Annually, Akron Rotary selects one recipient for its District Matching Grant!
The 2021-22 recipient is the Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance. and is being used to help present Music on the Boulevard.
Volunteers are needed before and at the event! See info and volunteer links below.
The Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance in partnership with Akron Civic Commons and the Rotary Club of Akron are excited to announce the return of Kenmore First Fridays to the historic Kenmore Boulevard business district. The events will kick off June 3 with live music.
Kenmore First Fridays will take place every first Friday of the month beginning June 3 and will continue through Sept. 2. The free events will run from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature live music, vendors, family activities, food trucks and an outdoor beer garden with a rotating cast of breweries that include HiHo Brewing Company, Lock 15 Brewing Company and Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. See the full schedule below:
- June 3: The Shootouts with Akronauts, plus Oddmall: The Great Grassman Gathering
Here is the link to the volunteer signup for the June Kenmore First Friday "Summer Break"event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DACAA22A0F58-june1
And here is a link to sign up for the Boulevard cleanup May 21: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DACAA22A0F58-may21kenmore
- July 1: Big Pop with The Buffalo Ryders, plus SIT Strings presents Virgil Lay Day and Torchbearers’ Inaugural Community Volunteer Fair
- August 5: Free Black! with Shelby Olive, plus East Ave. Market presents “Summer Impressions” community art project
- September 2: Marc Lee Shannon with Indré, plus Crafty Mart
Watch for links to volunteer for the July, August and September events!
Sandy Naragon, Chair
Rotary District 6630 Grant Committee
330-256-5315 - Cell
