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.

Attend this important two-part session on Feb. 17 & 24 at Glenmoor Country Club to learn the ins and outs of succession planning for your small business. The Succession Planning Program at Kent State University is designed to provide business owners with the information they need to get started with their business transition; and to provide Economic Development Professionals with the information and resources to help them retain businesses and jobs in their communities.

Session #1 | Wednesday, Feb. 17
Introduction to succession and exit planning. Key issues and risks. The Process.

Business meeting

Women’s Network, Stark Women in Business
8 a.m. Wednesdays
Hometown Buffet, 4758 Everhard Rd. NW, Jackson Township
Contact: (330) 379-2772.

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.

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.

Story Time: Groundhog Hill Wed., Feb. 17, 11 a.m.
Celebrate Groundhog Day! We’ll have great groundhog stories and funny finger plays. Visit Groundhog Hill to see a real groundhog burrow.
We focus on stories for 3-4 year olds, but younger and older children are welcome, if you think they’ll be interested. Dress for the weather. Free for TWC members; donation requested from nonmembers.

February 9 - 27
A collaboration of the Art Department and Black History Month Committee
Main Hall Gallery, Free
Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - noon

“The Unguarded Moment,” a retrospective exhibit of 50 photos by Steve McCurry, is on view from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays Feb. 6 through April 2 at the Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography, at 520 Cleveland Ave. NW in downtown Canton.
Admission is free.

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.

Calling all Boy Scouts. Show your Scout I.D. and swim for half price ($3) at the Massillon Recreation Center.
Boy Scout parents and siblings can swim for $4. Boy Scout Day is the third Wednesday of every month from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Massillon Recreation Center, at 505 Erie St. N.

“Oh, My Aching Legs, Hips, Knees, Feet” will be presented by Dr. Thomas Watson, orthopedic surgeon, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Aultman North.
Learn how to manage acute pain in the lower extremities.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Aultman North is at 6100 Whipple Ave. NW in North Canton.
Seating is limited and reservations are required; call (330) 363-TALK (8255) or sign up online at www.aultman.org.

NAMI Stark County offers the HAND - to - HAND Parent Education Class

Trinity Brethren Church is hosting a study on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30. This study consists of a 15 minute video and discussion based on the material, If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg. This study is about facing our fears and choosing to follow God's direction for our lives. Trinity Brethren is located at 455 55th St. NW, N. Canton between Main and Market.

Sawyerwood United Methodist Church at 956 Mohawk Trail, Springfield Township, will have an Ash Wednesday service 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information call (330) 784-3323.

Ash Wednesday service: In preparation for Lent and Easter, Reedurban Presbyterian Church, at 1145 Perry Dr.NW (corner of 12th and Perry) in Perry Township, invites everyone to attend a service Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.

Congregational United Church of Christ will hold an Ash Wednesday service from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 17. It will be a Taize-style service and will include imposition of ashes, and Holy Communion.
The community is welcome.
The church is at 1530 Easton St. NE in Plain Township.

Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will speak at 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at E.J. Thomas Hall, at 198 Hill St. in Akron, near the University of Akron.
According to Gingrich, "When you are changing peoples lives, changing the entire health system in the United States ... ...one of the great tests in next few years is going to a be between those who believe in trickle down bureaucracy and those of us who believe in liberating small business, reducing their taxes, reducing their red tape and making it easier for them to hire people."