Good morning, Canton.

Community events are planned throughout Stark County with Camp Hope for grieving children on May 31 at Play-Action Plaza, a live band performing on Wednesdays at the Polish-American Club, and other activities like art exhibitions, workshops and concerts at local venues such as Malone University, the National First Ladies Library & Museum, MAPS Air Museum, Massillon Museum and North Canton Public Library — many events require preregistration or have associated admission fees. Interested residents should contact the organizers for specific details on times and deadlines.

Canal Fulton and Lawrence Township firefighters rescued two women who were in distress on the Tuscarawas River at 3 p.m. Saturday — they used a throwable flotation device and a swift water rescue technician to guide the women, who were wearing personal flotation devices, to the shore near the canal boat dry dock.

BBB serving Canton Region & Greater West Virginia warns new graduates about scams targeting loans, tuition, jobs and rentals as they begin new life changes.

Graduates should verify offers with trusted institutions—scammers often use fake job postings and rental deals to steal personal information—so they can avoid fraud.

Erika Irwin was named principal of Faircrest Memorial Elementary for the next school year after the Canton Local Board approved her hire on April 28, and Rev.

Ryan Furlong will start as Walsh University chaplain on July 1—both appointments add to local education updates. Two Stark County high school seniors received $1,000 scholarships from First Commonwealth Bank, while a local scholarship fund partners with the Akron RubberDucks for a June game and Malone University students launched a new agency to support local organizations.

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.

The Rat Pack Concert

Evening event — Gervasi Vineyard — Not specified — Experience timeless classics with fine wine in an elegant atmosphere.

Back in the Day LIVE

8-11 p.m. — Loby's Bar & Grille — Check for entry fee — Enjoy a high-energy night of hits from the 90s to today with Back in the Day.

Bluecoats Concert at Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Free entry — Experience a lively performance by the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps in a festive atmosphere.

Hero Run 5K Run/Walk

7:00 – 10:30 a.m. — Perry High School — $25-45 — Participate in a looped 3.1 mile run-walk supporting community causes with awards for multiple categories.

Cleveland Keys Concert

Electrifying night — Evening — Gervasi Vineyard — Ticketed — Sing along to your favorite hits while sipping fine wine.

Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute Band

7:30 PM - 11:59 PM — Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater — Tickets available via Eventbrite — Experience the sounds of the Eagles at this captivating tribute performance.

Great Eight Race Series - Air Force Raider Run

8 AM - 11 AM — Southgate Park — All ages welcome — Challenge yourself in a 3k obstacle race and honor veterans with a special walk.