Purses for Pooches, bingo nights, VIP speakers at charity events
The Humane Society of Summit County Purses for Pooches Boutique Sale VIP Kick-Off: 5-7 p.m. March 16 at Happy Tails Thrift Shop, 1770 Merriman Road, Akron. A curated selection of new and "nearly new" purses, wallets and jewelry, all benefiting animals in need, will be available. Admission to the VIP event is $10 cash only at the door, giving shoppers first access. The sale will continue during regular store hours while supplies last. Details about Purses for Pooches is available at summithumane.org/event/purses-for-pooches-2 .
Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation "For Women, Forever" Celebration:5 p.m. March 26 at Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway. Journalist Sara Shookman, founder of Storyglow Studio, will emcee the event. Bernett L. Williams, chief engagement officer at Akron Children's Hospital, will receive the 2026 Judith A. Read Tribute Award for Service & Advocacy. Young professional tickets are $100, general admission tickets are $150 and VIP tickets are $250. For more information, go to forwomenforever.org .
Paws and Prayers 25 th anniversary Bingo Night: April 11 at Portage Lakes Kiwanis Center, 725 Portage Lakes Drive, Coventry Township. Enjoy food, drinks and raffles while supporting rescue pets in need. $25. buy.stripe.com/28E5kEfenbiC0pz1887g40d .
Falls Cancer Club presents The Battle of the Badges: doors open 6 p.m. April 17 at the Cuyahoga Falls High School Gym, 2630 13th St. Cuyahoga Falls. There will be a kids' free throw competition at halftime as well as a 50/50 raffle. $5 adults, $3 children 5-17, under 5 free, with a maximum family cost of $20. This is a cash-only event. Presale tickets can be obtained at fallscancerclub.org/donate
Humane Society of Summit County Bow Wow Bingo: 6-9 p.m. April 17 at St. George Fellowship Center, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn. Guests will enjoy: Eight fast-paced games of bingo; a $2,000 grand prize in the final round; dinner and dessert; cash bar; basket and gift raffles; and special appearances by adoptable animals. Tickets are $70 per person and must be purchased in advance. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets and sponsorship information, visit: BWB2026.givesmart.com .
exhALE: Advanced Lived Equality Fundraiser:6 p.m. June 5 at House Three Thirty, 532 W. Market St., Akron. The Gay Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation presents Jim Obergefell in celebration of the fund's 25th anniversary. The fund's leadership will honor the founders of the Gay Community Endowment Fund with the 2026 Paul Daum Award. akroncf.org/news-and-events/acf-events
Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, Akron Beacon Journal, 388 S. Main St., Suite 720, Akron, OH 44311. Or email droese@thebeaconjournal.com or listings@thebeaconjournal.com 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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