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KSU Golden Flashes in Kent, Ohio2010 Mens' Football Schedule
Date
Opponent
Location
Time
  Thu, Sep 02  Murray State Kent, Ohio   7 p.m.
  Sat, Sep 11  Boston College at Chestnut Hill, Mass.   3:30 p.m.
  Sat, Sep 18  Penn State at State College, Pa.   12 p.m.
  Sat, Oct 02  Miami * at Oxford, Ohio   1 p.m.
  Sat, Oct 09  Akron (Homecoming) * Kent, Ohio   3:30 p.m.
  Sat, Oct 16  Toledo * at Toledo, Ohio   7 p.m.
  Sat, Oct 23  Bowling Green * at Bowling Green, Ohio   3:30 p.m.
  Sat, Oct 30  Ball State * Kent, Ohio   2 p.m.
  Sat, Nov 06  Temple * Kent, Ohio   2 p.m.
  Sat, Nov 13  Army Kent, Ohio   2 p.m.
  Sat, Nov 20  Western Michigan * at Kalamazoo, Mich.   2 p.m.
  Fri, Nov 26  Ohio * Kent, Ohio   2 p.m.

All games Eastern; times tentative and subject to change. *conference game


Pedal To Make A Difference
Bike and Hike Event,

The 3rd Saturday in May
Fredfuller Park, Kent, Ohio

The Pedal To Make A Difference Bike-a-Thon is sponsored by the Pedal-with-Pete Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to raising money for cerebral palsy research. The Bike&Hike-a-Thon begins and ends at Fred Fuller Park in Kent, Ohio. The bike route follows the paved Hike and Bike Trail for several miles, continues through lovely neighborhoods in Silver Lake and the historic town of Hudson in Summit County. Light refreshments and water will be available at the rest area on the long route and also at the start/finish line. Fred Fuller Park is located at 497 Middlebury Road off Route 59 on the west side of Kent. Start/Finish area will be at the Roy H. Smith Shelter.

Pedal with Pete in Kent, Ohio

http://www.pedalwithpete.com


Home Savings Concert Series

Home Savings Plaza Concerts are held at the corner of Main and Water Streets. All concerts 7 to 9 PM Rain date for most of the concerts will be the following Thursday.

For more information call Home Savings Bank at (330) 673-9827.

All concerts are FREE. Bring your own chair. Bring a friend.

Home Savings Concert Series

Kent Heritage Festival,
Saturday, July 3, 2010, Downtown Kent, Ohio
Downtown Kent, Ohio

The City of Kent will again celebrate our City’s and Nation’s heritage at the 2010 Kent Heritage Festival. This annual, all day celebration features the Jeff Graham Memorial Fireworks, Kent Historic Train Rides (sponsored by the Kent Chamber), Ducks over the Falls, Live music and entertainment all day on three stages, 5K Race, Children’s Play area, well over 140 booths, and local displays.

Call Kent Area Chamber of Commerce at 330-673-9855 for more information.

Organized by KUSO
(Kent's United Services Organization, Inc.), a consortium of nine of Kent's leading service and business organizations.


Art in the Park
September 11, 2010, 10 AM to 6 PM
September 12, 2010, 11 AM to 5
PM
Fred Fuller Park, Kent Ohio

The 17th annual Art in the Park celebration will be held September 11th and 12th in Fred Fuller Park, Kent's oldest and most scenic park. This unique event offers opportunities for enrichment and exploration of the arts. More than 50 artists and artisans will showcase and sell their work in a variety of media. Demonstrations in glassblowing. A variety of "hands-on" art experiences will be offered to children at no cost. Guest musicians provide fine music. As educational as it is fun, this two day celebration of the arts offers something for everyone.

Art in the Park is organized by
Kent Parks and Recreation.

For information on this event
call (330) 673-8897.

Kent's Annual Art in the Park

 

Art in the Park in Kent, Ohio


12th Annual
Black Squirrel Festival

September 2010 — 10 AM til 5 PM
In Risman Plaza, Kent State University

Yes, those Squirrels are Black!
They were brought from Canada by Larry Woodell in early 1961. Mr Woodell released about a dozen pairs on campus, while serving as Superintendent of Maintenance for Kent State University. These unique tree climbers are honored every September at a PUBLIC EVENT.

Black Squirrels of Kent, Ohio

Halloween Family Fest
In The Park

October 24 — 1 to 4 PM
Halloween Games, Halloween Crafts, Scavenger Hunt for Halloween eggs (some contain special prizes), Boneyard Maze, Hayrides, inflatable and food for sale. Juggler and YoYo demonstrations.

$5 for each child / $1 for adults
Free for under 2 yr olds

Organized by Kent Parks and Recreation.
For information on these events call 330-673-8897


Annual Downtown Celebration October 30

Festival Of Lights
December 4, 2010, Downtown Kent, Ohio

The annual Festival of Lights event begins at 5 PM with musical entertainment by the Kent Roosevelt Ace’s Choir. Santa will arrive at 6 PM to light up the town and visit with all the girls and boys.

We encourage families to bring cameras for a photo with Santa. For those unable to visit with Santa, a letter writing station will be available. Free hot chocolate and doughnuts will be provided. The Kent Chamber of Commerce and the downtown merchants are again providing horse drawn carriage rides. Many local merchants are extending their business hours.
  • Santa Arrives 6:00 p.m.
  • Carolers
  • Hot Chocolate & Donuts
  • Letters to Santa Workshop
  • Happy Holidays!

    FREE Carriage Rides in downtown Kent, Ohio

    This event is sponsored in part by the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Kent, Kent Jr. Mothers, Kent Jaycees, Kent Rotary, Kent Lions, Kent Kiwanis, and Kent area merchants.

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