Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region

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Raul Sagovia of Jackson Township chases a soccer ball with son Luis Sagovia as they take advantage on an unseasonably warm winter day at North Park in Jackson Township.
Raul Sagovia of Jackson Township chases a soccer ball with son Luis Sagovia as they take advantage on an unseasonably warm winter day at North Park in Jackson Township.

Games, anime at Canal Fulton library

CANAL FULTON − Canal Fulton Public Library has scheduled the following programs. Register by calling 330-854-4148.

  • Monday, 5:30 p.m. − Teen Anime Club. Fans can enjoy anime and snacks at this teens and tweens event. For grades 6-12. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

  • Monday, 6:40 p.m. − Asian Culture Club: Lunar New Year. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and focus on the Lunar New Year through various activities using the Kahoot! App. Bring a personal device to participate. This program 10 minutes after Teen Anime Club is teen-focused, but open to everyone. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

  • Saturday, 1 p.m. − Adult and Teen Video Game Free Play: Super Smash Bros. This is an open play session of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch for adults and teens (ages 12 and up). Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Registration required.

  • Feb. 26, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. − Cutting the Cord to Cable. Learn about tools for broadcast and streaming services. Registration is required.

  • Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m. − Teen Pizza and Game Night. Teens in grades 6 through 12 can enjoy pizza and board games. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

Get information on benefits

CANTON − A benefit resource seminar will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Drop-in Center, 1492 Cherry Ave. SE.

The seminar will offer information on Job and Family Services and getting affordable insurance, primary care doctors, SSI benefits, SSD benefits and VA benefits. It is sponsored by CareSource and Stark County Urban Minority Alcohol & Drug Addiction Outreach Project.

Learn about postpartum support available

CANTON − Fourth Trimester Services postpartum care will have a "Get to Know Us" event from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, 1365 Cherry Ave. NE.

The Fourth Trimester project aims to enhance maternal and infant health, provide emotional well-being support and offer education. For more information, call 330-265-3240 or visit fourthtrimesterservices.com.

Maddox, 5, and brother Jordan Wright, 9, play a game of basketball on an unseasonably warm winter day at North Park in Jackson Township.
Maddox, 5, and brother Jordan Wright, 9, play a game of basketball on an unseasonably warm winter day at North Park in Jackson Township.

Wind Chime Ball supports women fighting breast cancer

CANTON − The Josette Beddell Memorial Foundation's signature event, the 2024 Wind Chime Ball, set to take place Saturday at La Pizzaria, has sold out, with more than 700 guests expected to attend. The gala aims to raise funds to help women and families affected by breast cancer across the state.

Since its inception in 2010, the Josette Beddell Memorial Foundation has distributed over $1.2 million in aid. For more information about the foundation and the 2024 Wind Chime Ball, visit https://www.josettememorial.org/wcb. Donations are still being accepted for this event.

Jersey Nights show Saturday at the Palace

CANTON − Jersey Nights, a show celebrating Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N.

The performance features four vocalists backed by a full band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. To buy tickets, which range from $28.50 to $45 plus fees, visit cantonpalacetheatre.org or call 330-454-8172.

McKinley Museum to provide eclipse information

CANTON − Hoover-Price Planetarium staff at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive, will host an eclipse information table at the museum from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday and March 23.

They will share information regarding the April 8 total solar eclipse, including the location of the path of totality, viewing timeline for your location, how to prepare, what to expect, and how to safely view the eclipse.

Museum visitors can bring a cereal box or shoe box, and the planetarium staff will help create a safe projection box. The Universe at Large planetarium programs will feature more eclipse information and a night sky tour. Eclipse viewing glasses are available for purchase at the Museum Shoppe.

Learn bike maintenance

CANTON − Learn how to take care of your bicycle at a workshop from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Stark Main Library, 715 Market Ave. N. For more information, call 330-452-0665, email contactus@starklibrary.org or visit http://tinyurl.com/52vzdvaa.

