The tents are all down and the signs packed away. The tables are long gone in their trailers.
You’d never know that just a few days ago, the park was filled with music and laughter. Friends and neighbors catching up while kids bounced and climbed and ran, egging each other on to enter the hula hoop contest.
Community events arrive after months of planning, fill a weekend with memories, and then somehow disappear overnight.
But before we all move on to what’s next, we want to say one last, heartfelt thank you.
Thank you to the volunteers, sponsors, businesses, performers, vendors, community partners, and township staff who worked so hard to make Heritage Days possible.
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy whatever part of the weekend they could.
And thank you to the people who took a moment to share just a little bit of positivity.
Like the person who wished a volunteer good luck while they were picking up coffee on Saturday morning.
And the person who emailed Saturday evening just to say what a wonderful event it was.
And the person who called a few days later with a question, then made a point to share what a great time they had.
Those moments matter more than you may realize.
Putting together a community event means planning meetings, emails, phone calls, setup days, and sore muscles from head to toe. But the people behind the scenes keep coming back because hearing the laughter and knowing people enjoyed themselves makes every bit of it worthwhile.
We’ll start thinking about next year soon enough. And if you’ve ever considered becoming one of the people behind the scenes, we’d love to have you.
For now, though, we’re simply grateful for another year of memories.
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Last Call for First Responder Screenings
Trillium Creek Dermatology is wrapping up their skin cancer screening offer for active and retired first responders. If you’ve been meaning to take advantage of this opportunity, now’s the time to schedule a visit!
This message is brought to you by Trillium Creek Dermatology, a proud member of the Copley Chamber community.
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Happenings
This Week
Through September
- August & September Cosmetic Promotions at Trillium Creek Dermatology
Wednesday, August 5
- Museum Exhibit: A Glimpse of Copley Schools from 1:00 – 3:00 at Copley Town Hall
Thursday, August 6
- Copley Chamber Meet and Greet from 8:00 – 9:00 at Cardinal Cakes and Coffee
- Root Beer Float Day from 3:00 – 5:00 at Residence Inn Akron Fairlawn
Friday, August 7
- Food Drive Benefitting Copley Outreach from 10:00 – 3:00 at the offices of Gina Betti, Edward Jones
Saturday, August 8
- Historic Copley Depot Open from 1:00 – 3:00 at Copley Township Cemetery
Sunday, August 9
- Foxtail Neighborhood Car Show from 11:00 – 3:00 at Greive Lawn
- Bandstand Summer Concerts: Morning Star at 7:00 at Copley Circle
Next Week
Through September
- August & September Cosmetic Promotions at Trillium Creek Dermatology
Monday, August 10
- JewishAkron Golf Outing at 11:30 at Silver Lake Country Club
Thursday, August 13
- Monthly Member Meeting: The Business Case for Being a Welcoming Company from 11:30 – 1:30 at Copley Community Hall
Sunday, August 16
- Bandstand Summer Concerts: Funkology at 7:00 at Copley Circle
Looking for more information about any of the events above or other events in the weeks beyond? Visit our Loop Calendar through the link below!
Opportunities
Whether you’re looking to find a job or fill a need, you can find both employment and volunteer opportunities on our website. Opportunities are subject to change, so check back often!
The Loop In Copley is brought to you by the members of the Copley Community Chamber of Commerce.