Worm Watch
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m.; free; John T. Huston-Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center, six miles south of Mount Union College on Daniel Street, off of state Route 183.
Learn about and identify earthworms in our area.
For more information, call 330-823-7487.
Youthful Chamber Orchestra Recital
Sunday, Nov. 8, 3-4 p.m.; free; Mount Union College, Presser Recital Hall, corner of Simpson Street and Union Avenue.
For more information, call 330-823-2180.
Lewis Phelps and Phriends
Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:30-10 p.m.; Mount Union College, Presser Recital Hall, corner of Simpson Street and Union Avenue.
For more information, call 330-823-2180.
MUCaws's 15th birthday party
Saturday, Nov. 7; free; Mount Union College, Hoover-Price Campus Center, Simpson Street, Alliance.
Celebrate the 15th birthday of the Purple Raiders mascot, with the help of other mascots from surrounding areas as part of Family Day. Activities for children and families throughout the day, pirate-themed birthday party after the game, with cotton candy, root-beer floats, snacks, party favors, face painting, games, photos with MUCaw and birthday cake.
For more information, e-mail springjl@muc.edu.
Music at Jupiter Studios
Saturday, Nov. 6; Jupiter Studios, 346 E. Main St., Alliance.
Saturday, 7 p.m., In Years Past, Above 209, Covert Operation.
For more information call 330-823-6776 or see www.jupiterstudios.org.
Marlington Athletic Booster Club Casino Night
Saturday, Nov. 7, 6-11 p.m.; $65 per couple; Louisville Eagles, 306 W. Main St., Louisville.
Steak dinner, blackjack, poker, wheel, over & under, Texas hold 'em, sideboard, $2,500 reverse drawing, auction of sports memorabilia.
For more information, call Guy Hall at 330-352-1007.
Rock the Arts concert
Saturday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m.; by donation; 100 One Way Youth Center, McCook Avenue, Carrollton.
Music by Afflicted, Vulturus, Bent Steel, and Absolve Thine Enemies, concessions. Benefits the CAST community theater.
For more information, call 330-627-2091.
Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; free admission; Carrollton High School, 252 Third St. NE, Carrollton.
Handmade craft items, food and beverages, including warm apple dumplings, raffles, door prizes. Benefits Carrollton High School band.
"Twelve Years of Talent" Hospice talent show
Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m.; $3, free - younger than 5; Bell-Herron Middle School, 252 Third St. NE, Carrollton.
Acts by junior- and senior-high students, Carrollton High School Showstoppers, door prizes. Benefits Hospice of Tuscarawas, Stark and Carroll Counties.
For more information, call 330-627-4796.
Meat Shoot
Sunday, Nov. 8, 7-8 a.m.-practice, 7-9 a.m.-breakfast buffet $5, 8 a.m.-shoot begins; American Sportsman's Club, 790 Evening Star Lane NE, East Canton.
Jammin' in Your Jammies, Chip and the Munks
Monday, Nov. 9, 6:30-8 p.m.; $5 per person, $20 maximum per family; Johnson Center for Worship and Fine Arts, Malone University, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton.
Family concert by recording artist Chip (Richter) and the Munks ending with milk and cookies. Children encouraged to attend in their jammies. Proceeds benefit a Stark County family.
For more information, call 330-471-8273.
Hunter's Education Course
Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; free; Sippo Lake Trails and Exploration Gateway Picnic Shelter, Perry Drive NW, Canton.
Covers safe firearm handling skills, hunting regulations, hunting techniques, good sportsmanship, and other topics. For age 10 and older.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 330-477-3609, or see www.starkparks.com.
Fall Bird Hike
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2:15-3:30 p.m.; free; Hoover Park Connector Trail, East Maple Street, North Canton.
Join a naturalist for a birdwatching walk. Starting at 1 p.m. stop by the Wild Bird Center of North Canton in Washington Square for advice on feeding wild birds and to meet a live red-tailed hawk. Registration required for the hike. Meet at the trailhead, next to the ballfields on E. Maple St.
For more information, see www.starkparks.com.
Thrilling Beethoven
Sunday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.; $20-$40; Canton Symphony Orchestra, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton.
The Claremont Trio joins the Canton Symphony Orchestra to perform Beethoven's Triple Concerto, Egmont Overture, and Fifth Symphony.
For more information, see www.cantonsymphony.org or call 330-452-2094.
