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TODAY The Symphony League of Canton Meeting — 10:45 a.m., Canton Woman's Club, 822 Market Ave. N. Featuring Matthew Brown, Canton Symphony assistant conductor and three singers from New York. Reservations are required for lunch. 330-499-0975.

All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner — 4:30 to 7 p.m., Wedgewood United Methodist Church, 2350 Wedgewood Drive, Akron. With dessert and silent and live auctions. $6; dessert and auctions only, $5.

Fridays After-School Program — 4:30 p.m., Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. Hot-air balloons. Free. 330-745-1194.

13th Annual Knight of Stars Talent Extravaganza — 7 p.m., Nordonia High School, 8006 S. Bedford Road, Macedonia. $7, $9 for gold reserve seating. Tickets are on sale at Nordonia High School from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Friday. All proceeds will benefit the Nordonia Teen Institute. 330-908-6124.

Akron 2 Cleveland Ballroom Dancers beginner Detroit-style ballroom dance class — 7 to 9 p.m., Bungalo Five, 2511 Romig Road, Akron. 330-573-9453 or 330-431-7328.

Dangerous Boys & Girls Club — 7 p.m., the Children's Department at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Montrose area of Bath Township. Activities taken from the best-selling books: The Daring Book for Girls and The Dangerous Book for Boys. Bob and Tom will take elementary age kids back to World War II, in which the Marines used the Navajo language for carrying messages in the Pacific. Free. 330-665-5199.

First Friday author visit — 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Christine Williams will talk about her book Working As One. Free. 330-665-5199.

Owl Prowl — 7 p.m., Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, will stage an owl prowl with naturalist Meghan Doran. Call 330-865-8065 for information.

Dance Fever — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. dance lesson; 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. dancing. Featuring a different dance each month, (swing, waltz, cha-cha, tango, line dance). $8, adults; $5, students and seniors with ID. No partner needed. All ages welcome. For information, call 330-971-8225.

Dynamics Community Theater — 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday, Bennett Center, Tallmadge High School, 484 East Ave. You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. $7-$8 adults and $5-$6 for students. 330-633-5307.

Kuzman's Oldies Night dancing — 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman's Lounge, 1025 S. State St., Girard. DJ Big Pete. $2. 330-545-8521 or 330-545-8995.

Planetarium Show — 8 p.m., Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot. Call 330-359-5235 for information.

Western Whirlers Square Dance Club — 8 to 10:30 p.m., Tallmadge United Methodist Church, 207 N. Munroe Road. Caller: Tom Rudebock. Cuer: Phyllis Burdette. $5.

FRIDAY FISH FRIESAmerican Legion, Doylestown — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 49 Black Drive, Doylestown, 330-658-2845. All-you-can-eat pollock dinners with coleslaw and french fries, $6.50. Carryout available.

American Legion Post 281 — 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1601 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-920-9379. Beer-battered fish, shrimp, catfish or scallop dinners, $7. Seafood platter or baked cod dinners, $8. Dinners have potato, vegetable, bread, coffee and tea. Desserts available.

American Legion Hudson Post 464 — 5 to 8 p.m., 5790 Hudson Drive, Hudson, 330-650-9429. Baked or fried fish or shrimp dinners, $8; fried chicken dinner, $7. All have sides and roll.

Ancient Order of Hibernians — 5 to 7 p.m. through March 14, 2000 Brown St., Akron, 330-724-2080. Baked or fried cod dinners with choice of two sides, french fries, macaroni and cheese, baked potato, coleslaw, applesauce and cottage cheese, $7 and $8. Hot dog meals for kids, $3. Carryout available.

Annunciation Church — 4:30 to 7 p.m. through March 14, 87 Broad St., Akron, 330-535-4141. Baked or fried cod, with choice of potatoes or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and apple sauce. Adults, $8; seniors, $7.50, children 12 and younger, $3.75.

