Mercy Medical Centers of North Canton will be offering low-cost blood screenings on February 5 The facility will be offering total cholesterol screening for $2, glucose screening (blood sugar) for $2, and lipid profiles (total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL and LDL) for $8, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. No appointment is necessary and a 12-hour fast is recommended for more accurate results. For more information, call 330-966-8884.

The 44th annual Northeast Ohio Photography Show at the Canton Jewish Community Center will run from Feb. 5 through Feb. 25. The Jewish Center, at 2631 Harvard Ave. NW, is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
A special preview for entrants, sponsors, patrons and donors will take place at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4.
The show, sponsored by the late Dr. Samuel S. and Celia G. Reinglass, will run through Feb. 25.

Retrouvaille of Youngstown is a peer ministry dedicated to help hurting married couples. A weekend seminar will be held Feb. 5-7, 2010, at the Holiday Inn South in Boardman, Ohio. Three married couples who have gone through the program will relate their experiences in which they are bringing their marriage out of the misery or disillusionment stage. The weekend also includes the presentations by a Catholic priest who provides spiritual and sacramental support. Registration should be made soon because of limited space. Please call 1-800-470-2230 or 330-979-7787 or email: retro3035@aol.com

The Engineer as Leader program will take place Feb. 5 and 6 at the Columbus Airport Marriott.
The program, designed to address the interests of professionals, will be led by engineering leadership expert Jim Dalton.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 5 and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 6.
Registration fees are $575 for nonmembers, $405 for Ohio Society of Professional Engineers members, and $290 enterprise member rate.

The Massillon Recreation Center is offering swim lessons during the day for home school students. These lessons are on Friday Mornings and include a half hour swim lesson and free swim from 10 am-1 pm.
Sessions:
November 27-January 15 (no class 12/25 or 1/1)
January 22-February 26

A new Kent State University Museum exhibit, “The Kokoon Arts Club: Cleveland Revels,” looks back at the iconic club formed in 1912.
The exhibit, which runs from March 19, 2009, through Feb. 28, 2010, highlights the profound effect of the club, whose most memorable activities were the annual masked balls at staged venues around the city. On display are the posters and costumes, both designed and worn by members at these extravagant balls.

The Massillon Health Department Nursing Division offer a free H1N1 vaccine clinic from10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 5.
The Health Department Nursing Division is located at 845 Eighth St. NE.

Burlington Coat Factory at 4790 Everhard Rd. NW is collecting monetary donations to support the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund.
Donations will be accepted through Feb. 17. All Burlington Coat Factory locations will accept donations to the fund.
Assistance provided by the American Red Cross may include sending relief supplies, mobilizing relief workers and providing financial resources.

Through the Help Haiti campaign, Westfield Belden Village mall is serving as a donation collection site for Convoy of Hope Charities. Donations can be made at the Concierge Center in the north wing. Proceeds are transferred directly to those in need.
Convoy of Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that already has an emergency command center operating just outside of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince and is distributing water and supplies to victims of the earthquake.

Pat Catan’s, at 4321 Whipple Ave. NW in Jackson Township, will have a free Valentine’s Day “Make and Not Take” event Jan. 30 through Feb. 6.

Participants can make Valentine’s cards that will be distributed to residents of nursing homes and extended care facilities. The card-making takes place from noon until 5 p.m. each day, and all supplies are provided.

For more details, call (330) 649-9690.

This one day home study course offered by Stark Parks will cover a variety of topics such as safe firearm handling skills, hunting regulations, hunting techniques, and good sportsmanship. The course is required for anyone wishing to purchase their first hunting license. Participants must complete all end-of-chapter questions before the course, print them, and bring them to class which is at the Sippo Lake Park Clubhouse from 1-6 p.m. on March 6. Questions are avaialble through the ODNR website at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us. For questions, please call Stark Parks at (330) 477-3609.

The Massillon Health Department Nursing Division offer a free H1N1 vaccine clinic from10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 5.
The Health Department Nursing Division is located at 845 Eighth St. NE.

