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The B.L.O.C.K. Youth & Teen Center’s Leadership Development Programs Registration Currently Underway

Registration is now underway for Canton’s Lead #LikeAGirl, Be A #ModelMan, and Youth Advisory Council Programs for the 2019-2020 school year.  These free programs are available through The B.L.O.C.K. Youth & Teen Center for teens who are inte...

Third Annual Back To School Bash Returns To Heritage Park

The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (P-CCS), with support from the Educational Excellence Foundation (EEF) and Canton Leisure Services, are helping families kick off fall and the back-to-school season by hosting the Third Annual Back to School Bash on S...

Canton Farmers Market To Host 6th Annual Rally On Ridge Fundraising Event

On Saturday, July 27, 2019, area residents are invited to attend the Sixth Annual Rally on Ridge for a festive evening of food, fun, music, and more to benefit the Canton Farmers Market. This special fundraiser will be held at a new site this year at Cher...

Canton Farmers Market Set To Kick Off 2019 Regular Season May 21, 2019

Beginning May 12, 2019, the Market will take place rain or shine each Sunday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. (with the exception of July 7) and will feature a variety of local goods for sale, weekly kids crafts and activities, live entertainment, cooking demonst...

Together Towards Tomorrow Youth Peace Walk To Be Held In Canton’s Heritage Park

The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center will host a special youth-led walk against violence and hate in partnership with Canton Public Safety on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Canton’s Heritage Park. This free community event, entitled “Tog...

Canton Leisure Services Receives Several Statewide 2019 mParks Awards

Canton Leisure Services recently received special statewide recognition at the 2019 mParks Annual Conference and Trade Show, which was held earlier this month in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  mParks, a statewide professional association for Michigan&...

Canton Township Historic District Commission Position Now Available

The Canton Historic District Commission is currently accepting letters of interest from Canton residents who are interested in serving on this commission in a volunteer capacity.  

The Commission members are appointed by the Canton Supervisor and ...

Fasting 5K Run and Walk Benefits The B.L.O.C.K. Youth & Teen Center

The 2018 Fasting 5K Run and Walk, which was held this summer at the end of a long 16-hour fast during Ramadan in ten cities throughout the country, enabled thousands of athletes to embrace the spirit of the month by fasting, fundraising, and building comm...

Canton Leisure Services Earns National Agency Re-Accreditation For Excellence in Operation anService

On September 26, 2018, Canton Leisure Services was recognized for excellence in the field of parks and recreation management by receiving re-accreditation and remaining one of only 171 agencies in the country currently holding national accreditation from ...

Canton Parks Add Owl Houses As Part Of Eagle Scout Project

 Visitors to Canton Parks may notice an influx of owls flying overhead thanks to the addition of several owl houses built and installed by Evan McKimmy, as part of his final Eagle Scout project.

McKimmy, a 15-year-old Canton resident, completed th...

Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Keep America Beautiful Bring More Recycling to Canton Township

Canton residents visiting several community parks should expect to see cleaner public parks this spring thanks to a significant grant made possible by Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) in collaboration with national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful.

The ...