🌱 Patch AM: How Portage parish mergers are reshaping Catholic life for Kent families

Coffee in hand, Kent? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Portage parish mergers are reshaping Catholic life for Kent families
• When Stephen Bishop brings his farewell tour to Kent Stage.

Also on today's calendar: John Scofield and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
• Tuesday: Warm; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
• Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Four Portage parish churches will merge on New Year's Day in 2027 (record-courier.com) — Catholic parish changes in Portage County continue to affect Kent worshippers, following this summer's merger of St. Patrick, Immaculate Conception, and the Newman Center into St. Katharine Drexel. Now, four nearby parishes in Aurora, Streetsboro, Mantua, and Garrettsville will merge into two in 2027, combining finances, leadership, and ministries while keeping all church buildings open as the Youngstown Diocese responds to demographic and clergy shifts.
   

• Stephen Bishop Announces Farewell Tour Celebrating 50 Years of 'Careless' (gratefulweb.com) — Stephen Bishop's 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour for his debut album "Careless" is scheduled to stop at the Kent Stage on April 8, 2027, giving Kent residents a chance to see him live. The tour celebrates his long songwriting career, features support from David Wilcox, and coincides with a special vinyl reissue of the classic album.
   

📸 Around Kent

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kent

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16
• Adam Deitch →
  The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Not a Girl Scout? Adventure awaits! Kent →
  Kent Free Library, Kent
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Fall 2026 Bell Tower Brewing Beer Dinner →
  310 Park Avenue, Kent
• Danjo Jazz Orchestra at The Venice Cafe →
  The Venice Cafe, 163 W Erie St, Kent
  7:30 pm
• Danjo @ The Venice Cafe →
  The Venice Cafe, 163 W Erie St, Kent
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Create Your Own Collage Greeting Card →
  Bell Tower Brewing Co., 310 Park Avenue, Kent
  6:00 pm
• Witch Brooms & Tarot: Magical & Mystical Evening in the greenhouse →
  Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio of Kent, 1109 South Water Street, Kent
  6:30 pm
Friday October 16
• John Scofield →
  The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent
  7:30 pm
• John Scofield Electrospective featuring Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch & Larry Goldings →
  The Kent Stage, Kent
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Rainbow Weekend 5K →
  Kent OH
• Born This Way: How Popular Music Came Alive with LGBTQ Artists and Allies →
  Bell Tower Brewing Co., 310 Park Avenue, Kent
  4:00 pm
• Kent Ghost Walk →
  The Kent Stage, Kent
  8:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Streetsboro

• Four Portage parish churches will merge on New Year's Day in 2027 (kentucky.com)

Akron

• Akron firefighter injured, transported and released after commercial fire (cleveland19.com)
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Ok Kent! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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