Tag: Goodyear
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Secrets of America’s Longest Running Haunted House – Haunted School House & Laboratory History
Welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re diving into the history of the Haunted School House and Laboratory, which have stood beside the famous Goodyear Airdock in Akron, Ohio, for more than 51 years. Let’s start with the origins of these iconic buildings. The Haunted School House occupies the former Thomastown Elementary School, built in 1921 at…
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The History of Blue Pond in Goodyear Heights, Akron, Ohio
Hello and welcome to Dinklife! Today, I want to talk about the history of a small pond that was once an entertainment hub for the city of Akron and is now a fenced-off, dried-up, forgotten pond: The Legend of Blue Pond. Blue Pond had long served as a source of recreation and scenic beauty for…
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Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet 2023
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! We find ourselves in Akron, Ohio, at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. For those unfamiliar with the area or Stan Hywet, it’s the historic home of the F. A. Seiberling family, founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The mansion has been turned into a…
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MAPS Air Museum – Canton, Ohio
Hey, it’s Wes and Jay, and we’re excited to share our recent adventure at the MAPS Air Museum in Canton, Ohio. A decade has passed since our last exploration of this aviation marvel, and the anticipation to witness its transformations was palpable. The museum has undergone remarkable updates, now boasting a diverse array of planes…
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Revitalizing Stan Hywet: A Fulfilling Day of Volunteering and Discovery
In the enchanting ambiance of Stan Hywet, my incredible work team and I embarked on a day of volunteering. We gathered early at the estate, ready to restore the surrounding woods. Diligently, we cleared fallen trees and branches, rejuvenating the landscape and ensuring a safer environment for visitors. Amidst our efforts, we forged stronger bonds…
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Making a Difference: Our Impactful Journey at Safety Town – Fitting Children with Bicycle Helmets
Volunteering at Safety Town, a collaboration between Akron Children’s Hospital and Goodyear’s Global Week of Volunteering, allowed us to make a tangible impact on our community by fitting children with bicycle helmets. Safety Town, hosted at Waite Elementary School, is an interactive program for children aged four to five, preparing them for kindergarten with essential…
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2023 Global Week of Volunteering – Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Introduction: I feel fortunate to be employed by a company that consistently provides numerous opportunities for us to give back throughout the year. Today, as part of Goodyear’s Global Week of Volunteering, I felt a sense of pride and joy as I joined my teammates in contributing to the local community. Our chosen organization was…
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