This Week
Tuesday
In Pursuit of Fun Purse Swap — 6-8 p.m. at Zwisler Hall, 500 Mull Ave., Akron. Swap of new or gently used purses, mystery purse raffle, other prizes. $25. All proceeds benefit Magical Theatre Company. 330-848-3708.
Celebrity Cuisine — 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Canton Memorial Civic Center. Samples of food and drink from local restaurants and food purveyors, live music, silent auction, 50/50 raffle. Benefits Community Harvest. $25; available at Tri-County Restaurant Association, 100 30th St. NW, Suite 102, Canton, or at door. 330-499-7007.
Wednesday
Aluminum Cans for Burned Children Benefit — 7-11 p.m. at the Barley House, 222 S. Main St., Akron. Guest bartenders will raise money for the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children program through Akron Children’s Hospital. 50/50 drawing and raffle.
Thursday
Friends Night Out Open House and Book Sale — 5-8 p.m. at Medina County District Library, 210 S. Broadway St. Fill a bag with reading or media materials for $5. Benefits Friends of Medina County District Library. www.friendsofmcdl.info.
Dessert Extravaganza — 7-9 p.m at Silver Lake Country Club, 1325 Graham Road. Sample desserts and appetizers, silent auction, cash bar. Benefits Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. $25. 330-688-3295, ext. 110 or ext. 228.
Friday-Sunday
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland’s 27th annual Swim for Diabetes — 4-7 p.m. Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at University of Akron Ocasek Natatorium, 382 Carroll St., Akron; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls, 2345 Fourth St.; 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ada Cooper Natatorium, East Woods Elementary, 120 N. Hayden Parkway, Hudson; 6-9 p.m. Friday, 2-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Life Center Plus, 5133 Darrow Road, Hudson; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Macedonia Family Recreation Center, 1494 E. Aurora Road; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Akron General Lifestyles: Stow, 4300 Allen Road; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Twinsburg Fitness Center, 10075 Ravenna Road. 216-591-0800 or www.diabetespartnership.org.
Friday
The Arc Reverse Raffle & Auction — 6 p.m. at Guy’s Party Centre, 500 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. Benefits The Arc of Summit & Portage Counties, which advocates for people with developmental disabilities. $75. 330-836-5863.
Saturday
GroundWorks DanceTheatre Benefit — 6 p.m. at Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland. Seven celebrities will perform duets with GroundWorks artists. $125-$175. 216-751-0088 or www.groundworksdance.org.
Canton Symphony Orchestra Charity Night — 6-8:30 p.m. at Bonefish Grill, 6341 Strip Ave. NW, Jackson Township. Seafood, cocktails, music. All proceeds go to orchestra. Minimum donation $25. 330-452-2094 or www.cantonsymphony.org.
A Tribute to the Civic: Jump Back to the ’80s with Lights — 8:30 p.m. at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. Concert by Journey tribute band Lights. VIP party at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit theater. $10-$15 for concert only, $80 VIP. 330-253-2488 or www.akroncivic.com.
Empty Bowl fundraiser — 1 to 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn. $15; includes a handcrafted bowl to fill with soup. Benefits Family Promise of Summit County. www.familypromisesc.org or 330-253-8081.
Sunday
In The Woods Charity Dog Walk — Registration at 10 a.m. at In The Wood Barn & Garden Center, 9916 Nichols Road, Freedom Township. Proceeds benefit Hattie Larlham Constant Companions. $15 adult, $10 children. 330-527-0021 or www.horsesinthewoods.com.
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.
