FYI

- Recycle live Christmas trees at the Summit County Metro Parks. Trees – cleaned of all decorations, garland and tinsel – can be dropped off at Firestone Metro Park, Little Turtle Pond and Goodyear Heights Metro Park through Jan. 31. Visitors should look for the small signs that identify the drop-off locations. On average, more than 2,000 trees are collected each year. The resulting mulch is spread out near trailheads and used to create landscaping compost. For more information, visit summitmetroparks.org or call 330-865-8065.

Jan. 6

- From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, prospective students at Stark State College can sign up for classes in one day during Express Enrollment Days on the main campus, 6200 Frank Ave. NW, Jackson Township. Students will have the opportunity to speak with admissions counselors, get financial aid squared away, take placement tests and sign up for spring classes. Students need to bring high school (and, if applicable, college) transcripts along with their 2015 income tax return (and parents’ return if a dependent). Walk-ins will be accepted, but reservations are preferred at starkstate.edu/express. For more information, call 330-494-6170, Ext. 4228 or email info@starkstate.edu.

Jan. 7

- Do you own a Kindle and want to learn how to get free e-books from the library? Then this is the class for you as the Green Branch Library presents "Kindle - How do I use it?" at 1:30 p.m. Internet experience is preferred. For more information, call 330-896-9074.

- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently shared data showing that nearly 23,000 people in the U.S. are now certified to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – more commonly known as "drones"— for non-recreational use. An average of 300 commercial certifications have been issued each weekday since the FAA issued new regulations in August 2016. To help drone users understand how to safely operate their UAS and prepare for the required FAA certification exam, American Winds Aviation is hosting a two-day ground school course at Akron-Fulton International Airport, 1600 Triplett Boulevard. Open registration is available for Jan. 7 to 8. Classes are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. The cost is $550 per person and includes two days of instruction by FAA-certified instructors, instructional binder, FAA sectional map, and FAR AIM guide. Interested students may call 330-733-2500 or e-mail admissions@teachmetofly.com.

Jan. 9

- Coventry AARP No. 3820 will meet at 1:15 p.m. at the Portage Lakes Kiwanis Club Civic Center, 727 Portage Lakes Drive. Sharon Snowden will speak on the topic "Ohio First Ladies." Refreshments will be served and the public is welcome.

Jan. 10

- A seminar on "How to Write a Business Plan" will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Akron Global Business Accelerator, 526 S. Main Street, 9th Floor Conference Room No. 904. The seminar is free, but advance registration is required in order to issue parking passes and ensure adequate seating and training materials. To register, call 330-375-2111, or email info@akronsbdc.org.

Jan. 11

- "After the Holidays… Now What?" will be offered from 2 to 3:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. Focus on overcoming the low feelings sometimes experienced after major holidays and other special days. The free support group is designed for children ages 5 to 11 who have experienced a significant loss, such as a parent, sibling or grandparent. The group will be held at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Copley. Enrollment is limited. For more information, call 330-668-4662 or 800-335-1455, Ext. 4662.

Jan. 14

- Archery for kids will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave Jan. 14 and 15. Children 9 to 15 can learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at the Metro Park's temporary indoor range. The program is good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. People must be 50 inches or taller. Registration is required. For information, call 330-865-8065.

- Archery for adults will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave. Participants 16 and older can learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at the Metro Parks temporary indoor range. The program is good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Register in advance. For information, call 330-865-8065.

- Green Sibshop, a monthly program for kids in the third through sixth grades who have a brother or sister with special health or developmental needs, will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Greensburg United Methodist Church, 2161 Greensburg Road. Those interested or wanting to register a child may visit https://www.facebook.com/greensibshops/ or call the church office at 330-896-1936. A free lunch will be provided. Pre-registration required.

- Akron General Community Access and Wellness is offering low-cost bone, glucose and cholesterol screenings from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Green Health and Wellness Center, 1940 Town Park Blvd. To measure LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, be sure to fast for at least twelve hours. No appointments required. Free parking is provided. Cholesterol and blood glucose screenings are done by a finger-stick test. The bone density screening is a fast, painless ultrasound. Costs range from $12 to $58 depending upon the combination of tests ordered. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Call 330-665-8248 with questions.

Jan. 16

- Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions can explore which hawks and eagles. The program is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Goodyear Heights Metro Park Goodyear Lodge, 2077 Newton Street. A craft and short hike will be included. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. Advance registration is required. For information, call 330-865-8065.