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Aviation in Barberton

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On January 20 Aviation in Barberton will be presented. Most of us know Wilbur and Orville Wright made their famous first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17, 1903; however, did you know that Barberton also had an aviation company in the early 1900s? The Barberton Aviation Company was organized on November 11, 1909. Learn about Barberton’s early pilots and flights.
 

Lake View Urban Renewal Project

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The Lake View Urban Renewal Project will be discussed on February 17. Following the development of a master plan in 1960, the City of Barberton began the process of winning federal urban development funds for the re-development of the downtown area. The project drew strong reactions from residents; supporting and opposing. After much political angling, the project ultimately failed to move forward, and in 1970, the federal money had to be returned. See what this project was all about!
 

Barberton Memories: 1940s

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local historyThe program on March 16 will be Barberton Memories: 1940s. Although the war dominated every aspect of American society in the 1940s; life carried on. Schools, businesses, and entertainment continued as the country fought for victory in Europe and Japan. Hear what life was like in Barberton during the 1940s.
 

Low Brass Trio

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Free Band Concert

Contact Person:  Sarah Granville
Contact Phone:  330-745-1194

Active Adult Center Book Club

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Join a book club for active senior citizens. Susanne Nirschl Cogar from the Barberton Public Library is the group discussion facilitator.

Members and non-members are welcome.

Last Chance FAFSA

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College Now coordinator Jason Miller will help students, parents and adult learners apply and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  Participants will be walked through each step of the application process and have a chance to learn about the many services that College Now offers to assist all students access a higher education.

Contact Person:  Jason Miller
Contact Phone:  330-294-8871 

Girls' Club

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Contact Person:  Maria Johnson
Contact Phone:  330-906-2665

Evening Book Discussion Group

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The History of UsJoin us as we discuss "The History of Us" by Leah Stewart.
New  members are always welcome.

Call ahead to reserve a copy of the book. 

Here are some of the books enjoyed recently by the club. 
 

Evening Book Discussion Group

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Julie Summers JambustersJoin us as we discuss Jambusters: The Story of the Women's Institute in the Second World War
by Julie Summers

New members are always welcome.

Call ahead to reserve a copy of the book.

Here are some of the books enjoyed recently by the club. 







 

Evening Book Discussion Group

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Join us as we discuss All Over But the Shoutin'  by Rick Bragg.

New members are always welcome.

Call ahead to reserve a copy of the book.