Come listen to a parenting expert, see what it was like to be a runaway slave, or enjoy children's theater: pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
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Where/When: Copley High School, 3807 Ridgewood Rd., Copley; Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Why Go: Parenting expert Dr. Ray Guarendi is the author of Good Discipline, Great Teens. The event is sponsored by the Copley-Fairlawn Middle School PTSA.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Peninsula; Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Students explore the social, political and economic impact of slavery as they follow the path of a fugitive slave running north to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Evening programs are open to the public and are best suited for students in grades 7 and up.
Pricing: $12.
• SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY
Where/When: Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Copley; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Why Go: This is a weekly activity where children ages 5 to 10 participate in a science experiment outdoors. Be prepared because it can get messy.
Pricing: $3 per class or $10 a month.
Where/When: Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron; Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Artwork by Akron Public School middle school students is on display at the Akron-Summit County Public Library until March 30.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron; Monday at 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Why Go: The Illusion Factory presents The Nightingale in the Main Library's auditorium.
Pricing: $5.