The Adoptoberfest combines all the trappings of a traditional German Oktoberfest with a rummage sale and adoption extravaganza. Festivalgoers who are more concerned with adoption will be helped by the experienced kennel staff to find the right pup for them. The American Lung Association is offering anti-smoking and weight loss hypnosis clinics in Canton on October 17. The stop smoking session begins at 9 a.m. and the weight loss session starts at 10 a.m.
Registration is required.
Ohio state Senate leader addressed College Democrats Assistant Ohio Senate Minority Leader Leigh Herington spoke to the University of Akron College Democrats on October 6. Herington spoke about getting involved in the political process, especially the 1999 judicial elections in Akron. Herington predicted that George W. Bush will have the Republican presidential nomination but was unsure about the Democratic nominee. He said his position in the Ohio Senate made it difficult to endorse a candidate but he expressed his approval of both Al Gore and Bill Bradley.