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 Dennison Rotary Community Health and Blood Profile will be held Saturday, October 10th and Saturday, October 17th at Claymont Primary School, with testing available from 5:15AM to 10:30AM. Registration is now open at DennisonRotary.com by clicking the Health Check-Up tab. Phone registration will also be available September 16th and September 19th from 9AM to Noon by calling 740-229-7575. The basic health profile costs $50, with optional tests available including PSA, Hemoglobin A1C, Vitamin D, colorectal cancer screening, urine microalbumin, and a thyroid bundle.

SEPTEMBER 2026

  • Couples can get married or renew their vows at the Tuscarawas County Public Library’s Main Library during the “Elope at the Library” program on Saturday, September 26th, from 11AM to 1PM. A certified officiant will provide individual ceremonies with the library as the backdrop. There is no charge for the ceremony, and the program is first come, first served. Couples getting married must present a marriage license, while couples renewing their vows must present their marriage certificate. For more information, visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer a beginner-friendly Computer Basics class on Wednesday, September 30th, at 2PM at the Bolivar Branch. This hands-on class will provide an introduction to using a computer and is designed for those who are new to computers or looking to build their basic skills. Registration is required. For more information or to sign up, visit tusclibrary.org or call the Bolivar Branch at 330-874-2720.

OCTOBER 2026

  • The Ohio State Alumni Club of Tuscarawas County will host its sixth annual Drive-Up Fishing Expedition on Thursday, October 1st, from 4:30PM to 6:30PM. The event raises scholarship funds for Tuscarawas County students attending The Ohio State University. Cars will enter from Tuscora Avenue and travel along Al Maloney Midway, past the tennis courts. Participants can purchase their “catch of the day” for $20, with each catch or prize having a minimum value of $20. Volunteers will deliver the winning catch or prize directly to participants’ vehicles.

  • The Canal Town Book Festival will be held Saturday, October 3rd, from 10AM to 3PM at the Dover High School Gym, located at 520 North Walnut Street in Dover. Meet 50 talented authors representing a variety of genres and purchase signed copies of their books directly from the authors. The festival will also feature author-led panels and a children’s activity area. Attendees can shop for gifts for the readers in their lives and have a chance to win raffle prizes. The event is open to anyone interested in books, authors, and reading.

  • The Freeport Fire Department will host a square dance on Saturday, October 3rd from 7PM to 10PM. Admission is free and there will also be a food stand available. To make a donation or for more information, contact Linda Fritter at 740-213-9197.

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer an iOS Phone Basics class on Tuesday, October 6th, at 10AM at the Main Library in New Philadelphia. The class will cover the basic features of an iPhone and help participants get more out of their device. The program is designed for beginners and anyone looking to become more comfortable using their phone. Registration is required. Visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474 for more information.

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer an Android Phone Basics class on Tuesday, October 6th, at 1PM at the Main Library in New Philadelphia. Participants will learn about the basic features of their Android phone and ways to get more out of their device. The class is designed for beginners and anyone who wants to become more comfortable using their phone. Registration is required. Visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474 for more information.

  • TuscParks will host its annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 10th, from 12PM to 5PM at the Norma Johnson Center in Dover. The event will take place at the Picnic Shelter on Conservation Drive and the surrounding trails, with a $5 per-car donation requested at the entrance. Activities include free pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, face painting, children’s crafts, snack tables, a scavenger hunt, and balloon twisting available from 1PM to 3PM. There will also be a monarch release with All A Flutter Butterflies and a concession stand as fundraisers for TuscParks. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the TuscParks office at 330-365-1221, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM, or visit the TuscParks or Norma Johnson Center Facebook pages.

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer a Gmail Basics class on Wednesday, October 14th, at 11AM at the Main Library in New Philadelphia. Participants will learn basic Gmail functions, including sending emails, attaching files, deleting and moving messages, and organizing their inbox. The class is designed to help beginners become more comfortable using Gmail. Registration is required. Visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474 for more information.

