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 Tuscarawas County Public Library is hosting a donation drive in partnership with local nonprofit Jaxon’s Bricks for Bravery. All five locations of the library will be collecting LEGO sets to be distributed to children in local hospitals. All donated sets must be new, unopened, and priced at approximately $25 retail or less. Donations will be accepted from January through March. For library hours and addresses, visit tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474. For more information on Jaxon’s Bricks for Bravery, visit bricksforbravery.org.
  • The United Way of Tuscarawas County is offering free, confidential tax preparation through the VITA program for individuals and families earning $69,000 or less. Appointments are available from February 10th through April 9th, with limited times on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Tax help will take place at the DoverPhila Federal Credit Union Administrative Building in Dover, with one special date on March 18th at the Newcomerstown branch and bilingual assistance available March 21st. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 330-994-8482, 330-343-7772, or online at tuscunitedway.org/vita.
  • The Tuscarawas County YMCA is now accepting applications for the 2026 Thomas J. Patton-YMCA Scholarship. Recipients of the scholarship are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Tuscarawas County YMCA through volunteer leadership, staff leadership and service, as well as academic achievement and community involvement. Applications are available at the YMCA, online at www.tuscymca.org, or through area high school guidance offices. The deadline to submit completed applications to the Tuscarawas County YMCA is Tuesday, March 31st.

MARCH 2026

  • Sherrodsville Calvary Church will host a drive-thru Swiss steak dinner on Saturday, March 14th from 4:30PM to 6PM. The menu includes Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cole slaw, applesauce, rolls and dessert, all for a free will donation. Please note no silverware or drinks will be included.
  • Celtic Rush, a traditional Irish band from northeast Ohio, will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Dover Public Library on Sunday, March 15th at 2PM. The group performs with a variety of instruments including fiddle, guitars, tin whistle, upright bass, mandolin, and Irish drum (bodhran). The Book Cellar will be open 30 minutes before the program and 30 minutes after the program. To register, call the library at 330-343-6123 or visit www.doverlibrary.org/events.
  • The Ohio State Alumni Club of Tuscarawas County is hosting its annual "Kids Krafternoon" on Sunday, March 15th, from 1PM to 3PM at the Tuscora Park Pavilion. This FREE event is for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Several craft stations will be set up, and snacks will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering, please email osutusc@gmail.com.
  • The Dover Public Library will host the latest program in its Lunch and Learn series on Thursday, March 19th at 12:15PM at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center. The program, entitled “The Great Depression and the New Deal (1929-1940),” will feature Mandy Altimus Stahl, an archivist at the Massillon Museum. To reserve a spot for this program, contact the Senior Center at 330-364-6611.
  • Grace Community Church in Stone Creek will host Southern Gospel recording artists The Guardians on Friday, March 20th at 7PM. The group has won three Dove Awards and have had multiple number one hits. There is no cost for admission, but a love offering will be received.
  • The Tuscarawas County Humane Society will host its 18th annual “Cause For Paws” Gala on Saturday, March 21st at the Kent State Performing Arts Center. Cause for Paws brings animal lovers together for a fun evening of silent auctions, live auctions and raffles while supporting a great cause. For more information, contact The Tuscarawas County at 330-343-6060.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host its 10th Annual 5K on Saturday, March 21st. Registration the day of the race starts at 9AM and the race begins at 10AM. The theme of the race is dinosaurs, in honor of the upcoming Summer Reading Program. Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for kids up to 17 years old. You can pick up a registration form at any library location. For more information, call 330-364-4474 ext. 221.
  • St. Peter’s Church in New Philadelphia will host a feast & fellowship dinner on Thursday, March 26th 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 Claymont High School Drama Club presents “County Fair” at the Claymont High School Auditeria. The show will take place March 26th, 27th, and 28th at 7PM each night. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Tickets will be available at the door on show nights. 
  • Organic Church in Uhrichsville will host its 6th annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28th. Doors open at 11AM and the hunt begins at noon. This event is for children ages newborn to 12 years old. The day will also include entertainment, food, and prizes. For more information, find Organic Church on Facebook.
  • The Community Center of Southern Tuscarawas will host a fishing expo on Saturday, March 28th from 9AM to 2PM. Browse a variety of vendors offering new, used, and handmade fishing gear and outdoor items. The day will also include door prizes and breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Admission is $3 per person. For more information, find The Community Center of Southern Tuscarawas on Facebook.
  • The Fairfield Township Volunteer Fire Department will be having their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, March 29th at the fire station in Somerdale. The Easter egg hunt begins at 11AM (weather permitting) for children ages 3 to 12. Children are asked to bring their own baskets to collect their eggs. The Spaghetti Dinner will also begin at 11AM and run through 3PM. The dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad bar, rolls, a beverage, and a variety of desserts. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. You also can get the salad bar only for $8. Dine in or get it to go with carryout. All proceeds benefit the Fairfield Township Volunteer Fire Department.

