Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
Torchbearers is a group of young leaders in Akron who are passionate about building awareness for and bringing an end to sexual violence and rape.The Torchbearers aim to raise $1,500 in donations for the Rape Crisis Center of Medina & Summit Counties through the 10th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoesevent.With your help and your generous donations, members […]
Pav’s Creamery Grand Opening
Pav’s Creamery3875 Massillon RoadGreen, OH 44685 Since 1969, Pav’s Creamery has been serving out delicious signature ice creams, yogurt, sorbet, gelato, and “kustard” in the Portage Lakes area near Akron in Summit County. This old fashioned ice cream stand is not your typical dessert shop – it has been voted as “Best Ice Cream” in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 by various publications such […]
Ohio Fan
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being so devoted that you’d get an Ohio tattoo (I am considering it), how hardcore of an Ohio fan are you? We aren’t talking Ohio State football (although we are big-time Buckeyes fans), or Ohio University (although Athens is one of the coolest college […]
Marietta Ohio
Photo by D. Rose for OHventures Whenever I think of Southeast Ohio, Marietta is the first city that pops into my head. It is the county seat of Washington County and is located right at the confluence of the Ohio River and Muskingum River. Its neighbor to the east and south is West Virginia, with a population of just over 14,000 Ohioans. Marietta […]
Donate To Velosano
VeloSano, Latin for “swift cure,” is an annual community fundraiser for cancer research. At its core, it’s a cycling event where riders commit to raise a pre-determined dollar amount by requesting support from personal contacts. Rides start and finish in downtown Cleveland. Whether you ride, volunteer or donate, 100% of the dollars raised by participants […]
Ohio’s Greatest Hits
Hear Northeast Ohio’s hottest singers perform songs by Ohio’s biggest music legends, as the Music Box Supper Club presents “Ohio’s Greatest Hits” on Thursday, April 16, 2015. This special event is part of the Music Box’s “Rock Week: Decade by Decade,” celebrating the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction coming back to Cleveland!“Ohio’s Greatest Hits” will feature songs made famous […]
Torchbearers Akron Run & Crawl 5K
Torchbearers of Akron is in year #9 of AkRun & Crawl & they’re mixing it up a little! The 5K run follows the scenic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail through the Merriman Valley before joining your friends for a pub crawl to celebrate your finish in style with adult beverages at a handful of […]
Akron Soap Box Derby
The All-American Soap Box Derby is truly an all-American pastime. Every July since 1934 (except for the years of World War II), hundreds of youth have flocked to the Derby Downs racetrack in Akron (except for the first year in which is was located in Dayton) to compete in the iconic race. The All-American Soap […]
Pedal With A Purpose
Pedal With A Purpose is an annual indoor cycling event to help fund the Akron Area YMCA‘s Annual Campaign. This year’s event took place on Saturday, March 7, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Riverfront YMCA at in Cuyahoga Falls. Participants were encouraged to collect $20 in pledges for each half hour they cycle. […]
Things To Do In Columbus
Having lived in Columbus for an entire decade of my adult life (ages 18-28), I have a strong bond with this city – one that can never be broken. It’s a city of excitement, culture, adventure, and history. In my opinion, it’s one of the best cities in the world. But I am surely biased.It’s […]
Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump
AGMC Orthopaedics Team at the Polar Bear Jump 2015 Chalk this up to one of the wildest things I’ve ever done: The Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump! Now in its 12th year, the Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump is the initiation into the Polar Bear Club, which consists of warm-hearted people willing to freeze their bodies […]
Things To Do In Columbus
All photos by OHventures Having lived in Columbus for an entire decade of my adult life (ages 18-28), I have a strong bond with this city – one that can never be broken. It’s a city of excitement, culture, adventure, and history. In my opinion, it’s one of the best cities in the world. But […]