You are warmly invited to Wojno & Cheese, a special gathering on Sunday, August 23 at the Mustill Store Museum, honoring the life and legacy of Virginia “Ginny” Wojno-Forney. Ginny’s fortitude and spirit led to the founding of our organization in 1989, and nearly four decades later, her dedication to community, history, and public space continues to guide our work. As we move forward, we look to steward our public assets in ways that uplift the Cascade Valley neighborhood and the City of Akron — connecting our past to our future, and our community to one another.
This event offers a moment to appreciate her contributions, marked by an installation for our memorial garden, while reaffirming our commitment to her vision. The celebration will take place from 3 to 4 p.m., offering time to reconnect over light refreshments and a brief program. We invite you to continue the festivities from 4 to 6 p.m. with music from The Delta Hand Band, the final segment of our Jazz on the Trail summer series.
Admission is free. Kindly RSVP by August 16 to info@cascadelocks.org.
CLICK HERE to view the full letter and flyer from Cascade Locks Park Association.
Their noted guests to date:
1. Ilene Shapiro, Summit County Executive
2. Elizabeth Walters, Summit County Councilmember
3. Lisa King, Executive Director, Summit Metro Parks
4. Bridget Ambrisco, Executive Director, Akron Parks Collaborative
5. Leianne Neff Miller, Executive Director, Summit County Historical Society
6. Dan Rice, Retired CEO, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition
7. Jane Bond, Retired Judge
8. Timothy Prinz, Founding CLPA Boardmember
9. Kimbery LoVano & Joe Risdon, Conservancy for CVNP
10. Justin Tibbs, Rubber City Jazz & Blue Festival & Saxophonist, JT’s Electrik Blackout
11. CLPA Boardmembers: Vish Bhatt, Doug Hausknecht, Tim Miller, Mia Yaniko
12. CLPA Volunteers: Mary Grable, Barb Lucas, Jacquie & Lance Mabry, Joy Ramos
13. Wojno family & friends
14. Represented Community Organizations
a. Progress through Preservation
b. Akron Rotary Club
c. Global Ties Akron
