Akron Bugle

Akron Cruise Night
2021-08-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-07-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-07-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-07-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Akron, Akron, NY, 14001
The Akron Chamber of Commerce hosts cruise nights each Thursday night during the summer from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street in Akron.

Akron Village Board Meeting
2021-08-02 19:00 | Akron Village Hall, 21 Main St., Akron, NY, 14001
The Akron Village Board will host its meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2 at the Village Hall on Main Street. The meeting will be preceded by a work session at 6 p.m.

Akron Community Band Concert
2021-07-30 20:00, 2021-07-16 20:00, 2021-07-09 20:00 | Russell Park, Main Street, Akron, NY, 14001, United States
The Akron Community Band performs each Friday night at the Russell Park Gazebo at 8 p.m. through Aug. 13.

Newstead Town Board Meeting
2021-07-26 19:30 | Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, 14001
The Newstead Town Board will host its meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 26 at the Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Rd., Akron. The meeting will be preceded by a work session beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Akron Community Band Christmas in July Concert
2021-07-23 20:00 | Russell Park, Main Street, Akron, NY, 14001, United States
The Akron Community Band performs each Friday night at the Russell Park Gazebo at 8 p.m. through Aug. 13.
Audience participation — come early and set up your Christmas display in Russell Park! There will be prizes for the best holiday display! Judging will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Newstead Town Board Meeting
2021-07-19 19:00 | Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, 14001
The Newstead Town Board will host a work session at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 19 at the Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Rd., Akron.

Akron Village Board Special Meeting
2021-07-19 17:30 | Akron Village Hall, 21 Main St., Akron, NY, 14001
The Akron Village Board will host a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 19 at the Akron Village Hall on Main Street.

Pies in the Park
2021-07-16 20:00 | Russell Park, Main Street, Akron, NY, 14001, United States
The Akron Lionesses Organization will host their annual fundraiser, Pies in the Park, on Friday, July 16 at the Russell Park Community Band Concert.
Whole pies, pie wedges and cookies will be packaged and ready for sale at 7:30 p.m. Organizers are working with the Village of Akron and Town of Newstead Code Enforcement to follow safety guidelines. Akron Lionesses humbly solicit the help of the community for this fundraiser.
Akron Lionesses co-sponsor Hanging Baskets for the Main Street Business District, “Light Up Akron,” a community Christmas, and offer a scholarship for a graduating Akron Central School senior each year.

Akron Cruise Night
2021-07-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Akron, Akron, NY, 14001

Fourth of July Kiddie & Gala Parades
2021-07-04 16:30 | Downtown Akron, Akron, NY, 14001
The Fourth of July Kiddie Parade, sponsored by Candy Apple Cafe, begins at 4:15 p.m. with a Pirates and Mermaids theme. The Gala Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. with a Candyland theme.
The Alexander Band will play in Russell Park following the parade and Craig Wilkins will perform at the Gazebo in Russell Park from 6 to 8 p.m. to wrap up Akron’s celebration.

Knight-Sutton Museum Open
2021-07-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Knight-Sutton Museum, Main Street, Akron, NY, 14001, 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.

Power Wheels Race & Soapbox Derby
2021-07-04 10:00 | Downtown Akron, Akron, NY, 14001
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.

Fourth of July Fireworks
2021-07-03 17:00 | Veterans Park, Buell St., Akron, NY, 14001
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.

Akron Community Band Concert
2021-07-02 20:00 | Russell Park, Main Street, Akron, NY, 14001, 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.

Akron Cruise Night
2021-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Akron, Akron, NY, 14001
The first Akron Cruise Night will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 1.

Akron High School Graduation
2021-06-25 19:00 | Akron Central School, 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY, 14001
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 School Board of Education Meeting
2021-06-23 19:00 | Akron Central School, 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY, 14001
The Akron School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

40th Annual Akron Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale
2021-06-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Akron, Akron, NY, 14001
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.

Newstead Town Board Meeting
2021-06-14 19:30 | Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, 14001
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.

'Emblem of Equality: Women's Suffrage in WNY' Presentation
2021-06-10 19:00 | Newstead Public Library, 33 Main St., Akron, NY, 14001
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 reserve your spot, either send an email to info at newsteadhistoricalsociety.org or call either 542 – 7022 or 542 – 4191 and leave a message.
To learn more about future events, visit newsteadhistoricalsociety.org.

Good for the Neighborhood Drive-Thru Produce Event
2021-06-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Akron-Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Road, Akron, NY, 14001
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.

Akron School Board of Education Meeting
2021-06-09 19:00 | Akron Central School, 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY, 14001
The Akron School Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

Newstead Town Board Work Session
2021-06-07 19:00 | Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, 14001
The Newstead Town Board will hold a work session at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 7 at the Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road.

Akron Village Board Meeting
2021-06-07 19:00 | Akron Village Hall, 21 Main St., Akron, NY, 14001
The Akron Village Board will host a work session on Monday, June 7 at 6 p.m. at the Akron Village Hall, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m.

West Shore Market
2021-06-06 09:00 - 14:00 | West Shore Market, Cedar St. & Eckerson Ave., Akron, NY, 14001
The Market is designed to support all local businesses, organizations and individuals and organizers welcome anyone with a passion for what they do. It will be open on the triangle of Village of Akron property at Cedar Street and Eckerson Ave. on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting the last weekend in May through the last Sunday in October.
All vendor fees will go back to the community for festivals, family crafts and fundraisers.
