Meet Uhrichsville council members
UHRICHSVILLE − Residents can meet their Uhrichsville Council members and voice their thoughts and concerns from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at No. 5 park shelter.
Teachers workshop at Fort Laurens
BOLIVAR – The Zoar Community Association and the Ohio America 250 Commission will host a teachers’ workshop as part of the America 250 celebration, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25, at the Fort Laurens Museum. Topics will include the American Revolution, American Indian cultures and Ohio’s role in the fight for independence. Teachers will receive book lists, activities and other sources to enhance lesson plans. Reserve free tickets at www.historiczoarvillage.com.
Grants for nonprofits available
DOVER − The Reeves Foundation awards grants to local nonprofit organizations. Applications are due by Sept. 24 to be considered for the next round of funding. Send applications to The Reeves Foundation P.O. Box 441 Dover, Ohio 44622 or email to office@reevesfound.org.
Atwood Area Fall Festival photo contest
MINERAL CITY − The annual photo contest at the Atwood Area Fall Festival will take place Oct. 3-5, at Atwood Lake Park. The contest is managed by Focus Point. Amateur photographers can submit photos in three categories: friendship, transportation, hiding in plain sight. There are adult and youth entry categories. The entry fee is $4 per photograph with a limit of one photo in each category. For entry forms and rules, visit www.atwoodfallfest.org/attractions-and-shows.
Scholarship fundraiser
NEW PHILADELPHIA − The Ohio State Alumni Club of Tuscarawas County will hold its fifth annual Drive-up Fishing Expedition from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 18, at Tuscora Park. The event raises scholarship funds for Tuscarawas County students attending The Ohio State University.
Cars will enter from Tuscora Avenue and move along Al Maloney Midway, past the tennis courts. Participants canl purchase a catch of the day for $20, and each prize will have a minimum value of $20. Volunteers will bring your winnings to your vehicle. To donate items contact Colleen and Jim Milliken at 330-364-6829 or at osutusc@gmail.com.
Fire department hosts fish fry
SCIO − The Scio Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a fish fry at the Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main St., from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19. For more information or to place orders in advance, call 740-945-0180.
Museum to offers free admission
SUGARCREEK − David Warther Carvings and Gift Shop, 1775 State Route 39, will hold its Museum Day Live event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 with free admission. For more information, visit www.warther.org, call 330-852-6096 or email info@warther.org.
Concert at Ohio Star Theater
SUGARCREEK – Canadian brother duo Music, Travel, Love will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 20, at Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old Route 39 NE on the Dutch Valley campus. Tickets are available at OhioStarTheater.com and by calling the box office at 1-855-344-7547.
Events at Historic Zoar Village
ZOAR – Historic Zoar Village will hold its Civil War School Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19, for public, private, and homeschooled students. Students can interact with famous figures of the Civil War, watch infantry and artillery demonstrations, and participate in hands-on activities. Cost is $10 and free for children younger than 4. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 330-874-3011 or emailing tshrum@zca.org.
The village will also host a Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Appomattox from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20, and a surrender ceremony from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21. Admission is $12 for adults and free for 12 and younger. Both reenactor registration and pre-event ticket sales are available on www.historiczoarvillage.com.
Meetings
● The Tuscarawas County Commissioners location for the Sept. 17 meeting has been changed to the Clover Cafe at the fairgrounds.
This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia area
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