Forum to address Israeli-Palestinian conflict

CANTON − Malone University’s next Worldview Forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday will address the topic of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and related national conflicts.

The conversation will consider what people can do in Northeast Ohio to promote healing and nonviolence. The free event will be held in the Johnson Center, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, and is open to the public.

The forum’s moderator will be Scott Waalkes, professor of international politics. Featured on the panel will be Rabbi David Komerofsky of Temple Israel, and Steve Sosebee, the co-founder, president/CEO of the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, a U.S.-based nonprofit humanitarian medical relief organization.

Register at ww.malone.edu/worldviewforum.

'American Fiction’ showing this weekend

CANTON − The Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, will show the award-nominated film “American Fiction” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Feb. 25.

Admission is $7 at the door. Doors open half an hour before showtime.

Gospel trio concert at Hartville Kitchen

HARTVILLE − Grammy-nominated gospel music trio The Booth Brothers will perform a dinner concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison St. NW.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information and to buy tickets, call 330-877-9353 or visit hartvillekitchen.com.

Maddox Wright, 5, lines up a shot on an unseasonably warm winter day at North Park in Jackson Township.
Maddox Wright, 5, lines up a shot on an unseasonably warm winter day at North Park in Jackson Township.

Children can learn about solving crimes

JACKSON TWP. − The Stark Library Jackson Community Branch, 7487 Fulton Drive NW, will offer the program "The Chemistry Behind Crime Solving" from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the meeting room. The program is suitable for children from kindergarten through tweens.

Participants will explore forensic chemistry through experiments like fingerprint dusting, invisible ink and chromatography. For more information or to register, call 330-833-1010, email jackson@starklibrary.org or visit http://tinyurl.com/294xxshk.

Tickets on sale for summer concerts at Plain Township Legacy Park

PLAIN TWP. − Tickets for the 2024 Concert Series at the Plain Township Legacy Park are on sale at www.plaintownshipamphitheater.com. Visit the site and click the button on the home page or events page.

Plain Township will host 10 concerts on Thursdays from June through August. Tribute artists will perform the music of Billy Joel, Motown, Bad Company, Foreigner, Zac Brown Band, Boy Band Review, Elton John and Journey, with original indie rock artists The Vindys rounding out the series.

For more information about ticket sales, how to become a sponsor, or other events coming to the Plain Township Legacy Park Amphitheater, visit www.plaintownshipamphitheater.com, call 330-492-4689 or email Rob Steinberg at rsteinberg@plaintownshipstarkoh.gov.

Meditation, trivia, crafts at Massillon library

MASSILLON − The Massillon Public Library, 208 Lincoln Way E, will feature the following programs. Call 330-832-9831 or visit https://www.massillonlibrary.org/ for more information.

  • Meditation with Gwen Miller will be 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Duncan Room. Miller teaches Jyoti meditation techniques every third Tuesday of the month.

  • Teen Craft Time: Dinosaur Egg Bath Bombs will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday.

  • Kahoot Trivia: Disney animated movies will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Trivia fans gather every fourth Monday of the month for Kahoot Trivia. Ages 13 and older are welcome to play.

Donate blood

The American Red Cross has scheduled the following Stark County blood drives:

  • Jackson Township: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Paul & Carol David YMCA, 7389 Caritas Circle NW.

  • Plain Township: noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at Full Devotion - FBC Canton, 4110 38th St. NW.

  • Navarre: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Towpath Trail YMCA, 1226 Market St. NE.

Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-733-2767. Those who come to give during February will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card by email. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Heart for details.

First Baptist Church of Jackson Youth Group members, including Mallory Carbenia, Emily Smith and Sam Werstler play a game of Cross Net during an outing at North Park in Jackson Township on an unseasonably warm winter day.
First Baptist Church of Jackson Youth Group members, including Mallory Carbenia, Emily Smith and Sam Werstler play a game of Cross Net during an outing at North Park in Jackson Township on an unseasonably warm winter day.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region

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