KENT: Western Reserve Public Media and LEAVE A LEGACY® Summit/Portage/Medina, partnered with Roetzel to sponsor Write a Will Day next week. Community members can get free legal help with writing a simple will.

The Rev. Marshall Brandon knows that music is an essential part of worship.

Stefany Noble joined Christ Community Chapel (then Hudson Community Chapel) in 2006 because she liked it.

Ohio, fleeing slaves in 1850

Akron’s St. Sebastian parish and Wooster’s St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception are among five sites designated by Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Bishop Richard G. Lennon as places of pilgrimage on weekends between May 18 and Sept. 8.

Like many people, I have always loved animals. That sentiment didn’t prevent me from getting bitten in the face by a dog when I was about 4 years old.

GREEN: The Chapel, Green Campus - 1800 Raber Road, Green. 10 a.m. Friday. Abundant Living 55+ Christian fellowship and lunch in the Atrium. Host is the Rev. Kevin Seager. Concert with John Schmid. Ages 55 and up welcome to attend. 330-315-5508.

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Stow Parks and Recreation Director Linda Nahrstedt has announced the Stow Campfire Night scheduled for Friday night has been cancelled due due to the threat of inclement weather.

On Tap - Bobby Martin emcees karaoke at 9:30 Friday, Saturday; Scott Allan plays at 7 Wednesday at 4396 Kent Road, Stow.

This Week

Kids say the darndest things, and no one knows that better than a teacher. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, which begins today, we asked educators to send us their funniest stories.

Peterson Toscano — a playwright, actor, blogger, stand-up comedian and gay activist — is coming to Akron and Cleveland on Monday and Tuesday for two performances.

If Junior wants a birthday party with a dozen of his closest friends, it might mean breaking into his piggy bank.

Nearly 250 people gathered at the front steps of the Summit County Courthouse at noon Thursday to “Pray for America” — this year’s theme set by the National Day of Prayer Task Force.

On Tap - Bobby Martin emcees karaoke at 9:30 Friday, Saturday; Walt Wise plays at 7 Wednesday at 4396 Kent Road, Stow.

STOW: The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a community bus trip to Great Lakes Brewery for a tour and visit to the West Side Market on May 15.

Now is the time to consider making a restaurant reservation for Mother’s Day.

STOW: Miracle on Main Street office supply is holding a “Who’s Your Office Mom?” contest.

College routine goes awry

The Summit County National Day of Prayer Task Force is calling community members to prayer at noon Thursday on the steps of the Summit County Courthouse, 209 S. High St. in downtown Akron.

Stark homeowners can ask about donating plants to the WORM program by contacting project director Annemarie Miller at 330-224-0015 or tmiller1@neo.rr.com.

The Stow-Munroe Falls High School musical, “Hello Dolly” presented a story of love and adventure to its excited audience members last weekend.

Stow-Munroe Falls High School seniors have a few more opportunities to pick up tickets for the post-prom festivities.

STOW: The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library’s semi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday and run through Saturday, starting daily at 10 a.m.

More than 4,000 schoolchildren enjoyed performances of Akron Lyric Opera’s Little Red Riding Hood at the Akron Civic Theatre last week, continuing a tradition that the Children’s Concert Society began 65 years ago to enrich children’s lives through the arts.

Stark State College will host an art auction today and Friday of more than 40 art works by the late Bette Elliott.

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Finding a fit for faith, values and ethics in the workplace can be difficult.

More than 150 health-care leaders from throughout the country are in Northeast Ohio this week to learn about a trend that’s considered the future for the industry.

‘The Man from Scratch’

Several years ago, one of my dearest friends and co-workers was about to mark the passage of another year. I wanted to make her birthday special and dispense with the usual office ho-hum birthday that offers wishes to the celebrant over a cake.

Gardeners can expect to find impatiens in short supply this year.