Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Kids can play bingo at library Monday
ALLIANCE − Rodman Public Library, 215 E. Broadway St., invites children to play bingo for free at 6 p.m. Monday inside the Rodman Main Auditorium. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Registration is required at rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Veterans wellness and resource event Aug. 26 in downtown Canton
CANTON − VetFest, a wellness and information event for veterans and their families, will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Aug. 26 in Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW.VetFest will have representation from the Veterans Affairs, Veterans Service Commission, Patriot Project, Team RWB, Stark State College, local companies hiring and Ohio Means Jobs. Beyond Expectations Barber College, a sponsor of VetFest, will give veterans free haircuts.
All veterans, active and reserve military, and their families are invited to VetFest. Any company that would like to set up a space for recruiting employees and any organization that would like to help or is a veterans combined organization should contact Rolling Thunder Inc. Ohio Chapter 2 VetFest Chairman Maurice Pelkey at mopelkey@gmail.com.
Oakwood High School class reunion set
CANTON − Oakwood High School Classes of 1972, 1973 and 1974 will hold their combined 50-year class reunion at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Sept. 9. Those who have not received any notice of the class reunion and want to make reservations should contact Frank Lioi at Fvlioi01@gmail.com or Bill Manos at Bmanos@msn.com.
Artists' showcase and sale in Canton's Ridgewood neighborhood
CANTON − An artists' showcase and sale will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Canton's Historic Ridgewood neighborhood. More than 25 artists will feature jewelry, metalworks, pottery and ceramics, photography, watercolors and mixed media, fabric and unique paper creations and performance art. There will be food trucks, raffles and portable restrooms. Learn more and see a map of the artist's locations at www.HistoricRidgewood.com.
After-abortion support group meets Wednesday
CANTON − Hope and Healing’s Women of Worth after-abortion support group will meet Wednesday − and the third Wednesday of each month − from 7 to 8:30 pm. Call or text 330-834-8224 for details and location information.
Brass quintet Thursday at Faircrest Park
CANTON TWP. − Stark Parks’ Summer Serenades in the Park with the Canton Symphony continues at 6:30 p.m. Thursday with a brass quintet performing until 8:30 p.m. at Faircrest Park, 1000 Faircrest St. SW. The concert is free.
Girl Named Tom concert Thursday in Hartville
HARTVILLE – The singing trio Girl Named Tom, a winner of NBC’s "The Voice," will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison St. NW. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets ($55) and more information, visit https://hartvillekitchen.com/events/girl-named-tom-concert/ or call 330-877-9353.
Uniontown Lions Club Festival Wednesday through Sunday
HARTVILLE – The Uniontown Lions Club will hold its annual festival Wednesday through Saturday at the HRM Complex adjacent to the Hartville Marketplace to raise funds for the support of its various community service and outreach programs.
There will be food, rides, games, instant bingo, bingo, 50/50 drawing and entertainment every day. On Wednesday, the festival opens at 6 p.m. The band La Flavour will perform ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s music from 7 to 10:15 p.m. On Thursday, the festival opens at 6 p.m. A hymn sing with local churches will be from 6:30 to 8:20 p.m. Better Monday will perform soft rock music from 9 to 10:15 p.m.
On Friday, the festival opens at 6 p.m., the car show begins at 5 p.m. and country singer Dustin Hines will perform from 7 to 10:15 p.m. On Saturday, the parade will be at 5 p.m., with the festival opening following the parade. The Lake High School Band will perform at 7 p.m., and Gerald Harris the Entertainer will perform jazz, oldies and Motown from 9 to 10:15 p.m. Fireworks will be at 10:30 p.m.
The festival theme is “Eye Care.” The grand marshals for this year’s festival will be Lake Township schoolchildren representing children who have had their vision screened in school. The Lions Club will assist Lake Local Schools with future vision screenings.
Golden Girls Tribute Dinner Show is Saturday
JACKSON TWP. − Stardust Dinner Theatre will present a Golden Girls Tribute Dinner Show at 7 p.m. Saturday at La Pizzaria, 3656 Dressler Road NW. For more information and tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/dtfhshh7 or call 330-327-2087. Seating is assigned, and reservations are required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Writing circle Saturday at Massillon Museum
MASSILLON − The Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, will offer a writing circle with Expanding Circles from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
The session is open to anyone 18 or older with an interest in writing and art. Payment is made on a self-assessed sliding scale between $15 and $35. Register in advance at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or by calling 330-833-4061.
Streamside Maintenance Program is Thursday
MASSILLON – The Stark Soil & Water Conservation District will host a Streamside Maintenance Program at 6 p.m. Thursday at the USDA Service Center Conference Room, 2650 Richville Drive SE.
Learn tips and strategies to help maintain your streamside land. Topics will include how to stabilize streambanks, repair damage from erosion, and prevent future erosion while adding aesthetic beauty to your backyard. To sign up, visit www.starkswcd.org or call 330-451-7645.
Tiger Kickoff Pep Rally, free ice cream Wednesday
MASSILLON − The Massillon Museum will help celebrate the beginning of the 2023 Massillon Tiger football season with free orange-and-black ice cream following the Tiger Kickoff Pep Rally at Duncan Plaza, which begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Tiger-Striped Ice Cream Night, co-hosted by the Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club and the Massillon Museum, has become part of Massillon’s football tradition.
The rally and the ice cream cones are free for everyone; no reservations are required. Fans will follow the team and the band from Duncan Plaza to the Massillon Museum lawn, where members of the Massillon Museum and the Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club will serve chocolate-flavored ice cream. Charles Paquelet of the Booster Club worked with Handel’s Ice Cream prior to the 2004 football season to create an orange-and-black marbled treat to serve after the Downtown Massillon Association’s annual pep rally.
Congresswoman Sykes to speak at Walsh University
NORTH CANTON − Congresswoman Emilia Sykes will discuss her work to grow the middle class in the 13th Congressional District from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Walsh University's Barrette Center, 2020 E. Maple St. She will talk about lowering everyday costs, investing in American workers, ensuring a safe and secure retirement and creating a fair tax system. Sign up for the event by visiting sykes.house.gov/about/events.
Animals and music at Plain Township Amphitheater this week
PLAIN TWP. – Jungle Terry will bring 12 to 15 animals and reptiles for his free show at noon Tuesday at the Plain Township Amphitheater, 2600 Easton St. NE. For more information about Jungle Terry, visit https://jungleterryandfriends.com/index.html.
Meanwhile, The Shootouts will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at the amphitheater. For more information about the band, visit https://www.shootoutsmusic.com.
Golf scramble fundraiser is Saturday
WASHINGTON TWP. − The 14th annual Chipping in for Our Kids Annual Golf Scramble to support Stark County Citizens for Children Services will take place Saturday at Pleasant View Golf Club, 14605 Louisville St. NE, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
Golfers can register for $100/person. Golf includes 18 holes with cart, food at the turn, beverage tickets, dinner, contests and prizes. To register for golf or become a sponsor, call 330-988-4522 or email sarahhegnauer@hotmail.com.
Money raised through Chipping in for Our Kids supports the Stark County Children Services levy, which funds programs and services provided by Stark County Children Services.
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