Individuals, organizations, civic and church groups are busy planning multi-family sales and events during the Ohio Lincoln Highway’s seventh annual BUY-WAY yard sales from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Aug. 6. Sales can be listed on the website for a nominal fee through Paypal to help visitors plan their trips at www.historicbyway.com/listmysale.

Among organizations participating in the yard sales, Children’s Miracle Network is collecting donations for CMN Yard Sales. Donations may be brought to Speedway at 3601 Lincoln Way E. Anyone interested in setting up a table, see Annette at Speedway. All proceeds will go to CMN.  

The Lutheran Church Women of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, at 4275 Lincoln Way W, will participate in the “Buy Way” yard sales. Vendors may rent space for $10 a day or $25 for all three days (non-refundable) by picking up an application at the church between 9 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday or by calling 330-832-5263. Garage sale and flea market items, crafts, antiques and more will be sold. Refreshment stand and bathrooms on site.

The True Believer Ministries will have a FUNDRAISER/LARGE TENT SALE 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Aug. 6 at 2971 Lincoln Way W. Cost is $1 per bag or donations will be accepted. The sale will be held rain or shine.  

After 29 years of dedication to the Massillon Public Library, Director Camille Leslie is retiring. Because Leslie would welcome the opportunity to personally thank loyal patrons and say farewell to friends and colleagues from other libraries, as well as members of our community, the Massillon Public Library Board of Trustees invites the public to an open house for a time of celebration and appreciation from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the library, 208 Lincoln Way E. Attendees are invited to bring photos and memories to share.

The Massillon Parks and Recreation Department brings the BOARDWALK to the Massillon Recreation Center from 1 to 4 p.m. today. Admission is free for members and $3 for nonmembers. Food and game tickets have an additional small fee. Bring the family to enjoy food, games and music. Swim in the aquatics area inside with the boardwalk outside.

COUNTRY MUSIC by Dusty Road Band is featured at the Red Lantern Barn in Brewster from 7 to 11 p.m. today. Small donation accepted. Everyone is welcome.

The AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 127 Cherry Road NE, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today; and at First Baptist Church, 20 Sixth St. SE, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

The 47th annual ARTFEST will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Campus Lakes on the University of Mount Union’s campus. More than 30 artists will have works on display and for sale. For more information, call Bob Buganski at 330-829-6185.

Retired salaried employees from Union Drawn Division of the former REPUBLIC STEEL CORP. and guests will meet for breakfast at 8 a.m. Tuesday at Top of the Viaduct Restaurant.

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS STARTING OVER SOCIALLY will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday for lunch at Geisen House, 6955 Promway Ave., North Canton. Reservations are needed. Call Ethel at 330-493-9090 or Bernie at 330-477-5325. Participants pay for their meals.

Kent State University at Stark hosts the Gallery 6000 exhibit, ATMOSCAPES, which is open to the public at The University Center, 6000 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township, through Oct. 21. Most of the displayed pieces are for sale. An opening reception will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. RSVP to Rebecca DeHart at 330-244-3518 or rdehart@kent.edu. The reception is free and open to the public.

THE EATON RETIREES CLUB annual Corn Roast luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Eagle Club, 303 Weirich Blvd. NW. Reservations are needed, call 330-832-9268 by Monday. All hourly and salary employees are welcome.

The WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1947 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Eagles, 303 Weirich Blvd NW. All classmates, spouses and friends are welcome to attend.  

SUPERIOR’S BRAND MEATS retirees will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Eagles Club, 303 Weirich Blvd. All former Superior employees and retirees are invited.

WESTARK REPUBLICAN WOMEN will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Buehler’s Main Street Grill in Jackson Township. Guest speaker will be Paul Biel on the subject of “Insurance Planning as we Mature.” New members and guests welcome. Contact President Donise Pick at 330-832-8247 for more information.

FAIRLESS SENIOR CITIZENS will have a picnic style luncheon, catered by the St. Clement’s Church Ladies Catering, Thursday at St. Clement’s Parish Hall, 432 Market St. E, Navarre. Reservations are required for this luncheon. For questions, call Jack Evans at 330-879-2206. Entertainment will be Chris Kraft from the Massillon Museum He is a retired Fairless High School teacher.

It has been 150 years since the start of the Civil War and Chris will be dressed as a Civil War soldier.

Last month, 53 Fairless senior citizens and three guests (Dr. Mona Fair, Dr. Larry Chambliss, and Janice Courtney from Fairless High School) held their end of school year luncheon in St. Clement’s Church Parish hall. A moment of silence was held for member Blaine Kime and member Becky Wenger’s brother-in-law, Harlan Wenger. The bench that the group purchased for Fairless High School students arrived at the school and the students are enjoying it, according to President Jack Evans. Entertainment for the luncheon was the Valley Voices from the Dover and New Philadelphia area.  

WHS CHOIR STUDENTS are raising tour money at a reverse raffle at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Massillon Eagles Club, 303  Weirich Blvd. NW. Tickets are $50 each and include a steak dinner, open bar and live music from Aftershock. Cash prizes and grand prize of $1,000. Contact Jen at 330-418-0747 for tickets.

VERSATILE DANCE COMPANY’s newest show, “Speaking a Dead Language,” makes its debut at the Canton Palace Theatre at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 and 2 p.m. Aug. 7. All proceeds will benefit the Domestic Violence Project of Stark County and the Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties. Through their uniquely strong style of contemporary dance, VDC showcases how people put themselves in volatile situations that are profoundly difficult to escape. Purchase tickets online at www.Canton PalaceTheatre.org or by calling 330-454-8172. Visit www.VersatileDanceCompany.com.

Wesley United Methodist Church will have its monthly CLOTHING GIVEAWAY 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 6 at 1600 Main Ave. W. All are welcome to participate. Call 330-833-3445.

BUCKEYE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION presents Country Music USA 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 7 presenting Sounds of Cash and the Buckeye Buckaneers at Mayfield Senior Center, 3825 13th St. SW, Canton. Dancing, door prizes, good food and more. Show is $2 and children 12 and younger free.