Tuscarawas County board of commissioners meetings are held every Monday at 1 p.m. and Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Tuscarawas County Courthouse Annex. If the regular meeting day falls on a holiday, the meeting is held the next day.

CARROLL COUNTY commissioners, 9 a.m., Carroll County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 119 Public Square.

Meetings are held every Monday and Thursday. If Monday or Thursday falls on a legal holiday, the board will not meet.

THURSDAY: 9 a.m.-noon, Trinity Gospel Temple’s Dream Center, 1612 Tuscarawas St. W, Canton. Photo identification 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:

March 3 – April 3

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

T.G.I.Friday’s on Dressler Road will host a fundraiser for the National MS Society March 18.

The restaurant, at 4635 Dressler Rd. NW in Jackson Township, will donate $5 for every $20 spent all day, dine in only. Patrons must present a fundraiser flier to participate. Fliers are available at Lake Front Beauty Studio at 5617 Fulton Dr. NW in Lake Cable.

THURSDAY: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church hall, 717 McKinley Ave. NW, Canton.

Business meeting
Akron-Canton-Medina chapter of eWomenNetwork
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Thursday of the month
Fairlawn Country Club, 200 N. Wheaton Rd., Fairlawn
Cost: $45
Registration: (330) 662-0040 or www.ewomennetwork.com

THURSDAY: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hands of Grace ministry, Grace Community Church, 1700 Hankins Rd. NE, Massillon. Also free personal items.

Noon-4 p.m., Carroll Court, 300 12th St. NW, Carrollton; (330) 627-4142 or (330) 627-4844.

“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.

T.H.I.N.K.: Together Helping Increase Neurological Knowledge

We need YOU to attend T.H.I.N.K. This support group is for those individuals that have been diagnosed with stroke and their family/caregivers. It is an opportunity for discussion, caregiver support, resource sharing, and an environment to promote motivation and offer encouragement to those who attend.
This group is open to the public. It meets every third Thursday of the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., unless otherwise posted. The group is facilitated by licensed independent social worker Andrea Crayden.

AKRON-CANTON Regional Airport Authority board, 2 p.m., Akron-Canton Regional Airport terminal building, second-floor meeting room, 5400 Lauby Rd. NW, Green.

Meetings are held at 2 p.m. the third Thursday of every month.

Wilderness Walk Thu., Mar. 18, 2 p.m.
Join a naturalist on the 3rd Thu. each month for a walk on our trails. See what’s interesting today! All ages. Free.

3:30 p.m., Catholic Charities Adult Day Services West, 2840 Lincoln Way E, Massillon; Rita Rice at (330) 832-9758.

Senior citizens are invited to see the Jacks-N-Jills Song and Dance Showcase, “Bringin’ Motown to Yo’ Town,” at 3:30 p.m. March 18 at Jackson High School, 7600 Fulton Dr. NW. Doors will open at 3 p.m.

Dinner follows at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Commons. Dinner tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the high school from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 12.

The performance is free.

Free one-hour CEU class for social workers, counselors, marriage therapists and nurses from 5 to 7 p.m. March 18 at Summit’s Trace of Greater Canton.
The class, "Helping Families Facilitate Discussion," will be presented by Gayle Reeves, L.P.A. a speaker for Lakeshore Educational & Counseling Services.
Dinner will be provided.
Summit's Trace of Greater Canton is at 836 34th St. NW in Canton.
The class is co-sponsored by In House Hospice and Advantage Home Health.

THURSDAY: 5 p.m., Abundant Life Harvest Church, 821 Gibbs Ave. NE, Canton, must attend service; (330) 456-0009.

Extend your St. Patrick's Day festivities with an Irish themed Stir After Hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 18 at Tam O' Shanter Golf Course.
Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Stir After Hours Small Business Networking Series at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course on March 18.
The event will be an extended St. Patrick’s Day celebration, with green beer and appetizers from Santangelo Catering on the putting green, for a special St. Patrick’s Day putting competition.

Business meeting

American Society for Quality, Akron-Canton section
5:30-8 p.m. third Thursday of each month (except July and August)
356th Fighter Group restaurant, 4919 Mount Pleasant St. NW, Green
Info: www.asq810.org

Stark Parks invites you to join a naturalist to search for signs of spring on this discovery hike along the Sippo Lake Trails beginning at 6 p.m. the Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St NW in Perry Township. Reservations required.

