Estate of the Real

The Monthly Extravaganza of the Summer, the Downtown Flea, is back this Saturday (August 17) at the Canton Cultural Center for the Arts. From 10am to 3pm, you can shop over 70 local vendors. Stop in for brilliant handmade and vintage items as well as delicious food vendors.

The event itself is FREE and you can easily find parking on side streets nearby or downtown at meters or local parking lots. Parking at the Cultural Center is $6.

To help you limber up for walking around the Flea, you can stop in at 9am for FREE YOGA with 6^th Street Yoga in the grass around the Center.

From 11am to 2pm, enjoy the musical stylings of Steve Farley and Patrick Masalko as well as FREE kids' face painting. While the kids are getting their faces painted, their parents can check out the indoor Flea Bar.

After the event, stop in at George's Lounge for the Official After-Party Burger Bar. The Flea Welcome Table will have a special discount coupon so you can pick up succulent burgers and craft cocktails at George's.

With apologies to Billy Mays (RIP), BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!

From 8am to 11am, you can stop at the Canton Farmer's Market at 4^th and McKinley in the Timken parking lot. Stop in for local items from over 15 vendors, including produce, meats and even dog treats!

Don't forget about the numerous other boutiques and businesses excited to meet you in the Downtown Canton area! Check out the business directory at www.DowntownCanton.com.

All of this AND the Canton Music Block in the late afternoon and evening are coordinated by Saturdays in the City, sponsored by: Special Improvement District of Downtown Canton; the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce; ArtsinStark; Visit Canton; and the Canton Repository.

Canton is such a beautiful city, it would be a shame if you didn't explore a bit before you moved here. BIKESMART is a perfect way to do just that without having to pay to park, then move your car, then pay to park again, etc.

Quite simply, BikeSmart, is the Stark County Bike Share program. This allows you to stop by any of the Stark County Zagster bike share locations and rent a bike.

The Zagster App is easy to use! All you'll need to do is enter the bike's number into the app, enter the unlock code into the on-bike keypad, remove the cable and enjoy your ride!

The city looks brilliant up close and personal and this mode will allow you the opportunity to stop and "smell the roses" a bit. The number of trails that go through and around Canton are astounding. With some creative meandering you can get from Veteran's Park all the way downtown quickly and easily and see not only the extensive trails, but the beautiful classic buildings and the new developments.

When you're finished with the bike, you can drop it off at any Stark County Zagster docking locations, "Lock" it, place the docking cable into the station port and "End Ride."

Even if you don't have a smartphone you can get instructions on how to ride by text message.

For more information and a list of all of the BikeSmart locations, visit: https://starklibrary.org/home/services/bikesmart/

As I am a resident of Canton, I did some research recently into the etymology of the name Canton.

I thought maybe it was named after someone with the name Canton. Turns out, the origin is much different!

In 1805, Canton was first founded by Bezaleel Wells, a surveyor, hailing from Steubenville, Ohio. He named our beloved city out of respect for trader John O'Donnell. O'Donnell was the first to ship goods from Canton, China to Baltimore, Maryland. He even called his property in Baltimore, "The Canton Estates."

Guangzhou, China was called by the Portugese "Cidade de Cantão" which the English ended up pronouncing as Canton. This anglicization was familiar to the English as "canton" is a division of a political unit, formerly for coats of arms and more recently in a geographic sense.

Canton got a slow start at first. In the 1820s, residents of Canton refused both the Ohio and Erie Canals coming through the city, thinking disease would follow. Ironically enough, the canals improved the health in Massillon. The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad offered to build a track through Canton, but only if the residents would offer ten thousand dollars for the construction. The residents thought they would build the tracks anyway and refused. The railroad built their line east of Canton and to the benefit of Alliance instead.

Canton finally came into its own by 1838 when it was incorporated and became a booming agricultural and industrial center because of the Civil War. Between 1880 and 1890 the population of Canton doubled.

And this was just the beginning. The story of Canton is growing every day and we at Hackenberg Realty will keep offering up tidbits every week for your enjoyment and to stoke your Canton Pride!

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou#Etymology

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/canton

https://cantonohio.gov/?pg=history

http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Bezaleel_Wells

Service Industry Night 6pm-10pm
Canton Brewing Company
120 3^rd St NW, Canton, OH

Join the crew at Canton Brewery Company as they invite our fellow service industry members to join us every Thursday night for food and drink specials starting at 6pm! The event is listed until August 29th, but if we get enough people, who knows what the future could hold!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2266488463668786

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Plain Township Farmers' Market - 4pm-7pm
Veteran's Park
1714 Schneider Park St NE, Canton, OH

For the uninitiated, the Plain Township Farmers' Market is a diverse group of vendors that create a wide array of locally grown farm products and regionally produced home, health and pet care items. Food trucks, entertainment, educational opportunities will continue to add to a fun filled community oriented night at the park.

This event happens weekly, every Wednesday throughout the summer, weather permitting, and is a great way to connect to local producers and other members of our community!

