Business meeting

Business Network International, Hall of Fame Chapter
7:30-9 a.m. every Tuesday
The Chapel, 715 Whittier Ave. NW, North Canton
Contact: Michelle at (330) 253-1500

The February Luncheon will examine crucial confrontations in the workplace. By the end of the presentation participants will have a better idea of how to improve results and relationships by confronting unsafe actions, violated expectations and bad behavior. During the presentation, Tim Bauserman of Southam Consulting will help attendees examine crucial elements that occur before and during the confrontation.

You will learn about the skills of holding others accountable for safe behavior in a manner that focuses on getting good results while strengthening relationships.

The Celtic Club is sponsoring the St. Pet’s Day food donation drive from March 8 through March 17.

Residents can donate dry dog and cat food and cat litter at their local fire station, in most cases, March 8 through March 12, and March 15 through March 17 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Donations also can be dropped off in the front lobby of the Repository.

Donations will benefit local humane and pet rescue groups.

Drop-off sites include:

• Alliance fire station, 63 E. Broadway St.
• Canal Fulton fire station (March 15 through March 17), 1165 Locust St. NW.

Business meeting

International Referral Network, Belden Village chapter
8 a.m. Tuesdays
Glenmoor Country Club, 4191 Glenmoor Rd. NW, Jackson Township
Contact: Mike Warren at (330) 838-2500 or visit www.irnlink.com.

Cholesterol and glucose screenings are conducted from 8:30 to 11 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month by Affinity Medical Center's Wellness Watch volunteer nurses in Affinity's Eighth Street Lobby, at 875 Eighth St. NE in Massillon.
Lipid profiles are available for $15. The lipid profile includes testing of triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol and glucose, and requires 12-hour fasting.
To schedule an appointment for a health screening, call Affinity’s Occupational Health Center at (330) 830-3258.

TUESDAY-THURSDAY: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Helping Hands Network, 122 S. Main St., Waynesburg; Sandy Valley Local School District area; (330) 866-2005 for eligibility.

Mercy Medical Center Senior Friends is sponsoring a free Medicare Options Event on Tues., March 16, at 9 a.m. in the Mercy Medical Office Building Auditorium.

This marketing event will begin with a Medicare Advantage Plan overview by Terri Gursky, Mercy’s Medicare Specialist and Stark County OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Coordinator. Guests may also compare the cost, coverage and convenience of several Medicare Advantage Plans in one location. No reservations are required.

Dates: February 11 - November 5, 2010
This exhibit concentrates on the extremely important, but nonpolitical role that First Ladies play in international diplomatic relationships for our country. This exhibit will feature First Ladies Elizabeth Monroe, Harriet Lane, Helen Taft, Lou Hoover, Jackie Kennedy, Pat Nixon, Rosalynn Carter and Hillary Clinton. On display will be gifts given to First Ladies from various countries around the world on loan from Presidential Libraries and Museums.
Tour includes the exhibit of the Education Building and the Saxton McKinley House
Tour Hours:

Tuesday: 10 a.m., Unity Church of Truth, 4016 Wales Ave. NW, Massillon; (330) 896-3692.
For schedule, call John at (330) 837-5018 or www.neocoda.info

The Stark County Medical Society Auxiliary Fashion Show
March 16th,2010
10:30 a.m. Brookside Country Club
"Under The Tuscan Sun"
Stacy Dulik and Amy Smith co-chairs
fashions by Balisimo Fashions of California
and Tween Diva

March 3 – April 3

Main Hall Gallery, Free
Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. – noon

TUESDAY: 11 a.m. and noon, church services with lunch to follow, must attend service, Turnaround Community Outreach, 321 Cherry Ave. NE, Canton.

Peter Schneller, Ph.D., associate professor of education and co-chairman of the department of education, will discuss “Creativity: Friend or Foe?” at LINC, the college-community luncheon series featuring Mount Union professors and community members discussing current topics, at noon March 16.
LINC (lunch, information, networking and conversation) sessions are open to the public at a cost of $10. The event will be in the East Room of the Hoover-Price Campus Center.

TUESDAY: 3-5 p.m., clothing giveaway for teen parents and babies, Turnaround Community Outreach, 321 Cherry Ave. NE, Canton; (330) 456-1581.

3-4 p.m., Coleman Center, 1731 Grace Ave. NE, Canton.

3:30 p.m., Catholic Charities Adult Day Services East, 2308 Reno Dr., Louisville; Dianne Cumberledge at (330) 875-7978.

TUESDAY: 4:30 p.m., food and soup kitchen, Total Living Center, Fairmount branch, 2718 Harmont Ave. NE, Canton.

TUESDAY 4:30 p.m., Manna House of Total Living Center, 2221 Ninth St. SW, Canton.

Tuesday: 5:30-7 p.m., Canton VA Clinic, 733 Market Ave. S; (330) 489-4600, Ext. 1633.

(for veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan)
Tuesday: 5:30-7 p.m., Canton VA Clinic, 733 Market Ave. S; (330) 489-4600, Ext. 1633.

Cindy Mason, elder law attorney, will present a program on Medicaid and Long-term Care at 5:30 p.m. March 16 at the Pines Lakeside Therapy Center , at 3015 17th St. NW in Canton Township.
CEUs for professionals will be available.
Refreshments will be offered.
Reservations are required at (330) 454-6508.

