News from around the Canton region

Coffee with a Cop

CANTON – As vaccination rates continue to rise and more people become protected from serious COVID-19 infection, Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier has announced the return of the Coffee with a Cop program. The Coffee with a Cop program was put on hold when the pandemic began.

The program will be 8:30 a.m. March 17 at the McDonald’s at 112 Dueber Ave. SW. The Coffee with a Cop program is designed to provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions and to learn more about how the Stark County Sheriff’s Office serves the community.

“Coffee with a Cop fosters meaningful conversations in mutual, informal environments where residents can learn more about what we do and how we do it,” Maier said. “We are eager to again pull up a seat at the table with Stark County residents for a face-to-face conversation over a cup of coffee.”

For more information, call the Stark County Sheriff’s Office community engagement director at 330-430-3889. Citizens can also communicate with the Stark County Sheriff’s Office using the mobile app, which can be downloaded free via the app store on any smartphone by searching Stark Sheriff Ohio.

Women in History Luncheon

CANTON – The 24th annual Women in History Luncheon will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Canton Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N.

Hosted by JRC, the luncheon will feature speaker Corey Minor Smith and a silent auction and grand raffle. For more information, contact Sue Snyder at 330-454-3471, ext. 406, or visit JRCcares.org.

StarkMHAR applications due

CANTON – Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR) is offering $2,500 grants. While two $2,500 grants have been awarded in past years, up to five awards could be given this year only because of a donation by the Buckeye State Credit Union.

Applicants will develop and/or continue programs that promote resiliency and offer youth positive socio-emotional and/or educational experiences.

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Programming needs to have the ability to be implemented during COVID restrictions if necessary; previous applicants are not eligible to receive the award for two consecutive years.

Proposals are due via email to [email protected] by 5 p.m. April 4. Guidelines and other details are available at StarkMHAR.org.

Donations that support these kinds of grants, as well as scholarships, may be made either by mail: StarkMHAR Attn: Carrie Long, 121 Cleveland Ave. SW Canton, Ohio 44702 or online at https://starkmhar.org/give.

Irish band to play at Dover library

DOVER – Celtic Rush, a traditional Irish band from Northeast Ohio, will perform at 2 p.m. March 13 in the Community Room of the Dover Library, 525 N. Walnut St.

Celtic Rush is a group of friends who have enjoyed performing throughout Northeast Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The group performs Irish jigs, reels and hornpipes with a variety of instruments including fiddle, guitars, tin whistle, upright bass, mandolin and Irish drum.

To register, call the library at 330-343-6123 or register online at www.doverlibrary.org.

Hartville Sports Card Show

HARTVILLE – More than 30 vendors will be at the Hartville Sports Card Show at Hartville Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. They will be selling sports cards, memorabilia, autographs and more. The show is free general admission and will be in the food court.

Parkinson’s exercise program

JACKSON TWP. – Sprenger Health Care Rose Lane is teaming up with the Paul and David Carol YMCA of Jackson Township to bring its “Delay the Disease” program to the community.

The program is a 12-week exercise course designed to optimize the physical function of people living with Parkinson’s disease. The program was developed to help people slow the progression of the disease, helping them gain greater control over their condition and lives.

The program is offered free from 1 to 2 p.m. every Wednesday. Community members do not need to register or have a YMCA membership to take part in “Delay the Disease” classes.

For more details, contact Erin Dixon, Sprenger Health Care Rose Lane rehabilitation director, at 330-837-6270.

Louisville St. Patrick’s Day 5

LOUISVILLE – The Louisville St. Patrick’s Day 5K will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday.

It will start in front of Louisville High School, wind through Metzger Park, along the Nickleplate Trail, and finish at the high school. The course is mostly flat. Refreshments will be available afterward. Register at https://ohiochallengeseries.enmotive.com/events/register/2022-louisville-st-patrick-s-day-5k.

Family Clay event at museum

MASSILLON – The Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, will hold a Family Clay event from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 13.

Families are invited to these all-ages workshops to make clay masterpieces in the Ceramics Studio. The fee, $15 ($10 for Massillon Museum members) per person, includes all supplies.

Registration is limited; visit www.MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets or call 330-833-4061.

Corned beef and cabbage dinner

MASSILLON – The Massillon Knights of Columbus, 988 Cherry Road NW, will have a to-go corned beef and cabbage dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 15.

The cost is $10, which includes homemade bread with butter, salad, dinner and dessert. The last day for reservations is March 14. Call 330-837-9101, leave your name and number of dinners if no one answers. Pickup will be at the front door under the canopy.

Minerva library holds book sale

MINERVA – Minerva Public Library, 677 Lynnwood Drive, continues its spring book sale during regular library hours through Saturday.

Most books are 25 cents each. A selection of DVDs, music CDs, VHS tapes, and audiobooks will also be available for purchase. New items are added daily. Sale proceeds support the purchase of new library materials to check out and library programs on interesting topics. On Saturday, people can fill a grocery bag will all the books it will hold for $1.

For more information, call 330-868-4101 or visit www.minervalibrary.info.

Night hike and observatory session

SUGAR CREEK TWP. – The Wilderness Center will present a naturalist-led hike Friday to learn about the night life in the forest. Afterward, view the moon and deep-sky objects in the observatory.

The hike and observatory session will be from 7 to 10 p.m. People should bring a red-light flashlight – white lights are not allowed on the trails at night. The staff can make a flashlight red.

Hiking boots and weather appropriate attire are recommended. Registration is required for all attendees 5 and older. Cost is $5 per person. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/3ybt6yhx.

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