Good morning, Canton.

Stark County is set to host many community events in the coming days including a bike ride honoring Congressman Ralph Regula on June 21 starting at Canal Fulton and a classic car show at the McKinley Presidential Library with registration from 9 to 11 a.m. Other planned events include free outdoor movies in Canton, family festivals, fishing tournaments, live music, and cultural programs—offering a wide range of activities for local residents.

Georgia Paxos, executive director of Canton Palace Theatre for almost 18 years, leads the theater in hosting diverse shows and advancing the Palace 100 Project—she is originally from the East Coast and now lives in North Canton with her family—and ties her love for football to her community work.

Canton resident Tina Johnson built a Habitat home in 2003 when she took custody of her four cousins after their mother died—she recently paid off the mortgage and now leads Habitat’s Homeowners Network to help others learn from her experience.

Four people were shot at Ashton’s Bar & Grill at 2900 8th Street NE early Sunday morning just before 3 a.m. and all victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries—detectives are gathering witness statements.

The Canton Professional Educators’ Association awarded scholarships to seniors and honored Karen Zutali as Educator of the Year and Officer Lamar Sharpe as Layperson of the Year at its spring banquet—while the Brown Local Board of Education named Christy Yeagley as the new principal of Malvern Elementary School, Plain Local Schools earned a national Award of Excellence for Eagle Nation Magazine and Heritage Christian School received a bronze pro-life leadership award to be formally recognized at the Essential Summit this fall.

Gervasi Spirits Craft Cocktail Class

90-minute session — The Villa Grande — Includes all tools and ingredients — Craft two signature drinks while mastering bar basics.

Canton Township Community Day

4-11 p.m. — Canton Township Community Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of food trucks, live music, and fireworks in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series 5km

8 AM – 11 PM — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Registration fee required — Celebrate fitness and football at the Year TWO of the exciting 5k race series.

Songs in the Sky with Canton Symphony Orchestra

6-9 p.m. — Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium — $90.00 - $150.00 — Experience a night of live music, food, and charity events against the Canton skyline.

Olde Canal Days Festival

5-11 p.m. & 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — Olde Canal Days Festival — Free entry — Celebrate Canal Fulton's rich heritage with crafts, food, entertainment, and a parade over three exciting days.

HAPPY 100th Anniversary Celebration of 1480 WHBC

4-8 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate a century of broadcasting with community fun and festivities.

Step Into Autism Fundraiser

10 AM – 12 PM — William McKinley Memorial — Donations appreciated — Participate in a major fundraising event supporting autism programs in Northeast Ohio.

Fourth of July Spectacular!

Independence Activities — Jul 3-7 — Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday — Family fun with fireworks, an ice cream social, and a nighttime treasure hunt.

Akron RubberDucks vs Flying Squirrels

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Canal Park — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling baseball showdown between the Akron RubberDucks and the Flying Squirrels.

Foundation Elite Volleyball Camp

9 AM - 12 PM — Bull Dog Virtual Academy @ Timken — Cost not listed — Focused camp for beginners and intermediates to develop volleyball skills in a supportive environment.