See you there all summer!

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Oddmall: Riverside Ramble 2019 11am-7pm
Monument Park, Canton, OH

Oddities, entertainers and vendors meander in a makeshift village through Monument Park next to the gently flowing shallow river. There is no better way to spend a pleasant summer day.

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/381003412468508/
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Canton Blues Fest 12pm – 10:30pm
301 Market Ave N, Canton, OH

Boogie woogie your way to Northeast Ohio's premier Blues Festival for a 2019 lineup that's sure to strike a chord with blues fans large and small! The 18th installment of the FREE summer festival is happening in downtown Canton on June 7-8!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/400788244006347
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2019 Canton Greek Fest 11am-11pm
251 25^th St NW, Canton OH

Indoor Dining, Church Tours, Wine Tasting, Kids Playground, Hellenic Dancers Performances, Cooking Demos and more!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/406315489931036
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Garage Sale, Bake Sale and Lunch 9am-4pm
Market Heights' & New Vision Church
3129 Market Ave N, Canton, OH

Garage Sale, Bake Sale, Lunch. Stop here first to get a map for the Market Heights' community garage sale.

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/473308550073081/

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Oddmall: Riverside Ramble 2019 11am-7pm
Monument Park, Canton, OH

Oddities, entertainers and vendors meander in a makeshift village through Monument Park next to the gently flowing shallow river. There is no better way to spend a pleasant summer day.

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/381003412468508/
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MAPS Air Museum Benefit 10th Annual Car Show 9am-3pm
2260 International Pkwy, North Canton, OH

Food Vendors, 50/50 Raffle, music by Bruce, 50 aircraft, Army Field Hospital, and full admission to the museum galleries! Special public admission pricing for this event. $8.00 per person with Children 9 and under Free! Come early to see all the cars at this great show!

Event:https://www.facebook.com/events/589230538259348/ 
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Heart & Home Marketplace 10am-4pm
6193 Edison St NE, Hartville, OH

In celebration of Summer Solstice approaching, you won't want to miss this outdoor event at Maize Valley Winery! This event will feature food trucks, Maize Valley's own wine+craft beer, live music, outdoor games in the grass, and over 100 local makers! Mark your calendars for June 8th! This is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine. Free parking and admission.

Events: https://www.facebook.com/events/330187407585405/
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Family Health & Fitness Day 9am-1pm
Masillon Park & Rec
505 Erie St N, Massillon, OH

Our facility will be Free to the public, during these hours ONLY. We will be offering tours, fitness classes, and open gym, Aquatics tours will be available but the use of the aquatics center will not be available to the public because of swim lessons.

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/287554975467131/
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Global Gateway Day 11am-1pm
Kent State University - Stark
6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH

Kent State University at Stark presents Global Gateway Day, a family friendly afternoon filled with cultural performances, international food sampling, global games and activities for all ages. This year, it's Destination: Africa! This event is free and open to the public.

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/755650174870971/
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Grape Escape: Gervasi Vineyard 7:30pm-9:30pm
Akron Northside Railroad Station
Ridge St, Akron, OH

Climb aboard for this two-hour train ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park while you enjoy five Gervasi wine selections and light appetizers. Tickets range $60 - $95 per person. Ages 21+

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2554129517994109/
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First Friday Events
Downtown Canton!

Canton Blues Fest 12pm-10:30pm
301 Market Ave N, Canton, OH

Boogie woogie your way to Northeast Ohio's premier Blues Festival for a 2019 lineup that's sure to strike a chord with blues fans large and small! The 18th installment of the FREE summer festival is happening in downtown Canton on June 7-8!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/400788247339680

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Canton Palace Theatre 7:30pm-9:20pm
First Friday Family Movie: "Sing"

Synopsis: In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theater impresario's attempt to save his theater with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists find that their lives will never be the same.

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/895937367452774/

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First Friday Open Mic Party! 6pm-10pm
Writing Knights Press & SkyCycled Creations
Kolp's Attic 318 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH #204

Want to show off your word, comedy or acoustic music chops? Sign up for a 5 or 10 minute slot from 6pm to 10pm at our Gallery space. PG language and themes please.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/362039421107447/

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2019 Canton Greek Fest 11am-11pm 
251 25^th St NW, Canton OH

Indoor Dining, Church Tours, Wine Tasting, Kids Playground, Hellenic Dancers Performances, Cooking Demos and more!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/406315493264369

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Family Outdoor Movie 9pm-11pm
Massillon Parks & Rec
505 Erie St N, Massillon, OH

Bring a blanket or chair to watch Smallfoot at the Massillon Recreation Center under the stars. Concessions available for purchase. No pets!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/627441037701538/

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Free Donut for National Donut Day! 4am-7pm
Mary Ann Donuts

Celebrate National Donut Day with a FREE glazed donut! June 7th 2019- NO PURCHASE necessary- one per customer. At any of our 5 retail Locations!!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1360790594061055/

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