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Saturday, March 10, 2012

Students Learn From Bill Nye, Fire/EMS Levies Pass & More: Week in Review

Check out our roundup of some our most popular stories this week

1. North Canton fire/EMS levies approved: This was just a tidbit of election coverage from North Canton Patch this week. For our most recent election stories, check out our Elections section. 2. Clearmount students host pet supply drive: You're never too young to be a philanthropist. We learned that from Clearmount Elementary students this week when they talked about the pet supply drive they organized themselves. 3. North Canton educators honored: Four educators were given a big "thank you" at Thursday night's Education Endowment Fund 23rd Annual Recognition Dinner. Has Jeff Kreis, Lori Cochenour, Barb Kirby or Marylin Hlass made an impact on your life? If so, show them some thanks too in the comments section of North Canton Patch! 4. A …

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Middle School Students Get Earth-Friendly Lesson from Bill Nye

North Canton Middle School students participated in a Q&A with Bill Nye the Science Guy before his lecture at Kent State University's Stark Campus Tuesday

  Editor's note: The following information was supplied by Maria Wackerly, science teacher and science department chair at North Canton Middle School. North Canton Middle School students got a chance to interact with Bill Nye the Science Guy when he visited North Canton Tuesday. The middle school was one of five schools that registered first to be selected for a distance learning question and answer session with Bill Nye himself Tuesday afternoon before Nye appeared at Kent State University's Stark Campus. (Check out IndieOnline.com for coverage of Nye's visit to Kent Stark.) NCMS celebrated a love for learning science the past two weeks by launching a Bill Nye theme driven Q&A section of the school video announcements, gave away tickets …

Monday, February 13, 2012

Hoover Baseball Fundraiser, Sponsorships for 'North Canton Gone Mad!' & More: 5 Things to Know

What do we have in store for you in our 5-things list this week? How to get tickets to see Bill Nye, how to help out the Hoover High baseball program and help the Chamber of Commerce throw a kickin' Mad Men party.

1. Bill Nye the Science Guy: Looking for tickets to see Bill Nye at Kent State University's Stark Campus next month? Today marks the first day to get them! Find more info in our announcement. Updated 11:15 a.m. Tickets are no longer available, according to Kent State Stark. 2. Anti-Valentine's Day Party at Puckers: Puckers Sports Pub & Grille will help you get over that ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend at the "Shred Your Ex, Find Your Next" party, which starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Bring a photo or letter from your ex and Puckers will shred it for you. You'll also get a $1 well drink. 3. Hoover High baseball reverse raffle: Here's your chance to give to the Hoover High baseball program. Attend the reverse raffle and silent auction at 6 p.m. …

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Bill Nye, Peter Bergen and Others to Visit Kent Stark for Featured Speakers Series

The Stark Campus of Kent State University welcomes for big names this coming school year for its 21st Featured Speakers Series

Kent State University at Stark recently announced the speakers for its 21st season of the popular Featured Speakers Series. The following information was provided by Kent Stark in a news release: Each season, nearly 2,500 campus and community members take advantage of a rare opportunity to be introduced to national and international experts on a wide range of topics and issues that shape our society. The campus welcomes public education reformist Michelle Rhee; award-winning journalist Peter Bergen; children’s show host and scientist Bill Nye; and memory champion and author Joshua Foer.  Each program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the University Center’s Timken Great Hall, located at 6000 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township.  All lectures are …

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