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.

  • 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.

  • Share-A-Christmas is now scheduling appointments for its 2026 assistance program. Residents can call 330-343-6012 beginning July 6th through July 30th, Monday through Thursday from 9AM to 2PM, to reserve an application appointment. Applications must be completed in person at Emmanuel Lutheran Church during an assigned date and time in September. Applicants should bring a photo ID, proof of residency, and documentation of all household income, including wages, Social Security, disability benefits, child support, housing assistance, food stamps, and other sources of income. Only one person per household may attend the appointment, and children should not be brought along. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 330-343-6012.

  • 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.

  • Calling all young entrepreneurs! Take part in the Kids Artisan Market on Saturday, August 1st from 11AM to 2PM. Kids ages 7 to 17 can sell their handmade art, crafts, and more in the parking lot beside Fresh the Market in downtown New Philadelphia. You can pick up a sign up form at Alley Cats Marketplace or email alleycatsmarketplace@gmail.com. Completed forms must be returned directly to Alley Cats Marketplace no later than Tuesday, July 28th in order to participate. For more information, text Patty at 330-934-9105.

JULY 2026

  • The Warwick Lions Club is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 15th from 4:30PM to 6:45PM at the Community Center on East Cherry Street in Tuscarawas. Participants should eat before they donate. Please bring a photo ID and a list of any medications you take. Appointments are recommended. To make an appointment, visit Vitalant.org and search for Blood Drive Code U4931.

  • Join the Tuscarawas County Public Library on Wednesday, July 15th at 6PM for a visit with local author Carrie Ruegsegger at the main library in New Philadelphia. Ruegsegger will discuss her book, Chin Up, Beautiful, I’ve Got You, a collection of personal letters exploring adoption, emotional wellness, and the importance of support and connection. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation, and signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host a program called Ohio’s Archeological Wonders on Thursday, July 16th at 6PM at the main library in New Philadelphia. The program will feature Lynette Reiner, Science Director of the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. She will highlight major archaeological dig sites and discoveries related to Ohio’s early inhabitants, along with select fossils from the museum’s collection. This is a free event, but registration is required. Register at tusclibrary.org or by calling 330-364-4474.

  • The Reeves Museum will celebrate its 50th anniversary and America's 250th birthday with a free day of history, music, and family fun on Saturday, July 18th. Activities begin at noon with a picnic celebration, museum exhibits, live entertainment, guided mansion tours, and complimentary hot dogs and ice cream. The Jericho Big Band will perform at 1PM, and the day wraps up with the popular Songs on the Steps concert at 6:30PM on the museum lawn. Admission is free, and everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact the Reeves Museum by calling 330-343-7040.

  • The Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts presents A Mid-Summer’s Night on Saturday, July 18th from 7PM to 9PM. The evening will be held at the center on Robinson Drive in New Philadelphia and will include food, refreshments, jazz music by Bob Ventre, and upper gallery artwork by Deb Walker. For more information, contact the Center for the Arts at 330-339-2787.

  • The New Philadelphia High School Swim Team will host the 2026 Quaker Swim Camp Fundraiser Monday, July 20th through Thursday, July 23rd from 9AM to 10AM each day at the Tuscora Park Pool. The camp is open to students in kindergarten through eighth grade and is designed to help swimmers learn and improve their freestyle technique. All proceeds benefit the New Philadelphia High School swim program. A storm makeup day is scheduled for July 24th, if needed. For registration information, visit the NP Swimming Facebook page or contact Wilma Mullet at mulletw@npschools.org. 

  • Cathedral of Praise in Uhrichsville will host their Vacation Bible School Tuesday, July 21st through Thursday, July 23rd from 6PM to 8PM each evening. This year’s theme is The Incredible Race. For more information, call Tasha Nedrow at 330-440-8668.

  • The Freeport Volunteer Fire Department Fair will take place Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th. The two-day event will include a parade, chicken BBQ, fish fry, live music, a craft & vendor show, a car cruise-in, and an auction. For more information, find the Freeport Fire Department on Facebook.

  • The Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition will host a free document shredding and destruction event on Saturday, July 25th from 10AM to 12PM in the lower parking lot of First Federal Community Bank on the Boulevard. Safely dispose of sensitive personal and business documents, including tax records, medical records, legal paperwork, and financial statements. A maximum of four boxes per vehicle will be accepted, and electronic waste will not be collected. While the service is free, donations will be accepted to support the Literacy Coalition’s 2026 One Book, One Community program, and attendees are encouraged to bring new or gently used books for all ages. Participants must sign a waiver at the event, and materials cannot be dropped off before 10AM. For more information, visit tuscliteracy.org or find the Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition on Facebook.

  • The Hail Mary Mile will take place on Saturday, July 25th at 6:30PM in Dennison. The event is presented by the Dennison Knights of Columbus and will help kick off the second day of the St. Mary’s Festival. This one-mile, point-to-point charity race will run along historic Second Street, with pre-race registration at the corner of 2nd Street and Sherman. The race features both a Youth Division for ages 13 and under and an Open Division for ages 14 and up, with cash prizes available for top finishers in the open category. Proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Church and School through the Knights of Columbus. To register, visit https://runsignup.com.

  • Historic Zoar Village will host its annual Zoar Antiques Show on Saturday, July 25th from 10AM to 5PM and Sunday, July 26th from 10AM to 4PM. The event features more than 60 antique dealers, artisans, and folk artists offering Americana, primitives, furniture, stoneware, artwork, and other unique treasures. Visitors can also enjoy live demonstrations of 19th-century skills including weaving, spinning, blacksmithing, butter churning, and kraut making, along with local food and tours of the village’s historic museums and exhibits. Admission is $14 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit historiczoarvillage.com.

AUGUST 2026

  • The Knights of Columbus in New Philadelphia will host their 4th annual car, truck, & motorcycle show and chicken BBQ on Saturday, August 1st from 11AM to 3PM. Registration begins at 9AM and dash plaques will be handed out to the first 50 cars. The entry fee is $10, which supports Iron Eagle K9, an organization that trains service dogs for veterans. Each entry is eligible for the $100 cash giveaway. Trophies will be awarded at 2PM. The day will also include music by DJ Jazzy Seth, a 50/50 drawing, and door prizes. For more information, contact Fred Caldwell at 330-407-5120.

  • The Trenton Haney Memorial Scholarship Fund will host a golf scramble on Sunday, August 9th at Oak Shadows Golf Course in New Philadelphia. The outing honors the life of Trenton Haney, a local youth who courageously battled childhood cancer, while raising funds for scholarships and support for families affected by childhood cancer. The event features an 8:30AM shotgun start, 18 holes of golf, a cart, lunch, contests, raffles, and more. Registration for a four-person team is $400, and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to register, call 330-401-9768 or email Trentonhmsf@gmail.com.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.