• Akron School Board of Education Meeting

    Akron Central School 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY

    The Akron School Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

  • Good for the Neighborhood Drive-Thru Produce Event

    Akron-Newstead Senior Center 5691 Cummings Road, Akron, NY

    A Good for the Neighborhood Drive-Thru Produce Event is planned for Thursday, June 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Akron-Newstead Senior Center. This is a first-come, first-service basis and brought to you by Independent Health Foundation and the Akron-Newstead Alliance.

  • ‘Emblem of Equality: Women’s Suffrage in WNY’ Presentation

    Newstead Public Library 33 Main St., Akron, NY

    The Newstead Historical Society will welcome local historian Susan Eck on Thursday, June 19 in the Newstead Cultural Center, 33 Main St., bottom floor of the library, at 7 p.m. Eck will present her program "Emblem of Equality: Women's Suffrage in WNY." This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, grating American women the right to vote. Susan will examine the contributions of many area women to this major movement, its long struggle and its eventual success. Attendance will be in person only. Following COVID-19 guidelines, attendance will be limited and registration is required. To

  • Newstead Town Board Meeting

    Newstead Town Hall 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY

    The Newstead Town Board will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14 at the Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road. The meeting is preceded by a work session at 6:45 p.m.

  • 40th Annual Akron Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale

    Downtown Akron Akron, NY

    The annual Akron Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale is planned for Saturday, June 19 in the Main Street business district from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plans include live music, a basket raffle, games, vendors, and local business participation. Participants can sign up on the Akron Chamber of Commerce website. There is no charge for local organizations, churches, and businesses with store fronts on Main Street. Vendors will have a fee. Volunteers to help on Friday evening and/or Saturday are welcome.

  • Akron School Board of Education Meeting

    Akron Central School 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY

    The Akron School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

  • Akron High School Graduation

    Akron Central School 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY

    The Akron High School Class of 2021 will hold its commencement at 7 p.m. on the football field behind the high school on Bloomingdale Avenue.

  • Akron Cruise Night

    Downtown Akron Akron, NY

    The first Akron Cruise Night will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 1.

  • Akron Community Band Concert

    Russell Park Main Street, Akron, NY, United States

    The Akron Community Band is back in the Russell Park Gazebo on Friday, July 2 at 8 p.m. A patriotic concert is planned as the band's season kicks off, continuing each Friday night through Aug. 13.

  • Fourth of July Fireworks

    Veterans Park Buell St., Akron, NY

    The Akron Celebration Committee will present fireworks at dusk in Veterans Park on Buell Street on July 3 with the Newstead Fire Company, Exempts, Pink Cow and kettle corn food stands opening in Veterans Park at 5 p.m.

  • Power Wheels Race & Soapbox Derby

    Downtown Akron Akron, NY

    The Akron Celebration Committee 2021 Akron Fourth of July Celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. with Power Wheels Race on Main Street between Church and Clinton streets, followed by a Soapbox Derby.

  • Knight-Sutton Museum Open

    Knight-Sutton Museum Main Street, Akron, NY, United States

    The Knight-Sutton Museum at 123 Main St. will be open on July 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. There is no admission charge, although donations are welcome. This year's exhibit explores our community's history and development from the local Native Americans to the present day. The exhibit looks at agriculture, business, and our cultural lives from Newstead's early days to the village and town we know today. Tickets for an Amish quilt raffle will be available in front of the Knight-Sutton Museum from 1 to 4 p.m. The quilt is a beauty and will be on display.