November 8th
Create a Thankful Mantlepiece Class from 5 to 7 p.m. at Handcrafted Kent (175 Erie St., Suite 101)
Paint and design your own wood block décor that will warm up your mantle or any shelf. Register here.
Last Exit Poetry Reading from 7 to 9 p.m. at 124 E. Main St Suite 1
Kick off your weekend with a poetry reading at Last Exit Books with Marion Boyer, Clarissa Jakobsons, and Barbara Sabol. This event is free.
November 9th
Kent Flea Makers’ Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 409 W. Main St.
Haymaker Farmers’ Indoor Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Kent
November 11th
8th Annual Tea Party from 12 to 6 p.m. at Carnaby Street Style (100 E Erie St. Suite 122)
Join Carnaby Street Style for English Tea and homemade scones while you start your holiday shopping.
November 12-15th
Career Development Week at Kent State University
Check out the full schedule and register for employer panels, Networking Sessions, and a Flashternship opportunity here.
November 13th
Panel Celebrating UNESCO’s International Year of Indigenous Languages at 7:30 p.m. in Satterfield Hall 122
In celebration of UNESCO’s Year of Indigenous Languages, the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies at Kent State is hosting a panel on “Indigenous Languages—A Site of Identity Contestation. Interim Associate Dean Babacar M’Baye will moderate a panel of four speakers, to be followed by Q&A. This event is free and open to all.
Open Mic Night from 6 to 9 p.m. at Standing Rock (300 N Water St.)
Open Mic Nights now happening on Wednesday at the Gallery! All ages and talents are welcome!
November 19th
Global Peace Poem Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Wick Poetry Corner, Kent State Library
As part of International Education week, the Wick Poetry Center invites international students and scholars to contribute their voices to the Global Peace Poem. More information here.
November 20th
International Student Career Boot Camp from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Moulton Hall Ballroom
This event is designed to help international students elevate their professional presence on paper, in-person and online, and it prepares international students for seeking full-time, part-time and on-campus student employment. Link to register on Handshake here – This will lead you to the preview of the event, click on the full event page to register. By pre-registering for the event, you will be eligible and can win awards up to $200 and earn the Career Ready Certificate. Lunch will only be available for pre-registered students.
November 28th
Tree City Turkey Trot 5K Race at 9 a.m. in Fred Fuller Park
Kent Parks and Recreation is hosting a 5K race (with prizes for 1-3 place winners!). There will also be a good drive for Kent Social Services. Registration and more details here.
Thanksgiving Zumbathon from 9 to 11 a.m. at Kent Parks & Rec Fitness Center
Start your holiday by dancing the morning away! $5 for members ($10 for non-members). 14 years to adults are welcome!
February 12th
International Student Pitch Contest from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Great Lakes Science Center Cleveland, Ohio
International Students with talent and experience in their fields will be pitching their ideas and competing for amazing prizes. The final call for submissions is January 24. For more information and registration, email Supriya Tamang at supriya@globalcleveland.org. 
