Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Canton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Repository
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Repository
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Repository
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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