  • The Dover Public Library will continue its Trivia Night series on Wednesday, October 14th, at 6:30PM in the library’s Community Room at 525 North Walnut Street in Dover. Chris Hart and Jeff Orr will host the evening of trivia. Teams can have two to six players, and you can bring your own team or come make a new one. Teams will compete for the Golden GOAT, and everyone is welcome to participate. For more information, call the Dover Public Library at 330-343-6123.

  • Horizons Inc. will host its annual Quarter Auction on Saturday, October 17th, at the Salvation Army in New Philadelphia. Doors open at 12PM, with the auction beginning at 1PM. Admission is $10 and includes one paddle, with additional paddles available for $3 each. The quarter auction will feature four rounds of bidding, along with raffle baskets, door prizes, a silent auction, and a concession stand. Bids range from one to four quarters depending on the value of the item. For more information, contact Lisa at 330-364-5415 or lcalder@htcci.org.

  • Holmes Church in New Philadelphia will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, October 17th from 4PM to 7PM. The menu includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, and a drink for a free will donation.

  • The Uhrichsville First Moravian Church will host their annual turkey dinner on Thursday, October 22nd from 4PM to 6PM. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children up to 12, and free for kids 2 and under. This event is take out only. For more information, contact the Church at 740-922-0886 or call Jeanne Carrothers at 330-340-5101.

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer a “Canva for the MakerSpace” class on Thursday, October 29th, at 2PM at the Main Library in New Philadelphia. Participants will learn how to use Canva, a free web-based graphic design program, for projects created in the library’s MakerSpace. The class is designed to be beginner-friendly and hands-on. Registration is required. Visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474 for more information.

NOVEMBER 2026

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer an introduction to Microsoft Word on Wednesday, November 4th, at 10AM at the Main Library in New Philadelphia. This interactive program will introduce participants to the key features and functions of Microsoft Word. The class is designed for beginners who want to become more comfortable using the popular word-processing program. Registration is required. Visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474 for more information.

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer an introduction to Microsoft Excel on Wednesday, November 4th, at 11:30AM at the Main Library in New Philadelphia. Participants will learn about the key features and functions of Excel in an interactive, beginner-friendly program. The class is designed for anyone looking to become more comfortable using spreadsheets. Registration is required. Visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474 for more information.

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer an introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint on Wednesday, November 4th, at 2PM at the Main Library in New Philadelphia. The interactive program will introduce participants to the key features and functions of PowerPoint. It is designed for beginners who want to learn how to create and work with presentations. Registration is required. Visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474 for more information.

  • A Rigatoni Benefit Dinner will be held Saturday, November 7th, from 4PM to 7PM at VFW Post 1445 in New Philadelphia. The dinner is being held to support Mike Yates as he faces a life-changing battle with severe heart failure and works toward receiving a new heart. The $15 dinner includes rigatoni with meatballs, bread and butter, and dessert, with raffles and a 50/50 drawing also planned. Presale tickets are available through Venmo at @Vicki-Yates-6 or by calling 330-340-7705, and tickets will also be available at the door.

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer a “Cutting the Cord” class on Tuesday, November 10th, at 2PM at the Main Library in New Philadelphia. Participants will receive an introduction to streaming services and learn how to connect streaming services to their television. The class is designed to help beginners understand their options for watching television without traditional cable. Registration is required. Visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474 for more information.

  • The Dover Public Library will host its monthly Trivia Night on Wednesday, November 11th, at 6:30PM in the library’s Community Room at 525 North Walnut Street in Dover. Chris Hart and Jeff Orr will host the evening, with teams of two to six players competing for the Golden GOAT. Bring your own team or come make a new one with other participants. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the Dover Public Library at 330-343-6123.

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will offer a Cricut Design Space class on Thursday, November 19th, at 2PM at the Main Library in New Philadelphia. Participants will learn the basics of navigating Design Space and explore Cricut’s features while completing a guided project. The class is designed to give beginners hands-on experience with the software. Registration is required. Visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474 for more information.