This WeekTodayFundraiser for A Community Christmas — Monday, Max and Erma’s, 4320 Everhard Road NW, Jackson Township. 20 percent of sales will benefit A Community Christmas, which coordinates community efforts to provide Christmas assistance to families and individuals in Stark County. 330-494-9597.TuesdayAkron Area YMCA Mother’s Club Hobby Auction — 6 p.m., Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Community Center Room, 1900 S. Main St., Akron. $2. Proceeds benefit Firestone Park YMCA programs and community. 330-376-1335 or www.akronymca.org. WednesdayCity Mission Holiday Food Drive — 8-10 a.m., Walthall, Drake & Wallace LLP CPAs, 6300 Rockside Road, Independence. Bring non-perishable items or sponsor a turkey to provide holiday meals to the needy. www.walthall.com. National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Cleveland Dinner of Champions — 6 p.m., Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights. Don Misheff, Northeast Ohio managing partner of Ernst & Young, will receive the Norman Cohn Hope Award. Tickets start at $150. Call Deborah Dey at 216-503-4184 or go to www.MSohiobuckeye.org. Tree City Awards Annual Dinner & Silent Auction — 6:30 p.m., Kent State University Student Center Ballroom Balcony, Kent State University. Recognizing and celebrating Kent’s best in business. $35. Reservations, 330-673-9855.ThursdayTaste of Vintage — 6-9 p.m., Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway, Akron. Food samples from area restaurants, auction of fashions from Goodwill’s Vintage Collection, recognition of Russ Vernon’s service to Goodwill and the region. Proceeds benefit Goodwill. $50. 330-724-6995 or www.
tasteofvintage.com. FridayNational Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon —11 a.m., at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Fairlawn. $40; $75 patron. www.afpncoh.org/npd.htm. Medina County Arts Council’s Spotlight Showcase — 8 p.m., DeLorre and Lily Jean Haddad Theater, Broadway Hall, County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway, Medina. Artists and groups will perform. Provides support for the arts grant program and other arts activities. $14, $7 age 12 and under. www.
medinacountyartscouncil.org. Canton Ballet’s Nutcracker Ball — 6-10 p.m., Cultural Center for the Arts Great Court, 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton. Honoring Judith and Philip Lattavo. $75. 330-455-7220. SaturdayDancing With Canton’s Stars — 7:30 p.m., Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N., Canton. Features Marci Lynn Saling, Saimi Rote Bergman, Monica Gwin, Jodi Wilson, Danette Lund, Robb Hankins, Don Jones, Craig Joseph, Joe Martuccio, Robert King, Cathy Wyatt, and Don Dixon. Benefits the Canton Palace Theatre Association. $10, $40 VIP. http://www.cantonpalacetheatre.org. Burning River Roller Girls Black & Blue Goes Pink Charity Derby — 5 p.m., Cleveland State University Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave., Cleveland. Benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northeast Ohio. $17 in advance, $20 at the door, age 12 and younger $8. 877-468-4946 or www.
wolsteincenter.com. SundayGlee Off benefiting Community Hospice — 2 p.m., Lions Lincoln Theatre, Massillon. Four show choirs from area high schools: Central Select of Central Catholic High School, Fairless High School Silver Wings, Jackson High School Jacks-N-Jills, and the Washington High School Washingtonians. $10. 330-493-0126.Arts Alive! Awards & 20th Anniversary Celebration — 5 p.m., Stage Door, E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., University of Akron. $100, $150 patron. 330-376-8480.Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, c/o Lynne Sherwin, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309. Or e-mail lsherwin@thebeaconjournal.com with ‘‘The Scene’’ in the subject line. Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance. Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal, so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing.