Breakfast at Tiffany's brunch and a Polar Bear Plunge headline local events.

Several community fundraisers and social gatherings are scheduled in the Akron area this winter, including an Akron Civic Theatre 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' brunch on Feb. 19 and the Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump on Feb. 28.

Several community fundraisers and social gatherings are scheduled across the Akron area in the coming weeks. The listings span themed luncheons, benefit concerts, a pet-rescue gala and a winter Polar Bear Jump. Organizers have set dates from mid-February through late March and have posted event details through their own channels. The items below summarize what was announced. Upcoming community events: - One of a Kind Pet Rescue Whiskers & Tales Gala: 6-10 p.m. Feb. 14 at St. George Fellowship Centre, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Akron; the evening will include food, live music by Van Sailin' and auction items. - Akron Civic Theatre Women's Guild Fundraiser ("Breakfast at Tiffany's"): Noon Feb. 19 at Our Lady of the Cedars, 507 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Fairlawn; the event features a buffet lunch, raffles and door prizes, and is listed at $30 with an email contact for more information. - Wayside Furniture's Wine, Cheese & Chocolate, Darling: 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St.; the program notes 60 wines paired with cheeses and chocolates, a 21+ requirement and a listed price of $93. - Benefit concert for Akron Pregnancy Services ("Made for More"): 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at Stow Presbyterian Church, 4150 Fishcreek Road, Stow; the concert is announced as free and open to the public, headlined by worship team Barefoot Prophets, with a request that attendees bring a baby item and a free-will offering will be taken. - Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump: Feb. 28 at Portage Lakes State Park Beach, 5031 Manchester Road, New Franklin; registration is listed between noon and 1:30 p.m. with the jump at 2 p.m., and the event is described as a benefit for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. - Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation "For Women, Forever" Celebration: 5 p.m. March 26 at Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway, Akron; journalist Sara Shookman is named as emcee and Bernett L. Williams is announced as the recipient of the 2026 Judith A. Read Tribute Award for Service & Advocacy. Summary: These gatherings are slated for their listed dates and are presented as fundraisers or community celebrations supporting local causes. Individual events include posted details such as ticket prices, registration windows or donation requests and rely on organizers for further information. Undetermined at this time.