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On Saturday, March 20 at 11 a.m. children from grades K-6 are invited to the Massillon Public Library to embark on an imaginary journey around the world with a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit named Edward Tulane from the book by Kate DiCamillo. This program will be held in the library auditorium. Registration is required, begins March 8 and may be done in person or by phone. The Massillon Public Library is located at 208 Lincoln Way East. For more information stop by the Children's Department or call 330-832-5037 or the Web site www.massillonlibrary.org.
Jackson AARP #3541 will meet at noon for lunch on March 18 at St. John Lutheran Church, 1900 Wales Rd. NE Massillon. Collections are still being excepted for used ink cartridges, eye glasses and cell phones. We are also expecting canned goods for St. John’s “Care and Share” program. Free blood screening. Lunches are $8 and are catered by Santanglo’s. This month’s program is “Blended Voices.” All welcome. Reservations and information call 330-854-5714 or 330-832-2837.
The Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St., will host Paws To Read March 13, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Read to a trained therapy dog. For information call 330-854-4148.
The Jackson Branch Library will host a Personal Finance Seminar March 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m. with the topic “Establish an emergency fund.” To register call 330-833-1010. All library programs are free of charge.
March 17 is Soup Up Your Support Lunch Fundraiser at the Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way East, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buy a handcrafted bowl and get free soup lunch. For information call 330-833-1525 or go online to www.massillonmuseum.org.
Join the Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours March 18, 5-7 p.m. at the Center for Holistic Medicine, 4414 22nd St. NW Cost is $5 with rsvp or $7 at the door. Call 330-833-4400.
Join the McKinley Museum March 18, at 6 p.m. for Soup at Six, On the Move: The Early Auto Industry in Stark County. Join Director of Education Christopher Kenney for a look at Stark County's role in the early years of the automobile. Explore early manufacturers like Jewell and Holmes to the County's involvement with Henry Ford. Many modern conveniences of today's autos can be traced back to these early manufacturers. This program is $10 and includes a signature soup, fresh baked bread, beverage and dessert. Reservations are required. Call 330-455-7043 for reservations. The Museum is located at 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW in Canton.
Canton Christian Women’s Connection will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 18 at 11:30 a.m. The theme this month is “I Have Nothing to Wear!” The luncheon is held at the North Canton Civic Center and will feature Susan and Betty from Shop Your Closet helping us organize our wardrobe. Free childcare is available upon request.
On Saturday, March 20 at 11 a.m. children from grades K-6 are invited to the Massillon Public Library to embark on an imaginary journey around the world with a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit named Edward Tulane from the book by Kate DiCamillo. This program will be held in the library auditorium. Registration is required, begins March 8 and may be done in person or by phone. The Massillon Public Library is located at 208 Lincoln Way East. For more information stop by the Children's Department or call 330-832-5037 or the Web site www.massillonlibrary.org.
Jackson AARP #3541 will meet at noon for lunch on March 18 at St. John Lutheran Church, 1900 Wales Rd. NE Massillon. Collections are still being excepted for used ink cartridges, eye glasses and cell phones. We are also expecting canned goods for St. John’s “Care and Share” program. Free blood screening. Lunches are $8 and are catered by Santanglo’s. This month’s program is “Blended Voices.” All welcome. Reservations and information call 330-854-5714 or 330-832-2837.
The Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St., will host Paws To Read March 13, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Read to a trained therapy dog. For information call 330-854-4148.
The Jackson Branch Library will host a Personal Finance Seminar March 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m. with the topic “Establish an emergency fund.” To register call 330-833-1010. All library programs are free of charge.
March 17 is Soup Up Your Support Lunch Fundraiser at the Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way East, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buy a handcrafted bowl and get free soup lunch. For information call 330-833-1525 or go online to www.massillonmuseum.org.
Join the Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours March 18, 5-7 p.m. at the Center for Holistic Medicine, 4414 22nd St. NW Cost is $5 with rsvp or $7 at the door. Call 330-833-4400.
Join the McKinley Museum March 18, at 6 p.m. for Soup at Six, On the Move: The Early Auto Industry in Stark County. Join Director of Education Christopher Kenney for a look at Stark County's role in the early years of the automobile. Explore early manufacturers like Jewell and Holmes to the County's involvement with Henry Ford. Many modern conveniences of today's autos can be traced back to these early manufacturers. This program is $10 and includes a signature soup, fresh baked bread, beverage and dessert. Reservations are required. Call 330-455-7043 for reservations. The Museum is located at 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW in Canton.