"I Love a Parade" photography exhibition
Saturday, Nov. 7,9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ; free; Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way East, Massillon.
Images of local parades, including Massillon's 1926 centennial parade, Santa's sleigh pulled by majorette "reindeer," the Massillon Band, and more.
For more information, call 330-833-4061.
"Do the Mu" pigment making
Saturday, Nov. 7, noon-2 p.m.; free; Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way East, Massillon.
Museum tour, art activity, snacks.
For more information, call 330-833-4061.
Buckeye Book Fair
Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; OSU/OARDC Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster.
Ohio authors and illustrators, book signings and readings, children's activities, food. Free parking and handicapped accessible.
For more information, see www.buckeyebookfair.com.
Wilderness Center events
The Wilderness Center, just north of highway 250, Wilmot.
Star Watch and Planetarium show
Friday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m.; free
Join TWCs Astronomy Club for a planetarium show, then view the real things through telescopes.
For more information, call 1-877-359-5235, e-mail jenn@wildernesscenter.org, or see www.foxfieldpreserve.org.
Nature Fest Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free
Artisans and crafters who depict nature in their work, bake sale. Event supports TWCs education program.
For more information, call 877-359-5235 or see www.wildernesscenter.org.
Hearthside Cookery workshop
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $30; Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Bromfield Road, Lucas.
Help prepare and eat a Thanksgiving feast over an open fire. Preregistration required
For more information, call 419-892-2784.
E.J. Thomas Hall events
Cheech and Chong
Friday, Nov. 6, 8-10 p.m.; $35-45; E.J. Thomas Hall, Akron University, , Akron.
Comedy duo.
Bandorama
Sunday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m.; free; E.J. Thomas Hall, Akron University, , Akron.
Performances by University of Akron concert, symphonic, and marching bands.
For more information, see www.ejthomashall.com.
SWITCH-One Night/Three Parties
Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; $100-$750 per person, Akron Art Museum, One South High, Akron.
Fundraiser for the Akron Art Museum featuring three different themes throughout the night, including "Rock Around the Clock" (50s), "Party On" (90s), and "MiTunes" (modern), open bar, live music, entertainment, dancing, raffles.
For more information, 330-376-9185.
Star Babies
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m.; $2-adults, free-children; Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland.
A special sky show for children up to 2 years old.
For more information, call 800-317-9155.
For the sports enthusiasts:
Minerva
Saturday, Nov. 7
Varsity cross country, state meet
For the lazy cooks:
Malvern American Legion Veterans Day dinner
Sunday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.; free; Malvern American Legion post hall, 233 Bridge St. S, Malvern. Call 330-863-2744 to make reservation.
Malvern Rotary creamed-chicken dinner
Saturday, Nov. 7, 4:30-7 p.m., $7-adults, $4 age five-12, Malvern United Methodist Church, 121 Wood St., Malvern.
Brown Township Fire Department Auxiliary rigatoni dinner
Friday, Nov. 6, 4-8 p.m.; $7-adults, $3.50-children younger than 12; Brown Township fire station, 300 Bridge St., Malvern.
Relay for Life pancake breakfast
Saturday, Nov. 7, 8-11 a.m.; $4-adults, $2-children 3-11; St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 515 E. Line St., Minerva.
American Sportsman's Club fish fry
Friday, Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m.; $7; American Sportsman's Club, 790 Evening Star Lane, East Canton.
Deer Run School all-you-can-eat chicken dinner
Friday, Nov. 6, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; $12-adults, $5-children 12 and younger; Carroll Hills School, Kensington Road, Carrollton.
Vets Club breakfast
Saturday, Nov. 7, 7-11 a.m.; by donation, benefits Veterans Auxiliary Christmas families; Vets Club, 2038 Brenner Road, NE, Carrollton.
New Alexander Christian Church Swiss steak supper
Saturday, Nov. 7, 3:30-6 p.m.; $8.50-adults, $4-children; New Alexander Christian Church, 7665 Rochester Road, New Alexander.
East Sparta United Methodist Church turkey supper
Saturday, Nov. 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; $8-adults, $4-children; East Sparta UMC, 2041 Pine St., East Sparta.
Wilmot Fire & Rescue benefit all-you-can-eat ham dinner
Sunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $8-adults, $4-children 4-10, free-children 3 and younger; Wilmot Fire Hall, 204 Mill St., Wilmot.