Community Notes on The Tusk

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ONGOING & UPCOMING

  • The Tuscarawas County Genealogical Society invites you to their monthly meeting. Each meeting is held on the first Saturday of the month at 10AM at their office at 307 Center Street in Dennison. The society is also open to the public the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays, and 1st and 2nd Saturdays of every month. Hours are 11AM to 3PM. For more information, contact their office at 740-922-0531.

  • 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 Tuscarawas County Public Library is offering museum passes this summer that allow adult cardholders to visit a variety of museums and attractions at no cost. Participating locations include destinations such as the Akron Zoo, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the Canton Museum of Art, the Warther Museum & Gardens, and several others across Ohio. Passes are available to Tuscarawas County Public Library adult cardholders in good standing and are limited to one per household at a time. Passes can be reserved to check out for the day you plan to visit an attraction. For more information or to reserve a pass, visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.

  • Ohio’s Hospice Pathways of Hope Grief Counseling Center is hosting Hope & Healing, a free five-week adult grief support group beginning Wednesday, September 3rd, from 10:30AM to noon at the Truman House in New Philadelphia. The group will be led by bereavement counseling professional Marissa Bryan and will provide support, education, and healthy coping strategies for adults experiencing grief. Participants will learn about common grief reactions, different grieving styles, and ways to navigate the healing process in a supportive environment. Registration is required. To register or learn more, call 330-365-9542 or email PathwaysofHope@OhiosHospice.org.

AUGUST 2026

  • Holmes Church in New Philadelphia will host a rummage sale Thursday, August 13th through Saturday, August 15th from 8AM to 5PM each day. The sale will include quality furniture, clothing for children and adults, housewares, knick knacks, and other miscellaneous items. There will also be a lunch stand and bake sale. Proceeds from the event will be used for mission and building funds. 

  • The Dover Public Library will host “Coach Talk: Football in Tuscarawas County Yesterday and Today” on Saturday, August 15th, at 10AM. The program will feature a roundtable discussion with former and current area high school football coaches, who will share memories of memorable games and players and discuss the current state of the game. Panelists will also take questions from the audience. The free community program is open to everyone, but registration is requested. For more information or to register, visit doverlibrary.org or call 330-343-6123.

  • DoverPhila Federal Credit Union and GoShred will host a free community shred event on Saturday, August 15th from 10AM to 12PM at DoverPhila administrative building parking lot on Fillmore Avenue in Dover. There is a limit of three banker boxes per vehicle. The event is for paper only and staples and paperclips do not need to be removed. This event will be held rain or shine. 

  • The Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department will host a chicken BBQ on Saturday, August 15th from 12PM to 7PM. The menu includes a half chicken, parsley buttered potatoes, green beans, a roll, dessert, and a drink for $13. You can also purchase a half chicken only for $8.

  • Uhrichsville McDonald’s will host their annual Traffic Jam car show and cruise in on Saturday, August 22nd. Registration will take from 10AM to 4PM. The registration fee is $10 and all vehicles are welcome. Judging begins at 4PM and the cruise starts at 7PM. The day will also include 20 trophies for the best cars, the mayor’s choice award, music, and a raffle for Akron RubberDucks tickets. The rain date for the event will be Sunday, August 23rd.

  • The Newcomerstown Historical Society will host the Treasure Trove Vendor & Craft Market on Saturday, August 22nd from 10AM to 4PM at the Olde Main Street Museum. Join them for a day of vintage finds, antiques, upcycled treasures, and handmade crafts, plus a gift basket raffle. You can reserve your vendor space at https://newcomerstownhistoricalsociety.org/events. Online reservations close August 15th.

  • A silent auction and dinner to benefit Miracles in Malawi will be held on Saturday, August 22nd from 6PM to 8PM at The Summit Dover. The dinner includes roast beef, scalloped potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, a dinner roll, and dessert. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by calling 330-340-2327. Proceeds from the event will go towards caring for orphans in Kasungu, Malawi. For more information, visit https://jjp-malawi.org.

  • The Fairfield Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, August 23rd, from 11AM to 3PM at the fire station in Somerdale. The dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, a salad bar with more than 40 items, rolls, a beverage, and a variety of desserts. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12, with salad bar-only available for $8. You can dine-in or get it to go with carry-out.

  • The First Church of the Nazarene in New Philadelphia will host its Back to School Carnival on Sunday, August 30th, from 5PM to 7PM. The event will take place in the church parking lot and will feature free food trucks, inflatables, games, dirty sodas, free haircuts, and more. The event is free and open to everyone.

