The Akron Press Club has a number of luncheon programs on the schedule. The final details of the programs still are in the works. In the meantime, save these dates on your calendar.
- May 30 – Mark Greer, executive director of Akron200 Inc, a nonprofit formed by the Akron Bicentennial Commission to receive grants and distribute funds to neighborhood groups planning celebrations for Akron's bicentennial.
- September 5 – University of Akron President Dr. Gary Miller, State of the University speech.
- September 18 – Steve Herman, author of “Behind the White House Curtain.” This event is co-sponsored by the University of Akron Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.
- October 2 – Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, State of the County speech.
- October 30 – Akron Public Schools Superintendent Dr. C. Michael Robinson Jr., State of the System speech.