Information for Matches
The Dance & Music Departments at KSU have upcoming programs worth checking out! For more information on Student Dance Festivals & Ensembles click here >>>
Musical concerts and recitals are offered regularly at KSU, including a guest performance by The Cleveland Orchestra in March. See the website for details >>>
The Western Reserve Historical Society has fun educational museums and the world of yesteryear at Hale Farm & Village! Check out their website for upcoming events, including Maple Sugaring Days in March >>>
Interested in Fashion? Don't forget that KSU has their very own Fashion Museum >>>
Reed Memorial Library, Ravenna
Craft programs, popcorn and a movie, puzzle exchange and more! >>>
Portage County District Library, various locations
Programs for children and teens >>>
Kelso House History Club
The History Club is a new program for youngsters from 5th through 8th grades. The group meets regularly to explore topics related to local history. A questionnaire is available to determine the best times to meet and to help gauge interest in such topics as spinning yarn and weaving fabric, pottery making and using people-powered hand tools. >>>
Kelso Kids Club
Kelso Kids Club is a series of Saturday morning programs for children through 5th grade. Kelso Kids Club will take place on the first Saturday of each month, October through April, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The programs will include a variety of topics and activities. Fees will be required for some events that will be held on the Kelso House grounds and other locations. >>>
Kent City Schools Swimming School
Open Swim is offered on Saturdays from 1:00 - 5:00pm. $3.00 for Kent residents and $4.00 for non-residents.
Portage County State Parks
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Portage County Events
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Need an idea for something to do?
Remember to look in your Volunteer Handbook for a long list of suggestions. You can also check back issues of newsletters on this website. And keep checking back here for new activities and suggestions.
Bowl for Kids' Sake a Success!
The annual Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser was held on March 6th at AMF Twin Star Lanes. With sponsorships and donations raised by bowlers, over $8400 was raised for our one-to-one mentoring program!
140 bowlers participated and received free bowling and shoes, free pizza from Guy's Pizza in Kent, free pop from Giant Eagle in Ravenna, a commemorative t-shirt and a chance to win door prizes. Bob Severns of www.ProPartyDJ.com provided entertainment.
Six people raised at least $100 and received a $10 itunes card. This included T.J. Scarl from Crestwood High School, Nick Staargaard from Aurora High School, John Mac Aleese (of Mogadore), Big Sister Maureen Sweeney (of Kent) and John Barnes and Terri Clough, both from Family & Community Services.
Three local school districts competed in the school challenge. Aurora won the challenge again when teams from the high school brought in $1485. Other schools participating in the challenge were Crestwood High School and Crestwood Middle School and Rootstown Middle School.
Additional teams represented Bohecker College, Buckeye Community Health and The Water Street Tavern in Kent.
Many of our Little Brothers and Little Sisters were able to bowl for free due to the generosity of sponsors. Their Bigs then raised at least $40 each and joined in the fun.
Terri Clough and John Barnes, both from Family & Community Services, had a competition to see who could raise the most money. Terri was victorious!
All money raised through this event is used in our local one-to-one mentoring program. If you would like to donate to Big Brothers & Sisters, please call 330.296.6655 or click "Donate" at the top of this page.
Paul Huchok is voted Advisory Board Member of the Year in 2009
Paul Huchok was chosen by his fellow Board Members to receive the Dan Poling Board Member of the Year award for 2009.
Paul joined the Board in 1994. In 1996 he was elected Treasurer and has served in that office since, except in 1998 and 1999 when he was elected President. In addition to serving on the Board, Paul has volunteered to transport unmatched children to events, work at informational tables for volunteer recruitment and has participated with both time and money in each fundraising event held by the program. When BB&S merged with Family & Community Services in July 2008, Paul was asked to be our liason to the F&CS board.
Everyone at BB&S appreciates everything Paul has done and continues to do for the program and the chidlren we serve.