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Sample snacks, sip wine and plant a summer container garden at Graf Growers Garden Center from 5:30-7 p.m. Potting experts will offer tips about summer plant combinations for sun and shade, tips on pruning and watering and more. Bring your own planter or purchase one from the garden center. Cost: $10, which includes soil, instruction and use of tools.

(Graf Growers Garden Center)

AKRON, Ohio - Looking for something fun to do? This week around Akron you can learn about microcontrollers, plant a summer container garden, commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I and more.

Here's a look at this week's Fun Around Akron Calendar:

Monday, May 15: Want to learn about microcontrollers? Join Akron Makerspace's Devin Wolfe at 7 p.m. to learn about this new technology, share your projects and get advice from fellow builders. Cost: free. Akron Maker Space, 48 S. Summit St., Akron.

Wednesday, May 17: Sample snacks, sip wine and plant a summer container garden at Graf Growers Garden Center from 5:30-7 p.m. Potting experts will offer tips about summer plant combinations for sun and shade, tips on pruning and watering and more. Bring your own planter or buy one from the garden center. Cost: $10, which includes soil, instruction and use of tools. Outside plants are not permitted. Sign up. Graf Growers Garden Center, 1015 White Pond Drive, Akron.

Thursday, May 18: Check out Western Reserve Hospital's community arts showcase and networking event, Art After 5, 5-7 p.m. The event will feature live music and goods from local boutiques, shops and artists, along with complimentary drinks and appetizers. Cost: free. Western Reserve Hospital, 1900 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls.

Friday, May 19: Come to Jilly's Music Room for Akron Pride happy hour from 6-8 p.m. featuring rock singer/songwriter Rachel Roberts. Cost: free for 21 and over. Jilly's Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron.

Saturday, May 20: Enjoy a continental breakfast aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's luxurious St. Lucie lounge car. The train departs from Akron Northside Station at 11:45 a.m. Cost: $35. The train will also feature a cash bar with mimosas and bloody Marys. Get tickets. Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., Akron.

Sunday, May 21: Commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I at the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens' Vintage Days event, noon-4 p.m. The Akron-Summit County Public Library, the Summit County Historical Society and the University of Akron will offer insight about Akron's role in the war, artifacts and more. Visitors can also see a vintage "base ball" game with the Akron Black Stockings. Cost: adults, $15; ages 6-17, $6. Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron.

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