This Week
Tuesday
Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation “For Women, Forever” — 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Akron. Featuring Savannah James, founder of the “I PROMise Makeover,” which empowers underprivileged girls from Akron-area high schools by helping them prepare for prom with dresses, accessories, encouragement and self-confidence. www.akroncf.org/NewsEvents/ACFEvents.aspx.
Canton/Stark County Soroptimists Celebration of Women — 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Meyer’s Lake Ballroom, 3218 Parkway St. NW, Canton. Honoring Marlene Mason (Woman of Distinction), Renee Shaheen (Ruby Award for Women Helping Women), and other award recipients. $25. www.eventbrite.com.
Thursday
Spring Hill Historic Home Pasta Dinner — 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Santangelo’s Party Center, 1008 Ninth St. SW, Massillon. Basket raffle, silent auction. $10 adults, $5 ages 3-10. Raffle tickets $1, six for $5. www.springhillhistorichome.org.
Art of Recovery — 5:30-8 p.m. at Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., Akron. Original art and prints for sale, heavy hors d’oeuvres. $35, $60 VIP includes early admission, mingle with the artists and browse art. Benefits Community Support Services’ programs for those with severe or persistent mental illnesses. www.cssbh.org/art.
Friday
Akron Art Museum Art & Ale — 6-9 p.m. at the Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Beers from Ohio and the region, food from local purveyors. Juried prize for best overall brew and people’s choice. $50. http://bit.ly/2kRUZZG.
Stand Up For Downs Comedy in the Cellar — 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Main Street Cafe, 17 Public Square, Medina. Hosted by Rob Snow, with Charlie Snow, Sam Bendekgey and Ryan Dalton. $20. www.eventbrite.com/o/stand-up-for-downs-5982791421.
Saturday
Revolving Doors and FEC/Forever Connected Breakfast — 9 a.m. at Church of God Militant Pillar and Ground of Truth, 200 Cole Ave., Akron. Chicken and waffles breakfast/brunch. $15. Call Linda at 234-900-9900 or Alicia at 330-701-5967.
Princess Night Project — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Family of Faith United Methodist Church, 800 E. Market St., Akron. Girls from area high schools can choose a free prom dress from more than 1,000 gowns donated to Altrusa International of Akron. Call Linda Rittenour at 330-733-1353 or Alice Luse at 330-869-5161.
Celtic Club St. Pet’s Day Walk — 10 a.m. at the Hometown Bank Plaza in downtown Kent. Benefits the Portage Animal Protective League (PAPL). Dress in St. Patrick’s Day attire and bring a pet food donation for the PAPL. Musical entertainment and walk through downtown. 330-867-0485.
Plan Ahead
Summit County Historical Society Woman of the Year Awards — 11:30 a.m. March 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1307 E. Market St., Akron. Speaker is Dr. Melanie Lynch, breast surgeon and the medical director of the Interdisciplinary Breast Program at Summa Health Cancer Institute. $30. Reservations required at www.summithistory.org.
Paws Vegas: Black Ties and Tails — 6-10 p.m. March 18 at Todaro’s Party Center, 1820 Akron Peninsula Road, Akron. Las Vegas themed night to benefit Paws and Prayers. Casino games, open bar, dinner, raffles, silent auction, wine pull and adoptable pets. $55-$60. www.eventbrite.com.
Activities Together Club Cornhole Tournament — 1-5 p.m. March 19 at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, 15 N. Maple St., Akron. Benefiting United Disability Services’ All-Star Training Club. $40 per two-person team. Call Dan Lancianese at 330-352-6502 or email dlancian22@gmail.com.
Celebrity Cuisine — 5:30-8 p.m. March 21 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. Presented by the Tri-County Restaurant Association. Sample food from area restaurants, beer, wine, music and silent auction. Benefits Community Harvest. $30. 330-499-7007.
CommQuest Reverse Raffle — 6-9 p.m. March 21 at Skyland Pines Rustic Lodge, 3550 Columbus Road NE, Canton. Appetizers, steak or scrod dinner, open bar, and a chance to win $5,000 grand prize. 330-455-0374, ext. 217, or email sstone@csstark.org.
Goodwill Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions — 5 p.m. March 23 at Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. Honoring successful program participants and presentation of service numbers. $30. 330-786-2547 or www.goodwillakron.org/annualmtg.
Boys & Girls Club of the Western Reserve Aspire! Auction and Dinner — 6-10 p.m. March 25 at St. George Family Center, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Akron. Dinner, live and silent auctions, “Dessert Dash” and “Mission Possible.” $100, $250 patron includes pre-party. www.wrkids.org.
Ethan Bortnick Concert to Benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving Ohio — 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the House of Blues, Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave. $50. www.ethanbortnick.com/events.
Camp Kesem Make the Magic — 6-9 p.m. April 1 at the Tudor Arms Hotel, 10660 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland. Three-course meal, testimonials about the impact of the camp, which is for children with parents affected by cancer. $60. For tickets, go to http://donate.kesem.org/cwrumtm.
Stand Up For Downs Barn Bash — 7 p.m. to midnight April 8 at Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Road, Brunswick. Open bar, food, silent and live auction, and music by Sister Sarah. $95. www.standupfordowns.org.
Great Lakes Science Center Yuri’s Night — 7:30 p.m. to midnight April 8 at the Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Music from Tricky Dick and the Cover-Ups, open bar with beer and wine, appetizers, scavenger hunt, balloon drop and science demonstrations. $60 before April 8, $70 at the door. 216-621-2400 or www.greatscience.com.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Dinner — 6 p.m. April 13 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton. Speaker is Tony Dorsett. $150. www.profootballhof.com/events/prostate-cancer-awareness-dinner.
Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, c/o Lynne Sherwin, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309. Or email lsherwin@thebeaconjournal.com with “The Scene” in the subject line. Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance. Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal, so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing.