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Happy Thanksgiving from Akron Ohio to You!

 Akron Ohio Homes for Sale David M. Childress: Real Estate Agent in Akron, OH

God Bless America

"The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance.-- Cicero, 55 BC !!!!"

My question this Thanksgiving week! Why must history continually repeat itself??

God Bless America and have a great Thanksgiving! We have so much!

Akron Ohio Holiday Events 2009

 Akron Ohio Homes for Sale David M. Childress: Real Estate Agent in Akron, OH

Akron is an All-America City 2008

City of Akron Holiday Lighting Spectacular

Date: Friday November 27th, 2009
Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Historic Akron Ohio Lock 3 Park

The Lighting Spectacular is the official opening of the 6th Annual Holidayfest and Chriskindl Market. Families and out of town guests are invited to kick off the Holiday Season as downtown comes alive! The 1/2 hour show will include the lighting of the city's buildings and official Christmas Tree and end in a fireworks display. This show will start promptly at 7pm.

The Polar Express - Akron Northside Departure | 7:00 PM

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How's this for fun with the entire family? Pajama clad families board the train for this magical journey! This fun-filled evening excursion includes hot cocoa and cookies, a reading of the classic story, a lighted North Pole Village, caroling and a visit from Santa himself - all set to the music soundtrack of the famous movie! Don't miss this fabulous journey! Your children will talk about and cherish this day for years, if not forever! Heck, my daughter is an adult now and we may go again!

Holiday Tree Festival


John S. Knight Center
Tuesday, November 24-Sunday, November 29
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Thanksgiving, 2-6 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

The 2009 Holiday Tree Festival features magnificent displays of more than 200 decorated full-size trees, wreaths, miniature trees, gingerbread displays and countless holiday creations. It also includes local entertainment surrounded by 85,000 strings of dazzling lights. All display items are for sale and proceeds help to support patient care programs, education and research at Akron Children's Hospital.

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Santa's Holiday Wonderland Arts & Crafts Show


John S. Knight Center
Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 29, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Held during the annual Holiday Tree Festival, not only will you be able to begin (or continue) your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind gifts but you'll be able to enjoy the shimmering lights of hundreds of decorated holiday trees.

Admission: $2 adults and children 14 and under free. A portion of the admission fee will be donated by the event promoter to Akron Children's Hospital.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner


Vegiterranean Restaurant
Thursday, November 26-Saturday, November 28

Join Vegiterranean (Chrissie Hynde's restaurant in Akron Ohio) for a Vegan Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving and on Friday and Saturday. $28 per person which includes - appetizer, salad or soup, entree and dessert paired with wines selected by Chef Scot. Please make reservations by calling

330-374-5550

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Welcome Santa Parade


Downtown Akron Ohio
Saturday, November 28, Noon

"Oh Come All Ye Faithful" to the 23rd annual "Welcome Santa" Holiday Parade, Saturday, November 28, at noon in Downtown Akron. The City of Akron Recreation Bureau and local radio stations WAKR, WONE, and WQMX proudly present this year's parade.

Downtown Akron's Main Street will turn into a winter wonderland with over 70 parade units including costumed characters, floats, musical ensembles, marching bands, and the man himself - Santa! The parade begins at the corner of Main and Cedar streets and runs north along Main to Bowery Street. The parade will continue west on Bowery where it will end at the intersection of Water Street.

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Ballet Theatre of Ohio: The Nutcracker


Akron Civic Theatre
Saturday & Sunday, November 28 & 29 and
Friday-Sunday, December 4-6

And how can you miss this annual event for your children? Voted Akron's #1 Holiday Show by Akron Beacon Journal readers, this classic has become a treasured holiday tradition for families of all ages.

Ballet Theatre of Ohio's "Nutcracker" is a holiday Akron Ohio "must do" tradition. Roger Durbin of the West Side Leader wrote, "... the production levels in Artistic Director Christine Meneer's version - as well as her engaging choreography - capture the audience and transport it for a couple of hours into a magical, wonderful, escapist wonderland."