  • Hope in the Park will be held Monday, August 31st, from 5PM to 7PM at the Tuscora Park Amphitheater in New Philadelphia. The event brings families and the community together for hope, healing, and overdose awareness while honoring lives lost and inspiring recovery. Community resource tables will be available beginning at 5PM, followed by a remembrance ceremony at 6PM. For more information, contact Leslie at 330-364-6488 or email leslie@adamhtc.org.

SEPTEMBER 2026

  • The Mineral City Car Show returns on Saturday, September 5th from 11AM to 2PM at the corner of State Route 212 and New Cumberland Road in Mineral City. The annual event features more than 400 race cars, antique and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and ATVs. Registration is open from 9AM to 11AM with an $8 entry fee. The show will award 30 trophies.

  • The City of Dover will host its End of Summer Celebration on Sunday, September 6th, at Dover City Park. The day features live music, food vendors, a car and motorcycle show, free train rides for kids from 4PM to 7PM, and free swimming at the Dover City Pool. Other activities include a home run derby at the Dover High School baseball field and a vintage baseball game. There will also be a fireworks display to end the evening.

  • Ohio’s Hospice is looking for volunteers to help support patients and families throughout the community. Volunteer opportunities include friendly visits and companionship, caregiver respite, veteran-to-veteran visits, office support, transportation assistance, bereavement support, fundraising, and more. Free volunteer training begins Wednesday, September 9th from 2PM to 4:30PM at the New Philadelphia location on Commercial Avenue Southwest. A second training session will be held Monday, September 14th from 6PM to 8:30PM at the Wooster location on Akron Road. To register, call 330-988-4703, or email Lisa Stoyle at EStoyle@OhioHospice.org or Barbara Carter at BCarter@OhioHospice.org.

  • Schoenbrunn Village will host its Fall Lantern Tours on the evenings of Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th. Visitors can follow a path of luminaries through the historic village and experience what life was like in this 18th-century Moravian community on the eve of the American Revolution. This year’s special theme celebrates Ohio’s role over the past 250 years of American history, highlighting people, events, and stories that helped shape the state and nation. Apple cider and cookies will be available while supplies last. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children ages 7 to 17, and free for children 6 and under, with free admission for Ohio History Connection members. For more information, call 330-808-4815.

  • The Kent State University at Tuscarawas Alumni Association and Geib Funeral Homes will host the Flash Dash 5K Run and half-mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, September 12th, at the Kent State Tuscarawas campus. Registration begins at 9AM, with the race starting at 10AM. Participants can run or walk individually, or bring their well-behaved dog to compete in the dog-friendly divisions. All dogs must be leashed, vaccinated, and tagged. Participants are asked to preregister by September 8th.

  • Camp Tuscazoar will host a guided Historic Hike on Saturday, September 12th, from 12PM to 2:30PM. Visitors can choose between an easy 45-minute walking tour of Main Camp or a more advanced two-hour hike featuring Pioneer Point, a railway tunnel, historic railroad grade, and the Zoarville Station Bridge. The free event is open to families, hikers, scouts, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the area’s natural and cultural heritage. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as the advanced hike includes uneven terrain and elevation changes. For more information, call 330-313-0422, email info@tuscazoar.org, or visit tuscazoar.org.

  • Camp Tuscazoar will host a guided Historic Hike on Saturday, September 19th, from 12PM to 2:30PM. Visitors can choose between an easy 45-minute walking tour of Main Camp or a more advanced two-hour hike featuring Pioneer Point, a railway tunnel, historic railroad grade, and the Zoarville Station Bridge. The free event is open to families, hikers, scouts, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the area’s natural and cultural heritage. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as the advanced hike includes uneven terrain and elevation changes. For more information, call 330-313-0422, email info@tuscazoar.org, or visit tuscazoar.org.

  • The first annual Harvest Time Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show will be held Sunday, September 20th, from 1PM to 5PM at ProVia’s Walnut Creek facility. Registration is from 1PM to 3PM, with a $10 registration fee, and the first 50 registered participants will receive dash plaques. Awards will be presented to the top 20 vehicles, along with Best of Show, at 5PM. The event will feature JR’s BBQ food, music from Music Explosion, a 50/50 drawing and door prizes, and will take place rain or shine. All proceeds benefit Harvest Thrift Store Missions. For more information, contact Joe Yoakum at 330-600-0129.