APRIL 2026

  • The Sugarcreek Business Association will host a community egg hunt on Saturday, April 4th. The event will take place at Cherry Ridge Park, starting at 2PM. For more information, visit https://sugarcreekbusinessassociation.com/ or find the Sugarcreek Business Association on Facebook.
  • TuscParks will host a “Dog Days of Spring” event on Saturday, April 11th at the Canal Lands Park Trailhead in Zoar from 1PM to 3PM. Community members and their dogs are invited to register at the picnic shelter and venture out on the trail. Attendees are also encouraged to come dressed up like their pet. Area businesses have donated door prizes to be given away. You can earn tickets for attending, hiking with a pet, or hiking while dressed like your pet. For more information, contact TuscParks at 330-365-1221 or find TuscParks on Facebook.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public will host “How to Spot Fake News: Fact Checking 101” on Wednesday, April 15th at 6:30PM at the main library. Attendees will learn ways to identify fake news, as well as simple tools and websites that can be used to determine whether the news you're reading and seeing on social media is real or fake before you share it. To register for this free program, visit www.tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.
  • TuscParks invites the public to the Brandywine Center Open House on Thursday, April 16th from 12PM to 6PM. The newly remodeled Brandywine Center is the new TuscParks office location and a community room for the public to use.  Attendees can see the new space, meet the park staff, and local photographer Noah Strickler, who has donated his work to TuscParks to be displayed on the sound panels around the community room. Stop by and learn more about the TuscParks, their upcoming events, the Norma Johnson Center, and the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath trail. For more information, call the TuscParks office at 330-365-1221 or visit the TuscParks Facebook page.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library is offering free family photo sessions at the main library on Saturday, April 18th from 11AM to 3PM. Staff members will take the photos for families wanting to capture special moments without the extensive cost. This event is free, but registration is required. Register at tusclibrary.org or by calling 330-364-4474.
  • Organic Church in Uhrichsville will host the Funny Together Tour on Sunday, April 19th. Funny Together is a clean comedy show, featuring Andy Beningo, Rhonda Corey, and June Bug Colson. Doors open at 5:30PM and show starts at 6PM. To purchase tickets, visit funnytogethertour.com.
  • St. Peter’s Church in New Philadelphia will host a feast & fellowship dinner on Thursday, April 23rd 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.
  • Celebrate Earth Day with The Wilderness Center’s annual Run Wild and Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25th. The early-morning trail run/walk invites participants of all ages to experience the beauty of nature while supporting conservation and nature education in our community. Participants can choose from a timed 10K or 5K trail run/walk, or bring the whole family out for the one-mile fun run/walk. There will also be a variety of Earth Day and family-focused activities throughout the day. To register, visit http://WildernessCenter.org.
  • Mustard Seed Miracles will host their first-ever golf outing on Saturday, April 25th at Oak Shadows Golf Club in New Philadelphia. Registration will be from 8AM to 8:45AM with a 9AM shotgun start. The day will also include a 50/50 drawing, basket raffle, prizes, and a meal immediately after the outing. Cost is $400 per team. Register your team by calling 330-260-9095 or email mustardseedmiracles1@gmail.com. Mustard Seed Miracles is a local non-profit that works with the NICU at Aultman Hospital to support families that are admitted there.