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 Tuscarawas County Public Library has launched an America 250 Reading Challenge. The challenge runs until Monday, May 11th. Students can use Beanstack to log 25 books of their choice and earn 10 points per book logged for a total of 250 points to recognize America’s 250th birthday. Once the challenge is completed, kids will receive an America-themed slap bracelet while supplies last. Those who prefer logging their reading on a paper tracker, can pick one up at any TCPL location. For more information about this reading challenge, visit www.tusclibrary.org.
  • The Twin City Chamber of Commerce will host a Career and Business Expo at Claymont High School on Wednesday, February 25th. Businesses will display what they offer the school community and students will showcase their talents, too. If your business would like to participate, contact the Twin City Chamber by calling 740-922-5623 or email beth@twincitychamber.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 Literacy Coalition is accepting applications for two $500 scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Applicants must submit a completed application, along with two letters of recommendation and a typed 300–500-word essay addressing the question: “How have you or how would you improve literacy in your community?” For an application, check with your school’s guidance counselor or visit https://tuscliteracy.org/scholarship/. Applications are due by March 1st and can be mailed to the Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition, PO Box 1173, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or emailed to TuscarawasLiteracy@gmail.com with the subject line “TCLC Scholarship Submission.”
  • 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.

FEBRUARY 2026

  • The Twin City Chamber of Commerce will host designer bag bingo on Wednesday, February 11th at the Uhrichsville Elks. The purse viewing will start at 5PM and bingo begins at 6PM. Cost is $25, which includes one bingo packet. Extra bingo packets will be available for $10 each. Tickets can be purchased at Mako’s Market or the Twin City Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 740-922-5623.
  • In celebration of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, the Tuscarawas Valley Civil War Round Table will meet on Thursday, February 12th at 6:30PM at the Dover Public Library. The featured presenter will be living historian Chris Hart, who will present: “Mr. Lincoln's White House." For more information, please call the library at 330-343-6123.
  • The Rotary Club of Dover will hold its annual Community Carnation Sale on Friday, February 13th from 12PM to 6PM and Saturday, February 14th from 10AM to 1PM. Carnation sale locations are Fundays in New Philadelphia and Softies in Dover. Carnations will be sold for $20 per dozen. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Dover Rotary charities. For more information, call 330-827-4513.
  • New Philadelphia Advancing Community Together (NPACT) will host a Valentine's Day pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, February 14th from 8AM to 11AM at the Tuscora Park Pavillion. The morning will include a pancake buffet, raffle prizes, and crafts for the kids. Cost is $10 per person and children 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the New Philadelphia Mayor’s office, Saturdays from 10AM to 1PM at Fresh the Market, or at the door the day of the event.
  • TuscParks will host a winter hike at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday, February 14th from 10AM to 12PM. The event is free and open to the public. Parking and marked hiking trails will start at the Conservation Drive parking lot near the red barn. There will be three marked trails with different levels of difficulty, and hot chocolate and soup available to warm you up after your hike. Pets are permitted, but must be on a leash. For more information, check out the TuscParks or the Norma Johnson Center Facebook page or call TuscParks at 330-365-1221.
  • Twin City Youth Baseball will host A Night at the Races on Saturday, February 14th at the Uhrichsville Eagles. Doors open at 5PM. Dinner is an all-you-can-eat taco bar for $10 per person and will be served from 5PM to 8PM. The races will be held from 7:30PM to 10PM, with raffles following from 10PM to 10:30PM. Only 100 seats are available for this event with limited seating available the day of. Cost is $10 for a single or $20 for couples. For more information, find Twin City Youth Baseball on Facebook.
  • The United Way of Tuscarawas County will host the “Power of the Purse” Valentine’s Day fundraiser on Saturday, February 14th from 10AM to 12PM at The Delaware in New Philadelphia. The event will include a purse raffle featuring designer handbags, Balloonatik Bingo, brunch, and more. Tickets for the event are $50 and include one purse raffle ticket and one Bingo card. Attendees can purchase extra purse raffle tickets for $25 each and Bingo cards for $10 each. Tickets are available online at www.tuscunitedway.org/events.
  • The Dover Public Library will host its next Lunch & Learn event at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center on Wednesday, February 19th, starting at 12:15PM. The guest speaker will be Ray Wirt, Vice President of the Tuscarawas County Beekeepers Association, who will share what he has learned in his 14 years of keeping honeybees in Strasburg. To register, call the Senior Center at 330-364-6611.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host a Baby Book Fest at the main library on Saturday, February 21st at 3PM. This event is specially designed for families with children aged birth through 2 years, providing an opportunity for early literacy engagement. To register for the program, call the library at 330-364-4474.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio will host Cheers For Charity on Saturday, February 21st at the American Italian Club in Dennison. The evening will include a filet dinner and a euchre tournament. Dinner will be served from 5PM to 6:30PM and the tournament begins at 7PM. Cost is $25 for the euchre entry fee, $35 for the dinner, or $50 for both. Tickets can be purchased at https://bigs4kids.com/cheers or by calling Allison at 330-339-6916 ext. 132.
  • St. Peter’s Church in New Philadelphia will host a feast & fellowship dinner on Thursday, February 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 Tuscarawas County Public will host its 3rd Annual Sustainable Living Faire on Saturday, February 28th from 10AM to 3PM at the main library in New Philadelphia. Guests can meet local vendors and organizations as they explore homesteading, traditional skills, and renewable resources. There will be over 15 breakout classes available on select topics. For more information, call 330-364-4474.
  • St. Peter’s Church in New Philadelphia will host their 13th annual pancake breakfast and sausage sale on Saturday, February 28th from 8AM to 11AM. The breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, and a drink. Cost is $8 per plate and kids 5 and under are free. You can also pre-order your sausage and pick it up during breakfast. Cost is $8 for two pounds or $20 for five pounds. For more information, visit http://stpeterschurchofoldtown.com/ or find St. Peter’s Oldtown Valley Church on Facebook.

MARCH 2026

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library is hosting local author Wendy Koile for a program titled “Love, Lies, and Murder in Northern Ohio” at the main library on Tuesday, March 3rd at 6PM. Wendy will share her latest book on relationships that were once bound by love, unraveled by lies, and cut off by murder. This program is free, but registration is required. To reserve your seat, register at tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.
  • The Friends of The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host its 5th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, March 7th at 6:30PM and Sunday, March 8th at 1PM. This year’s murder mystery is titled “The Mobster’s Menu for Dinner.” The story follows the Gelato Gang as they crash a 1943 Street Fair on their way to Philadelphia. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite ‘40s costumes for the evening. Cost is $50 per person and includes a buffet dinner. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the main library in New Philadelphia. For more information on the show, call 330-364-4474 ext. 221.
  • 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.