This past Tuesday Arlington Memorial Baptist Church gave away 18,000 pounds of food to the needy, thanks to a donation given by the Akron/Canton Regional Foodbank (ACRF).
Every week, the ACRF donates food to this church, as well as to many other members of their agency across the county.
Mary Coppenger, 72, and her husband Jack, 75, have been giving out food at Arlington Baptist for 4 years now.
The happily married couple of 50 years arrives at the church at 5:00 a.m. every Tuesday morning to set up, staying until 1:30.
"When we first started there was only about 15 people coming. We'd sit here, read the paper and have coffee," Mary said of their beginnings.
If you have not yet heard about Project Homeless Connect, the one-stop-shop for the homeless – you may want to get involved in these meetings. These people work year-round to plan and bring together an amazingly generous day for our local homeless. They offer them resources to help them get back on their feet, as well as food, clothing and other items. If you would like to be a part of this great community effort to make Akron a better place, make sure to attend! It will be at The Chapel on 135 Fir Hill. For more info. contact Helen Tomic, City Planner, at 330.375.2090.
Valentine Social
Saturday,
February 11
The city of Green Parks & Recreation's will host the Parent/Child Valentine Social on Saturday, February 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.at Green Primary School. For more information please call City of Green Parks and Recreation
330-896-6621 or visit their website: www.cityofgreen.org
National Day of Prayer, Info Meeting, February 14
If you are interested in attending this meeting to find out about the Namtional Day of Prayer events for 2012, don't miss this! The meeting will be held at the Silver Lake County Club from 7:05 a.m. For Reservations or more info. please call the Voiceline 330-996-0602.
Continuum of Care Community Meeting, February 14
The Continuum of Care will be having a meeting at the Haven of Rest from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. discussing matters related to homelessness. For more information please contact Helen Tomic at Htomic@akronohio.gov.
Spring is in the Air Dinner, March 11
The Akron Urban League - Join us for the Second Sunday Dinners @ the
President's Hall. Reservations and tickets are available in advance by calling (234) 542-4500 or go to: www.akronurbanleague.org/
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
Video: Hungry Kate:
The girl with a belly ache
Thank you to our friends at the Akronist
(www.akronist.com)
for sharing this video!
Pictures of the Week:
Ongoing Events:
"Fragrance of Prayer"
Teleconference, Every Monday Morning Delphine Allen and Green Meadows Ministries LLC welcome you to join a weekly teleconference event, every Monday morning from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Early morning is a powerful time to begin the discipline of incorporating prayer into your life. To learn how to pray effectively and ignite your prayer life, check out: /fragranceofprayer.eventbrite.com.
Summit County Reentry Network's Support Group
Every Friday The Summit County Reentry Network is a group of individuals working across the county to help ex-felons transition into society. If you are returning from incarceration, work with those who have, or know of a friend/family member, you won't want to miss this group. It is every Friday from 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Meeting will be held at "The Front Porch" on 798 Grant Street in Akron. For more info. please call Terry Tribe Johnson at 330-643-200.
All Aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) is one of the oldest, longest and most scenic tourist excursion railways in the country. It is a private sector, volunteer supported, not for profit 501 c3 organization operating in partnership with Cuyahoga Valley National Park and dedicated to the preservation of passenger rail transportation in Cuyahoga Valley and the historic Ohio & Erie Canalway.To purchase tickets or gift certificates or more information: www.cvsr.com
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Project Homeless Connect Meeting, February 8
Valentine Social
Saturday,
National Day of Prayer, Info Meeting, February 14 
Spring is in the Air Dinner, March 11
