Community Notes on The Tusk

NOVEMBER 2025

• Join Local History Librarian Kim Jurkovic for “Finding Your Roots” at the Dover Public Library on Monday, November 10th at 6:30PM. The program will feature demonstrations of the websites available at the library, including Ancestry, Fold 3, and Newspaper Archive. Jurkovic will also look at some of the more popular free sites that are available such as Findagrave and Family Search. She will help decipher the sites and give tips for navigating the information as well as share a few of the books available in the Local History Room that contain local genealogy information. To register, visit www.doverlibrary.org/events or call the library at 330-343-6123.

• VFW Post 1445 and the City of New Philadelphia will present a dedication ceremony for the new Veterans Memorial at Schoenbrunn Meadow Cemetery on Tuesday, November 11th, at 8AM. The ceremony will include comments from Mayor Joel Day and Post Commander Steve Chenevey. The memorial serves as a place for veterans, military members, families and community members to remember and honor the lives of those who have served in the United States Military.

• The Tuscarawas County Public Library's main branch will host Jon Baker on Tuesday, November 11th at 6PM for “I-77: Build It & They Will Come.” Jon, a retired Times Reporter journalist, will share stories and photos of when I-77 was extended through Tuscarawas County in the 1960s. He will share how the river was moved to make way for the highway, changes, and the impact the freeway brought to the Tuscarawas Valley. To register, visit the event calendar at tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.

• The Tuscarawas Valley Civil War Round Table will meet on Thursday, November 13th at 6:30PM at the Dover Public Library. The featured presenter will be Gary Jakubick, who will present: “Rarely Visited Gettysburg Monuments.” The presentation will feature the often overlooked monuments at Gettysburg and the military action and significance of the various sites. For more information, please call the Dover Public Library at 330-343-6123.

• The Tuscarawas County Public Library’s main branch will host its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 15th from 11AM to 2PM. The day will include cooking demos, live reindeer, kids’ crafts and games, and purchase gifts from vendors. Enjoy live music, cookies, and take a group photo at the winter-themed photo op. The event is free, but registration is requested. Register at tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.

• St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Port Washington will host its annual turkey supper on Wednesday, November 19th from 4PM to 6:30PM. The menu includes slow-roasted turkey, dressing, real mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade noodles, green beans, cranberry salad, a roll & butter, and dessert. Cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. You can dine in or get it to go with carryout. For more information, call or text Karen at 330-340-4500 or Patty at 330-340-3814.

• The Dover Public Library will host a holiday craft on Friday, November 21st, starting at 10AM. Participants will make a cute snowman ornament. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring several white buttons of different sizes if you wish. Class size is limited to 12. Register at www.doverlibrary.org/events or call the library at 330-343-6123. 

• OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties will host a veterans resource fair on Friday, November 21st from 11AM to 3PM at their Canton office. The event will bring together dozens of local organizations, agencies, and employers that provide services, benefits, and opportunities for those who have served our country. This event is free and open to all veterans and military families, and no registration is required. For more information, contact Rena Wright at 330-491-2644.

• The Village of Dennison will host their annual Light Up Dennison and Christmas parade on Friday, November 21st. See Dennison come to life as local businesses and homes light up with Christmas light displays, visit local businesses for different activities, and watch the Clayland Lions Christmas Parade. For more information, check out The Village of Dennison's Facebook page.

• The Tuscarawas County Public Library's main branch will host New Philadelphia native and author Doug Dummermuth on Monday, November 24th at 6PM. Dummermuth will discuss his recently published book, Going Postal, a fictional thriller that follows the spiraling downfall of rural postal carrier Fred Hart. Dummermuth will follow his talk by taking questions and signing books. Books will be available to purchase. To register for this free program, visit the library’s online event calendar at tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.

• The Jewett Volunteer Fire Department will host their 55th annual craft show on Saturday, November 29th from 9AM to 2PM. Shop over 50 tables, featuring handmade crafts, gifts, farmhouse decor, and jewelry. There will also be food stands. Admission is $2 and parking is free. For more information, find the Jewett Craft Show on Facebook.

• Historic Zoar Village will host a Christmas tour on Saturday, November 29th from 11AM to 4PM. Explore beautifully decorated historic buildings, each showcasing German Christmas traditions and the origins of the traditions of the Christmas season. Guided tours are by reservation and leave every 30 minutes with a limit of 15 people per tour. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, call 330-874-3011 or visit www.historiczoarvillage.com.