Cuyahoga Falls Elks Lodge — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 2555 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-923-3557. All-you-can-eat beer-battered pollock dinner, $6.95, or broiled pollock dinner, $7.95. Dinners have french fries and coleslaw. Broiled haddock, lake perch, fried shrimp and Cajun chicken pasta dinners also available.

Emmanuel United Church of Christ — 4:30 to 7 p.m., 6656 Center Road, Valley City, 330-483-3655. Choice of seven dinners, $5 to $10. All have bread, sides, beverage and dessert. Children's and senior portions, $3 to $5. Carryout available.

Johnson United Methodist Church — 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. tonight and March 21, 3409 Johnson Road, Norton, 330-825-7886. Deep-fried breaded Alaskan pollock, sides, bread and beverage; hot dogs also available. Adults, $7; children 10 and younger, $3.50; pie $1 a slice.

Knights of Columbus — 5 to 7 p.m., 2055 Glenmount Ave., Akron, 330-773-3410. Baked or fried cod, fried shrimp, seafood platter, chicken tenders and macaroni and cheese. $5 to $8.50. Carryout available.

Knights of Columbus — 4:30 to 7 p.m., 752 Canton Road, Akron, 330-733-9115. Fried walleye, baked cod, fried shrimp or chicken dinners with two sides, $5.75 to $8.75.

Knights of Columbus/St. Eugene's Church Social Hall — 4:30 to 7 p.m. through March 14, 1821 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. Fried fish, baked fish, shrimp, fish/shrimp combos, macaroni and cheese dinners, sides, rolls, and beverage. Adults, $4 to $8.50; children, $2.50 to $4.50. Pie, $1.50 to $2; soda, $1. Carryout available.

Knights of Columbus/Holy Family Parish — 4:30 to 7 p.m. through March 14, 3179 Kent Road, Stow, 330-688-6412. Baked tilapia, fried cod, shrimp or macaroni and cheese dinners, including two sides, $7; children under 12, $4. Pizza available.

Knights of Columbus Council 3213 — 4 to 7:30 p.m., 148 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, 330-334-0030. All-you-can-eat fried Alaskan pollock with sides; adults, $7; seniors, $6.50; children under 12, $5.

Little Flower Catholic Parish — 5 to 7 p.m. through March 14, 2040 Diamond St. N.E., Plain Township, 330-417-2955. Fried or baked fish, with sides and beverage. Soup and fish sandwiches also available. Adults, $7; children, $3; families, $20. Carryout available.

Our Lady of Peace — 5 to 7:30 p.m. through March 14, 1001 39th St. N.W., Canton, 330-492-0622. One-, two- and three-piece fried fish dinners, with sides. Baked cod, kids' meals, baked goods and carryout available. Dinners start at $6; children under age 10, $4.

Peninsula United Methodist Church — 1575 Main St., Peninsula. Pierogis and fish lunches and dinners every Friday through March 14. Lunches will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. $7, adults, $4.50, children under 12. 330-657-2567.

Polish American Club — 4 to 8 p.m., 472 E. Glenwood Ave., Akron, 330-253-0496. Perch, catfish, orange roughy, scallops, shrimp and chicken dinners, with sides, coffee and tea, $6 to $10.75.

Prince of Peace Parish — 4 to 6:30 p.m., 1263 Shannon Ave., Barberton, 330-706-9392. Fried or baked fish, or shrimp, with sides. Pie $1 a slice. Adults, $7; children, $3. Carryout available.

Queen of Heaven Church/Parish Life Center — 5 to 8 p.m. through March 14, 1800 Steese Road, Green, 330-896-2345. Fried or baked fish, $8; fried shrimp, $9; fish/shrimp combo, $9; pierogis or macaroni and cheese, $6, including sides and coffee or tea. Other beverages and desserts, children's portions and carryout available.

St. George Serbian Orthodox Church — 5 to 8 p.m. through April 18, 4669 Applegrove St. N.W., North Canton, 330-494-2712. Baked cod, beer-battered cod, shrimp, cabbage rolls, homemade desserts. Adults, $9; children's portions and carryout available.

