Good morning, Canton.

Stark County Hunger Task Force will host a volunteer open house on July 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Canton at the Ken Weber Community Campus (408 Ninth St. SW, Room 1230).

Staff and volunteers will lead tours of the food pantry, warehouse and Backpack for Kids spaces.

Doc's Bar & Grille closed its downtown restaurant at 217 Market Ave N on July 1 at 10:55 a.m. after operating for months; owner Susann Martin said more exciting plans are coming while building owner Steve Coon is working with a potential new tenant for the space.

Southern Charm Eatery, a new restaurant, is scheduled to open in late July in North Canton (bringing Southern flavors to the local dining scene).

Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle next year, affecting nine grocery stores in Stark County (including one in Canton).

Local residents are watching the deal as it may change where they shop.

Due to forecast heat above 85, the Canton Symphony Orchestra will perform indoors at Zimmermann Symphony Center today, with the broadcast airing live at America 250 at McKinley National Memorial starting at 7:30 p.m. (This change protects expensive instruments.)

Minerva golfer Paul Wackerly, 53, will compete at the U.S. Senior Open today at Scioto Country Club in Columbus.

He qualified after tough matches and will face over 150 competitors including renowned World Golf Hall of Famers.

Ohio high school football practices begin Aug.

1 and the 10‑week season starts the week of Aug. 17 + playoffs will follow with state championships in Canton on Dec. 3‑5.

Canton's Enchanted Princess Ball

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa — $65 per ticket — Experience the magic with beloved princesses, delightful meals, and enchanting entertainment.

African American Arts & Cultural Festival

10 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Visit Canton Downtown Visitor Center — Free entry — Experience two unforgettable days of culture, music, food, and community.

Portage Lakes Fireworks

9-11 p.m. — Portage Lakes State Park — Free entry — Celebrate with spectacular fireworks and enjoy a festive boat parade earlier in the day.

Canton R&B Musicfest

7 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — BOGO Special on tickets — Enjoy the unforgettable sounds of Brownstone and Sunshine Anderson in a vibrant summer concert.

Funky Music Night with Zapp

7-11 p.m. — Lock 3 Park — Free entry — Experience high-energy grooves that will get you dancing all night long.

Forever Seger - The Silver Bullet Experience

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Plain Township Amphitheater — $10.00 - $165.00 — Experience the dynamic tribute to Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band with authentic performances.

The Fantasy Football Expo

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — $70 - $290 — Experience Fantasy Football's greatest weekend with experts, parties, and panels in Canton, Ohio.

Fantasy Football Expo

10 a.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — $20 — Step into the Fantasy Football Expo, explore vendor booths, and connect with creators in a vibrant tradeshow setting.