Community Notes on The Tusk

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ONGOING & UPCOMING

  • The Community Center of Southern Tuscarawas in Port Washington hosts a soup social every Tuesday from 5PM to 7PM. This event is free to the community and everyone is welcome. Enjoy your choice of hearty soups with all the fixings. You can dine in or get it to go with carryout. For more information, find The Community Center of Southern Tuscarawas on Facebook.
  • The Gnadenhutten Museum will host Second Saturday Community Breakfasts in June, July, and August as part of its Summer Series. Breakfast is open to the public and offered by donation, with organizers encouraging neighbors and friends to gather for food, conversation, and community fellowship. Guests can enjoy a hot meal and a relaxing morning while connecting with others in the community. The breakfasts will be held at the Gnadenhutten Museum. For more information, visit the Gnadenhutten Museum Facebook Page.
  • Tickets for the Downtown Dover Chocolate Walk, to be held on Saturday, June 13th from 5PM to 7:30PM, are on sale at The Emporium on West Third Street and the Dover Public Library. Tickets are $20 each with proceeds benefiting the Canal Town Book Festival. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.doverlibrary.org. Ticket holders will be given a passport, map and a bag and will receive a chocolate treat at 25 different downtown Sweet Stops. The Downtown Dover Chocolate Walk is a fun and family-friendly event that celebrates Dover's merchants and community organizations.
  • The 2026 Dress-A-Child campaign is now underway, and families needing assistance are reminded that in-person registration is required this July. Registration will be held Wednesday, July 15th at Dover Grace Lutheran Church’s Luther Hall, Thursday, July 16th at Uhrichsville Presbyterian Church, and Wednesday, July 22nd at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New Philadelphia. Registration hours at all locations are 10AM to 1PM and again from 5PM to 7PM. Applicants must bring a photo ID and proof of income, and registrations will only be accepted at the listed dates and times. Kohl’s gift cards for approved applicants will be distributed August 12th at the same registration locations. For questions, to volunteer, or to make a donation, call 330-440-9363 or 330-204-9520.

JUNE 2026

  • The Bolivar Main Street Association will host the 20th Annual Strawberry Festival 5K on Saturday, June 6th. Registration opens at 7:30AM, with the 5K race beginning at 9AM through village streets, alleys, and the industrial park before finishing at Village Hall. A free Seedling Scamper for children ages 10 and under will take place just before the race, with all participants receiving a commemorative patch. Proceeds from the event help support community events including the Strawberry Festival, Canal Street Cruise-In, and Christmas on the Canal. To register, visit https://racepenguin.com.
  • Newport Methodist Church in Uhrichsville will host a strawberry social on Saturday, June 6th from 4PM to 7PM. Enjoy food, desserts, and homemade ice cream, all for a free will donation. You can dine in or get it to go with carry out.
  • Author Perry Hibner will visit the Dover Public Library on Monday, June 8th at 2PM to discuss his latest book, Centennial Revisited: An Oral History of the Epic TV Miniseries. Hibner will share behind-the-scenes stories and interviews connected to the classic NBC miniseries Centennial, followed by a question-and-answer session and book signing. The event is free and open to the public. To register or learn more, visit www.doverlibrary.org/events or call 330-343-6123.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host a Kindergarten Readiness program focused on gross motor skills on Wednesday, June 10th at 3:30PM at the main library in New Philadelphia. Preschoolers ages 4 and 5 will explore obstacle courses, balance beams, and other fun activities designed to build coordination and movement skills before kindergarten. To register, visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host its 2nd Afterhours Karaoke and Mocktails program for adults on Friday, June 12th from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at the main library. The evening will feature summer-inspired mocktails and a DJ-led karaoke session, hosted by DJ Jazzy Seth. To sign up, visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.
  • The Zoar Wetland Garage Sale will take place Friday, June 12th from 8AM to 4PM and Saturday, June 13th from 9AM to 1PM at the Zoar Wetland. A large variety of items will be available for sale, with all proceeds benefiting the Zoar Wetland. On Saturday at 11AM, families and children are invited to help restock the lake with fish during a special release event. Kids and kids at heart are welcome to take part in the fun.
  • Holmes Church in New Philadelphia will host an ice cream social on Saturday, June 13th from 4PM to 7PM. You can make your own sundae with vanilla ice cream and plenty of toppings. There will also be hot sandwiches, baked beans, and macaroni salad. Cost is a free will donation.
  • The Conotton Valley Alumni Association will host the 2nd Annual 5K Rocket Run on Saturday, June 13th. The race will be held at the high school rain or shine and will start and end on the 50 yard line of the football field. New this year is the Rocket Kids Dash, which is free for kids 12 and under. There’s no sign up needed for the Kids Dash. To register for the race, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Bowerston/CVRocketRun5K. Email questions to rocketalumniassoc@gmail.com. 
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host a Kindergarten Readiness program on Wednesday, June 17th at 3:30PM at the main library in New Philadelphia. This session for preschoolers ages 4 and 5 will focus on learning patterns through fun games and interactive activities that help prepare children for kindergarten. To register, visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host an animal encounter program, Chicken Rex, at the main library on Wednesday, June 17th at 6PM. This program, with a prehistoric twist, will give families the opportunity to interact with a chicken, the closest living species to dinosaurs. This is a free program, but registration is required. Sign up at tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.
  • The Tuscarawas County Challenger Baseball team will host a quarter auction on Saturday, June 20th at Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School in New Philadelphia. Doors open at 5PM and the auction starts at 6PM. Vendors include Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Paparazzi Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Avon, and more. The day will also include mystery boxes, live and silent auctions, a concession stand, 50/50 drawing, and more.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host an Internet Safety program for kids in grades 2 through 5 each evening at 6PM at the main library from June 22nd to June 26th. Each evening, the program will focus on a different way to be internet safe by being smart, strong, kind, and brave. To sign up for this program, visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.
  • Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and the Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer a Family and Friends CPR class at the main library on Monday, June 22nd from 9:30AM to 11:30AM. The class will teach the basics of CPR in a relaxed environment to help participants prepare for emergencies. Please note that this is not a certification course. Participants must be at least 12 years old, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. To register or learn more, call 330-602-0779 or visit https://events.clevelandclinic.org. 
  • St. Peter’s Church in New Philadelphia will host a feast & fellowship dinner on Thursday, June 25th from 4:30PM to 6PM. This event is open to the community and cost is a free will donation. The menu includes entrees, soup, salad, and homemade desserts. For more information, visit http://stpeterschurchofoldtown.com/ or find St. Peter’s Oldtown Valley Church on Facebook.
  • The Strasburg Lions Club will host a car show on Saturday, June 27th from 12PM to 3PM in the parking lot at ProVia. Registration for participants will take place from 10AM until 12PM, with a $10 entry fee and dash plaques awarded to the first 100 vehicles entered. Awards will be presented in ten categories, along with the Walt Stockert Memorial Trophy and the President’s Choice Award. The event will also feature music, food, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and community vendors, with proceeds benefiting student scholarships and community improvement projects.
  • First Christian Church of Uhrichsville will host First Responder Sunday on Sunday, June 28th, starting at 10AM. This is a special community event dedicated to honoring all first responders, including local firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, police officers, and dispatchers. The service will be followed by an indoor picnic open to all attendees. For questions or to RSVP, contact Pastor Brad at 740-922-4152 or 740-358-7168