Mercy Medical Center of North Canton will be offering low-cost blood screenings on February 26. The facility will be offering total cholesterol screening for $2, glucose screening (blood sugar) for $2, and lipid profiles (total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL and LDL) for $8, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. No appointment is necessary and a 12-hour fast is recommended for more accurate results. For more information, call 330-877-5000.

The week of events will include a keynote address by Ray Leach, CEO and creator of JumpStart Inc., one of the most active and innovative venture development organizations in the United States. Based in downtown Cleveland, JumpStart is a nationally recognized venture development organization that accelerates the progress

With support from the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Aultman Carrollton now offers mammograms and encourages all Carroll County women older than 40 to attend an educational open house Feb. 26 at 1020 Trump Rd., Carrollton

The day includes free refreshments and breast health education from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and free breast exams and mammograms. Reservations are required for the exams and can be made by calling the Carroll County Health Department at (330) 627-4866.

The Massillon Recreation Center is offering swim lessons during the day for home school students. These lessons are on Friday Mornings and include a half hour swim lesson and free swim from 10 am-1 pm.
Sessions:
November 27-January 15 (no class 12/25 or 1/1)
January 22-February 26

A new Kent State University Museum exhibit, “The Kokoon Arts Club: Cleveland Revels,” looks back at the iconic club formed in 1912.
The exhibit, which runs from March 19, 2009, through Feb. 28, 2010, highlights the profound effect of the club, whose most memorable activities were the annual masked balls at staged venues around the city. On display are the posters and costumes, both designed and worn by members at these extravagant balls.

The 16th Annual HBA Akron Home and Flower Show, presented by WindowPro & Marvin Windows & Doors, is set for Feb. 26 to Feb. 28 at the John S. Knight Center in Akron.

“The Unguarded Moment,” a retrospective exhibit of 50 photos by Steve McCurry, is on view from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays Feb. 6 through April 2 at the Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography, at 520 Cleveland Ave. NW in downtown Canton.
Admission is free.

McCurry is the photographer who took what has been called the most recognizable photograph in the world today — the green-eyed “Afghan Girl” on the cover of National Geographic in 1984.

The Amish Door Village is hosting the game show dinner mystery “Perry Columbus and the Showcase Showdown,” a 34west Theater Company production, Feb. 25-27. A special matinee will be performed Feb. 26.
The Amish Door Restaurant also provides a lavish home-cooked meal, including a fresh garden salad and its famous Amish Door pie.

Come join us this weekend for John Wayne in The Quiet Man. Wayne plays an ex boxer, Sean Thornton who retires to Ireland and finds himself falling for the beautiful Mary Kate played by Maureen O'Hara. The film is directed by the great John Ford.

Price of admission is only $3 or $4 with a small popcorn and drink. Showings are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and Sunday at 6:00.

The Our Lady of Peace Men's Club will have Lenten fish frys Fridays, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Feb. 19 through March 26 at the church's Alumni Hall, 1001 39th St. NW, Canton.
Cost of dinners start at $6 and $4 for children under 10. Carryout available. For information call (330) 495-2812.

You are invited to share a Fish Fry at St. George Cathedral on Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Food that will be served: fried fish, baked fish, rice pilaf, fresh french fries, vegetables, mamaliga (cornmeal mush with cheese), coleslaw, applesauce and homemade bread. Desserts and beverages available. 1123 44th Street NE, Canton. Call 330-492-8413 for more information.

First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ at 1020 Wales Rd. NE, Massillon, will have weekly fish dinners, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19 through March 26 in the upper level fellowship hall.
Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children and proceeds benefit church expenses and missions. Dinner choices include baked or fried fish or shrimp. Carryout available. Call (330) 833-8559 for information.

St. George Romanian Orthodox Church invites you to our returning Fish Fries and Chicken Dinners resuming Friday, February 12 and every Friday during Lent. We offer battered or oven baked cod or Romanian chicken served with our famous mamaliga, rice pilaf or mac & cheese. Please note, there will be no Fry on January 8. Funds raised help our parish food pantry along with outreach in our community.

Join us for the Canton Comedy Series at the Blue Olive. Featuring Rob Snow, Mike Head, Chad Zumock, Mike Polk and Mike Conley. Enjoy a fantastic dinner, the hilarious comedy show followed by Karaoke with Magic Mike - all for a special ystark! price of $25

The Amish Door Village is hosting the game show dinner mystery “Perry Columbus and the Showcase Showdown,” a 34west Theater Company production, Feb. 25-27. A special matinee will be performed Feb. 26.
The Amish Door Restaurant also provides a lavish home-cooked meal, including a fresh garden salad and its famous Amish Door pie.

The Malone University Department of Multicultural Services announces its 2010 schedule of events in recognition of Black History Month. The following programs are open to the public. All events take place on the campus located at 2600 Cleveland Avenue in Canton. For more information, contact Brenda Stevens, director of Multicultural Services, at 330-471-8328.

Friday, February 26, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Black Male Caucus Weekend – Talent show and music showcase – Stewart Room, Randall Campus Center. Free and open to the public.

GlenOak High School will present “Barnum - The Musical” at 6 p.m. Feb. 25 and 7 p.m. Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 in the high school theater at 1801 Schneider Rd.

Barnum, the musical, traces P.T. Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus dubbed The Greatest Show on Earth. The production combines elements of traditional musical theater with the spectacle of the circus including side show acts, dancers, gymnasts, and Jumbo the Elephant.

Tickets are $9 and available at the high school ticket office.

The Malone University School of Arts and Sciences – Department of Music will present a symphonic band concert Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center for Worship and the Fine Arts, located at 2600 Cleveland Avenue N.W. in Canton. The program – under the direction of Cynthia Bridges, conductor – is free and open to the public.

Fine Arts Theatre

Box Office opens on February 1, 2010.
330-244-3348

Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin, Book by Ken Ludwig

The Canton Symphony Orchestra, led by Assistant Conductor Matthew Brown, presents Stravinsky's "A Soldier's Tale." Hear fabulous music in Cable Recital Hall at the Cultural Center, February 26th at 8:00pm. Complimentary wine and cheese at intermission! Visit www.cantonsymphony.org to order online, or call the Box Office at 330-452-2094

The Department of Theatre will present “Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off,” directed by Penny Cole, visiting assistant professor of theatre at Wooster, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 25-27, at 8:15 p.m. in Freedlander Theatre (329 E. University St.). General admission tickets are $9. Tickets for faculty, staff, and non-College of Wooster students as well as senior citizens are $6.
Additional information is available by phone (330-263-2241) or email (pcole@wooster.edu).