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Here's the latest gossip:

• Strongsville Chamber Gala - See who showed up at the August monthly networking gala... - Kathy Peterson 08/27/2008
• Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Reports July Volume - - Jim Penko 08/25/2008
• Is Your Family Prepared for the Future? -

  The floods and fires that have destroyed so many homes across the United States, and the ongoing threats of hurricanes and tornadoes, remind us that the unexpected can happen at any time. 

  - Jackie Zavodney 08/25/2008
• Hudson to Celebrate Rich Heritage with History Day Event - Hudson will transform into a 19^th Century village on Saturday, September 13, 2008. - Debra Sherman 08/19/2008
• Roo at the Zoo -
  Even though Zippy, the kangaroo mascot of The University of Akron, doesn’t live at the Akron Zoo, UA art students will be spending lots of time there for a community engagement project funded this month by the Ohio Arts Council.
  - Cyndee Ramsthaler 08/19/2008
• Meet the Artists Night - "Meet the Artists Night" at Brunswick City Hall was a big success.  - Rosemary Mihacevich 08/19/2008
• Humane Society Receives Bark Worthy Donation - Vue Restaurant & Lounge presented a donation of $15,000 to the Humane Society of Greater Akron as a result of the Hudson Wine Festival. - Debra Sherman 08/12/2008
• Scarecrow Decorating and GO Show Fall Festival - See "Haunted Heights" and "Booville" all decked out for fall this September and October. - Brecksville & Broadview Heights Chambers 08/12/2008
• Hudson Merchants Offer Back to School Tax-Free Days - - Debra Sherman 08/11/2008
• Stow Holy Family Parish Clambake - Holy Family Parish in Stow is having an Autumn Clambake & Raffle to benefit it's Capital Campaign. - Doris Stewart 08/08/2008
• Medina IAAP® Installs New Officers - The Medina County Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) held an installation ceremony on June 10.  - Peggy Folk 08/06/2008
• Matthew 25 5K Run Results - Saturday, June 21, 2008, was a beautiful day for a 5k race and fun walk. 41 runners and walkers participated in the run and fun walk with family and community members and volunteers cheering them on! - Colleen Rice 08/06/2008
• Pet Day at Canal Park -

  Get discounted Aeros tickets and help homeless animals too!

  Pet Day at Canal Park, August 14^th, 2008 7:05pm

  - Chalan Geul 08/06/2008
• Brunswick Art Works New Officers and Trustees - New Officers and Trustees were elected at the Annual meeting of Brunswick Art Works.  - Rosemary Mihacevich 08/05/2008
• Leadership Medina County Class of 2009 - The Board of Trustees of Leadership Medina County is proud to announce the selection of the newest leadership class, the Class of 2009.  - Kathy DeLoss 08/05/2008
• AAUW Officers Elected - The Medina County Branch of The American Association of University Women has elected Judy Smith of Medina as Vice President for Program and Cindy Weisheit of Medina as Finance Officer to serve two year terms from 2008 to 2010. - Nancy Sprowls 08/05/2008
• Summit County Chapter Emergency Services Director Accepts National Position - Tim Settles, Director of Emergency Services for the Summit County Chapter, American Red Cross, has accepted a position with National Headquarters as the State Disaster Officer for Ohio and Pennsylvania. - Jackie Zavodney 07/31/2008
• Annual Fall Into Fashion Luncheon & Fashion Show for Regina Health Center - Mark your calendars for the annual fashion show and luncheon.  - Rita Ann Burdick 07/18/2008
• Hudson Wine Festival to Feature 250 Different Wines - Proceeds to benefit Humane Society of Greater Akron. - Debra Sherman 07/16/2008
• Erin Heider Trunk Show July 17th -

  All original pieces, don't miss out.

  - Maria Frankito 07/10/2008