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Paws & Pitches at Canal Park

Date: 08/11/2010
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Canal Park, Akron Ohio
Come join us at Canal Park as the Akron Aeros take on the Reading Phillies on Wednesday, August 11. Tickets are $6 for People and $4 for Pets! Festivities include a pet parade before the game, photos at home plate with Orbit after the game for a small donation, raffle tickets, prices, and an adoption area featuring homeless animals from our shelter and the Summit County Animal Coalition. Discounted tickets are available at the shelter located at 7996 Darrow Road in Twinsburg - proceeds will benefit Pawsibilites, the Humane Society of Greater Akron. Tickets will also be available on game day at the door for full price, and those proceeds will not benefit the shelter so please purchase tickets from the shelter.
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Rummage Sale

Date: 08/06/2010
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Stow - Kent Plaza - 4301 Kent Road Stow, OH
We're at it again ... The HSGA Rummage Sale will take place Friday August 6 from 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday August 7 from 9 am - 4 pm. Thanks to all the generous community support, we are no longer able to accept any more items at this time. Please check back in September if you have things to donate. Thanks!!For more information, please contact the Humane Society of Greater Akron at 330-487-0333.


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Muddy Paws

Date: 07/24/2010
Time: 7 am
Location: Pine Hollow Trail Head Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Come out and support the Humane Society of Greater Akron. 2 Mile Race with your dog or a 5 or 10 mile trail race.
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3rd Annual Hudson Wine Fest

Date: 07/16/2010
Time: See Below
Location: Downtown Hudson Ohio
Mark your calendars for this mid-summer fun-filled weekend. This wine fest is becoming one of the premier events of the summer in Northeast Ohio. For more information, visit
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For more information contact us at 330-487-0333.

First Annual Pawsibilities Block Party

Date: 07/11/2010
Time: 12 - 5 pm
Location: Akron's Historic District - Maiden Lane 51 E. Market
Join us for this brand new Capital Campaign event to raise money for Pawsibilities, the Humane Society of Greater Akron. Join WE Gallery, Uncorked Wine Bar and Gallery, Mocha Maiden, Musica, Urban Eats, Rubber City Clothing and Noto Boutique. Family and pet friendly event. Come enjoy crafts for kids, art from local artisans, auction items, beer and wine. All proceeds will benefit the Capital Campaign. For more information contact WE Gallery (330) 252-0988.

Rockin on the River

Date: 06/04/2010
Time: 5-11 pm
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Come out and support Pawsibilities, the Humane Society of Greater Akron and enjoy a great night of entertainment. If you are interested in helping us pour beer, please email me at volunteeredu@summithumane.org or call Christine Shock at 330-487-0333 ext. 226

Nautica Charity Poker Tournament

Date: 06/01/2010
Time: 4 pm - 12 am
Location: Cleveland Powerhouse
People do not need to be a HSGA volunteer to help with this event.

Training is provided so don’t be afraid. Most of the volunteer options are dealing cards (again we’ll train you), but we do need people to count money, collect seat fees and help assign players to tables. We will need to at least 50 volunteers per day just to deal.

Volunteers can spend all day there and or work shifts. We have all kinds of scheduling options.

Volunteers are also welcome to stay and play Texas Hold 'em. Be sure to invite your friends and family to help or play. Snacks will be provided and the concessions are discounted for volunteers.

To sign up to volunteer,call 330.487-0333 or email volunteeredu@summithumane.org.

Rummage Sale

Date: 05/28/2010
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Stow / Kent Plaza 4301 Kent Road Stow, OH

We're at it again ... The HSGA Rummage Sale will take place Friday May 28 from 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday May 29 from 9 am - 4 pm. We will begin taking donations every Saturday and Sunday in May from 10 - 2pm at the site. For more information, please contact the Humane Society of Greater Akron at 330-487-0333.


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Bark in the Park

Date: 05/15/2010
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Location: Springfield Lake Park

Get ready for our annual Bark in the Park pledge walk and pet expo! We will have plenty of fun for you and your pet. Family-filled day! We are excited to be teaming up with Springfield Township to host this event at their beautiful Springfield Lake Park. To register online go to
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Registration is $5 per person and children under 12 and all pets are free. Walk for those with no voice.

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It's Raining Cats and Dogs!

Date: 04/09/2010
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Hudson Fine Art & Framing - 9 Aurora Street - Hudson, Ohio

Wine & Cheese Reception Friday, April 9th 5:30-8:30pm The show goes all month so grab your umbrella and your pets and come on down to Hudson Fine Art and Framing's Fifth Annual April Art Show: It's Raining Cats and Dogs! The show will include: *Beautiful animal photographs by Neil Evans *Lively watercolors by Sinclair Stratton *Adorable pet sculptures by Gail Chavenelle *And much more. Hurry in and find your perfect pet masterpiece! Whatever your breed and whatever your taste, you'll be sure to fall in love with something! The show begins with a wine and cheese reception on Friday, April 9th from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. No reservations are necessary. We hope to see you there!

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St. Pet's Day

Date: 03/08/2010
Time: 8 am - 4 pm
Location: Various Fire Departments Around Summit County

This is the sixth annual St. Pets Day sponsored by the Celtic Club to collect donations for Pawsibilities the Humane Society of Greater Akron. Download the flyer for drop off locations and times. Akron Area Fire Departments


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Summit County Area Fire Departments


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Save The Animals -- Telethon

Date: 02/13/2010
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Tune In to Time Warner Cable
Save The Animals -- the Humane Society of Greater Akron's first Telethon will be on Saturday February 13, 2010 from 1-4 pm found exclusively on Time Warner Cable. Tune in to TW Channel 23 or TW Hudson Channel 25 or TW Western Reserve on Channel 9! Live operators will answer your calls and take your pledges! The Humane Society will be highlighting all of the important work we do for Summit County. We thank Time Warner Cable for their support of this telethon.


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Remind your friends and family to tune in on February 13 on Time Warner Channel 23, 25 or 9!