Good morning, Canton.

Stewart’s Caring Place is set to celebrate the 20th Hope Walk on May 2 with two events — one starting at 8:30 a.m. at Sippo Lake Park in Perry Township and another at 10 a.m. at the Cancer Wellness Center in Fairlawn — to support those affected by cancer.

Registration is open.

Local company G & D Fab (run by Gordon and Dylan Loader) has finished assembling a 170-ton tunnel boring shield on a concrete pad behind its Southway Street shop in Perry Township for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project; the shield will be trucked to New York and reassembled underground.

A portion of Ninth Street NW, from Market Ave N to Cleveland Ave NW, will close from 3:30 to 9 p.m. on April 24 for the EN-RICH-MENT Arts Education Center's multi-day HBCU-style event at 901 Market Ave N, which will feature history and high-energy performances.

The Stark County Bar Association will hold Law Week events April 27 through May 1, with a televised Ask-A-Lawyer segment on April 22 in Massillon (2 Duncan Plaza), a moot court competition on April 27 in Canton, and a student awards ceremony and luncheon on April 29 in Jackson Township.

Dean Wade delivered a near-perfect defense against Raptors’ Brandon Ingram in Game 1, helping the Cavs to a 126-113 win on April 20.

Coach Kenny Atkinson praised Wade as a key part of the team’s playoff push.

Former Walsh University forward Brayden Gross committed to play Division I basketball at Northern Illinois after entering the transfer portal, and former Mount Union guard Chance Casenhiser joined Division II program Eckerd College in Florida following their last season.

Their moves mark steps to boost their college careers.

2026 OCMA/VNEA State Pool Championships

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — $0.00 - $10.00 USD — Compete or cheer at the annual state pool championships featuring players of all ages.

50th Anniversary Curtain Up FUNraiser

7-10 p.m. — North Canton Playhouse — $26.13 — Enjoy a night filled with variety shows, games, and raffles at this community FUNraiser celebration.

Sneaker Mania 2

11 AM – 6 PM — Executive Event Center — $5 for students, parents free — Enjoy the ultimate sneaker event with giveaways, food, and thousands of kicks.

Moon Glow Cherry Blossoms Painting Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $20 add-on for candle-making — Enjoy a creative evening of painting and candle-making in a vibrant atmosphere.

Free First Friday Comedy Night

8-9:30 p.m. — Canton Comedy Boom — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with diverse comedic talent from Northeast Ohio and beyond.

Pressed Flower Frame Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard — Food and beverages available for purchase — Create a hinged floral frame using beautiful flowers in a crafty evening at the winery.

2026 Mom-Mosa Trail

11 AM – 3 PM — Centennial Plaza — Cost of entry includes drink tickets — Celebrate Mother’s Day with mimosas, brunch bites, and local shopping on a self-guided trail.

North Canton Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale

1-5 p.m. — Price Park — Free entry — Browse a variety of perennial plants perfect for enhancing your home garden.

Learn Mahjong Workshop

12-3 p.m. — Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard — Food and wine available for purchase — Master the art of Mahjong with expert guidance from Mary Murphy.

Junie B. Jones JR Musical

3:30-5:30 p.m. — Stage Door Studios — $10.00 — Step into the cheerful world of Junie B. Jones and her first-grade adventures with friends.