Located near downtown Cuyahoga Falls, Redeemer Lutheran Church offers its congregation more than just weekend services. The church provides youth and adult programs. Redeemer Christian School is affiliated with the church for students pre-school through 8th grade.
Reverend/Pastor Ernest Angley founded the Grace Cathedral in Cuyahoga Falls, located off of State Road.
Jacob & Clara Faber Foundation is located on Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls. It is an automotive collision & refinishing repair shop that has been in business for more than 50 years. It is also a school and offers a program for juniors and seniors in high school that are interested in the automotive collision industry. The Foundation doesn't receive any funding from the government and the program is offered at no charge to the students. The Jacob & Clara Faber Foundation is based in a fairly large facility, with decent parking.
Founded in 1959, Chapel Hill Church started as a prayer group that met in Akron and other area towns. A second building was built in 1965. Classrooms, a gym, an office and a kitchen were added. That building later became a school.
St. John's Episcopal Church offers Sunday services, but also hosts local groups throughout the week, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, the Boy and Girl Scouts of America and a non-profit community choir. A woman's club, St. Monica's Guild, is a featured worship study group at the church, which holds meetings twice a month.
This heavily wooded park offers visitors a quiet place to roam around in the wilderness and relax. Known for its wildlife population, Babb Run Park Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary features trails, a bridge, great scenic views and a picnic area with a grill. Families and young children can enjoy the playground and fitness trails throughout most seasons. When parking, motorists should be aware that spots are located in the valley off of Sackett Avenue.
Located on State Road in Cuyahoga Falls, Pet Guards Clinic is a non-profit wellness center that is staffed primarily by volunteers from the community who want to prevent illness and undesired births of unwanted puppies and kittens. They offer low-cost vaccinations, spaying and neutering, along with flea products and heartworm medications. Pet Guards Clinic is based in a fair-sized facility with limited parking. It accepts monetary donations along with stocks and bonds. Cat litter, blankets, paper towels and other supplies are also accepted.
The Grandview United Methodist Church offers a Sunday worship service and Sunday school for children. But when members are looking for leisure activities, the church provides answers with its men's and women's group. The group gathers to take part in bowling, hiking, family game nights, quilting and sewing. Movie nights and the book circle events are functions for the entire family.
Northminister Pre-School has been offering classes for young children since 1970.
While the school is located inside the Northminister Presbyterian Church, it does not include religion in its curriculum. A total of 11 teachers are on staff for the morning and afternoon classes for children ages 3 to 5. The popular Mom&Me program allows children as young as 2-and-a-half to attend with his or her parent or adult.
"We have wonderful families that participate with their children," pre-school director Teresa Lance said.
Each school year the students are asked to participate in the Good Neighbors food drive. Lance said in 2010 the students performed "more than ever."
Students are taught on subjects ranging from math and reading to music and crafts. Each week students attend the school's library for story time or to check out books.
Founded in 1923, The Graham Road Baptist Church has seen a series of upgrades to its current property. The first church meeting was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bower off of Graham Road. Today, the church is just down the street from that first meeting place, and features a large parking lot, padded pews, a new kitchen and other recent renovations. Sunday services are lead by Pastor Larry D. Engle, who has been with the church since 1989.
Founded in 1912, St. Joseph's Catholic Church continues to offer its members and visitors services during the week and on weekends.
The church is connected with the St. Joseph's Parish School off of 3rd Street in Cuyahoga Falls. The school's first classes started on September 17, 1923.
Built in 1970, the Cuyahoga Falls Library is two blocks from the Falls River Square in the heart of the city. This building, off of 3rd Street, replaced a house off of 2nd Street, which was the original location for the city's library since 1911. With more than 150,000 books to choose from, the Cuyahoga Falls Library offers services that meet the needs of residents in a tech-savvy era.
"The Falls is a very family-friendly city with a lot of resources and educational opportunities," said Kevin Rosswurm, library director. Rosswurm explained that staff members work each day to keep the library up to speed with the flow of information in our fast-paced society.
Boasting a scenic view of the Cuyahoga River from a top a wooden bridge and ramps, the High Bridge Glens Park is newest addition to the city's parks. Tucked behind the Sheraton Suites Hotel, off of Front Street, the park also features a pavilion for visitors to host guests. The city was presented with the Ohio 2010 Scenic Ohio Award for the creation of this park, which used to be the location for picnic areas, dancing pavilions and river exploration. The original park opened back in the late 1800's.
Founded in 1959, the Cuyahoga Falls Church of the Nazarene is located off Bath Road. All age groups are invited to study and worship each week. On Wednesdays, small group meetings are held for children and teens. LIFE-GROUP is a new small group that meets during the week for those who want to share their spiritual experiences.
It was back in the early 1940s when the first meeting of the Cuyahoga Falls Church of Christ was held. The church had many homes before the congregation leaders devised a plan to build a new facility in the 1960s, which is the current building off of Chestnut Boulevard. Since that time, the building has seen new additions and growing membership.
Established in 1952, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church has served as a place of worship for its parishioners during the last 15 decades. In the mid-1950s, it was decided two separate buildings would be constructed for the church and a school. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is now located behind the church, off of Lillis Drive.
Behind the home field of the Tigers at Cuyahoga Falls High School, students and visitors can practice their football technique. An open field runs into the fence for Oakwood Cemetery, perfect for playing catch or flag football. Lighted tennis courts are also available behind the high school football field for student and public use. A picnic table is located nearby for rest or a quiet spot to enjoy snacks or a meal. Free parking is available after school hours in the free school parking lot, or visitors may park in the street. Falls High School Park is affiliated with the city Parks and Recreation Department.
The Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business organization that offers ways for business leaders to come together through planned events and activities.
The chamber offers opportunities for networking at its Business After Hours meetings and luncheons and a benefits package for small businesses. The monthly luncheons are hosted by a professional business speaker and it's a great time to bring business cards for making face to face connections.
"You'll find a lot of people grew up here, went to school here, and they're still here and opened a business here," Laura Petrella said.
The misson: the chamber of commerce activly promotes a partnership of business and community succeeding together.
