Information for Matches
New Hiking Trail at Berlin Lake >>>
Akron Art Museum >>>
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron >>>
Kent Historical Societyis a great place to visit and admission is free! One of their new exhibits is about school life from 1880-1940 and it includes a large blackboard with lots of chalk! What child wouldn't enjoy that? And don't miss the model train room, another favorite among children. click her for hours, directions and more information >>>
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. See the website for details >>>
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!>>>
Kent Free Library >>>
Portage County District Library, various locations
Programs for children and teens >>>
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.
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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 2012
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2012 is happening on Saturday,
March 10, at Kent Lanes. Join us for fun, food and bowling
and help support our One-to-One mentoring program in
Portage County!
Call our office at 330.296.6655 for more information or to
register your team.
Local Funding Received
Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County recently received funding from several local sources. The Portage County Insurance Association donated $500 to help sponsor our Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Bowling Party. The Deluxe Corporation Foundation made a $3600 donation for computer updates. The Sisler McFawn Foundation granted a request for $7000 to fund eight matches for one year and an anonymous Portage County company donated $1500 to be used for volunteer recruitment and interviewing.
Big Brothers & Sisters relies on local companies, foundations and community individuals to provide the funds that are necessary to help children realize their potential and build their futures. Big Brothers & Sisters nurtures children and strengthens communities. And we couldn't do any of it without support from you! Thank you!
Top 10 Reasons to Become a
Big Brother or Big Sister >>>
to help support our One-to-One mentoring program >>>
705 Oakwood Street, Suite 103
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-296-6655
info@bbsportage.org
