This Week
Thursday
Faith in Action Medina County Second Annual Turkey Burner Family Wellness Run — 8:30 a.m. at the Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township. The event will feature a 5K run beginning at 9 a.m. and a Family Turkey Hunt at 8:30 a.m. Runner registration is $20 in advance, and $25 day of the event; Family Turkey Hunt is $20 per family. For advance registration, go to www.active.com.
20th Annual Home Run for the Homeless — 8:30 a.m. at Gennesaret’s Family Nutritional Center, 419 W. Exchange St., Akron. Butch Reynolds, Olympic track gold medalist and former world-record holder, will do the one-mile run/walk and start the four-mile race. Preregistration fee is $15 with race-day registration $20. For registration forms, go to www.gennesaret.net.
Friday
Children’s Concert Society Black Friday Fundraiser — 4-6 p.m. at home of Bruce Stebner and Jim Mismas, 217 Dorchester Road, Akron. Children’s Concert Society, working with area ceramic artist Bruce Stebner and his artistic friends from Atlanta, Ga., present this preview cocktail party. Cost is $20. For more information, call 330-972-2504.
Red Cross Military Outreach Benefit — 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the 356th Fighter Group restaurant, 4919 Mount Pleasant Road NW, Green. Restaurant will celebrate its 25th anniversary and raise funds. Evening will include performance by La Flavour. $5. Monetary donations as well as canned and dried foods for the Red Cross will be collected. 330-494-3500, www.356fg.com.
Saturday
Rubber City Rollergirls FLaRe! — Noon to 8 p.m. at Studio 526, 526 Grant St., Akron. An art, craft and music fair. Live music provided by Colin Shoff, Sharptooth and Uptown Down Band from 4-8 p.m. Free admission. Booth space is $30. To apply, go to www.rubbercityrollergirls.com.
Community Pregnancy Center Benefit Concert — Doors open at 6 p.m. at Barberton High School, 555 Barber Road. Kira & the Strange Familiar will play. $7 in advance, $10 at the door. For tickets, call 330-825-1900.
Sunday
ETC School of Musical Arts 34th Annual Fall Premier — 5 p.m. at Copley High School, 2807 Ridgewood Road. The event featuring the All Americans, Main Street Singers, and the New Generation officially kicks off the 34th performance and competition season. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For tickets, email Erika Wilkes at erikawilkes@hotmail.com.


Volunteers needed
Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County—Seeking adult volunteers to spend 12 hours per month with a boy or girl doing things they both enjoy. 330-296-6655 or email bbs.portage@sbcglobal.net.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park—Seeking volunteers to be Rail Rovers with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Rovers provide information on the history of the railroad. Training provided. Also seeking retired teachers and those interested in working with students for the Student Explorer Program. Call Park Ranger Pamela Machuga at 330-657-1914.
First Night Akron—Seeking volunteers for a variety of responsibilities. Applications are available at www.firstnightakron.org or contact Jane Startzman at 330-535-3179.
Haslinger Family Palliative Care Center of Akron Children’s Hospital—Seeking adult volunteers to help with children who face life-threatening or life-limiting illness. Volunteers would provide supportive visits and companionship to children and their families through activities including reading, crafts, playing games or puzzles or simply talking and listening. Call Judy Pedrotty at 330-543-8427.
Hattie Larlham—Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services to children and adults with MR/DD is seeking volunteers in areas including special events, resident outings, landscaping and clerical assistance. 330-315-1856 or www.hattielarlham.org.