Roundup: Dover council member sought; high school football preview is Aug. 1; antique show
Candidates sought for vacant Dover council-at-large position
DOVER – The Tuscarawas County Republican Party Central Committee is accepting applications through Friday for candidates to fill the vacant council-at-large position in the city of Dover. Applicants must live within the Dover city corporation limits and have voter registration with the Republican party.
Send resumes to Tuscarawas County Republican Party, P.O. Box 542, Dover, OH 44622. Resumes also can be emailed to hq@tuscrepublicanparty.com.
The Dover members of the Tuscarawas County Republican Central Committee will meet to interview the candidates and fill the vacancy at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at Tuscarawas County Republican Headquarters, 1053 state Route 39 NW, New Philadelphia.
For more information, call Tusc GOP headquarters at 330-343-6131 or email hq@tuscrepublicanparty.com.
Dover Public Library will offer teen event Friday
DOVER – The Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St., will have a Game On Lock-In for teens from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, for teens entering grades 6-12. Participants are welcome to bring board games and snacks to share. Registration is limited to 20, and a permission slip is required. Contact the library at 330-343-6123 for more information or visit www.doverlibrary.org/events to register online.
High school football preview night is Aug. 1
DOVER – The Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame will sponsor the first Tuscarawas County High School Football Preview Night on Aug. 1 at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center, 425 Prospect St.
All nine head football coaches from Tuscarawas County will speak and will provide the community with a preview of the upcoming season, impact players on the roster, the schedule, etc. Hank Keathley will moderate the event. People attending can ask the coaches questions about the upcoming season. A meal will be provided. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m., the meal will begin at 5:15 p.m., and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $25 at the Dover Public Library and at https://tinyurl.com/yka9a795. For more information, visit www.doverlibrary.org/about-2/tcshof-2/, the Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame Facebook page or tcshof.touchpros.com.
Outdoor cabaret-style performance planned at Reeves Museum
DOVER – The Reeves Museum, 325 E. Iron Ave., will host Songs on the Steps, an outdoor cabaret-style performance featuring local community talent, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket for seating. In case of rain, the performance will be moved to Aug. 5. Call the museum office with any questions 330-343-7040.
Library will offer trivia night Wednesday
DOVER – The Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St., will host a trivia competition at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bring your own team or join one. Register at www.doverlibrary.org/events or call the library at 330-343-6123.
Genealogy research help available
NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Main Library of the Tuscarawas County Public Library System, 121 Fair Ave. NW, is offering genealogy classes for people at all stages of research.
At 6 p.m. Monday, genealogist Deb Kitko will give tips for finding an ancestor who has left no apparent paper trail.
At 3:30 p.m. Friday, library staff will teach the basics of findagrave.com, a genealogy website.
A genealogy specialist can assist with your research in a 90-minute session. Sessions are available between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday.
Registration is required for all. For more information, call 330-364-4474.
Learn about court-appointed special advocates
NEW PHILADELPHIA – CASA, or Court-Appointed Special Advocates of Tuscarawas and Harrison Counties, will hold an information session on what CASA is and how to become a trained volunteer. The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Meeting Room A at the New Philadelphia branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library, 121 Fair Ave. NW.
CASA volunteers advocate for the best interest of children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or dependency. To learn more about CASA of Ohio, visit https://ohiocasa.org/ or search for CASA of Tuscarawas & Harrison Counties on Facebook.
NAMI plans family and friends night at Tuscora Park
NEW PHILADELPHIA – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Tuscarawas and Carroll County will hold a Family and Friends Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Tuscora Park Dining Hall, 161 Tuscora Ave. NW. There will be food, cornhole and kids ride tickets, while supplies last.
Blood drive on Friday at community center
TUSCARAWAS – A Vitalant blood drive will be from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Community Center, 212 Cherry St. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be taken first. Donors may schedule an appointment and earn reward points by visiting www.vitalant.org/ohiodonorportal, Group Code U4931.
Zoar will have antiques show next weekend
ZOAR – Zoar Village will host its annual antiques show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30. Visitors can tour historic buildings, shop from artisans and antique dealers, enjoy the juried craft and art show, and watch demonstrators such as weaving, spinning, blacksmithing, butter churning and kraut-making throughout the village.
Additional attractions include the Tuscarawas County Art Guild, which will be set up in the spring lot, horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s period amusements and a classic car show on July 30.
The cost is $12 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. Designated parking areas will be marked on the north or south end of town. The antiques tents will be at the north end of the village. Visit www.historiczoarvillage.com or call 330-874-3011 for more information.
This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tuscarawas Co. roundup: Dover council, HS football preview, events
