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Families in Summit County and nearby areas can choose to cut their own Christmas trees this season at local farms; Heritage Farms in Peninsula opens Nov.

22 with tree fields closing at 5 p.m., and farms such as — Shawnee Trail in Hudson, Stone Garden Farm in Richfield Township, River Run and Wintergreen in Mantua, and Moore’s, Williams and Windy Hill in Stark County — offer festive services while trees last.

Kids Weekend Meals will hold its Thanksgiving Plunge at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning at B Ranch to raise $20,000 and work toward a $45,000 goal for feeding 185 children into 2026.

Led by founders Liz + Paul Meeker, participants and local sponsors + businesses will support the event by collecting pledges and matching funds.

Target has introduced a new 10-4 policy that requires employees to greet customers with smiles and friendly gestures when within 10 feet; the change aims to boost connections at more than 51 Ohio stores while some staff have expressed mixed feelings online (noting concerns about morale).

A university photographer captured a stunning fall scene over the Esplanade near Kent State’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design—vibrant blue skies and white clouds turned the college windows into a reflection of autumn beauty.

The Portage County Engineer’s Office announced that Alliance Road will be closed between Calvin and Tallmadge roads from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov.

19 for a culvert replacement near the border of Edinburg and Palmyra townships.

After the shutdown ended, Ohioans enrolled in SNAP will receive full November benefits as directed by the USDA—partial payments began on November 12 for 364,000 households and the remaining funds will be issued soon.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Women's Volleyball

4-7 p.m. — Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center — Tickets available — Watch the action unfold as the Huskies battle the Golden Flashes in women's volleyball.

Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Football

7-8:30 p.m. — Dix Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling college football showdown between Central Michigan and Kent State.

MSK Holiday 5K

9:30 a.m. — Bell Tower Brewing Co. & Kitchen — $30 registration — Join a fun-filled 5K run/walk with a beer glass, gift card and festive spirit.

A Creole Christmas Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Tickets available — Celebrate the season with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing New Orleans classics and holiday favorites.

Tusk - The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Kent Stage — $45.48 to $56.87 — Experience an electrifying tribute to Fleetwood Mac with note-perfect renditions and five seasoned musicians.