Good morning, Canton.

Stark County is set for a busy schedule as a Taste of Hope fundraiser in Canton on April 16 will feature chef Stephan C.

Baity, a Canton Symphony Orchestra concert honoring Journey will play at Umstattd Hall on Saturday, and a Cinderella ballet will perform at the Palace Theatre on Friday and Saturday—additionally, a preservation workshop is planned at McKinley Presidential Library on April 10, COMPASS will host sexual assault awareness events in April, and pediatric wellness funding from Liberty HealthShare (applications due by April 30) accompanies further activities in Massillon, North Canton, Pike Ridge Park, and Plain Township including discussion groups, virtual chats, resource fairs, a new Thursday Night Concert Series, and benefit concerts for Whispering Grace Horses scheduled for today and Sunday.

Stark State College holds open houses on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at its Jackson Township campus and on April 9 in Akron—while Aultman College hosts a preview day at 6 p.m. on April 9 to showcase its health science programs.

Local students can apply for scholarships including Stark State’s Choose Ohio First, the Massillon Rotary Foundation nursing awards with applications due by April 30, and the Ohio Forestry Association’s E.B. Miller Memorial Scholarship with applications due by April 15—while free ExploreAg camps offer weeklong and one-day agricultural and STEM learning with selections announced by May 1.

Canton installed nine speed tables to reduce speeding and will add another 11 later this year.

Developer Steve Coon has renovated the former Landmark Tavern at 501 Tuscarawas St. E in downtown Canton—restoring a historic building for the community.

John Albrecht, 78, a blind U.S. Army veteran from North Canton, will join the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic from today to April 5 in Aspen-Snowmass, Colorado — where disabled veterans will learn adaptive skiing and snowmobiling — with guidance from trained aides.

He said his past clinic experiences helped him improve and he looks forward to sharing the event with his wife.

Live Music Night with Crossbreeze

2-4:30 p.m. — Prime Vine Winery — Enjoy live music — Experience the spirit of the '60s and '70s brought to life by local sensation CrossBreeze.

Walsh University Community Clinic: Wellness Through Movement

8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Walsh University — Free entry — Engage in free health and wellness check-ups designed to improve your well-being with personalized education and resources.

Strong Family Wellness 4th Annual Community Health Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Free admission — Empower yourself with health screenings and wellness resources at this unifying community event.

Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training

Apr 14-18 — Health Innovation Solutions & Training, LLC — $2090 — Enhance your programming skills with a hands-on, expert-led C# course in Canton, Ohio.

AlterNation 90s & 00s Rock Tribute

9 PM – 1 AM — Nathan's Patio Bar & Grill — Check for entry details — Rock out to nostalgic hits from the 90s and 00s with AlterNation's dynamic tribute performance.

Free Community Easter Egg Hunt

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Perry High School — Free entry — Enjoy bounce houses, music, and an egg hunt featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Easter Sunday at The Twisted Olive

11 AM – 6 PM — The Twisted Olive — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a full dinner menu on Easter Sunday with a special feature menu.

Spring Open House 2025

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Rohr & Sons Nursery-Garden Center — Free entry — Enjoy kids' activities, raffles, sales, and discounts in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Stranger-Danger and Self-Defense Workshop

4-5:30 p.m. — The Open Space Martial Arts — Ticket required for kids — Empower your child with essential self-defense skills and safety awareness.