Massillon author Susan Yund will sign copies of her book, "Black Socks and Sandals," from 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 5 at Backlist Books, at 39 Lincoln Way E in Massillon.
Black Socks & Sandals is a humorous look at how to avoid the pitfalls of aging. Join us for snacks at 3 p.m.

The new Akron Sportsman’s Hunting & Fishing Super Show And Sale is coming to the Summit County Fairgrounds inside arena Feb. 5, 6 and 7.
This show will be full of incredible bargains on everything for the fishing, hunting, boating, and camping enthusiasts. More than 100 exhibitors come together at this show and bring in specially purchased name brand merchandise at incredibly low prices. All types of tackle specials for the early bird shoppers. Camouflage clothing and boots at 75 percent off retail prices; millions of plastics in assorted colors and sizes are $4 per bag.

Friday, February 5, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Community Church, 171 Aultman Ave. N.W., Canton (N. of Canton Centre Walmart. Cost Adults $7.00, Children under 12 $3.00 and is open to public.

Westminster Community Church at 171 Aultman Ave. NW, Canton, will have a spaghetti dinner and raffle from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. This is a fundraiser for the church's general fund.

“The Unguarded Moment,” a retrospective exhibit of 50 photos by Steve McCurry, opens Feb. 5 at the Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography with a reception from 5:30 to 10 p.m., with live music, wine and refreshments.
Admission is free.
The show will remain on view through April 2 at the gallery, at 520 Cleveland Ave. NW in downtown Canton.
Regular gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
McCurry is the photographer who took what has been called the most recognizable photograph in the world today — the green-eyed “Afghan Girl” on the cover of National Geographic in 1984.

The City of Massillon Parks and Recreation Department is hosting two youth basketball programs on Friday evenings, January 15-February 19 at the Massillon Recreation Center. Little Hoop Stars will be 5:30-6:30 pm and Hoop Stars will be 6:30-7:30 pm. Little Hoop Stars is designed to teach ages 4-6 the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, defense and rebounding in a fun-oriented atmosphere. Hoop Stars will teach 1st and 2nd graders more of the basketball basics and includes low-competition games so players can learn to apply their skills in a game format.

The family friendly movie "Facing the Giants" will be shown 6:45 p.m. Friday at McDonaldsville Church, 7641 Wales Ave. NW, Jackson Township. The event is free. For questions call (330) 499-6971.

Come see “Facing the Giants” on the 20-by-16-foot screen from 6:45 to 8 :45 p.m. Feb. 5 at McDonaldsville United Methodist Church.
This is a family-friendly drama that centers around a high school football coach and how his faith in God changes his life on and off the field.
Admission is free, and so are refreshments.
The church is at 7641 Wales Ave. NW, between Portage and Strausser streets in Jackson Township.

Sam Querrey, who is the 2009 U.S. Open Series winner and currently the second ranked U.S. player, and Denis Kudla, the #1 U.S. Junior, along with veteran Mardy Fish, currently ranked 4th in the U.S. are coming to Akron, Ohio. On February 5th & 6th, these tennis professionals and Coach David Nainkin and Jim Thomas will participate in the Swinging for Victory Grand Slam Event to benefit Victory Gallop. A non-profit organization, Victory Gallop is a therapeutic riding program for children with emotional and/or behavioral challenges and life-threatening illnesses.

Star Watch & Planetarium Show Fri., Feb. 5, 8 p.m.
Join TWC’s Astronomy Club for a Planetarium Show, then view the real things through telescopes. All ages. Free.

Retrouvaille of Youngstown is a peer ministry dedicated to help hurting married couples. A weekend seminar will be held Feb. 5-7, 2010 at the Holiday Inn South in Boardman, Ohio. Three married couples who have gone through the program will relate their experiences in which they are bringing their marriage out of the misery or disillusionment stage. The weekend also includes the presentations by a Catholic priest who provides spiritual and sacramental support. Registration must be made by Oct. 10 because of limited space. Please call 1-800-470-2230 or email: 3035@retrouvaille.org