Local news briefs - Dec. 31
COVENTRY TWP.Ice-fishing clinicCOVENTRY TWP.: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife is holding an ice-fishing workshop on Jan. 25.The program will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Most of the program will be indoors at the wildlife offices at 912 Portage Lakes Drive. Part of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting.Free but registration is required by contacting Ken Fry at 330-245-3030.JACKSON TWP.Campus saleJACKSON TWP.: Stark State College will sell surplus computers, monitors, laser jet printers, multimedia projectors and office furnishings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in Room G108 at the campus at 6200 Frank Ave. NW.Quantities are limited. Credit cards will not be not accepted; only cash or personal checks will be allowed. All sales are final.For details, call 330-494-6170, ext. 4514, or email surplus@starkstate.edu. A sample of inventory for sale is posted at www.starkstate.edu/surplus.STARK COUNTYAward nomineesCANTON: The Women’s Impact Initiative is seeking nominations for the Athena Leadership Award, an international honor that celebrates exemplary leadership among professional women. The award focuses on the mentoring of women.The selection committee is led by Dr. Merle Griff, a past recipient of an Athena Award.Nominees can be from the for-profit and not-for-profit sector and there is no age restriction.Those chosen will be honored at the Athena Leadership Award Dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. March 21 at the University Center at Kent State University Stark Campus.The criteria, instructions and nomination form can be found at www.stark womensimpact.com/events or the Canton Regional Chamber’s website, www.cantonchamber.org/events. Information about the Athena organization can be found at www.athena international.org.MEDINA COUNTYPhoto exhibitSHARON TWP.: The Medina County Park District will host its eighth annual nature photo exhibit from Jan. 14 through Feb. 17.The photos of Medina County parks will be displayed at the Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94). Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.The winning photos will be displayed Feb. 18 through March 11 at the Wolf Creek facility.They will also be displayed at the Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick, from March 14 to April 1. ALLIANCEWorkshop openALLIANCE: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife is holding a Growing Up WILD workshop on Feb. 9.It will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the First Baptist Childcare Center, 1659 W. State St..The nature-based program is designed for educators and those who work with children 3 to 7 years old .Free but reservations are required. For information, call 330-491-3272 or check out www.ohioprojectwild.org.
