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Aiden Schneider, 11, of Massillon baits his lure during a recent fishing trip to Sippo Lake Park in Perry Township.

Swiss steak dinner

BEACH CITY – Beach City American Legion Hall Post 549, 125 Third Ave. NE, is having its drive-thru carryout-only swiss steak dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. (or until the food runs out) March 21.

Watch for signs where to enter. The meal consists of Swiss steak, three bean salad, applesauce, mashed potatoes with homemade gravy, corn, bread and dessert for $14.

Library programs for kids

CANAL FULTON – The Children's Department of the Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 E. Market St., has scheduled the following programs. For more information, call 330-854-4148 or visit www.canalfultonlibrary.org.

Kids' Pokémon Club: Battle Academy Edition for grades K-5 will be from 6 to 6:45 p.m. March 19. Bring your cards to the library for a friendly meet-up where kids can trade, chat, and show off their collections. Learn how to play Pokémon: The Card Game.
Multicultural Art Night: Brazil will be from 5 to 6 p.m. March 20 for all ages. Learn about artists from Brazil and create your own artwork inspired by cultural styles. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Egg Dyeing will be from 6 to 7 p.m. March 24 for ages 3 through 12. All materials will be provided.

Visit Aultman College

CANTON – Aultman College will hold Preview Day, an open house-style event for interested students, at 6 p.m. March 18.

The free event includes tours of college facilities and classrooms, the opportunity to meet with students, faculty and staff and presentations about the various programs in nursing, radiography, medical assisting and the health sciences, as well as College Credit Plus for high school students.

Reservations are required. To learn more and RSVP, visit www.aultmancollege.edu/open-house. Aultman College is next to Aultman Hospital at the corner of Dartmouth Avenue and Seventh Street SW.

Berkley Fishing Team fundraiser

CANTON – The Berkley Fishing Team Annual Beer and Ribs Fundraiser will be at 5:30 p.m. March 21 at the Canton Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, $30, include a full dinner, pop/water, and door prizes. Raffle tickets, 50/50, and big-item tickets will be sold at the event. Beer is $10 for the first pitcher and $5 for refills.

For more information and tickets, visit Berkley Fishing Team of Ohio on Facebook or call Denny at 330-904-2217. All proceeds help Berkley bring fishing and conservation education to the youth of Stark County.

Aiden Schneider, 11, of Massillon casts during a recent fishing trip at Sippo Lake Park in Perry Township.

Indoor farmers market

CANTON – The March Indoor Season Market will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21 at the Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N, during the Taste of Downtown. There will be 35 local farmers, makers and bakers, free samples, music, an art station and coloring wall, balloon art and games, books, toys and coloring sheets for kids. Admission is free.

Players Guild Theatre musical

JACKSON TWP. – The Players Guild Theatre will present the musical "The Producers," based on the 1968 film, on March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 at the Kent State University Stark Fine Arts Building, 6000 Frank Ave. NW.

Friday and Saturday showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Doors open a half hour before showtime. For more information and to buy tickets ($25-$45), visit https://playersguildtheatre.com or call 330-244-3224.

Lake Cable craft show

JACKSON TWP. – The Lake Cable Woman's Club Spring Craft Show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22 at the Lake Cable Clubhouse, 5725 Fulton Road NW.

Civil War Roundtable to meet

LAKE TWP. – The Stark County Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. March 19 at the United Methodist Church, 3088 State St. NW. Aaron Siever, creator of the YouTube channel "Aaron's Civil War Travels," will present the program "Battle of Buffington Island."

The Virginia native holds bachelor's degrees in history and criminal justice from Liberty University. He received a certificate in the American Civil War and Reconstruction from Columbia University online. He has done over 100 videos at Civil War-related sites from Virginia to California.

Tribute shows at the Lincoln

MASSILLON – The Lions Lincoln Theatre, 156 Lincoln Way E, will present Sawyer – A Tribute to Rush from 7 to 9 p.m. March 27. Tickets are $25.

The Ultimate Elvis Tribute starring Mike Albert and the Big "E" Band will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 28. Tickets are $30.

For tickets, visit lionslincolntheatre.org or call 330-481-9105.

Celtic music and dance show

MINERVA – An Evening of Celtic Music and Dance will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. March 28 at the Roxy Theatre, 114 N. Market St. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce, 203 N. Market St. Unless the show is sold out, tickets will be available at the door.

The music of Ireland and Scotland will be performed on pipes, penny whistle, fiddle, guitar, bodhran, bouzouki, and voice. Featured will be Bealtaine from Pittsburgh, as well as the dancers of the Eternity Irish Dance Troupe. Baked goods from Ireland and Scotland will be available by donation.

Fishermen spend a sunny day on the fishing pier at Sippo Lake Park in Perry Township.

Library program topics: archeology, chickens

MINERVA – The Minerva Public Library, 677 Lynnwood Drive, has scheduled the following programs:

Archeology at Fort Laurens will be at 6:30 p.m. March 16. Jonathan Brewster, project director and lead archaeologist of the Ohio History Connection, will talk about the history of Fort Laurens and the latest archaeological developments. Learn about last summer's documented findings of artifacts and features. No registration is required.
Chicken Choices: Raising Birds for Meat and Eggs will be at 6:30 p.m. March 19. This OSU Extension program will explore the dual-purpose chicken breeds that can be raised for both meat and eggs while looking into the requirements for raising them, such as feed and housing. No registration is required.

College Club program topic is tea

NORTH CANTON – The College Club will meet at 10:15 a.m. March 21 at the Community Christian Church, 210 N. Main St. The program at 10:30 a.m. will be The Ohio Tea Company presenting "Blend, Brew, Sip & Savor."

The family-owned business in the Lake Cable Shopping Center has more than 400 varieties of loose-leaf teas, tisanes and herbs. The business also sells handcrafted tea accessories such as cups, matcha bowls and infusers, along with local honey and chocolate.

The program is part of the monthly meeting of the College Club of Canton but is free and open to the public.

The College Club is a nonprofit that provides scholarships and grants and promotes higher education among students and Stark County residents.

Book sale at library

NORTH CANTON – The Friends of the North Canton Public Library are hosting its March Book Sale from March 18 through 22. After the final day of the sale, it will hold a free book giveaway for community organizations, nonprofits, and educators beginning at 4 p.m. March 22. For more information, visit the North Canton Public Library's Facebook events page.

The Friends of the North Canton Public Library members only sale will be from 4 to 7 p.m. March 18. The sale will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 19; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21. A bag sale will be from 1 to 3 p.m. March 22.

Walkers get out on a sunny day at Sippo Lake Park in Perry Township.

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