Patrick Seaman will give a free presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 16 to widows of veterans, veterans and seniors about benefits available for in-home care, assisted living, and extended care facilities. The program will be at Summit’s Trace of Greater Canton at 836 34th St. NW.
Patrick Seaman is a speaker and veterans advocate with a degree in mathematics, extensive knowledge of VA benefits and 15-plus years of experience working with regulators.

The Massillon Parks and Recreation Department and Jump Start Sports have combined forces to offer a Speed Training and Conditioning Program at Paul L. David Athletic Training Center. Classes will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings. This program will work on speed training, agility and conditioning to help athletes ages 8-14 take their game to the next level. Participants will work with successful college athletes in a small group setting. You can register in person at the Massillon Recreation Center or online at www.jumpstartsports.com.
Session Dates:

A Diabetes Support Group, presented by diabetes nurse educators and dietitians, will take place the third Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Affinity Medical Center Board Room (off the Eighth Street entrance) at 875 Eighth St. NE in Massillon.
The group provides individuals with diabetes emotional support and continuing education on important health and lifestyle issues.
Topics and guest speakers will vary.
Family and friends are welcome to attend. The support group is free and registration is not necessary.

ALLIANCE City Schools Board of Education, public works, 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7 p.m., 200 Glamorgan St.

Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month.

Diabetics have an increased risk for life-threatening complications. Learn what they are and how to reduce the risk with good diabetes control before it gets too serious.
Registered nurse Cheryl Michaels, a certified diabetes educator, will talk about “Diabetes Chronic Complications” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 16 at Aultman West, at 2021 Wales Rd. NE in Massillon.
The program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. To register, call (330) 363-8255 (TALK) or go to www.aultman.org

12-Step Program
Tuesday: 6 p.m., American Rescue Workers’ Hope Shelter, 1311 Market Ave. N, Canton. Christ-centered program for any struggle; (330) 454-5365.

Keep your birdfeeder from getting invaded and destroyed by squirrels. Stark Parks invites you to construct your own feeder for the squirrels. Feeders are $5 each, payable the night of class. Please bring your own hammer. 1 kit per family. Program takes place from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St NW. Reservations required at 330-409-8096 or online at www.StarkParks.com.

March 16: 6 p.m., “Ravioli Raves,” with Loretta Paganini; $45. Menu: Goat cheese herb agnolotti with lemon saffron sauce, raviolone filled with ricotta, egg and spinach with sage butter sauce, ravioli di erbette with pomodoro sauce, panzotti alla genovese with walnut cream sauce and ravioli cookies.

For anyone grieving the loss of loved one
Sunday: 6:10-8 p.m., Greensburg United Methodist Church, 2161 Greensburg Rd.; (330) 896-1936.

Stark County District Liibrary's Little Theatre Troupe is proud to present "Cinderella." Come enjoy this magical fairytale as children ages 4-14 take the stage in this classic production where dreams really do come true.

The Little Theatre Troupe provides an opportunity for all children ages 4-14 to experience all aspects of theatre. The Encore Players is an extension of Little Theatre for teens ages 13 to 18. We are committed to future growth by encouraging community and youth involvement in the performing arts.

Good Mourning Grief Support Series for Children

February 16 - March 23, 2010 (Tuesdays)
6:30 - 9:00 pm

Considine Professional Building
215 W. Bowery Street
Akron, OH 44308

TUESDAY: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sherrick Road Church of God Family Life Center, 1121 Sherrick Rd. SE, Canton; (330) 456-1165.

The Akron-Summit County Public Library will present “An Introduction to Trademarks” at 7 p.m. March 16 at the Main Library, at 60 S. High St. in Akron.
Whether you’re starting a new business or expanding a current one, trademarks are a great way to establish your corporate identity. This class will demonstrate how to search state and federal trademark databases.
The library is celebrating its 15th year as a Patent & Trademark Depository Library in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

CANAL FULTON City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 155 Market St. NE.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Annual Meeting will focus on Hoover Vikings Basketball

Memories of the Hoover Vikings’ trips to the finals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Basketball Tournament will be the program for the North Canton Heritage Society’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7 p.m.

Members of three teams who made it to the state tournament will be on hand to discuss their experiences of “going to State.” Included will be Andy Logan from the 1985 championship team, Bill Owens from the 1948 team and George Hamilton from the 1949 squad.

Tuesday: 7 p.m., Springfield High School, room 28, 2966 Sanitarium Rd., Akron.

HARTVILLE Village Council, 7 p.m., Village Hall, 202 W. Maple St.

Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Tuesday: 7 p.m., Henry’s Dynatorium, 2320 26th St. NE, Plain Township; Christ-centered group for men; (330) 452-3131 or (330) 284-0606.

BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP trustees, 7:30 p.m., 8600 Blough Ave. SW.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday.

7:30 p.m., Cable Recital Hall in Cultural Center, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton.

The Malone University Kawfee Haus Series continues with Joy Whitlock, Tuesday, March 16 at 9 p.m. in the Stewart Room of the Randall Campus Center, located on the Canton campus. Admission – $5 general admission – FREE to Malone students – at the door.