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:

This illustrated program will look at Stark County's role in the early years of the automobile. From early manufacturers like Jewell and Holmes to the County's involvement with Henry Ford. Many modern conveniences of today's autos can be traced back to these early manufacturers.

Soup at Six offers this wonderful program along with a signature soup, bread and beverage.

Paid Reservations are required!

Healing is a vital part of the grieving process and is a journey formed out of brokenness and results in a turn? Are you feeling broken and/or lost? Grief can impact a person's life for weeks, months, and even years after a loss. Hospice of Stark County considers it an honor and a privilege to provide professional, compassionate and free services to assist with the needs of the grieving individuals and families.

Dates: Thursday evenings beginning 2/11 to 4/8 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

Down Home Gospel Dinner Concert
Smithville Inn
109 W Main St (Rt 585)
Smithville, Ohio 44677

Thursday March 16, 2010. 6:00PM.

Price includes: Concert, Family Style Chicken and Beef Dinner, Beverage, Tax and Gratuity. All for a suggested donation of $20 per person.
Concert Featuring:
The Legendary Naomi and the Segos,
The Representatives Qt./Crestin, Ohio
Matt Felts/ Nashville, TN
Tickets in advance only! Last sale date March 16, 2010.
Call 330-786-9416 for more info.
www.downhomegospelreunion.com

Aultman Hospital realizes it’s tough to be a teen – and their parents – especially when managing a chronic condition such as diabetes.

A free support group is planed for kids ages 12-17 with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes as a safe, comfortable place to learn and share.

According to Aultman’s Child Life Specialist Holly Bryan-Huth, the group will be interactive and fun – including education, guest speakers and discussion.

Thursday: 6-7:30 p.m., sponsored by the Akron General Medical Center department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Ambulatory Care Center main lobby, 400 Wabash Ave., building 301; to register, call (330) 344-2462.

Guild member Thom Lofgren will speak on “Regarding Whizzles and Wozzles, Wampeters and Foma and Jabberwocks Too; Using Silly Words in Our Stories” at the monthly meeting of the Greater Canton Writer’s Guild to be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the North Canton Library, 185 N. Main St., N. Canton, OH.

Presented by Melinda Graham, Medicare Educator at 6-7:30 p.m. at Aultman West.

Learn options for the original Medicare plan, the many advantage plans as well as prescription drug coverage options. Come get your questions answered.

Free and open to the public, but seating is limited. To register, call 330-363-8255 (TALK) or go to www.aultman.org

Presentations are for educational purposes only and do not in any way constitute professional advice.

THURSDAY: 6 p.m., Refuge of Hope Ministries, 300 Walnut Ave. NE, Canton.

Thursday: 6:30 p.m., Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital auditorium, 1900 23rd St., use Falls Family Practice entrance.
Schedule at (330) 677-1180 or www.foodaddicts.org

Stark County District Library'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.

The Malone University School of Business Panel Series will continue with the 2010 offering, Business Growth: Powered by People, How to Work Differently in Our Changed Economy, Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the Fred F. Silk Auditorium of Mitchell Hall located on the Canton campus. The program is free and open to the public. This year’s panelists include Jesse Hurst, Millennial Group; Sue Grabowski, Grabowski and Company; Traci Dunn, The Timken Company; and Tom Strohm, Union Metal.

Parents Energizing Toward Healing - Bereaved Parent Series will be February 4 - May 13, 2010 (sessions are every other Thursday for 8 weeks) from 7 - 9 p.m.

Akron Children's Hospital, Locust Professional Building, 300 Locust Street, Suite 540, Akron OH 44302

An information and support series for bereaved parents facilitated by professionals and bereaved parents. There is no cost for this program.

To register, please contact Nancy Carst, LISW, CT, at 330-543-8837.

For more information contact: Lisa Long
330-543-3343

7:15 p.m., 671 Canton Rd., Akron; (330) 923-1883.

Thursday: 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church, 4600 Fulton Dr. NW, Jackson Township; (330) 606-9904 or www.nicotine-anonymous.org

Thursday: 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church, 4600 Fulton Dr. NW, Jackson Township; (330) 833-8628.

Five-time Grammy nominated pianist, composer, arranger and producer David Benoit will perform a smooth jazz concert along with bassist David Hughes and drummer Jamey Tate at 7:30 p.m. March 18 in the Mount Union Theatre.
Benoit celebrated more than 30 years as a recording artist with the release of his newest album, “Heroes,” in May 2009.