Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The Akron V.F.W. Post 3180 will host a Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ & Chowder Sale on Saturday, Sept. 5 beginning at 1 p.m. until sold out. Rick's Chicks Delicious BBQ Chicken dinners will include salt potatoes, Cole slaw, baked beans and roll and butter. Cost is $12 per dinner. Dawn's Famous Chicken & Clam Chowder is $8 per quart and $25 per gallon. There will also be a drive-thru 50/50 raffle. V.F.W. Post 3180 is located on Lewis Road in Akron.
Dylan Scotch is fundraising for his Community Garden Eagle Scout Project on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the garden at the Wright Center. Paula's Donuts, hot dogs, desserts, etc. are on the fundraiser menu. Information about the garden, its planned layout, related garden programs and plants and flowers will be selected for the project will be shared. Information about the C. Dee Wright Community Ministry Center programs, REACH, Tender Paws Pet Food Pantry, and other community programs will also be available. Masks and social distancing will be in effect.
Basket raffle, games, dogs looking for a home, and food. Masks must be worn.
All of those interested in participating in Scouts this year are invited to our signup, kickoff meeting on Monday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Akron Masonic Lodge parking lot, 63 John St. We will have hot dogs, beverages and have games provided. The age group will be 11-18 years old, Grade 6 and above. If you enjoy camping, learning lifelong skills and participating in events with students your age, come check out what Scouts has to offer.