As the leaves are just beginning to turn color on some trees, get out on this beautiful day and head to Winesburg for the annual FALL GATHERING organized by the Winesburg Business Association.

The 16th event in the heart of Holmes County begins with breakfast 7 to 10 a.m. at Zion Church. Crafters, antique dealers and entrepreneurs will be set up by 9 a.m. along the streets. Live music will be on the porch of the Grapevine Bed and Breakfast and at Heritage Park bandstand. Fun events include the annual husband-carrying contest or “Hubby-Back ride” and prizes will be awarded. Winesburg Historical Society will have a cake walk and will be open for tours. Benefit auction is at 3 p.m. and silent auction is 2 to 4 p.m. The famous ham and bean soup will be prepared in a 45-gallon iron kettle over an open fire. Winesburg Fire Station will have its chicken barbecue, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Another fun outdoor event today and Sunday is the annual WOODCARVING SHOW at The Wilderness Center in Wilmot. Each year, there are nearly 1,000 carvings, classes to attend, and vendors. Food, raffles and door prizes. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 877-359-5235.

BEACH CITY AMERICAN LEGION HALL POST 549, 125 Third Ave. NE, is having an all-you-can-eat Swiss steak dinner 4:30 to 7 p.m. today. Meal includes three-bean salad, applesauce, mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, corn, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost $11 adults; $5 children; free for children 3 and younger. Served family style. Call 330-756-0549.

THE PLAYERS GUILD, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, will hold open call auditions 2 to 5 p.m. today and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Callbacks are scheduled for Monday, beginning at 6 p.m. for their upcoming production of the drama, “A Few Good Men” by Aaron Sorkin. This audition is open to all races and nationalities. The roles call for adult men 17 years and older as well as adult females. Additionally, anyone with a military background is encouraged to audition.

CELEBRITY DAY OUT, a family-friendly fundraising event will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Club Legends at The Legends of Massillon, 2700 Augusta Drive SE, Massillon. Stars, food, music, games, prizes, including a special appearance from Matthew Underwood from Nickelodeon’s “Zoey 101,” who will be available for photos and autographs. All proceeds go toward sending Emily Bare to a national talent competition in Orlando. Tickets $5 at the door.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES will be 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Buffalo Wild Wings, 235 Lincoln Way W, Massillon; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare, 3000 Erie St. SW, Massillon; 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Fresh Mark, 1888 Southway St. SE, Massillon.

The Dalton Library is hosting PAWS TO READ 10 a.m. to noon today for children to have the opportunity to read to a registered therapy dog; a BOOK SNACK is at 3:45 p.m. Monday for children in grades 3-5 to discuss “Judy Moody” by Megan McDonald. Participants may bring a snack, and a drink will be provided. Register by calling 330-828-8486. Also, a BEGINNING BEADING CLASS at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, taught by Judy Pine from The Bead Café in Wooster, will be at the Dalton Library. Participants will make a bracelet. This free class will require registration and is intended for ages 14 to adult. Call 330-828-8486 to register.

THE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1951 noon luncheon, scheduled for Tuesday, has been  canceled because of the 60th reunion today. The class will meet again Oct. 18 and Nov. 15.

STARK COUNTY COUNCIL AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY will have its monthly meeting at noon Tuesday at Greentown Unit No. 436, 2748 Canton Road. Unit reports will be given. Make reservations no later than noon today to Lois Salhany at 330-699-3444.

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS STARTING OVER SOCIALLY will have a dinner/meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at LaPizzaria, 3656 Dressler Road NW, Jackson Township. Reservations required. Call Ethel at 330-493-9090 or Bernie at 330-477-5325. Participants pay for their meals.

The COLUMBIAN LADIES GUILD will have its first fall meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Massillon Knights of Columbus Hall. Entertainment features Lynette Reiner from the McKinley Presidential Library Museum, and presentation will be Senior Gardening for Wildlife. New members welcome. Call Joann at 330-833-0475.

THE COLLEGE CLUB OF CANTON is opening its new program year 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Dehoff Building, 821 S. Main St., North Canton, with a “game night” social. Activities are open to all members and prospective members. Participants are to bring cards, games, score pads and pencils. Snacks, drinks and prizes provided. For more information, call Laura at 330-833-7690. There is no charge and the public is invited.  

