Perry Township Rotary, Canton, Ohio

06/05/2026

Why sponsor the Perry Rotary Turkey Trot?

It’s a great way to show your support for the community, increase local visibility, and be part of a Thanksgiving morning tradition that brings families, runners, walkers, and neighbors together.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 30th Anniversary race. Contact Maribeth Graham at [email protected] to learn more.

06/03/2026

The Rotary Crowd Favorite Trophy is extra special this year! 🏆

This one-of-a-kind toolbox was hand detailed by Jaybird and will be awarded to the Rotary Crowd Favorite at the Summer Kick-Off Car Cruise-In.

All cruisers are eligible to win, so bring your favorite ride and join us Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 AM to noon at Central Catholic High School.

Stay tuned for more details, including our basket raffle!

06/01/2026

Kick off summer with us at the Summer Kick-Off Car Cruise-In! 🚗🎶

Join the Rotary Club of Perry Township and Rally Sport Classics on Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 AM to noon at Central Catholic High School.

We’re excited to share that JD's Gourmet HOT DOGS & More and Music in Motion will both be joining us!

Enjoy food trucks, prizes, giveaways, a 50/50 drawing, basket raffle, music, and the Community Favorite Trophy.

Free admission. Bring your friends, family, and your favorite ride. Everyone is welcome!

05/29/2026

The Perry Rotary Turkey Trot is celebrating its 30th Anniversary on Thanksgiving morning, and we’d love to have local businesses be part of it.

Sponsorship is a great way to support a community tradition, gain visibility, and help make a difference for local organizations.

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Maribeth Graham at [email protected]

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a day to pause and reflect on the extraordinary men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It is a day to honor their courage, their sacrifice, and their families, including the Gold Star families who carry that loss with them every single day. This weekend, we were deeply honored to welcome several of those families to our ceremony, and we are so grateful they shared part of their day with us. ❤️🤍💙

We are so proud of our continued partnership with Steve Toohey and Operation:Flags of Freedom. Year after year, this organization brings so much heart and dedication to this weekend, and we are honored to work alongside them.

Saturday's 13th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony was truly special. One moment that touched every heart in the room was Mia Patron, niece of Sergeant Danny Patron, singing the National Anthem.

Thank you to each and every person who gave their time and talent to make Saturday's program so meaningful: Steve Toohey, Eugene Lingenhoel, Mia Patron, Ed Elum, Joe Burdick, Scott Oelslager, Dave Huprich, Brian Gunn, Matt Miller, Tom Nelligan, Matt Kishman, Jesse Baughman, Officers Matt Barker and Bill Watson, David Harrison, Lisa Nelligan, Karla Robinson, Ricky Lee, and the Perry High School ROTC Color Guard.

On Sunday, volunteers came out to Calvary Cemetery to place flags, ensuring that every fallen hero resting there was honored with a flag by their side. It is one of the most moving traditions of the weekend and a beautiful act of remembrance. Thank you to every volunteer who gave their time to make it happen.

Thank you also to Perry Township Police, Stark County, Ohio and Perry township Perry Township Fire Department, Stark County, Ohio for your unwavering support and service, both at the ceremony and escorting our HERO 5K participants safely along the route this morning.

A huge thank you to Perry Project Group for organizing the HERO 5K Run/Walk and bringing even more community spirit to this meaningful day.

We also want to recognize those who worked behind the scenes to make Saturday's ceremony possible. Thank you to Isaac Smurr, Perry High Head Custodian, Perry Local Schools Administration, General Rent-All for the light towers, and Flowers by Pat for the beautiful memorial wreath and roses. And of course, to every Rotary member and community volunteer who showed up and gave their time this weekend, you are the backbone of everything we do. Thank you.

And to our Perry Township, Stark County, Ohio community, thank you for showing up. Whether you attended the Rembrance Ceremony, the Flag Placement Ceremony, participated in or lined the route for the HERO 5K, or simply took a moment this weekend to remember, your presence means everything. This community never fails to show its heart and we are so proud to call Perry Township home. 💙

Freedom is never free. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, we look forward to seeing everyone at several meaningful community events.

Please note: Tomorrow’s Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony has been moved inside to the Perry High School Theatre. The ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23.

On Sunday, May 24, flag placement will take place at Calvary Cemetery at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine.

Then on Monday, May 25, we look forward to seeing all of the runners at the Hero Run.

This weekend is a meaningful time to pause, remember, and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful to gather as a community to reflect, pay tribute, and carry their memory forward. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

One week from today is the Memorial Day Hero Run 5K and we still need a few more Course Marshalls.

If you are looking for a meaningful way to spend Memorial Day morning, this is it. Volunteers meet at Perry Police Station at 7:30 AM on May 25th. It is easy, fun, and a great way to show up for your community.

Sign up before spots are gone: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/OH/Massillon/Hero5KRunWalk -568428

Message us with any questions.

The HERO 5K Run/Walk is on Monday May 25, 2026.

05/14/2026

Calling all volunteers! The Memorial Day Hero Run 5K is happening May 25th and we still need Course Marshalls. Honor the holiday by being part of an amazing event and cheering on runners who are giving it their all.

Details:
When: May 25th (Memorial Day), meet at 7:30 AM
Where: Perry Police Station

Grab your spot here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/OH/Massillon/Hero5KRunWalk -568428

Questions? Send us a message.

05/11/2026

🎉 Save the date for the Summer Kick-Off Car Cruise-In! 🚗🎶

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Perry Township in partnership with Rally Sport Classics.

We have a new location this year, and we’re kicking off summer with a fun morning for the whole community.

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Central Catholic High School
4824 Tuscarawas Street W, Canton, OH 44708

Enjoy cool cars, food trucks, ice cream, music, prizes, a 50/50 drawing, basket raffle, and our Community Favorite Trophy.

We’re excited to have JD Gourmet Hot Dogs & Moore and Music in Motion joining us this year, and we’re grateful for their support in making the event even more fun.

Free admission. Bring your friends, family, and your favorite ride. Everyone’s welcome!

05/07/2026

There is no better way to spend Memorial Day than serving your community. The Memorial Day Hero Run 5K is May 25th and we need Course Marshalls to help guide our runners to the finish line. No experience needed, just a great attitude and a heart for giving back.

Meet at Perry Police Station at 7:30 AM.

Sign up to volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/OH/Massillon/Hero5KRunWalk -568428

Drop us a message if you have any questions. We hope to see you out there!