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Power Wheels Race & Soapbox Derby
2021-07-04 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

2nd Annual Akron Lady Lions Destroyer Park Golf Tourney
2021-06-05 14:00 - 22:00 | Destroyer Park Golf, 7065 Sand Hill Road, Akron, NY, 14001
The Akron Lady Lions are planning their second annual Golf Tourney at Destroyer Park Golf, Sandhill Road in Akron, on Saturday, June 5.
Music will be provided by DJ Don; door prizes; adult beverage tent; food trucks; basket raffles and silent auctions are part of the event.
The Lady Lions are offering two game options this year: an Early Bird Round begins with registration at 2 p.m. with a 3 p.m. shotgun start. A Night Owl Round begins with registration at 6 p.m. and a shotgun start at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at Market on Main, 77 Main St., Akron.

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies
2021-05-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Russell Park, Main Street, Akron, NY, 14001, United States
The Akron-Newstead Memorial Day Parade will be held at 9 a.m. and begin on Main Street, followed by ceremonies in Russell Park and behind the Akron Fire Hall.

Memorial Day Fly-in Pancake Breakfast
2021-05-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Akron Airport, John St., Akron, NY, 14001
The Akron Rotary Club will host a Memorial Day Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at the Akron Airport’s Jesson Field from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 31. Tickets are $8 for Age 12 & Up, $5 for kids ages 5-12 and free for children under 5. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Scholarship Program at Akron High School.

Akron-Newstead Seniors Chicken BBQ
2021-05-30 11:00 | Russell Park, Main Street, Akron, NY, 14001, United States
The Akron-Newstead Seniors will host a Chicken BBQ at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 30 at Russell Park. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $12 the day of the event.

Veterans Church Service
2021-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Calvary Baptist Church, Lewis Rd, Akron, NY, 14001, United States
The Calvary Baptist Church, 12752 Lewis Road, Akron, will host a Veterans Church Service at 10 a.m. Veterans, family and friends and are invited to a patriotic service honoring those who have served in the U.S. military. Guest speaker David Freeman will talk about those who gave their lives in service to their country and why Memorial Day still matters to us.

West Shore Market
2021-05-30 09:00 - 14:00 | West Shore Market, Cedar St. & Eckerson Ave., Akron, NY, 14001
West Shore Market, a collaboration with the Village of Akron and Akron Chamber of Commerce, will open this Sunday, May 30.
Vendors wanting to participate may apply on the West Shore Market website.
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.

Gravesite Flag Placement
2021-05-29 08:30 - 11:00 | VFW Post 3180 of Akron/Newstead, 35 Lewis Road, Akron, NY, 14001
The VFW Post 3180 will host a Gravesite Flag Placement beginning with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Post, located at 35 Lewis Road. At 9 a.m., volunteers will pick up flags and ceremony assignments at the VFW and place flags thru 11 a.m.

Akron School Board of Education Meeting
2021-05-26 19:00 | Akron Central School, 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY, 14001
The Akron School Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26 in the high school cafeteria or on Zoom.

Knight-Sutton Museum opens
2021-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Knight-Sutton Museum, Main Street, Akron, NY, 14001, United States
The Newstead Historical Society “Akron Through the Years” exhibit opens on Sunday, April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the museum on Main Street, Akron.

Akron Village Board meeting
2021-03-01 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
Akron Village Board meeting – Monday, March 1, 2021 – 6:00 p.m. work session, 7:00 p.m. meeting Akron Village Hall, Main Street, Akron, NY. Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Village Board can meet by email, video chat, phone call without public present if they need too.

Newstead Town Board meeting
2021-02-22 18:30 - 20:30 | NY
Work Session 6:45; Meeting 7:30 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021, 5 Clarence Center Rd., Akron, NY. Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Town Board can meet by email, video chat, phone call without public present if they need too.

Akron Village Board meeting
2021-02-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Akron Village Hall, 21 Main St., Akron, NY, 14001
6:00 p.m. work session
7:00 p.m. meeting
Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Village Board can meet by email, video chat, phone call without public present if they need too.

Akron Central School Board of Education business meeting
2020-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Akron Central School, 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Akron, NY, 14001
Public via ZOOM link at akronschools.org

Newstead Town Board work session and meeting
2020-12-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, 14001
Work Session 6:45 p.m., regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Town Board can meet by email, video chat, phone call without public present if they need too.

"Light Up Akron"
2020-12-12 12:00 - 19:00 | Russell Park, Main Street, Akron, NY, 14001, United States
Chicken barbecue
Akron Music Parents will host their Annual Chicken BBQ, at the Russell Park shelter. Saturday, December 12 from Noon to 3 p.m.
Presale tickets will be available from Akron Central Music Students or by calling Amy Cummings at 716-316-3069. Cut off for pre-sale is Monday, December 7. There will be a drive-up zone for presale orders and a food line for day of sales. Participants must wear a mask, follow guidelines, must social distance in line. Pick up food and exit.
All proceeds benefit the AMP Senior Scholarship fund.
Car/Firetruck Parade weaving through the village begins at 4 p.m.
This year participants are to line up at the Joint Department of Public Works Facility located at 12707 Clarence Center Rd., in Akron. Lineup will begin at 3:30 p.m. and anyone participating must have cars or trucks brightly decorated. Sadly, there will be no foot parade this year and no floats will be allowed.
Tree lighting – during parade – watch live stream
Shopping – See individual stores for details
Music – along Main Street

Newstead Town Board work session
2020-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY, 14001
Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Town Board can meet by email, video chat, phone call without public present if they need too.
