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No One Should Sleep Out in the Cold
Communities join together for collection drive Nov. 22 - Dec. 18
Again this year, the Mayors of Stow, Munroe Falls, Silver Lake and Cuyahoga Falls are joining forces with the Peter Maurin Center and e Knights of Columbus to spearhead a community collection drive in their respective communities to collect donated cold weather items for the homeless. e drive is speci cally intended to help the unsheltered population – people who live in spaces not intended for habitation rather than going in to local shelters – which increased last year due to COVID.
Last year, Mike Rauh, Peter Maurin Center volunteer, and Stow Mayor John Pribonic spearheaded this inter-community drive. All four communities were overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity from their communities.
“What I heard from residents is that they knew this was a problem, but they just didn’t know how to help,” Pribonic added. “ is gave them a connection and once they knew how to help, the turnout was incredible.” e Peter Maurin Center is a nonpro t organization that o ers hot meals, shelter, clothes and comfort to unsheltered and marginalized people.
For this year, each of the four communities will have donation bins in their city halls so that residents may drop o items during business hours. ey will also hold two weekend drive-thru events to collect donated items at the curb where e Knights of Columbus will be on hand to help. Drive-thru event dates are:
• December 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Stow and Silver Lake City
Halls • December 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Munroe Falls and
Cuyahoga Falls City Halls
Only items from the speci ed list will be accepted for donation, and the items MUST be new.
DONATION ITEMS NEEDED AND ACCEPTED – MUST BE NEW
• Boots - waterproof, men’s (10-12), women’s (all sizes) • Hoodies - men’s w/zipper, XL, XXL (Fruit of the Loom – cotton) • Flashlight and Batteries – any • Backpacks – daypack adult type – sizes: 20L or 40L • Hand Warmers – many needed • Socks – large athletic or wool – many needed • Gloves – thermal • Boxer Briefs - men, all sizes • Underwear – women, all sizes, cotton briefs • Meal Cards - McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, etc. • One Day Akron Metro Bus Passes • Money – 100% goes toward the homeless through PayPal only: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id= 3ZV9GWR9EAUGC
Mayors Pribonic, Armstrong, Hovey and Walters thank you in advance for your generosity!
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STOW PLAYERS: In the Community Spotlight for 70 Years
While watching TV, a movie, or even a live theatrical presentation, have you ever found yourself thinking, “I wish I would have been in a play in school,” or “I wonder if that would be as much fun as it looks.” If the answer is “Yes,” then Stow Players is a good place to nd out. Stow Players has been in the Stow community for almost 70 years, is a 501(3) (c) nonpro t formed in 1954, and focuses on the two words: Community and eater.
Stow Players found its rst performance space in the basement of the old Town Hall. In 1980, the Stow Historical Society and the Stow Players collaborated with the City of Stow to fund and construct a barn near the Heritage House Museum for both organizations to share. e rst event held in Heritage Barn was the 1981 Harvest Festival, which also included an evening square dance. Stow Players debuted in their current, in-the-round style home with a rousing rendition of “Mame” a year later. Gene Stebbins served as President throughout the 1980s, designing and installing the light and sound systems Stow Players uses to this day.
Stow Players strives to inspire and enrich the lives of those in our community. “Our mission is to provide a creative outlet through a live theatre experience that is artistic and entertaining in a unique, intimate setting, “ stated LeeAnn Covey, President of Stow Players Board of Directors. “Our vision
is a community, now and over the next generations, that supports and celebrates live theatrical productions.” e November to April production season usually consists of three adult cast plays, sometimes including a musical, and two youth productions. Auditions for the adult casts are usually “cold readings” from the script or memorized audition pieces – whatever the director chooses. ose cast are usually in rehearsal for six weeks with a two- or three-weekend run.
Stow Players conducts theater workshops for youth as well, with the end result being a community performance. Younger children can participate in a six week workshop that provides an introduction to theater and focuses on movement, voice and other basic acting skills. Older or more experienced children can participate in a six week workshop that focuses on monologues, scene work, and delves into more advanced acting skills. e organization is governed by a Board of Directors. e Board is known as a “working board,” which means that all members perform sta , management, and technical duties in addition to the duciary ( nancial) and strategic responsibilities of governance. And, some of them act! ey perform in their own productions.
Are you still thinking about that question you’ve asked yourself not once, but o en? Do you have an interest in community theater? It is not necessary to have prior knowledge and experience about community theatre to be a member. Currently, Stow Players is looking for people who can help them reach a larger audience, increase revenue and formulate a strategic plan for Stow Player’s growth and future, and might want to try being onstage or backstage!
Why become involved? Community theater contributes to the arts in a community, as well as teaching many important skills such as teamwork, problem solving, and con dence in public speaking.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: LeAnn Covey Vice President: Dave Sherman Treasurer: Valerie Sherman Past President: Pat Robertell-Hudson Matt McCombs Bill Morgan Tom Stephan Joyce DiNardo Leah Thompson John Leasure
Stow Players! 2021-2022 Season
Performing at the Stow Heritage Barn 5238 Young Road • Stow, OH 44224 Purchase tickets on-line at www.stowplayers.net
The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
By Don Zolidis • December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. • December 5 and 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15.00/$10.00 student ticket option
The Monologue Show (From Hell)
By Don Zolidis • January 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. • January 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $8.00 The Journey of Little Red
By Samantha Knight • January 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. • January 23 at 2:30 p.m.
• Tickets are $8.00
Mauritius
By Theresa Rebeck • February 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7:30 p.m. • February 6 and 13 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15.00 /$10.00 student ticket option Into the Breeches!
By George Brant • March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7:30 p.m. • March 6 and 13 at 2:30 p.m.