Canton Christian Women’s Connection will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 18 at 11:30 a.m. The theme this month is “I Have Nothing to Wear!” The luncheon is held at the North Canton Civic Center and will feature Susan and Betty from Shop Your Closet helping us organize our wardrobe. Free childcare is available upon request.
The Jackson Branch Library includes Memoir Writing workshop March 22 and March 29. To register call 330-833-1010.
The Orchid Ensemble will perform March 25, 7 p.m. in the Main Hall of the Kent State Stark Campus, 6000 Frank Ave. The concert is free.
Wayne County Arts and Crafts Guild Show is March 26, 5-9 p.m. and March 27, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Greenbriar Party Center, 50 Riffel Rd., Wooster. For more information call 330-345-5962.
Spring Clean at the Jackson Branch Library, March 29-April 3 for grades 9-12. Volunteer to help spring clean the library. Call 330-833-1010.
April 1, the Jackson Branch Library will host the adult book discussion group, 6:30 - 8 p.m.to talk about “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini.
The Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group will meet at the Winking Lizard Tavern, 5710 Fulton Rd. NW, March 30, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5. Enjoy the Skee Ball Social for a single elimination tournament. Register by email to todd@smithbarta.com.
March Madness dance sponsored by Parents Without Partners, Canton Chapter 231, Saturday, March 20, Mayfield Center, 3825 13th St. SW in Canton. The dance is from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The cost is $6 for PWP members and $8 for non-members. The dance is open to all singles age 21 and over. Soft drinks are availale for purchase. A snack or dessert to share is much appreciated.
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. now through April 6. Program includes stories, fingerplays and fun. Please call 330-833-1010 to register.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host Toddler Time Story Time, for 2-3 year olds, Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:35 a.m. now through April 7. Program includes stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. Please call 330-833-1010 to register.
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. Please call 330-833-1010 to register. All library programs are free of charge.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host Baby Time, for new borns to 23 months old with a caregiver, Tuesdays, 11:15 - 11:35 a.m. now through April 6. Program includes stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. Call 330-833-1010 to register.
The Jackson Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, will host a Personal Finance Seminars, Tuesdays, March 2, 16, 30; April 20 and May 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Topics discussed include “Four Keys to Building Wealth,” “Establishing an Emergency Fund,” “Buy the Right Life Insurance,” “Invest with Professional Managment” and “Start a Family Tradition.” Please call 330-833-1010 to register.
SENIOR MOMENTS
Senior citizens are invited to see the Jacks-N-Jills Song and Dance Showcase. “Bringin' Motown to Yo' Town,” Thursday, March 18 at 3:30 p. m. in Jackson High School. Dinner follows in the Student Commons at approximately 5:30. Dinner tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the high school from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 12. No charge to see the performance. Doors open at 3 p. m.
McDonaldsville United Methodist Church on 7641 Wales NW will host a Swiss Steak Dinner on Friday, March 19, 6-7:30 p.m. Complete meal with dessert. Carry out available. Adults $7. Children (12 & under)-$3.50. Free - 2 years and younger. Profits for Mission Projects.
MEDICAL MEMOS
Just for Grandparents will be presented by Mimi Gozdan, RN, BSN, at Stark County District Library, Jackson Branch, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW, March 15, 1:30-3 p.m. New and experienced grandparents are invited to learn new “how to” tips including long-distance and step grandparenting.
Diabetes Chronic Complications will be presented by Cheryl Michaels, RN, BSN, certified diabetes educator, at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave. NW, March 16, 6-7:30 p.m. Diabetics have an increased risk for life-threatening complications. Learn what they are and how to reduce the risk with good diabetes control before it gets too serious.
Medicare Today will be presented by Melinda Graham, Medicare educator, at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave. NW, March 18, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn options for the original Medicare plan, the many advantage plans as well as prescription drug coverage options. Come get your questions answered.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
The CIC will meet March 15, 5 p.m. at the township hall.
The zoning commission will meet March 18, 5 p.m. at the township hall.
The board of zoning appeals will meet March 25, 6:30 p.m., at the township hall.
The trustees will meet March 22 in a work-executive session starting at 4 p.m. and the general session at 5 p.m. at the township hall.