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What a wonderful city Akron Ohio is to live in and have this much "Family" holiday entertainment!

For everything living in Akron Ohio Homes has to offer, always go to The Downtown Akron Partnership for the latest information. This is a fabulous website and organization.

"The Downtown Akron Partnership's mission is to promote and build a vibrant
and valuable downtown Akron Ohio. Since its inception in 1995, the partnership has been a catalyst for enhancing the downtown environment by supporting existing community programs, while also developing new, innovative programs designed to create interest in and to attract people to downtown Akron Ohio."

All Akron Ohio Blimps Were Home!

Akron Ohio and Summit County Ohio Events Calendar

 Akron Ohio Homes for Sale David M. Childress: Real Estate Agent in Akron, OH

It's Thanksgiving week so events are a little trimmed down in Akron Ohio homes and neighborhoods. The things I want to do are the Christmas Tree festivals of which we have some good one's. The events are for chairity and the trees are usually amazing and gorgeous, hand made by folks every year.

Happy Thanksgiving !

Arts / Theatre / Music
11/24/2009
Enameling with Carol Adams
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
11/24/2009
Blues and Rock School!
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
11/25/2009
Dancing before Thanksgiving
Ohio's North Coast Jitterbug Connection
11/28/2009
PAA Fiber Cafe meetings
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
11/28/2009
The Nutcracker
Ballet Theatre of Ohio
11/28/2009
Barberton Christmas Walk
Grow Barberton Inc. (GBI)
11/28/2009
The Nutcracker
Ballet Theatre of Ohio
11/28/2009
BluesNite at PAA
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
11/29/2009
The Nutcracker
Ballet Theatre of Ohio
11/29/2009
Bach Organ Recital
First United Methodist Church
11/30/2009
Monday Morning Painting Group
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy

Business Events
11/23/2009
Monday Networking Group
Green Chamber of Commerce
11/27/2009
Friday Networking Group
Green Chamber of Commerce
11/30/2009
Monday Networking Group
Green Chamber of Commerce

Children Activities
11/28/2009
Seuss-A-Rama!
Cuyahoga Falls Library

Clubs
11/24/2009
Game Club
Twinsburg Public Library

Education
11/23/2009
Intermediate Word 2007
Twinsburg Public Library
11/24/2009
Introduction to GIMP
Twinsburg Public Library
11/25/2009
Introduction to Publisher
Twinsburg Public Library
11/30/2009
Introductio to Excel 2003
Twinsburg Public Library
12/1/2009
Advanced Excel 2007
Twinsburg Public Library
12/1/2009
Excel 2007 Level 3
University of Akron

Festival
11/23/2009
Holiday Tree Festival
John S. Knight Center
11/24/2009
Holiday Tree Festival
John S. Knight Center
11/25/2009
Holiday Tree Festival
John S. Knight Center
11/26/2009
Holiday Tree Festival
John S. Knight Center
11/27/2009
Holiday Tree Festival
John S. Knight Center
11/28/2009
Holiday Tree Festival
John S. Knight Center
11/28/2009
Art @ MD Garage
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
11/28/2009
Downtown Christmas Walk
Barberton Public Library
11/29/2009
Holiday Tree Festival
John S. Knight Center

Fundraiser / Benefit
11/27/2009
Cups of Kindness: A Benefit
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
11/28/2009
Cups of Kindness: A Benefit
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
11/28/2009
Historical Merchandise Sale
Barberton Historical Society
11/29/2009
Cups of Kindness: A Benefit
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy

Health
11/25/2009
Red Cross Blood Drive
Peninsula Library
11/28/2009
Community Health Fair and Expo
Akron Public Schools - Buchtel High School

Lecture / Workshop
11/23/2009
Basic QuickBooks Lessons 5 & 6
Small Business Development Center at the Summit Medina Business Alliance
11/30/2009
Basic QuickBooks Lessons 7 & 8
Small Business Development Center at the Summit Medina Business Alliance

