Tuscarawas County roundup: Fort Laurens Museum will offer Archeological School Day
Archeological School Day at Fort Laurens Museum
BOLIVAR − Fort Laurens Museum will hold an Archeological School Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26. During the event, students will learn the importance of archaeology, how it is conducted and how it affects other fields of study. Students can participate a hands-on mock archeological dig, educational presentations, and museum tours where they can learn local history and view Revolutionary War artifacts. All activities meet Ohio educational standards for fourth through eighth grade.
The event is open to public and private school students and homeschoolers of all ages. Pre-registration is required. Admission is $7 per student and free for one adult per group, with additional adult tickets at $7 each.
For more information or to pre-register, contact Fort Laurens at fortlaurens@gmail.com, 330-874-2059 or visit www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.
Heritage Center’s Queens Tea is Saturday
DENNISON – The Clay Capital Heritage Center’s annual Queens Tea will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Streetside Center across from the Dennison Depot. This year’s tea party will feature a Moana theme. The party will consist of a light lunch, games and activities, a special coronation ceremony and the opportunity to meet with special visitors.
Tickets are $25 for nonmembers, and $20 for museum members. Buy tickets at claymuseum.eventbrite.com. Reservations are required. There is no age limit, but most little princesses tend to be 3 to 10 years old.
Healthy Kids Day at YMCA
DOVER – The Tuscarawas County YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA. This nationwide YMCA event is free and open to the community.
Registration is not required. The first 100 youth receive a YMCA swag bag. The event will include inflatables, Balloon Twisters, a caricature artist, The Mugicians, community partners, activities and crafts.
Community Partners will also have tables set up to give information about their organizations and fun activities. For more information or to volunteer at the event contact Kathleen Johnson at Kathleen@tuscymca.org or visit www.tuscymca.org.
Programs on poetry, Earth Day
DOVER – In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Dover Public Library will host its annual poetry night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. No registration required.
The Earth Day program is at 2 p.m. Saturday. Experiments and activities will be available for children. Registration is required for this program. For more information or to register, call 330-343-6123 or visit www.doverlibrary.org.
Carryout spaghetti dinner Friday
MIDVALE – The Midvale Methodist Church, 4383 State St., will have a curbside carryout spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday (or until sold out) in front of the church. The dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, and a brownie. Cost is a donation.
Auditions for 'Oliver!' this week
MILLERSBURG − Holmes Center for the Arts will hold in-person and video auditions Monday through Friday for Lionel Bart's Broadway musical, "Oliver!" to be performed June 21-23 at West Holmes High School's theater. "Oliver!" is the story of a malnourished orphan in a workhouse who becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets.
There are parts for children and adults of all ages. Auditions are at Holmes Center for the Arts in Berlin. Come prepared with a verse and/or chorus from a show tune. There are also script reading and dance portions of the audition.
Video auditions can be sent to grady.suggs.jr@gmail.com. For additional audition dates contact Grady Suggs at 330-275-0639. Performance dues of $75 are due upon being cast and receiving a script. Scholarship or volunteer opportunities in lieu of performance dues are available.
To register for auditions visit holmescenterforthearts.org/oliver and for more information, email info@holmescenterforthearts.org.
Science fair names winner
NEWCOMERSTOWN – Newcomerstown High School recently held its annual Spring of the Arts / Science Fair.
Hayden Dakin’s project on "What Configuration of an Anode in a Microbial Fuel Cell Produces the Most Voltage?" was selected for this year's Best of Show. Students whose projects were rated superior were Kylie Bamberger, Kylie, Bamberger, Ethan Barker, Kaelyn Brandon, Alex Elliott, Lucy Foster, Paul Garabrandt II, Briley Little and Adriana Lopez-Hernandez.
Program topics at library are travel, spring, Titanic
NEW PHILADELPHIA – the Tuscarawas County Public Library System Main Library will host three upcoming programs. Local residents Glenn Mears and Renee Miskimmin will share their world travel experiences from Africa, Madagascar, and Dubai at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Local historian Noel Poirier will discuss the Dover Titanic Mystery at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Tuscarawas County resident Joseph Fried had arranged third-class passage for two families on the Titanic. Michael Gorletz accompanied by his wife and Andre Goledin with his children were to board the ship bound for the United States.
A family floral fest will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, and will include crafts and activities designed to capture the essence of spring, including live butterflies, a honey-tasting contest and floral tea testing.
Register for any of these programs at tusclibrary.org or by call 330-364-4474.
Classic TV Time Music Revue is Saturday
NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts, 461 Robinson Dr. SE, will host the Classic TV Time Music Revue and auction from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
The Trumpet Singers will perform some of television’s most memorable moments. The evening also will include dinner and a silent and basket auction. Cost is $40. Those older than 21 are welcome to bring their own adult beverage. For reservations, call 330-364-5111.
Library recycling eclipse glasses
DOVER − The Dover Public Library will accept donations of used eclipse glasses throughout the month of April. The glasses will be repurposed and recycled for future use in communities in other parts of the world through a nonprofit organization called Astronomers Without Borders. Donations will benefit people in other parts of the world who may not otherwise have a safe way to view upcoming eclipses. For more information, contact Jim Gill at 330-343-6123.
This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tuscarawas County roundup: Fort Laurens plans Archeological School Day
