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Happening soon: Family and Friends of the Galon-Skis Fundraiser on the Fairlawn Patch calendar

Hello Fairlawn! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Family and Friends of the Galon-Skis Fundraiser at The Waterloo Restaurant
- Fundraiser for Tavia Galonski and John Galonski at The Waterloo Restaurant
- Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting at Fairlawn Calendar
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Fairlawn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairlawn
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★ Featured events ★
- Family and Friends of the Galon-Skis Fundraiser →
The Waterloo Restaurant, 423 E Waterloo Rd, Akron
4:00 pm - Fundraiser for Tavia Galonski and John Galonski →
The Waterloo Restaurant, 423 E Waterloo Rd, Akron
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events
- Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting →
Fairlawn Calendar, 3487 S. Smith Road, Fairlawn
6:30 pm - Butterfly Gala|23rd Annual →
, Hinckley
5:00 pm - Brett Young →
Lock 3, 200 S Main St, Akron
6:00 pm - Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities →
Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S Main St, Akron
6:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
📣 Fairlawn Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- One Full Day Thursday - Cuyahoga Falls, OH 2026 →
Super Ninja World (formerly Super Ninja Zone), 69 Graham Rd A, Cuyahoga Falls
9:00 am - Project Learn GED Classes
Maple Valley Branch Library - Community Room
10:00 am - Preschool Storytime
Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library - Children's Library Programming Room
10:30 am - Story Hour in the Park
Richfield Branch Library -
11:00 am - Firestone Park's Afternoon Silent Book Club
Firestone Park Branch Library - Conference Room
1:00 pm - Get Tech Help with a Technology Trainer
Portage Lakes Branch Library -
1:00 pm - Oobleck Quicksand
Odom Boulevard Branch Library - Community Room
3:30 pm - HS-Proactive Conference Night
Stow-Munroe Falls High School Stow, OH 44224
4:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tailored Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Fairlawn. Apply here.
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Restaurant Manager in Fairlawn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairlawn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cuyahoga Falls
- Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: August 19, 2026 (fallsfreepress.com)
- Cleveland Orchestra ignites Blossom with Tabita Berglund and Simone Lamsma (review) (cleveland.com)
- Show Info: Aug. 19, 2026 (fox8.com)
Akron
- 'Time to say goodbye': Akron restaurant bids farewell after nearly 20 years (fox8.com)
- Victor-based charity presents $215,000 to Blood Cancer United (fingerlakes1.com)
Ok Fairlawn! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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