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Located in Akron, Our Lady of the Elms is an independent, all-girls Catholic school serving grades one through 12, in addition to offering co-educational preschool and kindergarten programs. Its modern facilities on 33 scenic acres are home to nearly 300 students from various ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. ...

Women can increase their chances of having a healthy baby by reducing their risk of getting an infection during pregnancy. The National Birth Defects Prevention Network offers several health tips to help pregnant women and women who may become pregnant as part of its theme, "Prevent to Protect: Prevent infections for baby’s protection.” ...

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad recorded the highest annual ridership in its history, with 214,063 passengers in 2016. Contributing to the record-setting level of attendance were National Park Scenic excursions as well as special excursions, including Bike Aboard!, Read Aboard, Royalty on Rails, the Superhero Train, and more. ...

The Greater Cleveland Aquarium's Adult Swim Tasting Series continues in 2017 with five unique tasting events. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy samples of wines, beers or liquors while learning more about aquatic species and exploring the aquarium. ...

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The Akron Zoo surpassed its all-time annual attendance record, attracting 398,878 visitors in 2016. The zoo also set other attendance records last year, including a new single day attendance record and a new record for Boo at the Zoo attendance. Among the features and events that drew the large crowds were a Chilean flamingo chick that went on exhibit, new snow leopard triplets that were introduced, the final stretch of the Journey to The Reef exhibit, and the return of Wild Lights after a 16-year hiatus. ...

Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 Kent Chocolate Walk, which will take place Saturday, Feb. 11. After "checking in" to receive Chocolate Walk maps, passes and bags, event-goers will stop at each participating business to gather a chocolate surprise while shopping and dining along the way. ...

The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center will host a workshop for college bound seniors and their parents on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The free event will feature representatives from College Now and the Foundation Center, who will discuss how to research scholarship opportunities available to students, how to write effective essays and more. ...