Saturday, August 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the John S. Knight Center, Downtown Akron. This is a fun-filled day for the entire family! Featured activities and services include: free dental care for children age 3-6; free school supplies; entertainment and demonstrations; a 'Back to School' Fashion Show; crafts and activities for children; educational sessions for parents ... and so much more!! Children can also meet Spiderman ... and several other characters! Admission and parking are FREE!! Click here for an information flyer.
4th Annual Summit for Kids Professional Symposium - Friday, August 17, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Akron-Summit County Public Library, Downtown Akron. Featured speaker is Anthony President, LSW, and his topic is "Gun Violence & Youth: Burners, Gats & Straps." This Symposium will explore the roots of youth gun violence and how family and community factors may contribute to that violence. Cost is $60/person (this includes attendance to the Summit for Kids Luncheon and parking fees). Nursing and Social Work CEUs and Attorney CLEs are pending. Call (330) 379-1994 or email sdeluca@summitkids.org for more information.