COMMUNITY
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host a Teen Writers Club, Thursdays, through May 20, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., Gather with other teen writers to talk about the art of writing. For details call 330-833-1010. All library programs are free of charge.
The North Canton Playhouse presents the drama, “Strange Snow,” running Feb. 5-21. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. and Sundays 2:30 p.m. in the McManaway Studio Theatre at the North Canton Playhouse, inside Hoover High School, 525 7th St. NE. Tickets are $12 per adult an $11 for seniors and students. Call 330-494-1613 for reservations or order tickets online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com.
P.E.A.K., a series sponsored by the Jackson Belden Chamber of Commerce, will discuss communication etiquette with Joe Feltes of Buckingham, Doolittle and Burroughs, at the Jackson Township Hall on Feb. 10, 1-3. This is free to all chamber members. For details call 330-833-4400.
A-1 Japan Steakhouse, 4777 Dressler Rd. NW, and the Jackson Belden Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Business After Hours Feb. 11, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 with reservations or $7 at the door. For details call 330-833-4400.
Register now for the free Paws to Read program on Feb. 13, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Read to a trained therapy dog at the Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. Call 330-854-4148 for details.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host Preschool Story Time, for 3.5 - 5 year olds each Tuesday, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. beginning Feb. 16 through April 6. Program includes stories, fingerplays and fun. For details call 330-833-1010.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host Toddler Time Story Time, for 2-3 year olds, Wednesdays, 11:15 - 11:35 a.m. beginning Feb. 17 through April 7. Program includes stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. For details call 330-833-1010.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host Toddler Time Story Time, for 2-3 year olds, Wednesdays, 11:15 - 11:35 a.m. beginning Feb. 17 through April 7. Program includes stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. For details call 330-833-1010.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host a computer class “Word I: Ribbons,” Feb. 17, 2-4 p.m. For details call 330-833-1010. All library programs are free of charge.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host a computer class on Skype, a free program which allows users to make video telephone calls over the Internet, Feb. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. For details call 330-833-1010. All library programs are free of charge.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host a computer class on “Excel 1: Ribbons,” Feb. 18, 10 a.m. - noon. For details call 330-833-1010. All library programs are free of charge.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host a class about computer security, Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m. For details call 330-833-1010. All library programs are free of charge.
There will be a stamp show Feb. 21, at the Quality Inn, 4914 Everhard Rd., Belden Village, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free. Stamps will be bought. For information call 330-832-5257.
The Jackson Belden Chamber of Commerce will feature their annual Business Expo, Feb. 24, 4-8 p.m. at the University Center at Kent State Stark Campus, 6000 Frank Ave. NW. This is open to the public. Cost is $5 entrance fee.
A New Beginning, a social group for widows and widowers of all ages, meet for dinner and conversation the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. For restaurant location and other activities, call 330-745-6239.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host an adult book discussion group to talk about “The Last Child” by John Hart on March 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m. For details call 330-833-1010. All library programs are free of charge.
SENIOR MOMENTS
The David YMCA Senior Fun Club will feature The Life of Abraham Lincoln, Feb. 10, 12:30 - 3 p.m. Register by Feb. 8. Bring a covered dish to share. The Y is located at 7389 Caritas Cir NW. For details call 330-830-6275.
MEDICAL MEMOS
The topic Feb. 11 is 10 Easy Nutrition Tips at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave. NW, 6-7:30 p.m. For details call 330-363-8255 or sign up online at www.aultman.org.
n Feb. 16, Diabetes Meal Planning will be presented at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave. NW, 6-7:30 p.m. For details call 330-363-8255 or sign up online at www.aultman.org.
Terry Livengood, MA, CT, lead chaplain, will present the topic Compassionate Journey Feb. 18 at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave. NW, 6-7:30 p.m. From diagnosis to death, end-of-life issues affect everyone. Learn tips for the dying patient and family to make it a compassionate journey. For details call 330-363-8255 or sign up online at www.aultman.org.
Feb. 25, Female Incontinence will be presented by William Alford, DO, gynecologist at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave. NW, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn tips and procedures - surgical and non-surgical- to alleviate the embarrassment, discomfort and distress of urinary incontinence.
For details call 330-363-8255 or sign up online at www.aultman.org.
BLOOD DRIVES
Feb. 5, The Inn at Belden Village, 3927 38th St. NE, Canton, 2 - 6 p.m.
Feb. 8, Emergency Medicine Physicians, 4535 Dressler Rd. NW, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Feb. 10, Heartland Behavorial Healthcare, 300 Erie St., Massillon, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Feb. 11, John Knox Presbyterian Church, 5155 Eastlake St. NW, 3-7 p.m.
Feb. 19, Northwest Senior Center, 853 Locust St. SE, Canal Fulton, 1-7 p.m.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
The trustees will meet Feb. 8 in a work-executive session starting at 4 p.m. and the general session at 5 p.m. at the township hall.
The Park Citizens Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. in the township hall.
The Citizens Advisory Community Celebration Committee meeting is Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m. at the township hall.
The Highway-Traffic Citizens Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. in the township hall.
The CIC will meet Feb. 17, 5 p.m. at the township hall.
The Jackson Zoning Commission will meet Feb. 18, 5 p.m. at the township hall.
The trustees will meet Feb. 22 in a work-executive session starting at 4 p.m. and the general session at 5 p.m. at the township hall.
The Jackson Recycling Board will meet Feb. 24, 11 a.m. at Buehler’s Community Room, 7138 Fulton Dr. NW.