The Humane Society of Summit County Car Raffle: A 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Premium will be raffled. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100 with only 4,000 available. Buy them at the Humane Society shelter at 752 W. Portage Trail, Akron, or Happy Tails Thrift Shop at 1770 Merriman Road, Akron; or go to https://Carraffle25.givesmart.com or call 234-287-2152. Sales will end Sept. 12 or when all tickets are sold. The drawing will be at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Pawsibility Ball at Firestone Country Club. The winner does not need to be present. For more information, visit summithumane.org.
The Fore! The Arts Golf Classic: July 25 at Youngstown Country Club, 1402 Country Club Drive. The outing will benefit Stambaugh Auditorium, Opera Western Reserve, DeYor Performing Arts Center, Youngstown Symphony and Youngstown Playhouse. deyorpac.org.
Whiskers & Wedges 9-Hole Mini Outing: 2 p.m. July 27 at Silver Lake Country Club. Registration at 1 p.m. with 2 p.m. tee times. Space is limited to 24 golfers; $75 includes hot dog lunch. To register, go to pawsandprayers.org.
Akron Municipal Court Clothing Drive: In conjunction with Akron Municipal Court’s new dress-code policy, staffers will accept clean, gently used clothing to benefit adults with hearings this summer. Like-new professional clothing for men and women of all sizes can be dropped off from 1-4 p.m. July 30 and 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 2 in the east curb lane of South High Street between Bowery and Church streets in downtown Akron. Donors will not need to exit their vehicles. For more information, call 330-375-2120. akronmunicipalcourt.org.
Child Guidance & Family Solutions “Growing Up Akron”: 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8 at Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., 587 Grant St., Akron. The GAR Foundation will receive the Friend of Children Award and Mary Briggs will be honored posthumously. Food, drinks, silent auction, networking, music by Roxxymoron. All proceeds support the work of the community mental health and behavioral agency. www.cgfs.org.
Elks Lodge 1923 “Purse N More Bingo”: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 9 at Elks Lodge 1923, 2555 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. There will be 10 games of bingo with prizes including cash, a designer purse and an 18-year Crown Royal. Additional game boards, gift baskets, silent auctions. Tickets, $35, include three bingo cards for each game and lunch. Cash bar. To purchase tickets, visit fallsakronelks.org.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run Cleveland Plane Pull: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the I-X Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. The Special Olympics Ohio event challenges teams of up to 15 members to pull a United Airlines 737 plane 12 feet while being timed. Food trucks, a live DJ, games, family fun. Viewing the event is free. To register a team, go to https://support.sooh.org/site/TR?fr_id=1140&pg=entry.
The Massillon Woman’s Club “Old-Fashioned Clam Bake”: 5 p.m. Aug. 16 at Massillon Eagles No. 190, 303 Weirich Blvd NW. The dinner menu includes chicken, steak, clams, side dishes, beer, wine and soft drinks. Silent auction, live auction, 50/50 raffle. Member Jean Mummertz will be recognized. All proceeds benefit outreach and education programs. Tickets are $100. Visit massillonwc.com or call 330-833-4896.
Lake Community Hope 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run: 6:30 to 10 a.m. Aug. 17 in support of the Lake Community Hope Scholarship Fund. Early bird pricing is available through July 31. Prices range from $20 to $45 based on the length of race selected. Pre-race packets can be picked up Aug. 14-16 at Hartville Marketplace and Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW. racepenguin.com.
Not For Sale: One Step At A Time “Celebrating Survivors” Fundraising Dinner: 4-8 p.m. Aug. 24 at La Pizzaria, 3656 Dressler Road NW, Jackson Township. The volunteer-run nonprofit group is working to confront the reality of human trafficking through education, community engagement and awareness. Tickets, $55, include appetizers, a family-style dinner, dessert and beverages. A silent auction is planned. notforsaleohio.com.
Goodyear Heights 5K Race and Fun Run: 8 a.m. Aug. 30 with a start at Hilton Garden Inn, 1307 E. Market St., Akron. Registration is $30 for the 5K race and $30 for the Fun Run. To register or for more information, go to runsignup.com.
Friends of Akron Children’s Golf Outing: Sept. 7 at Windmill Lakes Golf Club, 544 State Route 14, Ravenna. Registration and lunch start at 11:30 a.m. followed by shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $175 per golfer (or $650 for a foursome) and includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, raffles and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. To register, contact Lance Churchman at churchman11@msn.com, Janet Pera at 330-819-4683 or janetpera@gmail.com or Pat Keefe at 330-671-4203.
Wish You Were Here: The Sight & Sound of Pink Floyd Benefit Concert: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Canton Palace Theater, 605 Market Ave. N. The concert will benefit the Northwest High School girls soccer program. Tickets are $31-$46. cantonpalacetheatre.org.
18th Annual Trinity Rose Foundation Golf Outing: Sept. 22 at Shale Creek Golf Club, 5420 Wolff Road. Medina. Registration includes 18 holes with a cart, boxed lunch and beer on the course with dinner and raffle afterward. trinityrose.org.
Reach Opportunity Center 2025 Reach Higher Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at DoubleTree by Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St. The theme, “Rising with Resilience,” honors the spirit of the Summit Lake community and the growth of Reach Opportunity Center as a hub for opportunity, education and transformation. To RSVP or become a sponsor, contact Amina Hall at ahall@akronhousing.org.
Catholic Charities Medina County Christmas Memories Resale event: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18. Donations of gently used Christmas items and decor will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 10 at 4210 North Jefferson St., Suite A, Medina. For more information, call 330-723-9615. ccdocle.org.
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