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Stark County District Library — On the Big Screen
Saturday, July 18, 7-11 p.m. SCDL Perry Sippo Branch, 5710 12th St. NW, Canton. Head back to the drive-in this summer at the Exploration Gateway, where you can watch a museum come to life on a big outdoor screen. Come early and enjoy activities for all ages before the movie. For more information, call 330-477-8482 or visit www.starklibrary.org/on-the-big-screen.
Osteoarthritis: Controlling the Pain with Dr. Jamesetta Lewis — Affinity Medical Center’s Pain Management Center
Tuesday, July 21, noon Towpath Trail YMCA, 1226 Market St. NE, Navarre. Join Dr. Lewis to learn about how osteoarthritis develops, who is at risk for developing it and preventative measures therapies. This free program is open to the public, and reservations are encouraged by calling 330-837-6887. Refreshments will be served.
Grand Reopening Celebration — North Canton Public Library
Thursday, July 30, from noon to 9 p.m. 185 N. Main Street, North Canton. Help the library celebrate its newly remodeled building! A “Behind the Stacks” tour begins at noon, followed by a great classic movie, The Glenn Miller Story, starring James Stewart at 1:30 p.m. Cool off with some delicious ice cream from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a free concert of strong vocal harmonies and precise stringed accompaniment when the Brick Road Ramblers perform at 7 p.m. Call 330-499-4712, ext. 323, for details or to register.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival
Friday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 9 Since 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce have joined together to host the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. For the organizations’ 46th anniversaries during this year’s activities, nearly 700,000 people are expected to attend 15 unique and diverse events over a 10-day period. For complete event and ticket information, visit www.profootballhofef.com.
President and CEO Trina Cutter and Sid the Science Kid in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Timken Grand Parade! — Western Reserve PBS
Saturday, Aug. 8, at 8 a.m. PBS superstar Sid the Science Kid escorts Trina Cutter in this nationally televised event that showcases the current class of enshrinees, returning Hall of Famers, giant helium balloons, marching bands and much more. The 2.2-mile route begins in downtown Canton at 8 a.m. For more information, or to reserve chair or bleacher seats, call 330-458-2048.
William Wegman: Fay — Akron Art Museum
Through Aug. 14 Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Enjoy a wonderfully witty and moving exhibition about the artistic collaboration between William Wegman and his celebrated Weimaraner, Fay. Included in the exhibition are videos, black-and-white photographs and Polaroid and chromogenic (color) prints. For more information, call 330-376-9185 or visit www.akronartmuseum.org.
Barkitecture — Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Through Oct. 31 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Enjoy this special exhibit of 20 one-of-a-kind, whimsical doghouses designed by local artists and architects. Join a new membership club for dogs called Joe’s Club and enjoy Woof Walks on most Sundays during the Barkitecture season. For more information, call 330-836-5533 or visit www.stanhywet.org.
