Worth Noting

The Summer Out Loud challenge begins where participants complete activities for their Summer Out Loud passport. Completed passports, which will be turned in to a branch of the Akron Area YMCA, will be entered to win a national grand prize. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent earned awards for its editorial content at the Press Club of Cleveland's 2021 All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards last month. ...

Weathervane Playhouse in Akron is once again producing live theatre. They are welcoming back audiences to the Playhouse with six-shows for their 87th season. The season includes two shows that couldn't be produced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

The 26th annual contest sought entries of nature-inspired poetry and prose by creative writers of every age. Read the winning works at the district's website, or hear them read in person on Sunday, August 8, during the 30th Annual Nature Arts Festival at Big Creek Park. ...

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage and its partners named two teachers its “Stop the Hate Teachers of the Year,” a new award that recognizes educators who are Stop the Hate advocates and allies for their students and in the classroom. Angela Gartner, editor of Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine, interviewed the winners about the importance of anti-bias education. ...

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage announced the 2021 student and school winners of its 13th Annual Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out & Youth Sing Out Contest, which recognizes Northeast Ohio middle and high school upstanders who write individual essays and classroom songs to stand up and speak out against bias and bigotry. ...

Elizabeth (Ellie) Costanzo was awarded Girl Scouts of the USA’s Medal of Honor for saving the life of a family friend at her grandparents’ lake house. The award is presented to Girl Scouts who perform acts of heroism with a level of maturity beyond their age level and training. ...

With teens and tweens having normal stressors such as grades, social relationships and seeking independence from parents, the pandemic has brought on an additional worry. Dr. Laura Gerak, director of clinical psychology and pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, provides some ways parents can talk to their children and check on their mental health. ...

Looking for some great reads for your kids? Check out our ongoing list of books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and area parents. Be sure to check out the local author spotlight and seasonal reads added this month! ...

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