Good morning,This fall (how are we talking about fall already!) we will be welcoming both Americans for the Arts and Ohio Citizens for the Arts to Summit County. In addition to public events which I will share with you in a separate email so that you might forward to your team with ease, we are hosting two private receptions to welcome our colleagues.Details are below.I will not be sending calendar invites to these as we're working out some kinks with Google Calendar so please RSVP as indicated below and add to your schedule if you are able to attend. (Thank you to Jon Fiume for his unending patience as we navigate this headache!)I hope to see you there!Best,NicolePrivate Reception with Jessica Stern, Americans for the ArtsJoin your colleagues from arts and culture as well as community leaders for a small-group networking event with Jessica Stern.Wednesday, September 4th - 6:00pmTangier 532 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303(Please RSVP to Grace Myers at connect@ArtsNow.org)Private Reception with Bill Behret and (yet to be named) *NEW* Executive DirectorAs Bill has transitioned to Legislative Co-Council for OAC, the search for a new ED is in progress. We are moving our previously scheduled September meeting to November to allow for the new ED to transition and to welcome them to Summit County in style.Thursday, November 7th, 5:30-7:00pmLocation: Bounce 526 S Main St, Akron, OH 44311Registration: https://ocanetworking2.eventbrite.comPassword Required: AFTAOAC