Get a free prom dress in Akron
The “Rose Project” will distribute free prom dresses and accessories from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Reidinger Middle School, 77 W. Thornton St., Akron. It’s sponsored by the Andrea Rose Teodosio Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists the underprivileged and elderly, addresses environmental issues and promotes community service and education.
Block party lauds Barberton art
The Inside|Out project has placed an art installation in Barberton, and the community is invited to a free block party at the museum from 1-3 p.m. to celebrate. A docent-led gallery tour will start at 2 p.m. about Raphael Gleitsmann’s oil painting The Brown Gloves (1932), the artwork that is featured in Barberton. Gallery admission is free. http://akronartmuseum.org.
Century Cycles plans night ride
Warm weather means the return of the Century Cycles Night Rides. The casual rides on the Towpath Trail begin at 8 p.m. and run about 14 miles, with riding at your own pace. Meet at Century Cycles, 1621 Main St., Peninsula. All riders must bring their own bicycles with lights and helmets. It’s free. See www.centurycycles.com/for/NightRides for more information.
Creative kids go to Summit Mall
Summit Mall is hosting a Kidgits Lil’ Artists event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can experiment with different forms of art and exhibitors from the Ohio Regional Music, Arts and Cultural Outreach, Project Ed Bear/Live Thru Art and Dance Beatz will be on hand in the Dillard’s Women’s Court. It’s free. Facebook.com/SummitMall or @SummitMall on Twitter.