Community Events:

National Mentoring Day Event, January 21

100 Black Men of America, Inc. Greater Akron Chapter, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Boys and Girls Club celebrate National Mentoring Month. "Help Them Get There: Be a Mentor" is the theme.This event will have food, display tables, a chess tournament, and guest speakers. Join them from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center located at 450 Vernon Odom Boulevard, Akron, 44307. Bring a child and learn why mentoring is so vital for today's youth!

Haven of Rest Vocational Education Affinity Group Training Conference, January 23-25th

The Haven of Rest is hosting the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions for their first annual Vocational Education Affinity Group Conference. The conference is for anyone who works in mission learning centers, helping men and/or women in the areas of education and job readiness. The cost is $130.00 per person. The fee includes all conference materials, workshops and all meals except for breakfast. Attendees are responsible to make their own lodging reservations. For additional information go to www.havenofrest.org and download the PDF at the top right hand corner of the screen, or contact L. J. Dalton, Affinity Group Leader, at 330-535-1563 or LJDalton@haveofrest.org. The Haven is located at 175 E. Market St. P. O. Box 547, Akron, OH 44309-0547.

Foster Care and Adoption Info. Meeting, January 24

Have you ever felt called to adopt a child in need? If so, you may want to check out this informational meeting. Agency staff from Summit County Children's Services will be there to explain the process, support provided by the agency, and costs involved (specific to adoption) as well as share general information about the types of children who come into care. Attendees will also have an opportunity to view the agency's Recruitment DVD, which features children who wait to be adopted. Advance registration IS NOT required. The meeting is FREE to the entire community. It will be from 6-8 p.m. If you have questions , call 330. 379.1994. It will be located at the Green Branch Library located at 4026 Massillon Road in Uniontown, 44685.

Point in Time Count Meeting,
January 24

If you are concerned about homelessness in our community then this group may be for you. This team works at gathering the facts and statistics on homelessness in the Summit County area, going out yearly to count the homeless and find out more about them. The meeting will be at the ADM Board from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. For more info. please contact Helen Tomic, City Planner, at Htomic@akronohio.gov.

CoC Steering Committee Meeting, January 25

If you want to do something about homelessness in our area, look no further. The Continuum of Care (CoC) works around the clock to find solutions to end homelessness and better serve the homeless population. Join them at ACCESS, Inc. from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. to find out more. For more info. please contact Helen Tomic, City Planner, at Htomic@akronohio.gov.

"Reentry Resource Seminar" - January 27

The Summit County Re-entry Network is working hard towards helping ex-offenders transition back into society. If you are an ex-offender or know of someone who is, you won't want to miss this seminar all about expungement and clemency. It will be held at the Job Center (1040 Tallmadge Avenue, Akron) from 10:00am – Noon.

Seasonal Events:

Kids Helping Kids

"Kids Helping Kids" is a special outreach where young people assist in providing toys for poor and homeless children. Are you able to purchase a new toy and donate it to Haven of Rest? If so, please do so as a part of our "Kids Helping Kids" project.

Haven of Rest invites churches, schools, youth groups, and Sunday School classes to participate in this special outreach to disadvantaged children. For more information on how you can help, please call Katrina Henry, special events coordinator, at 330-535-1563 or e-mail her at khenry@havenofrest.org.

Teens Wanted for C.A.T.S. Program!,
August – School Year

If you are a High School student who is passionate about influencing your peers to make right choices, C.A.T.S. may be the program for you! C.A.T.S. (Concerned About Teen Success) is a group of diverse teens who travel to different middle and high schools across summit county, speaking, performing skits, songs and more, all to promote abstinence from sex, drugs and alcohol and encourage healthy lifestyles. If you are interested in joining this group for the upcoming school year please visit www.all4youth.org for more info!

Ice Rink at Falls River Square

Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors during the winter? Grab a loved-one and visit the Falls River Square Ice Rink! ADMISSION: Free for Cuyahoga Falls residents with CFOne Card or $3 for non-residents. (All CF residents may obtain free CFOne card at The Natatorium with proof of residency.) SKATES: Bring your own or rent for $3 per pair.
DATES: Now through February 20, 2012. HOURS: Vary - See Schedule. Concessions available at the rink or visit the website: .cfo.cityofcf.com/web/our-city/falls-river-square/ice-rink/ice-rink-faq