First Year L+D, Session 2: Leading Through Strengths

First Glance 941 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH

This session will utilize the CliftonStrengths assessment to help first year members better understand the unique combination of Strengths they bring through their leadership and how they can leverage the Strengths of others for maximum effectiveness. Parking: There is a shared parking lot with the Kenmore Library (969 Kenmore Blvd).  Please park in that lot […]

Free

Downtown Akron Sakura Festival

Downtown Akron Main Street, Akron, OH

Volunteer with us Saturday, April 5th, for the 2025 Downtown Akron Sakura Festival! This event will take place along the Towpath in downtown Akron, including Locks 1, 2, and 3, the Towpath Trailhead at Spaghetti Warehouse, the James R. Williams Tower in Ohio & Erie Canal Park, and The Mustill Store. This celebration is a […]

Free

Board of Directors Meeting- Virtual

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This is a recurring meeting for the Board of Directors. *Please note this meeting is virtual only. 2025 Board Meetings will alternate between in person and virtual. The schedule is as follows: January – in-person (virtual offered) February – virtual only March- in-person (virtual offered) April- virtual only May – in-person (virtual offered) June – […]

Leadership on Main: Sarah Vojtek, President & CEO, Stewart’s Caring Place

The Duck Club at Canal Park 300 S. Main St., Akron, OH

Leadership on Main is a monthly conversation with Akron's prominent change-makers, hosted by Leadership Akron. This unique platform lets today's leaders share their successes and lessons, inspiring tomorrow's community leaders. Guest speakers reveal their leadership journeys, sharing the strategies and experiences that have shaped them. Discover what's worked, what hasn't, and how they have and […]

Alumni Social

Join TB alumni for a Happy Hour social. This is a great way for alums to stay connected with each other and Torchbearers. Light appetizers will be provided. Location to be announced at a later time. RSVP HERE  

TB Book Club

Join us for our monthly book club discussion! Active Torchbearers and Alumni welcome. Currently reading: Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

Service Event: St. Bernard’s Hunger Program

St. Bernard Catholic Church 44 University Ave., Akron, OH

Volunteer with us at St. Bernard’s Church in downtown Akron for their hot meals program, which serves more than 1,000 hot meals each month to those in need. We will be preparing and serving a sit-down meal in St. Bernard’s dining hall, and cleaning up afterwards. This is a TB5 event, worth 5 service points […]