Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Boy Scouts plan spaghetti dinner
BEACH CITY − Beach City Scout Troop 301 will have its annual all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Post 549, 125 Third Ave. NE.
The meal cost for adults (older than 11) is $10, youth (ages 5 to 10) is $5, and children younger than 5 eat free. Scout popcorn will be for sale.
Apply for open enrollment in Northwest Local
CANAL FULTON − The Northwest Local School District will remain an open enrollment school district permitting enrollment statewide for the 2024-25 school year, according to a news release.
Applications to register must be submitted to the superintendent’s office, 2309 Locust St. S, by April 30. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline. Call 330-854-2291 with questions.
Free TIPS server training is March 8
CANTON − The Stark County Sheriff’s Office, Stark County Safe Communities, Esber Beverage, and Drug Free Stark County are collaborating to offer TIPS server training free to local businesses that sell or serve alcohol.
The training will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8 at the Sheriff’s Office, 4500 Atlantic Blvd. NE.
TIPS trains servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol how to prevent intoxication, drunken driving and underage drinking. This training may help protect businesses from DUI/OVI liability, help lower business insurance premiums, and help prevent liquor sales to minors. Training staff to recognize the signs of intoxication can reduce the chance that an alcohol-related incident will occur, authorities said.
Refreshments will be provided. Participants must be present for the full three-hour session. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Contact Laura Miller at 330-430-3835 or by email at 207@starksheriff.org to register. Provide the names of all employees who will attend.
Abortion-loss support group for men meets Wednesday
CANTON – Arrows, an abortion-loss support group for men, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The informal, drop-in group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. For the meeting location and more information, call or text 330-834-8224. The support group is designed for men and will be led by men.
'Poor Things’ at the Palace this week
CANTON − The Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, will show the award-nominated film “Poor Things” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Feb. 18.
Admission is $7 at the door. Doors open a half an hour before showtime.
Plan your estate at library
CANTON − The Stark Library DeHoff Memorial Branch, 216 Hartford Ave. SE, will host a “Crafting Your Estate Roadmap” workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday.
An Edward Jones representative will discuss what to consider when creating a will, the benefits of trusts and estate planning, how to help reduce taxes on estates, and how insurance can help protect your family.
For more information or to register for the workshop, call 330-452-9014, email dehoff@starklibrary.org or visit http://tinyurl.com/c4v7rnav.
Homebuyer workshop is Feb. 21
CANTON − The Community Building Partnership of Stark County will offer a homebuyer workshop from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at its office at 400 Market Ave. N.
A Realtor from Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty will talk about the homebuying process. Learn about the steps to your first purchase from obtaining mortgage pre-approval to selecting the perfect real estate agent, and the requirements to apply for the city of Canton Down Payment Assistance Program.
For more information or to register for the workshop, call 330-458-0962, email knorton@communitybuildingpartnership.org or visit http://tinyurl.com/9cbhaf8y.
Resume workshop Thursday
MASSILLON − The Massillon Public Library, 208 Lincoln Way E, will offer a resume workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. For more information or to register, call 330-832-9831 or visit https://massillonlibrary.libnet.info/events.
Blues at the Roxy
MINERVA − Blues band Deuce ‘n a Quarter will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Roxy Theatre, 114 N. Market St.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office, 203 N. Market St., or at the door. For more information, call the chamber at 330-868-7979.
Walsh University offers free mental health symposium
NORTH CANTON – Walsh University’s School of Behavioral Health Sciences is hosting a free mental health symposium for mental health professionals, community partners, and Walsh faculty, staff, coaches and students that addresses issues such as COVID-19 anxiety, depression and social media pressures affecting young people.
The free event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 23 in the Barrette Business and Community Center and provides four contact hours with a certificate of attendance.
The event includes speakers and a panel of industry experts who will share challenges and strategies for social and emotional wellness. For more information and to register, visit https://walsh.edu/symposium.
Night hike, stargazing at the Wilderness Center
SUGAR CREEK TWP. – The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, will hold a night hike from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Coyote mating season is at its peak in mid-February and hikers will explore the trails listening for the yips and howls of this animal at its most active time of year. Following the hike, observe the skies through telescopes in the observatory. If the sky is cloudy, participants will explore the same night sky in the Wilderness Center planetarium instead of using telescopes. Bring your red-light flashlight — white lights are not allowed on the trails at night. The Wilderness Center can make a flashlight red for you. Hiking boots and weather appropriate attire are recommended. Registration is required for all attendees 5 and older. The cost is $10 per person. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 330-359-5235.
Comedy fundraiser to help children and teens in Stark
YOUNGSTOWN − Ha Ha Gala, a comedy fundraiser, will benefit Cadence Care Network and the work it does in Stark, Ashtabula, Wyandot, and Lucas counties and throughout the Mahoning Valley. The event will be Feb. 24 at Penguin City Brewery, 460 E. Federal St.
The show will feature comedians Jason Lawhead, Bill Squire and John Armstrong. Tickets are $55 and include heavy appetizers. Penguin City will provide a cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show beginning at 7 p.m. To buy tickets and learn how to become a sponsor, visit www.cadencecare.org/comedy.
Cadence Care Network is a nonprofit focusing on the behavioral and emotional well-being of children and teenagers, as well as the treatment and placement of youth in foster care homes.
Donate blood
The American Red Cross has scheduled Stark County blood drives this week from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Church of Christ, 1301 E. Maple St., North Canton; and noon to 5 p.m. Friday at the Northwest Senior Center, 853 Locust St. S, Canal Fulton.
Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-733-2767. As a thank-you, those who come to give during February will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card by email. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Heart for details.
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