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Library Games in Bolivar

BOLIVAR − Library activities and games including book stacking, beanbag toss, ring toss and marshmallow stacking will be held Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Bolivar branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library System. To register, call 330-874-2720.

Open mic night

DEERSVILLE − The Deersville Community Theater will host an open mic night on July 28 at 7:00 p.m. Entertainers are invited to showcase their skills on stage, including stand-up comedians, singers, instrumental music, poetry, spoken word, ventriloquists and various acts. DJ Jeremy Thompson will provide entertainment between acts. Registration for each act begins at 6:30 p.m.

Hot dogs and snacks will be available. Visitors may bring lawn chairs and coolers. For more information, call Marsha Dodds at 740-491-0051.

Learn more about traffic light box images

DOVER – Dover Fire Chief and local historian Russ Volkert will give a presentation on Dover Scenes Through the Years on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Dover Public Library.

Volkert will be talking about the images on many of the traffic light control boxes in the city of Dover. The aim of the project was to make the history visible and accessible to the public in a low-impact way and to soften the utilitarian appearance of the large metal housings.

To register, visit www.doverlibrary.org/events or call the library at 330-343-6123.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Program Monday

NEW PHILADELPHIA − The Greater East Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association presents Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Tuscarawas County Public Library. Registration is required and can be done at tusclibrary.org or by calling 330-364-4474.

Roastbeef dinner July 28

SCIO − The Scio Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an all-you-can-eat beef roast dinner on July 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children under 10. Eat in or take out.

Scouthouse initiation ceremony Saturday

STRASBURG − The dedication ceremony for the Carl W. “Bub” Dreher Scouthouse will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Strasburg-Franklin Park Pavilion 1.

Church hosts baseball games for athletes with special needs

SUGARCREEK − Barrs Mill Church of God will host Dream League games from July 31 through August 14, with kickoffs at 6:30 p.m. Dream League is open to all athletes with special needs, giving children and adults the chance to play on a real baseball field, hitting, catching, throwing and circling the bases. During the game, each player is assigned a buddy to help out. The field is located behind Barrs Mill Church of God, three miles north of Sugarcreek, and is handicap accessible. The baseball facility features a pavilion with a snack bar, handicap-accessible restrooms, a hitch rail and a playground.

For more information, please call 330-852-2508 or email [email protected].

Zoar Antiques Show next weekend

ZOAR − The 50th Annual Zoar Antiques Show and Artisan Tent will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Historic Zoar Village. More than 60 antique dealers from across the U.S. will be in attendance, offering historic décor and artifacts dating from the late 18th century through the early 20th century. A contingent of dealers specializing in Mid-Century Modern antiques will return to this year’s show. Merchandise includes furniture, textiles, art, housewares, toys and primitive tools.

Activities include museum tours, viewing exhibits such as Scene Around Zoar and Best of Zoar, demonstrations, horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, German food and beer for purchase, vendors, and an antique car show on Sundays only. For tickets and more information, visit historiczoarvillage.com.