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The Medina Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place on Saturday, September 21, 2019
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the country’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research. More than 600 communities nationwide take part in the event every year, and it’s easy to participate. “Find a walk near you, register and start fundraising,” says Cheryl Kanetsky, executive...
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Akron Zoo has something new to roar about
Immerse yourself in the wilds of Kenya, come face to face with a magnificent pride of African lions, marvel at endangered species such as Speke’s gazelles, hand-feed goats and learn first-hand about the water crisis in Africa—all within the Akron Zoo’s newly opened Landon and Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa animal habitat. “Our goal...
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Lucas Ransom is raising funds for a Hoyt Running Chair so he can become the first Traveling Hero for Akron Children’s Hospital at the Akron Marathon
If you measured strength in smiles, Lucas Ransom would be one of the strongest people on the planet. His easy smile can turn even the worst day into a better one. But for a boy with complex health conditions, it isn’t always as easy as he makes it look. Lucas arrived in the world early—at 33 ½ weeks—with a cleft palate, but the...
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Here’s how you can win the Lake County YMCA Dream House
Summer is flying by at breakneck speed, darling. If touring the out-of-this-world 26th annual Lake County YMCA Dream House has been topping your to-do list, you only have two weeks left. Doors close at 7 p.m. sharp on Sunday, August 4. This year’s modern farmhouse has garnered rave reviews from all those who have toured it, with a bevy of...
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Meet the Artist: Gina DeSantis, Gina DeSantis Ceramics
Local ceramicist Gina DeSantis marries function and beauty in her exquisite ceramic dinnerware, making what’s underneath your meal beautifully distinctive and worthy of a second glance—a good reason to clean your plate and take a closer look. “My focus is on creating functional objects for the home. Many of the objects I make stem...
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