Esther Ryan Shoe Fund Spaghetti Dinner: 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Prince of Peace Hall, 1263 Shannon Ave., Barberton. Cooked by Barberton Firefighters. $7 adults, $4 ages 10 and under. There will be a basket raffle. All proceeds go to purchase shoes for children in Barberton schools.
Greenleaf Family Center’s 12th Annual Night at the Races: 5:30 p.m. Saturday at St. George Antiochian Church, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn. There will be a life auction of a ride for two on the Goodyear Blimp, basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle and sideboards. Tickets include dinner, soft drink and racing. Tickets are $50. For more information or for tickets, go to www.greenleafctr.org/fundraisers.
Canton Ballet Father Daughter Dance: 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday at the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton. An evening of dancing with dinner and Wizard of Oz -themed activities. Includes a catered dinner, games, crafts, music and dancing and a professional photographer. Raffle baskets are available for an additional cost. $25 for child ticket, $20 adult ticket. For tickets, go to https://my.cheddarup.com/c/father-daughter-dance-24495.
30th annual Kidney Foundation of Summit County Reverse Raffle: 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at The Getaway, 1462 N. Portage Path, Akron. Tickets are $20 for a chance to win $500. Hot dogs and draft beer for $1 each. For more information, call Carolyn at 330-864-1236.
Someplace Safe presents an Evening with Dueling Pianos Melodies of Hope: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Avalon Grand Resort, 9519 E. Market St., Warren. There will be a wine pull, raffle tickets $10. Every raffle ticket buyer is a winner. $40-$360. For more information, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-evening-with-dueling-pianos-melodies-of-hope-tickets-84932325873.
Strengthening Our Students seventh annual Soup 4 The Soul: 2-6 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Beta Drive, Mayfield Heights. Soups provided by Zoup, Hilton Garden Inn, Beckham’s B&M, Sam Sylk’s Chicken & Fish, Beachwood Bistro and more. There will be vendors, a silent auction and door prizes. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of event. www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-soup-4-the-soul-benefiting-sos-strengthening-our-students-tickets-86291593479,
Battle of the Badges Basketball Game: 6 p.m. March 6 at the Woodridge High School gym. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-17, free under 5. Maximum of $20 per family. The Cuyahoga Falls Fire and Police departments will play for the Battle of the Badges trophy. All proceeds will go to the Falls Cancer Club. For more information, call 330-929-2796.
Hospice of the Western Reserve Warehouse Sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 and noon to 4 p.m. March 8 at the Western Reserve Headquarters, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Gently used home furnishings, accents and accessory pieces. For more information, go to http://hospicewr.org/warehousesale.
Hospice of the Western Reserve Volunteer Education Series: Beginning at 9 a.m. March 7 at the Hospice of Medina County, 5075 Windfall Road, Medina. Pre-registration is required, call 216-255-9090.
2020 Mardi Gras Gala for Victim Assistance Program: 6-10 p.m. March 7 at the Tangier Restaurant, 532 W. Market St., Akron. A night out on Bourbon Street, where guests will enjoy a gourmet meal, an open bar, live and silent auctions. Tickets are $115. For tickets, go to https://victimassistanceprogram.org/mardigrasgala/.
Weathervane Playhouse Gala: 6 p.m. March 14 at St. Sebastian Zwisler Hall, 476 Mull Ave., Akron. The interactive murder mystery “The Broadcast Radio Murders of 1947” presented by Weathervane Playhouse in cooperation with mr. E murders. A night of food, drinks, auction, and a chance to solve a mystery. $100 per person or $175 per couple. For tickets, call 330-830-2626 or go to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/special-events.
63rd Purim Ball: 7 p.m. March 14 at the Shaw JCC, 750 White Pond Drive, Akron. The event honors Jewish high school junior and senior girls for their service and participation in the community. Queen Esthers presented are: Abigal Altman, daughter of Louis and Christine Altman; Jamie Goldman, daughter of Adam and Laura Goldman; Talia Horowitz, daughter of Daniel and Vikki Horowitz; Kara Kern, daughter of David Kern and Mary Hickcox; Anna Marks, daughter of Rick and Beth Marks; Olivia Mastrantonio, daughter of Steve Mastrantonio and Brenda Schwartz; Sonya Pidhorodeckyj, daughter of Nykolai and Melissa Pidhorodeckj; Rachel Simonton, daughter of Stacey Simonton; Madeleine Slesnick, daughter of Brian and Margaret Slesnick; and Audrey York, daughter of John and Stephanie York. Advance tickets are $30 adult, $20 seniors and $10 students, day of tickets are $36 adult, $25 seniors and $15 students. For ticket, call 330-867-7850.
Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, Akron Beacon Journal, 388 S. Main St., Suite 720, Akron, OH 44311. Or e-mail [email protected] with ”The Scene” in the subject line. Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance. Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal, so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing.
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