• Newstead Town Board

    Newstead Town Hall 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY

    Work Session 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 1, 2021, 5 Clarence Center Rd., Akron, NY.

  • Light up Akron

    Downtown Akron Akron, NY

    Activities, events all day Saturday, December 11 4:30 p.m. Light Parade with Santa’s Helpers band and Santa.

  • Village of Akron tree lighting

    Downtown Akron Akron, NY

    Akron Elementary Choir, under the direction of Kim Stachowski,  will offer festive holiday songs in the Gazebo at 3:30 p.m.   Deputy Mayor Darrin Folger and wife Lynn Folger will light the tree with help from Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as Superintendent of Akron Central Schools Patrick McCabe, at 4 p.m. Area merchants on Main Street will be open to assist customers with their Holiday shopping until 8 p.m. Saturday offering specials and samples for you to enjoy.

  • New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

    Russell Park Main Street, Akron, NY, United States

    The Akron Celebration Committee is happy to bring back New Year’s Eve in Russell Park. The “Family Friendly” festivities begin at 11:30 p.m. with music, hats and more. There will be a ball drop at midnight to welcome in 2022, followed by an incredible fireworks display. This is an alcohol-free gathering and glass bottles are prohibited. The event is funded entirely through donations. Without community support and our volunteers, these traditions would not be possible. Donations can be made to the Akron Celebration Committee, PO Box 16, Akron NY 14001. We wish everyone a safe and healthy 2022.

  • Newstead Town Board meeting

    Newstead Town Hall 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY

    Swearing In of newly elected officials and Organizational Meeting for 2022 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, 5 Clarence Center Rd., Akron, NY.

  • ACS Board of Education Meeting

    Akron Central School 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY

    Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 7 p.m.  47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY.

  • Heenan Brothers featured at Wright Center

    C. Dee Wright Community Center 11 Church St., Akron, NY

    The Wright Entertainment Series at the C. Dee Wright Community Ministry Center, 11 Church Street, continues January 15 at 7 p.m. as the Heenan Brothers perform. All are invited to come for an evening of Americana music full of folky, bluesy music with a touch of Canal Blues.  Betty’s Bistro will be open for specialty coffee. Movie Night at the Wright is planned at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 5.  All are invited to come enjoy an evening with Shrek.

  • Movie Night at the Wright

    C. Dee Wright Community Center 11 Church St., Akron, NY

    Movie Night at the C. Dee Wright Community Ministry Center, 11 Church Street, Saturday, February 5.  Shrek on screen. All Welcome.