WHBC Community Announcements

EVENTS for WEEK of MAY 13, 2013

In honor of National Safe Boating Week (May 18th - 24th), The Stark County Power Squadron will conduct a four session safe boating course entitled "AMERICAS' BOATING COURSE 3rd EDITION", which will cover all of the requirements for state certification. Classes will be held at Acme Store on N. Main in North Canton with first class on Tues. May 21st. No pre-registration is required, just show up. Additional details can be obtained by calling 330 832-0625.

On Sat. May 18th - come to the The Stark County District Library Main Library on Market Ave. N. in Canton and learn how to "Get the Dirt on Rain Gardening", beginning at 10 am. Learn about irrigating with rain water and building a backyard pond. If any questions, call 330 458-2699.

Everyone is invited to the NORTH CANTON GARDEN CLUB PERENNIAL PLANT SALE on Sat. May 18th from 8 am - 3 pm. Sale being held at Dogwood Park on 7th St. in North Canton.

Nationally know banjo player Mike Gentry and The River City Jazz Band will be performing on Sat. May 18th from 7 - 9 pm at Roberts Hall in the Queen of Heaven Parish Life Center on Steese Rd. in Green. Tickets are $ 10 per person and can be purchased by calling the Church Office at 330 896-2345.

Beach City American Legion Hall Post #549 (on 3rd Ave. NE) will be serving ALL YOU CAN EAT SWISS STEAK DINNERS on Sat. May 18th from 4:30 - 7 pm. $ 10 for adults; $ 5 for kids ages 4 - 12; and Free for children 3 and under. For directions and more info, call 330 756-0549.

The Choir of First Church on East Tusc. St. in downtown Canton will host a SPECIAL BENEFIT SPAGHETTI DINNER and DANCE on Sat. May 18th at 6 pm. Call 330 484-4482 for all the details and tickets.

Master Gardners of Stark County will hold their 7th ANNUAL PLANT EXPO on Sat. May 18th from 8 am - 1 pm at The Stark County Fairgrounds. No charge for admission, parking, or the programs. For more info, call 330 830-7700, Ext. 116.

Grace United Church of Christ on Main Ave. W in Massillon is inviting everyone to their SWISS STEAK SUPPER on Sat. May 18th from 5 - 7 pm. $ 10 for adults; $ 5 for kids ages 4 - 10; and free for children age 3 and under. For directions and info about carryout meals, call 330 833-3875.

All Saints Temple, located on Wilbur Allen Jr. Ave. SE. in Canton (next to Jackson Pool), will be providing FREE HOT MEALS on Sat. May 18th from 1 - 3 pm. For more info, call 330 280-1873.

On Mon. May 20th at noon and 6 pm, The Massillon Public Library invites readers to join either of TWO MONDAY BOOK CLUBS, as they read and discuss "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother". For more info, call The Library at 330 832-9831, Ext. 327.

Canton Lehman High School will be sponsoring A PASTA DINNER on Mon. May 20th from 6 - 8 pm at Fairways at Arrowhead on Rogwin Circle SW in North Canton. $ 8 per person with takeout orders available. Call 330 494-9519 for additional info.

The Wilderness Center is in need of skilled carpenters and /or handimen that can help this summer with replacing siding, bridge repairs and much more. Please contact Vicki at 1-877-359-5235 or: vicki@wildernesscenter.org

ArtsinStark in association with the Special Improvement District, is launching the CANTON ART WALK SERIES, beginning Sat. May 18th. Similar to First Firday, The Canton Arts Walk Series, from 6 - 10 pm, will find all the downtown arts spots, restaurants, and music-makers. For more info and to place a reservation, visit: www.cantonartsdistrict.com or call 330 453-0175, Ext. 206.

On Sun. May 26th at 2 pm, The Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve will host a free seminar on "GARDENING for BUTTERFLIES". Come and learn about nectar and caterpillar host plants. Event is free, but registration is required by calling 330 829-7050.

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