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Warming Wall: Stark County Job & Family Services is seeking donations of winter apparel for those in need. Hats, gloves, scarves, socks and other warm clothing items will be placed on the wall through February for anyone to take. Residents can drop off items in the lobby at 221 Third St. SE, Canton, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. starkjfs.org and 330-451-8141.

How Sweet It Is Maple Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1-2 and March 8-9. A self-guided tour of maple producers in Northeast Ohio. Explore sugarhouses and discover the secrets behind the natural sweetener. For more information, visit www.mpneoh.com.

Grown-Up Play Date: Ballers & Ballgowns: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at Akron Children’s Museum, 51 W. State St. Live music by Twin B Project, food by Blue Heron Events & Catering, silent disco, casino games and auction. Tickets are $100 to $165 per person. akronkids.org.

Hospice of the Western Reserve Warehouse Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 and noon to 3 p.m. March 9 at Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Gently used home furnishings, accents and accessories. All proceeds benefit hospice patients and families. hospicewr.org.

Heights Youth Theatre Benefit: 6-9 p.m. March 9 at Co-Hatch Beachwood Place, 26300 Cedar Road, Beachwood. Hors d’oeuvres, dessert, beer, wine, silent auction, raffle and entertainment. $100. heightsyouththeatre.com.

Les Belles Perles Debutante Cotillion: 4 p.m. March 15 at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Main St., Akron. Hosted by the Akron Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the 41st annual event will honor 17 young ladies and their escorts. $85 per person. akrondeltas.org/cotillion.

Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation “For Women, Forever”: 6 p.m. March 20 at House Three Thirty, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Journalist Sara Shookman, founder of Storyglow Studio, will be the emcee. Philanthropist Katie Smucker will receive the 2025 Judith A. Read Tribute Award for Service & Advocacy for Women. forwomenforever.org.

Women’s Board of Catholic Charities of Summit County Luncheon, Style Show, Silent Auction and Raffle: March 27 at Our Lady of the Cedars, 507 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Fairlawn. Cost is $32. Reservations due March 14. Make checks payable to Women’s Board of CCC/SC and mail to Catholic Charities, Attn: Vicki Williamson, 812 Biruta St, Akron, OH 44307. Include name, address, phone number and seating preference. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities programs in Summit County. ccdocle.org.

Leadership Portage County “Level Up Leadership” Conference: March 27 at Maplewood Career Center, 7075 State Route 88, Ravenna. The daylong event is designed to empower participants with leadership skills. The conference is open to LPC participants, alumni and community business professionals. The cost is $98, which includes breakfast and lunch. Registration is required. leadershipportagecounty.org.

Cuyahoga Falls Battle of the Badges: Doors open at 6 p.m. April 4 at Woodridge High School, 4440 Quick Road. Safety forces play a charity basketball game to benefit the Falls Cancer Club. With a children’s free throw competition and 50/50 raffle. Tickets, cash only are $5 for adults, $3 for children 5-17 and free to kids 4 or younger. fallscancerclub.org.

“Purses Are Like Friends”: Luncheon with auction at noon April 5 at DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St. Shopping begins at 11 a.m. New and gently used handbags, wallets, totes and beach bags will be sold or auctioned to benefit the Behavioral Health Unit at Akron Children’s Hospital. Luncheon tickets are $35 and sponsorships are available for $100. For an emailed invitation, send a request to janetpera@gmail.com or pick one up at Lucky Shoes, 2691 W. Market St.; Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 39 S. Miller Road; or Allure Nail Salon, 2012 Chestnut Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls.

Ohio Contemporary Ballet Spring Gala: April 5 at Convivium 33 Gallery, 1433 E. 33rd St., Cleveland. Wine, cocktails, dessert by Trifles Catering and a performance by Ohio Contemporary Ballet. The event will conclude with music and dancing. ocballet.org.

Passport to Wine & Dine Fundraiser: 5:30-9 p.m. April 10 at House Three Thirty, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Global Ties Akron will present an evening of international food and wine. Dudley and Lori Turner will receive the Citizen Diplomat of the Year Award. Sam DeShazior will be the Building Global Bridges recipient. globaltiesakron.org.

Ramp Up Peninsula: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26. Sponsored by the Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce. Food vendors, live music, guided walks, demonstrations, classes, art. villageofpeninsula-oh.gov.

NAMI Summit County 2025 May Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. May 14 at DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Fairlawn. New York Times bestselling author April Simpkins will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $65. To register, go to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wpr6qnu.

Fire & Roses: The Apollo’s Fire Gala: May 18 at The Tudor Arms Hotel, 10660 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland. Cocktails, dinner, silent auction and concert by Jeannette Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire. apollosfire.org.

The Fore! The Arts Golf Classic: July 25 at Youngstown Country Club, 1402 Country Club Drive. The outing will benefit Stambaugh Auditorium, Opera Western Reserve, DeYor Performing Arts Center, Youngstown Symphony and Youngstown Playhouse. deyorpac.org.

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