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π± Can the Magics finally end their home skid against Revere Wednesday?
And check out Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert on the Barberton Patch calendar

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- Can the Magics finally end their home skid against Revere Wednesday?
Also on today's calendar: Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert and 6 more events.
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 30 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 39, low: 30.
- Thursday: Becoming windier; p.m. rain, with a high of 50 and low of 23 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Basketball Game Preview: Barberton Magics vs. Revere Minutemen (maxpreps.com) β Barberton basketball fans can watch the Magics try to snap a long home losing streak when they host the Revere Minutemen at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Both teams are coming off lopsided defeats, and Barberton is still seeking its first win of the season.
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πΈ Around Barberton
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π Upcoming Events in Barberton
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- Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert
The Bath Church, United Church of Christ, 3980 W Bath Rd, Akron
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Euchre Tournament
Ignite Brewing Company , 600 W Tuscarawas Ave , Barberton
7:00 pm - Sporcle Live Trivia
Ignite Brewing Company , 600 W Tuscarawas Ave , Barberton
7:00 pm - Pregame Tavern Presents: Dauber Diva Drag Bingo 12/17
The PreGame Tavern , 105 2nd St NW , Barberton
7:00 pm - 4th Annual He Sees You when Youβre Drinking
The Winery at Wolf Creek , 2637 S Cleveland Massillon Rd , Barberton
5:00 pm - VanBuren Market Day
Van Buren Homes , 410 Pasadena Pl , Barberton
11:00 am - Children's Art Lab
Barberton Public Library , 602 W Park Ave , Barberton
1:30 pm - Thursday Open Mic Night at KavΓ©!
Kave Coffee Bar , 584 W Tuscarawas Ave , Barberton
5:30 pm - Lady Magics Duals Wrestling tournament
Barberton High School , 555 Barber Rd , Barberton
9:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
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π Events Nearby
- Family Storytime
Norton Branch Library - Community Room
10:30 am - Christmas with Charles Dickens
Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room
6:00 pm - Parks Commission Meeting
New Franklin, OH Calendar , 5611 Manchester Rd , New Franklin
6:30 pm - NO DECEMBER MEETING: Parks Commission Meeting
New Franklin, OH Calendar , 5611 Manchester Rd , New Franklin
6:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for reasonable plumber to fix my kitchen (2-sided) sink plug-up.
My son tried all the usual remedies (strong plunging; baking soda / vinegar; hot water; taking the pipes apart; and using an auger. No luck - please⦠(Nextdoor Barberton)
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Barberton. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Barberton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barberton here.
π Nearby News
Akron
- Akron police implement AI-powered assistant for non-emergency calls known as 'Ava': Here's how it works (wkyc.com)
- 'We're burnt out' Akron Metro RTA drivers consider strike after 17 months without contract (news5cleveland.com)
- Northeast Ohio landmarks among best for holiday home tours (spectrumnews1.com)
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- Holiday Pops Show, Ralphie from 'A Christmas Story,' Things to Do (beaconjournal.com)
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