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. ...

Tickets are still available for Disney on Ice Presents Follow Your Heart, which runs Jan. 6-15 at Quicken Loans Arena. Be sure to visit Northeast Ohio Parent's Facebook page this Friday for a chance to win free tickets for your family! ...

Cuyahoga County Public Library is collecting new and gently-used books Jan. 2-16 as part of a children's book drive to benefit Reach Out and Read and Cleveland Kids Book Bank. Visit any branch during normal library hours to make a donation. ...

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Throughout this month, many Northeast Ohio venues will offer great activities and educational experiences specifically for homeschool students and their families. From topics such as writing and science to art and nature, check out the many options available. ...