By 1923, B.F. Goodrich popularized the word zipper as it applied to use in the boots and pouches, even copyrighting the name for a time.

National Oatmeal Cookie Day Quickly becoming popular in the early 1900s. The delicious treats appeared on containers of Quaker Oats.

The 8th annual Summit for Kids event will be on Saturday, August 19th at the John S. Knight Center. It's an even you don't want to miss!

The Father Friendly event is this Saturday, June 10th from 1-4p.m. at Lock 3 in Downtown Akron. Come enjoy a day of activities!

Stop by the Ohio building first floor and support the Ronald McDonald House by testing your skills at Pop-A-Shot Friday from 11:30-1:00pm

Daniel Tiger from 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' on PBS will be joining us this year at Summit For Kids Saturday, August 19th from 10-3pm

Today's Pop-A-Shot! Support the Ronald McDonald House and Come to the Ohio building today during lunch from 11:30-1:00. Let's go Cavs!

Cheer on the Rubber Ducks June 30th at Canal Park. Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will be throwing the first pitch!

Thank you PNC for being the Title Sponsor for The Summit For Kids Event this year!

The generous sponsorship from PNC is bringing Daniel Tiger from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood! Thank you, PNC for being our Title Sponsor!

Thank you Summit County ADM board for your generous sponsorship this year at Summit For Kids! Saturday, August 19 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00p.m.

Get ready for Summit County Adopt-A-Thon! Take home a fully vetted dog or cat for $10! Saturday, July 15th 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

2017 Summit for Kids Professional Symposium and Breakfast to be held Friday, August 18th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars for Summit County Adopt-A-Thon! Adopt a fully vetted dog or cat for just $10! Sat. July 15 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

You don't want to miss The Summit County Adopt-A-Thon! Adopt a fully vetted cat or dog for just $10! July 15th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come out to the Summit County Fair! Tuesday, July 25th and Sunday, July 30th. for more information visit summitfair.com

Feel like getting your face painted? Come to Summit for Kids, this Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at John S. Knight Center in Akron!

Congratulations Aiden Dine for being awarded the 2017 Russ Pry Youth Award at the Summit for Kids Breakfast this morning!

Hey Mom and Dad, your child's emotional, cognitive, social and physical development can be enhanced by having a family pet!