What's summer without a visit to a county fair? For me, nothing beats eating a big, sugary elephant ear while walking through a poultry barn. Your fair experience may be different: the flower exhibits, baby goats and the milkshake barn come to mind, for a start. Here's a rundown of the fairs coming up now through the fall.
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If you search for weight loss tips on social media, you’re going to be flooded with videos from different influencers. But before you take any of their advice, it’s important to make sure they have the right credentials to back up their claims.
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More than essential legal tools, these documents can help you shape the life you want to lead as you age. The planning and thought involved in making and maintaining advance directives can give you a sense of autonomy and peace.
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You've still got time to catch great (and free, or nearly free) concerts at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame from now through August. Get more details and RSVP through the Rock Hall.
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If your goal is to stay at home as you age, it's time to reexamine your current health and home. Are you willing to adapt, modify and change to meet your changing needs as they evolve?
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Do you have a story to share about your family history in the Greater Akron area? Perhaps you're getting together at a summer gathering with relatives who have an Akron connection and they have a story to share? Then the folks at Akron's historic Stan Hywet want to hear about it.
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Events This Week
August 24, 2025 - August 31, 2025
This Week Navigation
August 24 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The 79th Annual One World Day
August 24 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The 79th annual One World Day will be held on August 24, 2025!
August 25
Novel Beginnings
August 25
Explore the importance of hooking your reader, introducing your characters and the story problem, and propelling the novel forward.
August 25
Northeast Ohio Encore Chorale - Encore Creativity for Older Adults 55+
August 25
Encore Creativity for Older Adults is the nation’s largest choral arts organization for adults 55 and over.
August 25
Novel Beginnings
August 25
Explore the importance of hooking your reader, introducing your characters and the story problem, and propelling the novel forward.
August 25
Women Artists of the Twentieth Century
August 25
Explore groundbreaking contributions from some of the women artists who reshaped the art world in the 20th century.
August 25
Delicious Discussions
August 25
Discuss new releases on the fourth Monday at downtown Willoughby establishment.
August 26
Drawing Media
August 26
Develop skills in various media and forms of drawing with technique exercises and projects in portraits, perspective, and still life.
August 26
August 26
Women Artists of the Twentieth Century
August 26
Explore groundbreaking contributions from some of the women artists who reshaped the art world in the 20th century.
August 26
Introduction to Qigong
August 26
Learn this mind-body practice that focuses on the integration of life force energy to bring beneficial effects at physical and emotional levels.
August 27
August 27
Castaways
August 27
Meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, get ideas and learn from each other.
August 27 @ 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Crafts and Conversations with Caprice
August 27 @ 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us every Wednesday for our craft club.
August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Happy Hour with Artists in Residence from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
August 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
August 28
Maple Ridge Senior Living Club Maple
August 28
Mix & mingle with other older adults at Maple Ridge Senior Living Club Maple.
August 28
Thursday Chess - Brecksville
August 28
We play chess every Thursday at Brecksville Panera, starting at 5 pm til closing.
August 28
Crafty Ladies Society
August 28
Like-minded crafters bring their current crocheting or knitting project and enjoy creativity and community.
August 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Color Our World with Fruits and Vegetables
August 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Every week, East Cleveland Public Library will choose a different color of healthy foods, learning how to cook, prepare, and preserve them.
August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urban Birding Walk @CLEAquarium
August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join an Aquarium Educator on an Urban Bird Walk.