OLD FLAMES LUNCHEON: All current and former members of the Red Lantern Flames square dance club are invited to meet for lunch at noon Wednesday at Cici’s at the Market Place in Massillon. Call Hilda at 330-879-3185 or Eleanor at 330-832-7057.

THE HAMILTON FORUM, examining today’s issues from a Catholic perspective, will have Bishop George V. Murry at a presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Fannon Center, 3430 St. Michael’s Drive NW, Plain Township. Freewill donation. Reservations are not necessary. Visit www.hamiltonforum.org.

Faith in Action of Western Stark County presents the ninth HEALTH WELLNESS AND LIFESTYLE CELEBRATION 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Santangelo’s Party Center, 1008 Ninth St. SW, Massillon. Free admission. Featuring free health screenings, massage, entertainment and speakers. Free breakfast 8:30 to 9 a.m.

The FAIRLESS FOOD CUPBOARD will distribute free groceries 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at St. Therese Church in Brewster. Proof of Fairless School District residency and financial guidelines are required.

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1944 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Variety’s Restaurant, 2843 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Spouses and guests welcome. Call 330-832-6707 or 330-833-5627.

RED LANTERN FLAMES SQUARE DANCE with caller Tom Mohney and cuer Bruce Haislip, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Friday at Red Lantern Barn, Brewster.

The NORTHWEST STARK SENIOR CENTER, 853 Locust St., Canal Fulton, will serve a family style all-you-can-eat Swiss steak dinner 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Cost $9 for adults; $4 for children 4-10; free for younger than 4. Reservations required. Call 330-854-6307.

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1986 25TH CLASS REUNION will be 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Firehouse Grille Pub, 48 Second St., Massillon. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7:15 p.m.; dee jay/dance at 8 p.m. Cost $45 per person. Contact Nina (Plueddemann) Gaut at 330-224-8944 or gaut blueyes@gmail.com.

EAST SPARTA-SANDYVILLE ALUMNI will have their biannual dinner meeting Sept. 24 at North Industry Christian Church, 425 45th St. SW, Canton Township. Anyone who attended East Sparta or Sandyville schools are invited. All graduates received invitations. If you did not graduate and would like an invitation, call Terrace McDade at 330-866-2442.

THE NORTHWEST HIGH CLASS OF 1971 will have its 40th class reunion 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Canal Fulton VFW. Subs, snacks and coffee will be provided. Cost $10 per person. Cash-only bar will be available. Contact Kathy Neidert Bicket at 330-854-0544 or email kathsb@sssnet.com.
 
FORMER PERRY FIRE DEPARTMENT RICHVILLE STATION NO. 2 FIREFIGHTERS are invited to the Perry Grange Sept. 24 for dinner. Doors will open by 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The Perry Grange is on Richville Drive at Navarre Road. For information and tickets, call Bill Charton at 330-833-8356.

THE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1952 will have a picnic and boat ride at Sippo Lake Boat Pavilion noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 25. Bring your own table service and a covered dish to share. No charge. Friends are welcome. The regular luncheon will be at noon Sept. 28 at the Eagles. For more information, contact Don Wassil at 330-830-8800 or thewassils@sssnet.com.

MASSILLON RETIRED TEACHERS are invited to the semiannual luncheon at noon Sept. 27 at Santangelo’s Restaurant, 1008 Ninth St. SW, Massillon. Make checks payable to Massillon Retired Teachers and mail by Tuesday to Barbara Bartchy, 4300 Skycrest Drive NW, Canton, OH 44718. Call Barbara at 330-492-6347. Meal is $14 and choice is chicken piccata, potato, vegetable and salad; or baked lemon pepper scrod, potato, vegetable and salad.

The first class of FAIRLESS HIGH SCHOOL is having its 50-year reunion Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Anyone who was a member of the class of 1961 at Beach City, Brewster or Navarre high schools, or a teacher 1958-1961 at these schools, contact Lynn Busse Shumaker at 330-832-5452.

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