Appointed in September 2015, King is the seventh director of Summit Metro Parks and the first woman to lead the park. As director she serves as the chief executive and chief financial officer, leading the organization to ensure achievement of its mission, financial viability, growth, and stability.
An employee since 1998, King has also served as the park district’s landscape architect and its chief of planning and development. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University, a state-registered landscape architect, a champion of sustainable design, and a certified parks and recreation professional through the National Recreation and Park Association.
I hope you are enjoying your Spring. It is time again to sign up to volunteer for the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank service project!
I am looking for volunteers (spouses and friends are welcome; they just need to signup for volunteering with ACRFB!) for Wednesday, June 28th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Akron location which is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307. After the food bank service project anyone is welcome to join me in going out to dinner for more social time at a downtown Akron restaurant to be determined later.
The service project involves breaking down large containers of food into smaller portions for redistribution to area food pantries. The two hours flies by as we all have fun with the project and we get the opportunity to work with our fellow Rotarians and strengthen our friendships and maybe meet a few new people from other organizations/companies that are there volunteering as well.
IF YOU HAVE NOT VOLUNTEERED BEFORE AT THE FOOD BANK THEN I NEED YOU TO REGISTER. See volunteer application link below.
If you have any questions please call or text me at 330-714-1044.
I need a head count by noon Friday June 23, so if you would please let me know by then if you plan on attending by sending me an email or text: dhall@preferredlegacy.com or 330-714-1044. I would greatly appreciate it!
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Main Campus is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307, at the corner of Dart Avenue and Opportunity Parkway off of OH-59 near Downtown Akron. Get Directions.
When you arrive, please park in the front of the building or in the Dart Avenue parking lot. Use the front glass doors to enter the building.
If the parking lot is full, please park in the grass lot or proceed to the Shipping and Receiving parking lot on the other side of the building.
If entering through Shipping and Receiving, enter through the RED visitor door and proceed to the front desk.
We also recommend carpooling when possible.
What to wear:
Face Masks are optional.
Safety is our priority! Please note that open-toed shoes are not permitted in the warehouse.Jewelry is not permitted in the clean- room and we recommend wearing limited jewelry when volunteering.
Comfortable shoes are recommended as you may be on your feet the entire time.
It is best to dress in layers. The weather outside may affect the temperature inside the warehouse.
Thank you for volunteering at your Foodbank! We look forward to welcoming you.
Tasha R. Ledrich // Volunteer & Guest Experience Supervisor
AKRON-CANTON REGIONAL FOODBANK Main 330.535.6900 // Direct 330.777.1065 Main Campus 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307 Stark County Campus 1365 Cherry Ave NE, Canton, OH 44714
Sunday July 16th will be our “Rotary Day at the Tournament"
The TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ (TFC) program is designed to generate revenue for local charities where PGA TOUR Champions events are held.
Tickets are $25 per person and a minimum of $20 of each ticket sold will benefit the Akron Rotary Foundation.
How can you help? By selling the tickets! That's it ... the more we sell the more our local foundation will receive.
I will create a sign up sheet and can also can help folks navigate the online payment portal to pay for and receive the digital tickets. More information will be forthcoming soon!
We hope you will get behind this initiative to help our local Akron Rotary Foundation!
We will designate Sunday July 16th as our “Rotary Day at the Tournament” .
The purpose of Rotary Cares is to show our support for Akron Rotary members and their families when dealing with the loss of a loved one, the hardship of illness and also to celebrate the joy of a new baby, job, marriage or other events in their lives. Please be sure to let us know any news you would like placed here. Note that health related information is posted only with permission of the individual(s).
SHE SAID "YES"!
Congratulations to Thane Billow and Gabriella Zuschak who were engaged on April 30th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Thane wrote on his Facebook page "Going home a big winner! I love you Gabriella Marie and can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you "
The Rotary Club of Akron had the pleasure of listening to Jenn Kidd, Executive Director of The Nightlight Cinema during our May 9th Club luncheon meeting. Jenn oversees the programming and development of one of Akron's most exciting cultural institutions.
Before joining The Nightlight Cinema, Jenn served as Creative Director for the Historic Arts District in Akron. She oversaw marketing, promotions, events, and outreach for the district's arts-based partners. With a long-standing background in the arts, Jenn has worked as a creative and visual consultant for numerous arts organizations and businesses.
When she's not enjoying films at The Nightlight, Jenn is an accomplished artist who enjoys family time with her husband, an artist, and son, a sculpture major at the University of Akron.
What is Nightlight Cinema’s Mission?
