Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Stark Countian to participate in AgriPOWER Institute
BEACH CITY – Alicia McCracken of Beach City is one of 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2023-24 AgriPOWER Institute.
AgriPOWER is designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals. It focuses on public issues that are relevant to the food industry such as consumer relations, regulations, energy and trade policies. In AgriPOWER, individuals develop the skills necessary to become effective leaders and advocates for agriculture by learning from experts in these fields.
McCracken is an outbound sales representative with PBS Animal Health with over 400 customers, primarily dairy, throughout the United States. She was born and raised on her family’s dairy farm in Louisville. She participated in 4-H and FFA in high school, as well as serving as an FFA state officer. She received an associate degree in dairy production and management from the Ohio State University ATI campus in Wooster.
Free carryout Thanksgiving meals available
CANTON − The Basilica of St. John the Baptist and St. Peter Church will provide free carryout-only Thanksgiving meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving day at St. John Hall at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, 627 McKinley Ave. NW. Anyone can come and pick up multiple meals.
Athlete, author Zion Clark to be at Palace Theatre
CANTON – Athlete and author Zion Clark returns home for "No Excuses,” a night of inspiration, motivation and celebration at the Palace Theatre on Nov. 29.
Clark, who was born without legs and initially raised in the foster care system, holds three Guinness Records, is the subject of an award-winning Netflix documentary, and recently performed on “America’s Got Talent.”
Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $25, $30, $35, $37.50, and $40 plus fees. All seats reserved. For tickets and more information, visit https://cantonpalacetheatre.org/ or call 330-454-8172.
Alzheimer's caregiver relief program accepting applications
CANTON – The Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area and Greater East Ohio chapters are offering Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers in Stark and Cuyahoga counties relief through the Jan & Josephine Castora Family Caregiver Relief Program.
The program helps those who provide daily care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia and don’t have the means to hire a home care provider. The association connects families with authorized home care agency aides, who offer free non-medical in-home care for the person living with the disease so the caregiver can run errands, attend doctor appointments or enjoy hobbies.
The Alzheimer’s Association is accepting applications from families interested in the program. To learn more, visit www.alz.org/cleveland/helping_you, email caregiverreliefprogram@alz.org or call 216-206-8389.
Holiday movies at the Palace
CANTON − The Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, is presenting the 2023 Holiday Movie Series. Seating is general admission, and tickets are sold at the door on the day of the movie showing.
Nov. 24 and 25, 7:30 p.m.: "A Christmas Story"
Dec. 2, 3 p.m.: “The Polar Express” (Sensory Cinema at 11 a.m.)
Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m.: “Elf”
Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m.: “Home Alone”
Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.: “It's a Wonderful Life”
Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.: “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation”
For more information, visit https://cantonpalacetheatre.org/ or call 330-454-8172.
Christopher Cugini joins Prevention Action Alliance board
CANTON – Prevention Action Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing substance misuse and promoting mental health wellness, elected Christopher L. Cugini of Canton to its board of directors at the organization’s annual meeting in August.
Cugini received a master of public health degree from Kent State University and a bachelor's in communication and political science from the University of Mount Union. He is the program management consultant for the Department of Commerce, Office of Acquisition Management for OMNI Consulting Solutions, and is an adjunct professor at Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Regional Walks to End Alzheimer’s raise $1.375 million
CANTON – More than 6,300 Northeast Ohioans participating in this year’s Walks to End Alzheimer’s walked 17,684 miles, raising more than $1.375 million for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s supports the association’s free educational programs and support groups, Alzheimer’s care services and advancements in treatment and research.
To learn more about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s or donate to this year’s fundraising efforts, visit www.alz.org/cleveland/donate. The Alzheimer's Association Helpline is available 24/7, 365 days a year to those needing information, guidance or support. To reach the helpline, call 800-272-3900.
Concerts on Saturday
HARTVILLE − Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will perform at the Hartville Kitchen Restaurant, 1015 Edison St. NW, at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. For tickets, ($40 and $50), visit https://hartvillekitchen.com/events/ or call 330-877-9353.
Black Friday fine forgiveness at library
NORTH CANTON – To kick off the holiday season, the North Canton Public Library will host a Black Friday promotion. Anyone visiting the library during open hours Nov. 24 can have their library fines up to $24.99 eliminated.
Winterfest is Dec. 2 on North Canton square
NORTH CANTON – Winterfest will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2.
The event on the square will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving on a firetruck, train rides, music, costumed characters, cocktails and Christmas Ale, food trucks, and a winter wonderland holiday market at City Hall.
Perry History Club to meet Monday
PERRY TWP. − The Perry History Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Perry Township Police Department, 622 Genoa Ave SW, with Richard Haldi speaking on "The Great American Songbook." This is a look at Irving Berlin, who wrote "White Christmas," and American popular music's Jewish foundation. A business meeting will follow.
Register for Perry Rotary Turkey Trot 5K
PERRY TWP. – Perry Township Rotarians and the Perry community will host the 27th annual Perry Township Rotary Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.
It is a 5K Run/Walk, Competitive Walk, & Little Gobbler Run at Central Catholic High School, 4824 Tuscarawas St. W, on Nov. 23.
To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/mr2u5ace. Packet pickup is at Central Catholic High School gymnasium from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 22 and 7 to 8:40 a.m. Nov. 23.
Start Times are 8 a.m. for the Little Gobbler Run and 8:40 a.m. for 5K Events (5K Run/Walk & 5K Competitive Walk). All awards are mailed about three to four weeks after the event.
Nature's A-Glow opens Friday
WASHINGTON TWP. – Nature's A-Glow at Beech Creek Botanical Gardens, 11929 Beech St NE, is from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 26-30.
Christmas lights turn the botanical garden into the winter wonderland with over 350,000 lights, dozens of displays, and hands-on activities. Admission to Nature’s A-Glow is $13. Beech Creek members admission is $6.50, and children ages 2 and younger receive free admission. For more information, visit www.beechcreekgardens.org.
Donate blood, get ‘Elf’ socks
The American Red Cross plans three area blood drives for November:
Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Knights of Columbus 554, 988 Cherry Road NW, Massillon.
Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Harmony Springs Christian Church, 3891 S. Arlington Road, Green.
Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Mount Union, Simpson Street, Alliance.
To book a blood or platelet donation appointment, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the holiday film “Elf,” those who come to give blood Nov. 10-30 will receive a pair of “Elf” and American Red Cross socks, while supplies last. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Elf.
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