St. Mary Catholic Church — 5 to 7 p.m., through March 14, 750 S. Main St., Akron, 330-762-9247. Baked Alaskan cod, breaded or unbreaded pollock, pierogis, pizza (for children) and sides; $8, adults; $3, children. Carryout available.

St. Mary Church — 5 to 7:30 p.m. through March 14, 340 N. Main St., Hudson, 330-650-0722, Ext. 244. Variety of fish, shrimp, clams, pasta, crab cakes and pierogis dinners, with sides and rolls. Fish sandwiches, pizza and macaroni and cheese dinners for children. Additional sides and desserts available. $4.95 to $10.95.

St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church — 4 to 7 p.m., 1051 Robinson Ave. Barberton, 330-753-2031. Fried pollock or grilled salmon dinners, $6 and $8.50, including sides and beverage.

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church — 5 to 7 p.m., 755 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore, 330-688-6129. Buffet with fried fish, baked whitefish, pierogis, macaroni and cheese, sides, pudding, bread and beverage. Adults, $10; children 5 to 9, $7; children 4 and younger, $2.

Tadmor Shrine — 5 to 8 p.m., 3000 Krebs Drive, Coventry Township, 330-644-8494. All-you-can-eat fried fish dinners with sides, rolls and beverage; adults, $7.50; children 12 and under, $4.

VFW Post 4738/American Legion Post 175/Acker-Moore Memorial Post — 5 to 8 p.m., 3733 Fishcreek Road, Stow, 330-673-1608. Beer-battered fish or lemon pepper grilled fish dinners, $7.50. Full menu also available.

VFW Firestone Post No. 3383 — 4 to 7 p.m., 690 W. Waterloo Road, Akron, 330-745-0127. Fried walleye, baked cod, shrimp, scallop and oyster dinners with sides and bread, $5.50 to $10.

VFW Ralph Huff Post No. 1062 — 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1581 Main St., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-929-9494. Dinners of lake perch, coleslaw, rolls and coffee, $7 or $7.50 to go. Extra fish, $1 a piece.

VFW Post 1055 Ladies Auxiliary — 5 to 7 p.m., 6000 New Milford Road, Ravenna, 330-296-9546. Fried cod, chicken or shrimp dinners with coleslaw, french fries, bread and coffee, $7. Carryout available.

Wesley Temple AME Zion Church — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 104 N. Prospect St., Akron, 330-434-5800. Fish dinners with two sides and dessert, $7.

Yusef-Khan Grotto — 5 to 7 p.m. today and March 21, 619 Northwest Ave., Tallmadge, 330-928-3162 or 330-928-5128. All-you-can-eat fried pollock dinners with sides, rolls, dessert and beverage, $8. Chicken tenders also available.

SATURDAY Canton Amateur Radio Club Breakfast Meeting — 8:30 a.m., Nazir Grotto Building, 1717 Sixth St. S.W., Canton. With the ARRL Special Service Club.

Carriage Trail hike — 9 a.m. Meet at the Red Lock Trailhead off West Highland Road in Sagamore Hills Township. The Portage Trail Walkers hiking club will meet for a hike on the Old Carriage Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley. An alternate hike on the Towpath Trail will also be available. 330-673-6896.

Munroe Falls hike — 9 a.m., Brust Park in Munroe Falls for hikes along the Bike & Hike Trail, off North Main Street (state Route 91). The Akron Metro Parks Hiking Club will meet for a 1- to 11-mile hike. Call 330-733-3995 for information.

