Enter to Win a Buehler's Grocery Shopping Spree and Help Meals On Wheels!

The folks at the Akron-Canton Connection radio show are at it again, this time partnering with Buehler's Grocery Store in Jackson Township to help raise money for Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties and The Meals On Wheels Fun Fest Challenge.

Today, June 22, through Friday, June 25, Rick Mirenzi and Berry Carter, hosts of the Akron-Canton Connection on 1480 WHBC-AM, and several of their sponsors, are manning the tables at Buehler's from 2 to 8 p.m. each day. Patrons can take advantage of the chance to win a shopping spree by purchasing $5 raffle tickets (3 for $12) at the Meals On Wheels/Akron-Canton Connection table in the store lobby.

The winner of the raffle will receive a 90-second shopping spree on Tuesday, Aug. 23. They'll be able to race through the store and load up their cart with as much as they can (some store restrictions apply) in 90 seconds -- and it's their's to keep.

If you live in the Canton-Massillon vicinity and would like to enter for a chance to win the Buehler's shopping spree, stop in between now and Friday, 2 to 8 p.m., and purchase your raffle ticket! The winner will be notified and need not be present at the drawing.

Also this month, you can make a donation at the Jackson Township Buehler's to Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties. PLU coupons are available at the registers in different amounts; you just take the amount you want to give, hand it to the cashier, and they'll scan it and add it to your grocery bill.

We appreciate the wonderful support of Buehler's in Jackson Township, and our friends Rick and Berry from the Akron-Canton Connection. Buehler's is located in the Nobles Pond Shopping Center, 7138 Fulton Dr. N.W.

Be sure to tune in every Wednesday morning at 9:10 on 1480 WHBC for the Akron-Canton Connection with Rick and Berry!

Join Us As Avalon Foodservice Presents 'The Meals On Wheels Fun Fest Challenge'

Don't miss this fun-filled event designed to raise awareness and funds for Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties!

On Saturday, June 25, the inaugural Meals On Wheels Fun Fest Challenge, presented by Avalon Foodservice, Inc., will take place at Sluggers & Putters Wild World of Fun theme park in Canal Fulton.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m., corporate teams will participate in good-natured, spirited competition in such events as miniature golf, rock climbing, the stock car challenge, volleyball, and bumper boat basketball. Afterward, all participants will meet under the park pavilion for a picnic-style lunch and the presentation of awards. Entry fee for corporate teams is $250, with all proceeds benefiting Meals On Wheels. For complete details about the team competition, see our article "Your Team Can Team Up to Help Meals On wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties at Our Inaugural Fun Fest."

At 12 noon, the park will be open to the public until 6 a.m. UPDATE: admission for the day is just $10! Guests will be able to enjoy unlimited access to the various rides and attractions at Sluggers & Putters-- as much as you want, for as long as you want, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. (Note: The park's normal age and height restrictions will apply to rides).

Avalon Foodservice, Inc., based in Canal Fulton, is the prime event sponsor for the day. Additional sponsorship levels are available, for the entire day, individual activities, and more. Call 330-832-7220 for more information or click on the brochure images at the bottom of this article. You'll get great exposure throughout the day and make a difference for the homebound clients of Meals On Wheels!

We also want to acknowledge Diebold,

Inc., for their generous sponsorship of our Volunteer Appreciation Day activities on the day of the event.

Remember to tune in to The Akron-Canton Connection radio program every Wednesday at 9:10 a.m. on NewsTalk 1480 WHBC in Canton, with hosts Rick Mirenzi and Berry Carter (pictured). They're helping promote the event and will provide weekly updates along the way.

To learn more about Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties, visit our website at http://www.mow-starkwayne.org/.

We hope you'll make plans to join us -- and, most important, help us as we provide more than 2,000 meals to the homebound and elderly every day -- by participating in The Meals On Wheels Fun Fest Challenge, presented by Avalon Foodservice, Inc., on Saturday, June 25!

Companies/Organizations: Click on the images below for complete information about the event, including details of sponsorship opportunities.

For a quick overview of the scope of Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties, watch this brief video (under 2 minutes):

Listen to Our CEO on WHBC's "Akron-Canton Connection" Radio Program

Teresa Barry, CEO of Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties, and our program manager, Nora Logsdon, will appear on this morning's "Akron-Canton Connection" program on WHBC radio, 1480 AM in Canton. The program begins at 9:10 a.m. EST and runs until 10 o'clock.

To listen to the program live, or to access their archive of shows to listen to it later, click on this link.

Terri was scheduled to appear in February, but severe winter weather required her attention that morning at the agency. She ended up appearing on the program via a brief phone interview. Her full appearance was rescheduled for today.

The Akron-Canton Connection, with hosts Rick Mirenzi and Berry Carter, focuses on encouraging stories about people and organizations who strive to make a difference in the community. It airs Wednesdays at 9:10 a.m. They have their own web site at www.akroncantonconnection.com.

CEO Teresa Barry to Appear This Morning on WHBC's "Akron-Canton Connection"

Teresa Barry, CEO of Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties, will be a guest on the "Akron-Canton Connection" radio program this morning, Feb. 2, on WHBC, 1480-AM in Canton.

Terri will be interviewed beginning at 9:45 a.m.

"Akron-Canton Connection" debuted on WHBC in September and focuses on organizations and individuals who "pay it forward" by assisting the community. Hosts Rick Mirenzi and Berry Carter feature positive stories designed to help and encourage listeners and those in need.

Past programs are available for listening on the "Akron-Canton Connection" section of the WHBC website.