Sunday September 30 from Noon to 17:00 EDT. MAPS Air Museum - 2260 International Pkwy, North Canton 44720, OH. Organized by the Italian American Heritage Family Picnic. The Italian American Community of Akron, Summit County and NE Ohio is coming together to celebrate our traditions of faith, family, and community. We are planning an event, rain or shine, to bring clubs, individuals and those who wish they were of Italian heritage from all of NE Ohio, concentrating on Summit and Stark counties.

This event is modeled after the traditional Italian family reunions where folks are welcome to bring food and their family traditions to celebrate and share with others. We will have a Mass at noon, entertainment (Italian band and 70's/80's band for later), a few food stands by local restaurants and games including Morra, Scopa, and bocce, cooking classes, language classes and possible displays for genealogy and local Italian history by the Akron Public Library and Western Reserve Historical Society (Cleveland History Center).

The purpose of the event is to bring the community together and to show younger generations about Italian family traditions. Activities will be outdoors if the weather is nice or move inside if not. Put this day on your family calendar and come join us!