Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region

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Visitors read the names of the 3,095 Ohioans who gave their lives in service to the country during the Vietnam War. The names are engraved on a wall at the Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park in Clinton.
Visitors read the names of the 3,095 Ohioans who gave their lives in service to the country during the Vietnam War. The names are engraved on a wall at the Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park in Clinton.

Brewster Firemen's Festival this week

BREWSTER − The Brewster Firemen's Festival will be in Bimeler Park on West First Street from 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Funds raised help support the Brewster Fire Department. Rides, games and food are available daily.

Festival highlights are as follows:

  • Wednesday: Discount wristband night. Festival queen will be crowned. New Delhi Monkey Men performs at 8 p.m.

  • Thursday: Parade starts at 7 p.m. Random Strangers performs at 8 p.m.

  • Friday: 5K race starts at 7:30 p.m. Alan Carl performs at 8 p.m. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. (Rain date is Saturday.)

  • Saturday: Car show starts at 5 p.m. (Registration, $10, starts at 4 p.m.) 77 South performs at 8 p.m.

Canal Fulton library plans programs

CANAL FULTON – The Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. N, has scheduled the following programs:

  • The Summer Reading Program for teens and adults will be Thursday through July 31. The theme this year is “All Together Now” and will include weekly prize drawings and contests. Registration begins Thursday.

  • Container Gardening with Herbs for adults will be at 6 p.m. Thursday. Learn the secrets to container gardening success and create your own herbal container garden. Sign up is required; call the library at 330-854-4148 or stop by the Information Desk to register.

  • Spring Mist Farms petting zoo will be in the library's parking lot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Registration is required for this event and begins Thursday; call the library at 330-854-4148.

  • Doodlebots will be at 5:30 p.m. June 5. Drop in and make a small robot known as a doodlebot that will wiggle to create doodles. All materials will be provided. Registration is required; call the library at 330-854-4148.

  • Bad Art Night for teens will be at 5:30 p.m. June 7. Teens in grades 6 through 12 can come and attempt to make the weirdest, ugliest thing imaginable with an array of strange materials. Registration is not required but appreciated.

Safe-driving event for seniors is June 7

CANTON – The Stark County Sheriff’s Office Safe Communities Coalition will hold a free safety driving event for senior citizens from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 at the Jackson Township Safety Center, 7383 Fulton Drive NW, Jackson Township. The event will include information on traffic safety, changes in traffic laws, changing road structures and health conditions that may interfere with driving. (Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the location of the event.)

The event will include a question-and-answer session, free light breakfast and lunch, free vision screenings and blood pressure checks, and additional vendors such as AARP, YMCA and the library.

Preregistration is required. Space is limited. To register, contact Stark County Sheriff’s Office Safe Communities Coordinator Laura Miller at 330-430-3835 or email 207@starksheriff.org. Provide the names of all who will attend.

The prisoners of war/missing in action memorial at the Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park in Clinton.
The prisoners of war/missing in action memorial at the Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park in Clinton.

Grab, Go, & Grow Baby Shower is Saturday

CANTON – A free, family-friendly carnival-themed baby shower for parents and parents-to-be will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the William Hunter Center, 3015 Mahoning Road NE.

The event co-hosted by the Community Action Pathways HUB and Head Start will allow attendees to connect with local organizations and agencies that offer programs and services. This event is open to the community. All attendees will need to visit the registration table before enjoying the festivities.

At the registration table, attendees will receive welcome bags, raffle tickets and tickets/wristbands, which will allow access to all the attractions. The Community Action Pathways HUB will distribute play yards and car seats, with corresponding car seat safety and safe sleep educational materials, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. while supplies last.

In addition to giveaways, resources, and education, the event will feature the Barn Yard Petting Zoo, inflatable games, food, chair massages, shaved ice and Magical Train rides. There will be a family activity tent where parents and caregivers can make items with their children to take home.

For more information, contact Schanel Harvey at schanel.harvey@sccaa.org.

