Good morning, Canton.

Pathway Caring for Children is hosting Foster Parent Power Weekend from Thursday through Sunday with in-person and Zoom classes to train future foster parents in Stark County.

The event teaches essential skills for caring for children who face neglect and abuse — amid a state foster care shortage.

Investigators identified 76 year old Penelope Ralles as the sole occupant who died when her Plain Township home at 2511 58th St. NE caught fire Sunday morning around 6 a.m.—firefighters had the blaze under control by 6:40 a.m.

Local Catholics in Canton are mourning Pope Francis, who died Monday morning at 88 after battling a chronic lung illness.

Church leaders remembered him as a humble pastor who cared deeply for the disadvantaged.

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.

IDN Foundation Course in Akron

8 a.m.-6 p.m. — Aultman North Canton Medical Group — Course Fee Applicable — Enhance your skills in Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management and Sports Rehabilitation.

Bill Squire Stand-Up Comedy Night

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Canton Comedy Boom — $20 online / $25 at door — Enjoy a night of laughs with Bill Squire and friends featuring hilarious stand-up performances.

Monthly Music Therapy Session

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Sensory Escape — $15.00 per child — Engage in a delightful blend of music therapy and open play for sensory enrichment.

Moms & Momosas - April Mooeadow

11 a.m. — Painting with a Twist — Registration includes Momosa, fresh fruit and pastries — A creative class for moms to enjoy art and refreshments together.

Open Mother's Day Celebration at The Twisted Olive

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — The Twisted Olive — Reservations recommended — Celebrate Mother's Day with delicious food and a warm atmosphere.

North Canton Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale

9 a.m.-2 p.m. — 520 Heatherwood St. SW — Support a local club — Find unique perennial plants nurtured by community gardeners for your own garden this season.

Fishing Derby 2025

Morning — Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park — Free entry — Cast your line for a fun-filled day of fishing and prizes for the kids.

Weekly 12 Step Group Meeting

6:30-7:30 p.m. — St. Stephens Martyr — Closed meeting — Find support and discuss recovery topics in a welcoming and accessible environment.