🌱 How Hudson’s early college days shaped a pioneering Black abolitionist

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In today's newsletter:

• How Hudson’s early college days shaped a pioneering Black abolitionist

Also on today's calendar: Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 29 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 40, low: 28.
• Thursday: Becoming windier; p.m. rain, with a high of 49 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Legacy of first Black alumnus paints portrait of activism (case.edu) — Hudson plays a key role in the story of John Sykes Fayette, the first Black graduate of Western Reserve College when it was based in town and a hub for abolitionist activism. A new scholarship and portrait at Case Western Reserve University honor Fayette’s legacy of social justice, with alumnus David Johnson hoping to inspire future students who pursue meaningful social change.
   

📸 Around Hudson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hudson

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert
  The Bath Church, United Church of Christ, 3980 W Bath Rd, Akron
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Dave Banks Holiday Big Band Show
  BLU Jazz+, 47 E Market St, Akron
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Environmental Awareness Committee Land Management Subcommittee
  Hudson, OH Calendar , Hudson Library 96 Library Street , Hudson
  4:30 pm
• Beneath Akron's Grass: "What Remains"
  Highland Square Branch Library - Community Room
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Merry on Main Street - Last-Minute Shoppers
  Hudson, OH Calendar Hudson, OH 44236
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• COED Pickleball
  750 W Streetsboro St , Hudson
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Frosty 5 and the Mistletoe Mile
  Downtown Hudson - Hudson OH 44236
  8:00 am
• Carols, Candlelight, & Community Service
  Hudson, OH Calendar , 27 E. Main Street , Hudson
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) - One-on-One Assistance
  Main Library - Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
  1:00 pm
• Light the Night a Hanukkah Celebration
  Twinsburg, OH Calendar , 10260 Ravenna Road , Twinsburg
  6:00 pm
• Mayor's Mingle & Magical Lights Tour
  Stow City Hall , 3760 Darrow Rd , Stow
  6:00 pm
• Euchre Time - Let's Play!!!
  Brubaker’s Pub , 4141 Bridgewater Pkwy , Stow
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• 3D Printer Demo
  Main Library - TechZone
  2:00 pm
• Historical Fiction Book Discussion
  Main Library - Meeting Room 1
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hudson. Apply here.
• CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse Senior Shift Supervisor in Hudson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hudson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stow

• Stow High School football coach Martin Poder resigns after 4 seasons (beaconjournal.com)
• Holiday Pops Show, Ralphie from 'A Christmas Story,' Things to Do (beaconjournal.com)

Twinsburg

• US EPA extends deadlines on PFAS regulations to 2031 (circlevilleherald.com)
• Why Do Toddlers Say 'No'? (northeastohioparent.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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