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🌱 Patch AM: How does North Canton’s strong reading score fit this new Canton program?
And on the North Canton Patch calendar - Trace Adkins

Hi North Canton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How does North Canton's strong reading score fit this new Canton program?
Also on today's calendar: Boutiques + Blooms and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Monday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Hot with sun and some clouds, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Canton church reading program seeks partners, students, volunteers (cantonrep.com) — A Canton-based church coalition is expanding its free Books & Breakfast tutoring program and hosting a Sept. 19 "Reading is Dreaming" event to boost children's literacy. Organizers note North Canton schools earned 4.5 of 5 stars in third-grade reading, using that success to encourage more families and churches across the area to get involved and support young readers.
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📸 Around North Canton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Canton
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★ Featured events ★
- Trace Adkins →
Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave NW, Canton
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- Committee of the Whole Meeting →
North Canton, OH Calendar, 845 W Maple Street, North Canton
7:00 pm - Sit Down with the Supt. @ Barr Elementary →
Plain Local Schools Barr Elementary School Announcement,Cafeteria,Gym,Barr Elementary Building,Library,District Wide Announcement
8:45 am - GlenOak: JV Boys Soccer @ Lake →
Plain Local Schools Away
5:00 pm - GlenOak: Varsity Boys Soccer @ Lake →
Plain Local Schools Away
7:00 pm - GlenOak: Girls JV Soccer vs. Lake →
Plain Local Schools Bob Commings Field 1801 Schneider Street NE Canton 44721
5:00 pm - Planning Commission
City of North Canton North Canton Civic Center > Council Chambers - 845 W Maple Street
6:00 pm - GlenOak: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Lake →
Plain Local Schools Bob Commings Field 1801 Schneider Street NE Canton 44721
7:00 pm - Boutiques + Blooms →
115 Prospect Ave S, Hartville
10:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Saturday September 19
📣 North Canton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- District Conference Rm - CO Meetings
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
8:00 am - Stepping On: A Fall Prevention Workshop Series
Green Branch Library - Community Room
12:00 pm - Varsity Boys' Golf vs. Fairless Local Schools
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3:00 pm - Boys Golf vs Fairless
Canton Local Canton, OH 44707
3:00 pm
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just a few pics of the blood moon last night.
They are ok but not the greatest. Hope everyone got to see it! (Nextdoor Price Park) - TIL: The Flock camera debate isn't actually about the cameras.
I was watching a video on this today and it kind of blew my mind. I always thought these things just grabbed a quick picture of a license plate if a… (Nextdoor Woodside Ave)
- Greenbridge posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Clerk in North Canton. Apply here.
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Belden Park Crossing in North Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Waconia teacher tackles football, provides inspiration (hometownsource.com)
- 'Everything but fresh meat.' Smith's Waco Market celebrating 50 years (cantonrep.com)
- Xtreme Hip Hop changing lives on step at a time (wjbf.com)
Louisville
- practice competitiveness Archives (ysnlive.com)
- Pegasus Farm expansion to include new horse riding arena (beaconjournal.com)
Ok North Canton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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