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“Wings of an Eagle” Book Signing with Billy Mills

April 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

| FASN/Visitors Center

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Wednesday—Saturday 10 a.m.—5 p.m., Sunday 12–5 p.m.).

Join gold medalist Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota) for a signing of his book “Wings of an Eagle,” a dramatic and inspiring autobiographical tale of overcoming odds to win a record-breaking gold medal at the 1964 Olympics. A limited number of books will be available for purchase and light refreshments will be provided. This event is supported by the Summit Metro Parks Foundation.

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Date
April 6
Time
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Venue

Location
1828 Smith Rd.
Akron, OH 44313 United States + Google Map

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Age Group
Adults, All Ages, Preschool, Seniors, Teens, Youth
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

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