WHAT: Akron Urban League Grand Opening Community Celebration
WHEN: Sunday, August 19 from 2 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: 440
Vernon Odom Blvd. – on the grounds of the new facility
WHO: Open to the public
EVENT DETAILS: Free food, vendors, and plenty of games and activities
for everyone to enjoy. Live entertainment includes Marilyn Rivers and The All-Star
review. Activities include inflatables, games, mascots, face painters, balloon
artists, cartoonists and much more!
Several organizations will be on hand to provide information about the services they
provide to the community.
FACTS: A $5 million capital campaign chaired by Ann Brennan and Marco
Sommerville financed the new 38,000 sq. ft. facility. Designed by Moody Nolan Architects,
Columbus, OH. Construction manager: Welty Building Company, Akron. Features include
President’s Hall, 500-seat capacity banquet and meeting hall; Onsite catering
service; full-service child-care center; computer labs; and meeting space.
INFORMATION: Yolanda Clay, Akron Urban League at 234-542-4154 or
or call the Akron Urban League at 330-434-3101.
About the Akron Urban League
The Akron Urban League is a social service agency working to
improve social conditions affecting all citizens of Summit County, particularly African
Americans, in the areas of increased job opportunities, improved housing, adequate health,
recreation and welfare services, proper career guidance for youth, and strong family
groups.
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