Good morning, Canton.

Local events offer something for everyone.

A free spring concert by local steel bands takes place tonight at Brush Performance Hall, and the Angel Auction fundraiser will be held at Memorial Civic Center on May 8—other upcoming activities include museum programs, park walks, and a community breakfast.

Therapy dogs roamed the airport terminal yesterday while Layman Law Group moved to a larger office and Canton Chair Rental rebranded to Party Savvy, local pet euthanasia was offered, and Diebold Nixdorf joined the S&P SmallCap 600 & Timken received ethics recognition.

Peak Nano in Valley View produces NanoPlex polymer films that help store energy more efficiently and meet global demand.

The company is running 24/7 production and will soon expand to a third facility in Macedonia.

Minerva High School senior Megan Lynn received the Franklin B.

Walter All-Scholastic Award from the Ohio Educational Service Center Association at the Ohioian Event Center in Columbus on April 26. She plans to attend Ohio State University and major in criminal justice.

Susie Stoffer, principal and executive director at Weaver Child Development Center in Canton, shared how the Reggio-inspired approach supports young learners and fosters curiosity (the school plans to expand to seventh and eighth grades soon).

Perry sprinter Jayden Wilson played a major role in his team’s two wins at the Stark County Track and Field Championships.

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.

Matilda Pablo Live at 410 Lounge

7:30-10 p.m. — 410 Lounge — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of live music as Matilda Pablo performs at the 410 Lounge in Canton, Ohio.