Sustainable Energy Festival — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fairless Middle School, 11885 Navarre Road S.W. outside Navarre. The Wilderness Center and Green Energy of Ohio are co-sponsoring the Sustainable Energy Festival. Topics are energy efficiency, geothermal, solar electric, wind energy, bio mass and solar thermal. There will be speakers throughout the day and exhibits. The keynote address on Ohio's energy debate will be at 12:30 p.m. by Janine L. Migden-Ostrander, Ohio consumers' counsel. Free. There will also be three-hour workshops on wind, solar, green building design and landfill gas-to-energy. The fee is $50 per workshop. Registration is required for the workshops. For information, call 330-359-5235 or 877-359-5235. You can also check out http://www.wildernesscenter.org.

Easter Candy Sale — 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lawrence Saltis Plaza Apartments, 3000 Graham Road, Stow. Featuring assorted handmade chocolate candy, baked goods, raffles and boutique items.

Hudson Genealogy Study Group — 9:30 a.m., Flood Family Meeting Room, Hudson Library & Historical Society, 22 Aurora St. Hudson. Featuring Susan Hack, census expert from the Federal Census Bureau.

Book signing and author lecture — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., National First Ladies' Library Education and Research Center, 205 Market Ave. S., Canton. Jason Emerson will discuss and sign copies of his book, The Madness of Mary Lincoln and the Discovery of Her Lost Insanity Letters. Book signing is free. Author lecture from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m is $5. 330-452-0876, Ext. 301.

Maple Sugaring Days — Visitors to Hale Farm and Village can have a pancake breakfast and a look at old-time maple sugaring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. It will continue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath Township. Tickets: $15, adults; $14, senior citizens; $10, for children. That includes the pancake breakfast and admission to the grounds. Call 330-666-3711 for reservations and information.

Nature Club — 10 a.m., Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94), Sharon Township. The Medina County Park District will present a nature program about skunks and skinks (a lizard) for youngsters 7 to 12 years old. Free. Registration is requested. Call 330-722-9364 for information.

Urban contemporary line dance classes (beginners) — 10 a.m. to noon, Goodyear YMCA gymnasium, 110 Goodyear Ave., Akron (park on Kelly Avenue and go through double brown doors). $3, adults; $2, youth. Classes are ongoing. Wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Dance to all kinds of music. Partner not needed. New dances taught monthly. 330-867-2093.

Chickadee Lives — 10:30 a.m., Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Akron's Ann McClain Roher, author of Mr. Picky and Me: Lessons From a Master Chickadee, will present a program about chickadees including feeding the birds by hand. Call 330-865-8065 for information.

Friends of the Barberton Public Library Monthly Meeting — 11 a.m., Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. Free.

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast — Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday every weekend in March except Easter weekend at the Chatham VFW Post 6892, 6299 Avon Lake Road, Chatham Township. $6, adults; $5.50, seniors; $3.50, children.

St. Patrick's Day Parade — Noon, South Main Street, downtown Akron. Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Book signing — 1-3 p.m., Snowball Bookshop, 564 W. Tuscarawas St., Barberton. Steve Kelleher of the Barberton Historical Society will sign copies of his book Ghosts of the Magic City.

Lichens hike — 1 to 3 p.m., Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. N.W., Perry Township. The Stark County Park District is presenting a lichens hike. Call 330-477-3552 for reservations and information.

Many More Moons — 1 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through May 9, Hoover-Price Planetarium,William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive N.W., Canton.

Sandlot Society Townhall — 2 to 4 p.m., John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Mike and Sharon Hargrove will talk about their life in a baseball family, share stories from Mike's days with the Indians and take questions from the audience. Free, members; $10, nonmembers; $5, children under 18. 330-869-4884 or http://sandlotsociety.com.

Winter trees — 2 p.m., Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Naturalist Mike Greene of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, will lead a winter tree identification hike. 330-865-8065.

Akron Glass Works artist demos — 6-11 p.m., Akron Glass Works, 106 N. Main St., Akron. Glass-blowing demonstrations. Free. 330-253-5888.

Blue Grass Saturday Nights — 7-11 p.m., Homerville Community Center, county Road 301, Homerville. All pickers welcome. 330-416-2222.