Summit COUNTYLincoln train talkMOGADORE:. The Mogadore Branch Library will present a program on Lincoln’s inaugural train at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.Historian Paul Goebbel will re-create Lincoln’s journey from Springfield, Ill., to his arrival in Washington, D.C.The presentation will be done in the period dress of an eyewitness newspaper’s correspondent reporting on the trip for the New York Herald.For more information, call 330-784-7522 or visit www.akronlibrary.org. AKRON SCHOOLSBricks for BuchtelAKRON: Buchtel High School supporters have until Feb. 29 to purchase an engraved brick that will be placed at the entrance of the new school, which is scheduled to open this fall.The $50 purchase price includes three lines of engraving with up to 14 characters per line. Proceeds will benefit the PTA student activity fund and stadium updates.Order forms are available at www.akronschools.com. Click on the “Schools” tab, then the link for Buchtel High School, then the PTA link in the left-hand column.Only checks or money orders made out to Buchtel High School PTA will be accepted.For more information, call PTA President Diana Autry at 330-459-8711 or email buchtelhspta@yahoo.com.akronCanalway eventAKRON: State Sen. Frank LaRose, R-Copley Twp., will be the keynote speaker Feb. 23 at the annual meeting of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition.There will be a reception at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7:30 p.m. at Todaro’s Party Center, 1820 Akron-Peninsula Road.The Akron-based grass-roots group will honor community partners for accomplishments in 2011.Tickets are $45 a person. For reservations or more information, call 330-374-5657 or check out www.ohioeriecanal.org.CAMPAIGN TRAILBenefit for RiversAKRON: A Mardi Gras Kickoff for Randy Rivers, a Republican candidate for Summit County sheriff, will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Papa Joe’s, 1561 Akron-Peninsula Road.Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Robart and Cecilia Robart will host the event.Other candidates running for Summit County positions are likely to attend.Recommended donation is $50 per person.RSVP to angels4friends@aol.com or 330-929-5872.NORTON SCHOOLSForum about landNORTON: The Norton Board of Education will host a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 to discuss land options and facilities in the district.Questions and comments from the public are encouraged.The meeting will take place at Norton High School, 4128 Cleveland-Massillon Road, with the regular board meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m.NORTHEAST OHIOOil jobs for vetsVIENNA TWP.: A Veterans Hiring Fair focused on jobs in Ohio’s burgeoning oil and gas industry will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station, 3976 King Graves Road, Vienna Township, Trumbull County.Eight companies will be looking to hire more than 100 veterans for positions. Some job openings exist now; more will open soon.Along with hiring, there will also be information about educational opportunities at Youngstown State University, Eastern Gateway Community College and the Weekend College at Hiram College.Advance registration is required.Contact Vera Barone at 570-337-7149 or vera@shaledirectories.com.MEDINA COUNTYJump rope showGRANGER TWP.: The Heartbeats Jump Rope Team will hold a community show to celebrate its 20th anniversary at Highland High School, 3880 Ridge Road.The event will be at 8 p.m. Friday.For information about the show or the Heartbeats Jump Rope Team, contact Pam Evans at 440-572-3292 or messageforpam@gmail.com.