Community Events

Good things happening around Alliance and Stark County that are not Broken Crayons events — they're hosted by our neighbors, and the credit belongs to them. We share them here for one reason: nobody should miss a meal, a resource, or a good sober night out just because they didn't hear about it. When The Broken Crayons are taking part in one, you'll also find it on our Calendar of Broken Crayon Events — with the host credited there too.

Coming Up — In Order

Hosted by Hartville Fire Department

Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 — Community Thanksgiving Dinner

11:00 AM–2:00 PM · 411 E. Maple St., Hartville. Our friend Mike Lorentz and the Hartville Fire Department invite everyone: turkey, all the fixings, and dessert. Dine in or carry out. Dinner is by donation — and NO ONE should go without a meal or fellowship because they can't afford to donate. If money is an obstacle, message The Broken Crayons and we'll help get it figured out.

Hosted by Alliance First Christian Church & Christ UMC

Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 — Free Thanksgiving Meals

9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Alliance First Christian Church and Christ United Methodist Church are providing FREE Thanksgiving meals, with delivery available in the Alliance area and pickup by reservation (see the flyer for the reservation deadline). Volunteers, delivery drivers, and donations of cooked, deboned turkeys are needed. Need a meal? Want to help? Call 330-823-7136 or 330-823-6620. Let's make sure nobody in Alliance goes hungry this Thanksgiving.

Hosted by CommQuest

Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — Retro Rewind New Year's Eve

8:00 PM–12:30 AM · 601 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton. Ring in 2027 surrounded by good people, great music, and sober fellowship: a DJ spinning throwback hits, a photo booth, light hors d'oeuvres, and a midnight countdown with the recovery community. No alcohol, no pressure — just a fun, safe, welcoming way to celebrate. 18+ · $20 per person / $30 per couple · For tickets or info, contact Matt at 330-453-8252, ext. 5250, or [email protected].

Know About a Local Event?

Hosting something good for this community — or know someone who is? Text us the flyer or the details at (252) 427-2966 and we'll get it posted here, credited to the folks putting it on. We answer texts, not phone calls.