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🌱 What fun (and safety tips) await at Barberton’s Purple Paw Party?

Barberton, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Barberton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What fun (and safety tips) await at Barberton’s Purple Paw Party?

Also on today's calendar: Drawing Class w/ Ron White and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5th Annual Purple Paw Party- Pet Safety Event (cityofbarberton.com) — Barberton Parks & Recreation is inviting local pet owners to the 5th Annual Purple Paw Party, a pet safety and fun event on Saturday, July 18 from noon to 2 p.m. Families can enjoy vendors, food trucks, demonstrations, and a pet costume contest while bringing donations of pet food, treats, and toys to support animals in need through BACM.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Book Discussion
    Norton Branch Library - Community Room
    1:00 pm
  • City Council Meeting at the TUDOR HOUSE →
    New Franklin, OH Calendar, 655 Latham Lane, New Franklin
    6:00 pm
  • Kiwanis meeting →
    Portage Lakes Kiwanis Civic Center, 725 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday June 4
  • Get Tech Help with a Technology Trainer
    Portage Lakes Branch Library -
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Barberton. Apply here.
  • BWXT posted a job opening for Welder - Hiring Now in Barberton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barberton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Akron

  • David Arquette coming to Akron this Halloween season for 30th anniversary screening of ‘Scream': Here's how you can meet him (wkyc.com)
  • Polymer Palooza event returns to downtown Akron soon (cleveland.com)
  • City of Akron and Akron Parks Collaborative Announce the Akron Parks Challenge 2026 Park Recipient (thereporternewspaperonline.com)

Ok Barberton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Barberton

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