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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Rotary President: New Amphitheater Will Happen, Just Not Quite Yet

Construction of an amphitheater at Bitzer Park was slated to start this year, but it might not happen for some time, Rotary President Brent Fatzinger said

Construction of North Canton's amphitheater is still a go, but the timeline for completion has been set back. North Canton Rotary Club members had anticipated construction at Bitzer Park in spring of this year, but things are moving a little more slowly than they originally expected. "It'll probably be later on down the road," said Brent Fatzinger, president of the North Canton Rotary Club. "I would say in the next two years we'd like to try to do something." Fatzinger said the group is about halfway to its goal of $75,000. One way the Rotary Club is raising money is the annual Rotary Chili Open, which requires people to brave the cold conditions for a day of golfing at the Fairways Golf Course. This year's event takes place from 9 a.m.-3 …

Tom Meder

4:10 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013

For the Rotary's sake, I just hope they don't plan on putting lights on it. ha-ha!   more ›

Thursday, February 9, 2012

This Weekend: 'Broomball,' Classic Rock Poster Show & More

Five ways to keep you and your family entertained this weekend, all while staying close to home

Editor's note: This weekend's Valentine's Party at the YMCA was canceled and taken out of this weekend lineup. 1. CHILI OPEN GOLF CLASSIC / VIKING CHALLENGE RUN Where/When: Fairways of North Canton; The Chili Open is at 9 a.m. Saturday, while the Viking Challenge Run kicks off at 2 p.m. that day. Why Go: Did you hear? These Rotary Club of North Canton events are raising money for an amphitheater at Bitzer Park! Stop out and show your support! Cost: $20 for golfers; $25 for runners 2. DROP-IN BROOMBALL AT CENTER ICE SPORTS COMPLEX Where/When: Center Ice Sports Complex; 8:40 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday Why Go: Nothing like some good old-fashioned broomball to get your blood pumping! Take the kids, take the wife; those of all ages welcome. Cost: …

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Morgan Day

9:55 am on Friday, February 10, 2012

Thanks for the heads up, Kathy! I'll make sure the event listing gets deleted.   more ›

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