Literary
11/30/2009
Evening Book Club
Barberton Public Library

Membership Meetings
11/30/2009
PTP Table Hop
Progress Through Preservation

Religious
11/25/2009
Community Thanksgiving Eve Ser
First United Methodist Church

Special Events / Holiday
11/23/2009
Holiday Giving Program
Battered Women's Shelter
11/23/2009
Hubble Telescope Unveiling
Twinsburg Public Library
11/27/2009
Holiday Wonderlnd Arts/Crafts
John S. Knight Center
11/27/2009
Christmas in Peninsula
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
11/27/2009
6th Annual Chriskindl Market
Lock 3
11/27/2009
Holiday Lighting Spectacular
Lock 3
11/28/2009
Mr. Jingeling's Holiday Expres
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
11/28/2009
Holiday Wonderlnd Arts/Crafts
John S. Knight Center
11/28/2009
Christmas Tree Adventure
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
11/28/2009
MIni Christmas Tree Display
Peninsula Library
11/28/2009
Christmast Movies at the Libra
Peninsula Library
11/28/2009
Christmas in Peninsula
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
11/29/2009
Mr. Jingeling's Holiday Expres
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
11/29/2009
Christmas Tree Adventure
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
11/29/2009
Holiday Wonderlnd Arts/Crafts
John S. Knight Center
11/29/2009
Christmas in Peninsula
Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy
11/29/2009
Kandy Kane Xpress Holiday Fest
The Dane Foundation
11/29/2009
Lake Anna Holiday Lights
City of Barberton Beautification
11/30/2009
MIni Christmas Tree Display
Peninsula Library
11/30/2009
Lake Anna Holiday Lights
City of Barberton Beautification
12/1/2009
MIni Christmas Tree Display
Peninsula Library
12/1/2009
Lake Anna Holiday Lights
City of Barberton Beautification

Sports & Recreation
11/23/2009
Ice Rink at Falls River Square
City of Cuyahoga Falls
11/24/2009
Ice Rink at Falls River Square
City of Cuyahoga Falls
11/25/2009
Ice Rink at Falls River Square
City of Cuyahoga Falls
11/26/2009
Ice Rink at Falls River Square
City of Cuyahoga Falls
11/27/2009
Ice Rink at Falls River Square
City of Cuyahoga Falls
11/28/2009
Ice Rink at Falls River Square
City of Cuyahoga Falls
11/29/2009
Ice Rink at Falls River Square
City of Cuyahoga Falls
11/30/2009
Ice Rink at Falls River Square
City of Cuyahoga Falls
12/1/2009
Ice Rink at Falls River Square
City of Cuyahoga Falls

Other
11/24/2009
PARF Club Fellowship
Pioneer Amateur Radio Fellowship
11/25/2009
Akron Chamber Trip to China
Greater Akron Chamber
12/1/2009
Buchtel Free Legal Aid Clinic
Community Legal Aid Services
12/1/2009
Guitar Hero Tournament
Barberton Public Library

Portage Lakes Country Lane

Caren Wallace-Portage Lakes Real Estate Agent: Real Estate Sales Person in Akron, OH

country lane

What a welcoming sight here in Portage Lakes, Ohio!
The fall color of these maple trees along the driveway
to the VanDevere farm are the last color of the
season. Portage Lakes is a great place to enjoy the
fall season with the lake as a back drop. The fall will
gently turn to winter when we will eventually see the
lake take a different look as the temperatures drop and
the shimmering waters turn to ice. The skaters will be
out and the snow mobilers will buzz over the ice in
search of a warm place to share a meal and a drink
in one of the cozy establishments along Portage Lakes.
Come out and visit Portage Lakes, you will want to
stay for the lifestyle!!!

Portage Lakes loves the Goodyear Blimp!

Caren Wallace-Portage Lakes Real Estate Agent: Real Estate Sales Person in Akron, OH

blimp

The Goodyear Blimp is a common
sight in the skies over Akron, Ohio.
Portage Lakes sees the blimp often
because they cruise over the lakes
and the Firestone Country Club
during golf tournaments! No matter
how many times you see the blimp
you still get as giddy as a school kid
when you see that familiar airship!