So you haven’t picked up a paintbrush since high school art class but now the idea of creating something beautiful instead of bingeing another reality series really appeals to you. The Canton Museum of Art has your back.
Lindsey Mitchell and Matt Becker loved browsing, and smelling, the handmade candles and wax melts at local markets and craft shows.
Home isn’t always a safe place. That’s why the Domestic Violence Project Inc. (DVPI) works to provide help and healing to victims of domestic violence and their families in Stark County.
Many families are faced with a difficult, if not impossible, choice between buying diapers or paying for other essentials.
The coronavirus pandemic has kept us at home and at arm’s length of one another. But it hasn’t stopped folks from stepping up when others need help, even if that help comes from six feet away.
When The Nighlight Cinema in downtown Akron closed March 15, the organization had to figure out what to do next. Operating an intimate 46-seat movie theater wasn’t safe during the coronavirus pandemic. And The Nighlight always has operated as not just a place to screen independent films, but a place to bring people together.
We all know about the importance of sunscreen. But while you’re busy making sure you didn’t miss a spot of SPF at the beach, you might be neglecting another area that deserves protecting. The sun can damage your scalp and hair.
This summer is going to look a little different than last year. But there’s no rule saying beach reads can’t be enjoyed on the front porch. Dig out the mini umbrellas, add one to a homemade cocktail and escape into a new book.
With events canceled, vacations postponed and most gatherings on hold, it looks like we’ll be spending lots of time at home this summer. But staying nearby doesn’t mean spending the day inside. If you’ve got an outdoor space, now is the perfect time for a family patio party.
Sometimes, you just need to get outside and take a breath of fresh air. The Mindfulness Walk at Petros Lake Park encourages parkgoers to do just that. The 1-mile trail, which opened last year, encourages visitors to practice mindfulness—the “nonjudgmental awareness that comes from paying purposeful attention to the present moment,” according to Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery.