The Nightlight is dedicated to bringing the best in independent and arthouse cinema to Akron. By offering thoughtfully curated and quality films that are diverse in scope, The Nightlight fosters connection through a shared cinematic journey - where all can experience and celebrate the magic and power of cinema.
How Long has the Nightlight been providing movies to the Greater Akron area?
The Nightlight has been impacting Akron since 2014. The Nightlight audience is more than just movie-goers - they are a community of people who come together to support local businesses, enjoy cultural experiences, and connect with one another over shared interests. Whether they're grabbing dinner before a film, visiting the museum, catching a live band, or meeting up with friends over drinks to discuss the latest indie flick, the Nightlight audience is a vital part of the downtown Akron ecosystem.
Some Interesting Statistics:
Virtual Screening Room: 115 Films Shown, 1,456 Attendees
Outdoor Screenings: 22 Events, 1600 Attendees
Theatrical Screenings: 805 Films Shown, 100,916 Attendees
Some Areas of Focus:
AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander): 77 films, including Everything Everywhere All At Once (low-budget Chinese-American sci-fi that went on to win several Oscars)
Black American/African Diaspora: 84 films, including I Am Not Your Negro (tribute to, and study of James Baldwin that let the Nightlight celebrate a singular American artist and thinker)
LGBTQ: 48 films, including Portrait of a Lady on Fire (unforgettable opening night for a modern queer classic, one of the most emotional crowds leaving a theater)
LATINX: 14 films, including Neruda (Pablo Larrain's surreal study of the famed Chilean poet and ambassador)
The Nightlight has collaborated with over 100 local and regional organizations.
What is the Future of Cinema in Akron?
Currently, the Nightlight Cinema has a 40-seat capacity. The organization is currently in a capital campaign to add a 2nd screen. Expanding will allow The Nightlight to double its physical footprint and create endless possibilities for community engagement and world-class cinema experiences in Akron.
The Nightlight will activate an underutilized area on High Street, creating vibrant entry with a glowing marquee, welcoming everyone who travels into Downtown Akron from the North into the Historic Arts District.
By adding a second screen, The Nightlight will attract more than 30,000 people annually to experience the Akron Arts ecosystem.
The Nightlight will be free to serve different audience segments simultaneously through unique programming.
The virtual component of the second screening room plan will allow them to host in-person virtual conversations with filmmakers globally without being limited by location.
The addition of a second screen will allow them to make more timely bookings during peak films to catch shortening theatrical windows and have the flexibility to hold films that catch on with audiences.
The Nightlight will be able to increase our community programming partnership activity through hosting events and screenings with local organizations, non-profits, and film festivals.
To learn more about The Nightlight Cinema, including showtimes, tickets and membership information, check out their website at www.nightlightcinema.com
Since 1924, Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs has offered children and adults with special needs, the opportunity to experience all the friendship, fun and excitement of camp.
We need your help in reducing our programming costs to be allow us to provide financial assistance to our families in need of sending their child to help. With your donation of any wish list item, you are helping us to fulfill our mission of “Creating a world where there are only abilities!”
CAMPER/PROGRAM SUPPLIES
Arts and Crafts Supplies (beads, colored pencils, construction paper, crayons, Elmer’s glue, glue sticks, washable markers, washable paints, paint brushes, pipe cleaners, scissors, etc.)
Beach Toys
Dress Up Costumes and Hats (children to adult sizes)
Friendship Bracelet String/Thread
Pool Noodles
Poster Board
Sidewalk Chalk
Small toys for the treasure chest (good behavior awards for campers)
Sports and Games Equipment (bean bags, hula hoops, assorted balls – basketball, football, kickball, soccer, tennis and large inflatable balls)
Water Guns for kids – Blasters, Soakers, etc. (all sizes)
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Copy Paper (20lb white and colored)
File Folders
Markers & Highlighters
Masking Tape
Pens
Scissors
Staplers and Staples
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
Clorox Wipes
Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets – Sensitive Skin
Insect Repellant
Laundry Detergent - Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen
Toothbrushes
Travel size Toothpaste
CAMP COUNSELOR APPRECIATION GIFTS
Gift Cards for staff appreciation (Chipotle, Panera, Starbucks, Subway, Target, Wal-Mart, etc.)
Single Serving Packaged Snacks (Chips, Pretzels, Granola Bars, Hostess Snacks, Little Debbie Snacks, etc.)
Single serve drinks (Gatorade, Ice-tea, Powerade, Vitamin Water)
Questions, please call the camp office at 330.644.4512 for additional information. Akron Rotary Camp is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations can be considered tax deductible.