Watch the ‘Elf’ film in an interactive viewing experience
ALLIANCE – Rodman Public Library, 215 E. Broadway St., will show the film “Elf” in an interactive viewing experience on the big screen in the Main Auditorium on Saturday at 1 p.m. Admission to the film is free.
Those who attend the film will receive a script and a bag of props and goodies to enhance their viewing experience. Because the film is an interactive event, registration is required; visit https://rodmanlibrary.libcal.com/event/13306562. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Chess in the library
ALLIANCE – Rodman Public Library, 215 E. Broadway St., offers a chess club every third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The December session is next Wednesday. The program for January is January 15.
The Rodman Chess Club is open to visitors of all ages. Although it is called a club, there is no formal membership. Various boards are set up in the main auditorium as players mingle to find opponents. Players are welcome to come and go as they please.
No registration is required. For more information, please call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Joint Christmas party Saturday
CANTON – Unforgettable Christmas, a community Christmas celebration, begins at noon Saturday at the Edward “Peel” Coleman Center, 1400 Sherrick Road SE. There will be food, giveaways and raffles. Santa Claus will come to visit. Children must be present to receive a gift.
Vocal Fusion holiday show Friday and Saturday
CANTON – Vocal Fusion presents Christmas at the Palace at the Palace Theater, 605 Market Ave., Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. N. The a cappella group’s concert will include collaborations with the Canton Ballet. Tickets cost $25 (adult), $22.50 (student) and $20 (child ages 3-10). For tickets and more information, visit cantonpalacetheatre.org or call 330-454-8172.
Learn more about first ladies
CANTON – The National First Ladies Library & Museum has the following events planned:
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Cooking with the First Ladies with Sarah Morgan will be presented online Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Join Sarah Morgan to discover Lady Bird Johnson’s recipes. Enjoy history, storytelling and exclusive recipe cards. For tickets ($9) and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/mv7z9zc2 or call 330-452-0876 or 440-717-3750. Members of the National First Ladies Library and Museum at the $125 level and above receive free access to this program. All participants will receive a recording of the event within 48 hours of the event.
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“Third Thursday Night Out with the First Ladies,” a holiday wine and cheese celebration, Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the National First Ladies Library & Museum, 205 Market Ave. S. The event will provide unique insights into how our The nation’s first ladies celebrated the season. The doors open at 6:00 PM. There is free parking; For more information, visit firstladies.org/parking. For tickets ($30) and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ytxpfhhz or call 330-452-0876 or 440-717-3750.
Donate winter clothing for children
CANTON – The Monthly Talk Group has a “Thanks & Giving Tree” at Quonset Hut, 3775 Cleveland Ave. NW, for anyone who would like to donate new hats, scarves, gloves, mittens or socks for children of all ages. The tree will remain up until December 23, when all items will be delivered to the Goodwill Ken Weber Community Campus, 408 Ninth St. SW.
Vox Audio holiday show Friday and Saturday
CANTON – Vox Audio presents Making Spirits Bright, a holiday a cappella show, Friday at 7:30 PM and Saturday at 3 PM at the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N. For tickets ($20 adult, $12 student) or For more information, visit www.singstark.org/projects or call the box office at 330-452-4098.
The night sky during the OHSAA state football final at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Saturday December 7, 2024
Christmas decoration workshop Saturday
CANTON – The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr., will host Science Saturday: Holiday Ornament Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Everhard Auditorium. Visitors can enjoy a hot chocolate and ugly Christmas sweater competition while making Christmas decorations. This workshop is included in the paid admission to the museum.
Dueling pianos to perform on Thursday
HARTVILLE – Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos will perform Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison St. NW. Ticket options are general reserved $30, premium reserved $40, restaurant meal $22.50. The doors open at 12.30 pm. For tickets and more information, visit hartvillekitchen.com or call 330-877-9353.
Running events December 22
LOUISVILLE – The second annual Run Santa Run 5K & Reindeer Ramble will take place Dec. 22 at Louisville High School.
The 400-metre reindeer walk for children aged 10 and under starts at 8.15am. The 5K run/walk with chip time starts at 8:30 am. To sign up or for more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ 47ctexhw.
Early package pickup will take place on Saturday from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at UnHitched Brewery Company, 115 S. Mill St. Race day registration and pickup will take place from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM at Louisville High School.
Today a Chorus for a Cause concert
MASSILLON – A Chorus for a Cause will present the holiday concert “Peace on Earth” today at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 226 Third St SE, at 3:30 p.m. The doors open half an hour before the start of the concert. Donations are appreciated. For more information, visit www.achorusforacause.org.
Candlelight concerts on Saturdays
MASSILLON – The Listeso String Quartet will present candlelight Christmas concerts featuring music from “The Nutcracker” Saturday at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. at the Lions Lincoln Theater, 156 Lincoln Way E.
For tickets ($13 to $29) and more information, visit https://feverup.com/m/136278. Doors open 45 minutes before start time and late entry is not permitted.
Repair broken Christmas lights
NORTH CANTON – The North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., has a Light Keeper Pro device available in the Toolbox Collection for patrons to view. Light Keeper Pro is especially useful for repairing Christmas lights: it can bring a broken bulb back to life. Next to the counter you will find the library’s Toolbox collection.
A Chorus for a Cause concert Tuesday
NORTH CANTON – A Chorus for a Cause will present the holiday concert “Peace on Earth” Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 300 Ninth St. NW. The doors open half an hour before the start of the concert. Donations are appreciated. For more information, visit www.achorusforacause.org.
Night Hike in the Wilderness Center
The night sky during the OHSAA state football final at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Saturday December 7, 2024
SUGAR CREEK TWP. – The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, is offering a special Winter Solstice Night Walk on Friday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Take a walk in the Wilderness Center on the longest night of the year. Bring a red light flashlight; white lights are not allowed on the trails at night. Don’t have a red light flashlight? Bring your flashlight and the staff can turn it red for you. Walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather are recommended. Register for the walk at https://wildernesscenter.org/inspire_events/. The cost is $10.
After the show, weather permitting, join the Astronomy Club at the Wilderness Center Observatory to view the winter night sky through telescopes. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, take a tour of the night sky in the planetarium after the special holiday show.
The night sky during the OHSAA state football final at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Saturday December 7, 2024
This article originally appeared in The Repository: Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
