride in providing joy to the families of our city and all summit county.

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City of Joy Life Enrichment Center

Educational ; Faith Based/Religious ; Festivals ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Storytelling ; Traditional Arts

Our mission is to improve the holistic man by introducing Jesus Christ to the mind, body and soul. We are committed to our shared responsibility and duty to help people in the community to obtain their full potential through the Word of God, prayer,...

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Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Educational ; Environmental ; History/Heritage ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Park ; Special Events ; Sports/Outdoors

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is a non-profit organization created to engage public support and provide services to enhance public use and enjoyment of the park. We connect local residents and out-of-state visitors to...

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