Newstead Public Library hosts Olympic Games
Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron, NY will host Fun Olympic themed games for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m.
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Christmas in July concert draws delightful displays
A number of Christmas scenes dotted Russell Park last Friday night as the Akron Community Band presented its annual Christmas in July concert and Christmas display competition.
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Christmas in July concert includes opportunity to win prizes
Akron Community Band will present its annual Christmas in July concert in the Russell Park Gazebo, Main Street, Akron at 8 p.m. Friday, July 26 under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus, with a variety of selections. A variety of Christmas Season music selections are on the program, including: “Santa meets Big Bands,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “The Polar Express,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.” This is the fifth of eight scheduled concerts in their 101st season. Prizes All are invited to find your Christmas decorations and to make a plan to decorate your
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Akron Lions install officers
The Akron Lions Club installed their Officers and Board of Directors for 2024-2025 at a dinner held at Akron Acres on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Officers include: President – Jeffrey Bono-Queeno, President Emeritus – Peter Forrestel, 1 st Vice President – Adam Burg, 2 nd Vice President – Bill McGorray, 3 rd Vice President – David Webster, Secretary – Mark Fogal, Treasurer – John Diggs, Director, 1 Year – Erin O’Brien, Director, 1 Year – Chris Whitmarsh, Director 2 Years – Andy Kelkenberg, Director, 2 Years – Ely Winnie, Lion Tamer – Ely Winnie, Membership – Mike Middaugh, Board Member
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Village of Akron issues water color alert
The Village of Akron is conducting routine fire flow testing today, July 19, 2024, and issued an alert this morning that the Village water may be discolored.
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Polkowski re-elected Akron Central School Board president
Akron Central School Board of Education members held their organizational meeting for 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, July 9. Board members Erik Polkowski and Philip Kenline, elected during the annual meeting in May were sworn in and the board held an election of officers.
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Akron Lady Lions Club installs officers
NEW OFFICERS – The Akron Lady Lions Club recently installed the following officers for the upcoming year: Paula Jendrowski-President, Jaime Brad-Secretary, and Jayne Perry-Treasurer. The branch club meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from September through June and is committed to the Lions Club pillars of service: vision, hunger, diabetes, cancer and the environment. If you are interested in joining, or for more information, email them at ladylions14001@gmail.com.
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Senior Center to host Steel Drum concert
Akron/Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY is planning a concert in Russell Park on July 20. Carnival Kids Steel Drum Orchestra will play from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on July 20. This concert is sponsored by Independent Health. The Akron Newstead Seniors will sell Hot dogs, cookies, brownies, and beverages.
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Akron Lioness Pies in the Park set for Friday, July 19
The Akron Lioness Organization invites you to attend their annual fundraiser “Pies in the Park” scheduled for Friday, July 19 in the Russell Park Shelter during the Community Band Concert.
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Akron-Newstead Garden Walk Set for July 20
The Akron-Newstead Garden Walk is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features 11 private gardens and two public gardens, offering visitors a chance to explore the beauty and history of Akron and Newstead, New York.
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