Doesn't some nice, warm soup sound good?!

Who makes the best soup in Akron? The City of Akron is seeking an answer to that question by sponsoring the second annual ‘Soup-er Bowl’. On Saturday, January 31, 2008, warm up with a bowl of fresh hot soup prepared by some of Akron’s finest eateries. The event lasts from 11:00am through 3:00pm and is located at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. All proceeds from ‘Soup-er Bowl’ will benefit the United Way of Summit County.

For the $5 admission charge you receive six tickets. Taste a 2oz. sample of soup for just one ticket or enjoy a 4oz. bowl of soup for only two tickets.

Currently, participating restaurants include: Hackers Bar & Grill, Kevin O'Bryan's Pub, Ivan's Deli, and Panera Bread. Also, there will be a special soup entry contributed by United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski. There’s still room for more restaurants to participate. For more information, contact Nicole Read, City of Akron Recreation Bureau, at 330-375-2836.

Kulinski said, "We are grateful to Mayor Don Plusquellic and the City of Akron for including United Way as the beneficiary of this event. The inaugural ‘Soup-er Bowl was a big success, and we’re looking forward to making even bigger and better this year. In the cold days of January, some warm and tasty soup will definitely hit the spot, especially when you can also help United Way of Summit County make a real difference in people's lives year round."

United Way of Summit County encourages everyone to LIVE UNITED. Each of us has the power to improve lives and advance the common good when we give, advocate and volunteer. For more information on how to give now, on programs and services in our community, or to volunteer, call your United Way of Summit County at (330) 762-7601, visit our website at http://www.uwsummit.org/, or come to our offices at 90 N. Prospect St., Akron, Ohio.