October in Ohio is absolutely PACKED with awesome events and conventions, and many of our volunteers and friends also attend many of these events. 

Con on the Cob
Just this past weekend our friends at Con on the Cob had their convention at a new location in Richfield, OH. Artist Andy Hopp and friend's have been bringing this wonderful event to the Hudson/Akron/Richfield area for around 10 years now. A great fall convention - it's full of gaming, artists, vendors, shenenanigans and now improved this year with indoor putt-putt! 
We had a hall table for the first time at this year's event - did we meet you there? 

OVFF: Ohio Valley Filk Fest
This year we'll have a volunteer or three attending OVFF in Columbus, OH to listen to some excellent music, enjoy in the fun, and hear more about the 2015 Pegasus Award winners.

​We've not had the pleasure to attend in the past, but we're very much looking forward to taking in the sounds, the sights, and possibly recruiting some performers for ConCoction 2016 and beyond! ​
​We'll have ribbons to pass out, we'll be able to take pre-registrations, and answer questions onsite on Saturday 10/24.

NE Geek Expo
Another great one day convention event in the Geneva area is also coming up this weekend. This will be our third year attending N.E. Geek Expo, and it will be our second year with a promo table onsite (Table 22).
Tons of vendors, games, drawing prizes, cosplay contest, moar shenanigans, demos, panels - everything a one day local geek fest should be and more. 
​We'll be able to take pre-registrations, talk about space in the vendor room & artshow, answer questions onsite on Saturday 10/24.

OddMall: Hallowondrous! 

Last but certainly not least is the OddMall Emporium event in Akron. Since moving from the Hudson, OH Clarion Inn to the John S. Knight center in Akron in the last couple years, OddMall has become a two day explosive event of artists, crafters, vendors, performers, musicians, cosplayers, costumers, and more than a local craft fair ever dreamed to be. 
We will also have a promo table there again this year, will be able to take pre-reg, you can signup for our newsletter, and more!
​See you there! :)

Another Fall Masquerade has come and gone, and lot of fun was had by many friends old and new. This year we had several kids and teens at the event as well. 
Costume contest was set up for 6 winners at 3 age levels (kids, teens and adults) with prizes for male and female winners. 

Columbus, Ohio area musician Pete Mako (iampetemako.com) was also on tour this month and stopped in to perform live for our event this year. Songs of monsters & relationships were enjoyed by many before the night was out. 

There were also some drawing prizes and a 50/50 drawing. 
This year's charity was again The Gathering Place that provides cancer support services to patients and their families in the Cleveland area. From their website: 
"The Gathering Place offers a wide variety of free programs and services that address the emotional, physical, spiritual and social needs of those touched by cancer. We provide support to individuals diagnosed and their family members and friends at any point on the journey; at time of diagnosis and during and after treatment."

Our event survey is also now live and we'd love your feedback! 
If you were able to attend we want to know if you enjoyed the event. If you wanted to attend but couldn't, we'd be interested in your feedback as well, so that we can make this event better for our friends and followers. 

Click this link to take our survey. Survey closes after October 31st. 

A BIG thank you to all our volunteers who made this event possible by donating their time and thank you also to the attendees - without all of you, this charity event could not be possible. Thank you! 

Cleveland ConCoction - all volunteer run
By the Fans - For the Fans!!! 

ConCoction 2016 Pre-Reg
Today is the last day to pre-reg at the $40 weekend adult rate for ConCoction 2016 by midnight! To take advantage of the price, be sure to pre-reg on our website or visit our table at Con on the Cob this weekend. 

Newsletter
Our Spring/Summer recap newsletter has been posted to our website with more details to come in our future newsletter. 

ConCoction 2016 Convention
The Volunteer Department is happy to announce there will be a prize awarded for whoever refers the most volunteers to Concoction.
For a referral to be eligible, the volunteer must list you on their volunteer signup form as referrer, and that volunteer must work a minimum of four hours at Concoction.
Prize will be awarded on the last day of Concoction.

Gaming Department has announced that there will be both a Vampire LARP and a Werewolf LARP at ConCoction 2016, with more details to come. 
The gaming department is still looking for 2 overnight volunteers this year. Contact the department head for more details.

The Programming Department has a poll out on Puppets at ConCoction 2016! 
"Bring on the Puppets!
This year's theme is a mashup of space and puppets. 
5 Official ConCoction Puppets will be built for the Convention- 2 designed by the confused Greenies, 1 by a guest artist and 2 by YOU the fans. 
Let us know what kind of puppets (in space?) you would like to represent ConCoction this year.
Describe the puppet in the poll section and vote for you favorite idea- Have a picture or drawing? GREAT!!! Post it here as well.
To participate, please visit the FB Event Page

Other events... 
We attended NyanCon earlier this month, and all photos taken at the event have been posted to our Facebook Page-NyanCon Album 
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