Dances June 4, 11

CANTON − Canton Country Music will have dances at the Polish American Club, 1605 Henry Ave. SW, on June 4 with Pat Massie & PM Country Band and June 11 with Kenny Falls Band. Admission is $3 at the door. The events are open to the public. Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. with music from 2 to 5 p.m.

A display of empty chairs at the Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park in Clinton.
A display of empty chairs at the Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park in Clinton.

Eagles tribute band at Jackson amphitheater Friday

JACKSON TWP. − Hotel California, a tribute to the music of the Eagles, will perform Friday at the Nash Family Amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway NW, as part of the Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater Summer Concert Series.

The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., the show will start at 7:30 p.m. and will end around 9:30 p.m. Parking is free. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Food trucks will be available.

Historical society open house is June 4

JACKSON TWP. − The Jackson Township Historical Society, 7756 Fulton Drive NW, will have an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. June 4, highlighting life in the township from 1818 to 1920.

Jackson Township became a township in 1818. The township was mostly farmland. Maps depicting different years of growth of the township are on display. Children can play games and try on vintage clothes. Members will be available to answer questions. Admission is $5 (ages 14 and up); members are admitted free.

Register for Massillon Fun Fest booth space

MASSILLON − Nonprofit organizations and businesses are invited to participate in Fun Fest, which will be held in downtown Massillon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12. Centered on Duncan Plaza, the free community event will extend onto the Massillon Museum lawn, the municipal parking lot and First Street SE.

Organizers are now welcoming registrations for participants. There is no cost for booth space, but every participant must provide a free or nearly free activity for children.

Booth operators will provide their own tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies, as well as setup and tear-down. To register for Fun Fest booth space, complete a registration form at MassillonMuseum.org/fun-fest now through Aug. 8. Call Elizabeth Gessner McAllister at 330-833-6655 with questions.

The committee also is seeking sponsorships for Fun Fest. Sponsors will be listed in all media releases and event promotions. To help fund this community event, contact DowntownMassillonAssociation@gmail.com or 234-348-0302.

Massillon Museum announces programs for June

MASSILLON – The Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, has announced the following programs:

  • Introduction to Handbuilding, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 1 through June 29. Ages 13 & older. Ages 8–12 may register if an adult also registers and attends the classes. The cost is $180 ($165 Massillon Museum member) plus clay ($20 for 25 pounds). Class fee includes nine class dates, tools, and firing. Clay must be purchased from the MassMu Ceramics Studio separately. Register at MassMu.org/Tickets or call 330-833-4061.

  • Do the Mu: “Ojos de Dios” with Diane Boslett, noon to 2 p.m. June 3. Free, family-friendly activity for all ages. Supplies provided. No registration.

  • Family Clay, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 4. Families are invited to this all-ages workshop to make clay masterpieces in the Ceramics Studio. Cost is $25 ($20 MassMu member) per person. Supplies will be provided. Register at MassMu.org/Tickets or call 330-833-4061.

A utility bag sits under the name of veteran Terry Perko, one of the 3,095 Ohioans who gave their lives in service to the nation during the Vietnam War. The names are engraved on a wall at the Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park in Clinton.
A utility bag sits under the name of veteran Terry Perko, one of the 3,095 Ohioans who gave their lives in service to the nation during the Vietnam War. The names are engraved on a wall at the Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park in Clinton.

Concert and food trucks Thursday, Fun Zone and family movie Friday

NORTH CANTON − The North Canton Public Library will kick off its Summer Series with live music and food trucks from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the City Hall portico.

The Front Porch Lights, a five-piece indie folk rock group from Cleveland will perform. This week’s food trucks will be A Movable Feast and Smoosh Cookies. DORA drinks can be purchased at the Howlin Bird. The series, held each Thursday in June and July, is offered in partnership with CSB Bank, the City of North Canton and Howlin Bird.

The North Canton Public Library invites the community to Family Film Friday under the stars in Witwer Park on June 2. A Family Fun Zone featuring activities, games and inflatables will be hosted by MissionView Church beginning at 7 p.m. The featured film, "Lightyear," will begin at dusk. This event, sponsored by CSB Bank, is free, and all are welcome.

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