Praise & Worship Service
Saturdays
Southington UMC Praise and Worship Service, Saturday’s from 7-8pm. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us! Call 330-898-2156 for more info.
2015 Calendars Available
The Newton Township Cemetery Association calendar for 2015, featuring photos of the tornado damage that destroyed property thirty years ago in Newton Falls, may be purchased from Art Effects, Newton Falls Printing, Nussles Florist, Roods Wallpaper and Paint and from association members or by calling 330.872.0236 or 330.872.5452. The calendar price is $10.
Help JAG Elementary PTO turn Trash in Cash
The JAG Elementary PTO is collecting used ink and laser cartridges, old cell phones and small electronics. If you are just throwing these items away, let our organization recycle them for you to help raise money for our students. There will be collection bins at JAG Elementary School, Middle School, Board Office and Garrettsville Library. Any local businesses interested in donating on a regular basis can set up a pick up by contacting Holly at 330-527-0023.
Overeaters Anonymous
Sundays
Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous (OA) may have the answer for you. OA is a fellowship of people recovering from compulsive overeating. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Meetings every Sunday at 5:00 pm in Newton Falls at Serenity Place, 29 E. Broad Street, Newton Falls or find more information on OA on the web at www.oa.org.
Mantua Craft & Flea Market
Aug 16
Mantua Center Church Craft and Flea Market will be August 16th from 9-4 at the Mantua Administration Building. All proceeds will be donated to the church Mission Fund. Lunch and snacks will be available. We have spaces for vendors! Contact Pat: 330-527-3127 to rent a $15 space.
Burton Library Book Sale
Aug 16
Book sale to benefit the Burton Public Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, on Aug 16th from 9am to 4pm in the Burton Public Library’s Book Cellar (14588 West Park Street; Burton, OH 44021). In addition to books, you will find puzzles, sheet music, magazines and much more. All proceeds benefit library programs. For more information, or to volunteer, call (440) 834-4466.
J.A. Garfield Poker Run
Aug 16
James A. Garfield Poker Run will be Aug 16th, check in at 10 am, first bike out at 11am, last bike in 4pm. Buy in is $15 per person. This entry fee includes one raffle ticket for a Harley Davidson Forty-Eight! In addition to the raffle, best poker hand wins the pot! The ride begins at James A. Garfield High School. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit a new JAG Stadium. Sponsored by JAG All Sports Boosters. For info call Gary 330-714-4195.
Community Picnic & Health Fair
Aug 16
On August 16th, the Crestwood Lions will be hosting a Community Picnic/Health Fair at Buchert Park in Mantua from noon until 4pm. The Lions will provide free hot dogs, chips and pop for all attendees. There will be eye screenings for adults and children, blood pressure and blood sugar testing, information from various medical providers and chair massages. Local businesses will be in attendance to provide information on the services or products they provide. The Lions will also provide free games for the children. In addition, there will be raffle prizes and a 50/50 drawing. All proceeds from the raffle and 50/50 will go to the Lions 13D Eye Care Foundation, which provides eye surgeries for individuals who have no means of obtaining them by themselves. There may be more. The only way to find out is to come down and see for yourselves. We look forward to meeting with all of you.
BBQ Chicken Dinner Benefit
Aug 16
BBQ Chicken Dinner Benefit for Mennonite Meat Canning Project will be Aug. 16th from 4:30-6:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave. Middlefield. Handicap accessible Pre-sale tickets only by Aug. 10: Adults $10, ages 6-12 $6 Participating churches: Maple View Mennonite, Middlefield 1st UMC, New Mercies, Pilgrim Mennonite and Zion Christian. Call 1st UMC at 440-632-0480 to purchase tickets or for more info.
Annual Picnic
Aug 17
Freedom Township annual picnic will be Aug 17th in Freedom Town Hall Pavilion. Joining in the festivities will be the Freedom Congregational Church and the Bethel Springs Congregations. Combined church services will be at 10:30am in a large tent. The VFW will hold a memorial service at noon with lunch immediately following. The main meat dish will be provided by the township. The church will be cooking hot dogs and hamburgers. All are asked to bring a dish to pass. Space will be provided in the lawn for an art, craft and music fair. Contact Jim Hammar 330-527-2855 to reserve a space.
Loaves and Fishes Dinner
Aug 19
Covenant Bible Fellowship (8146 High Street, Garrettsville) would like to extend an invitation for everyone to enjoy a great homemade meal with us! Our meal will be held on August 19th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. There is no income restriction. Our planned meal will be BLT’s, Pasta Salad, S’mores and drink. We look forward to serving you!!! If you should have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at 330.527.4205.
Soil Health Through the Seasons
Aug 19
Soil Health Through the Seasons: How to Naturally Nourish Your Lawn on Aug 19th from 6-8 pm at the Twinsburg City Hall Council Chambers (10075 Ravenna Road). This program will provide tips and techniques for maintaining a green, chemical-free lawn while improving soil health. This program is free and open to the public but registration is required by contacting Mary at 330-722-9322 or maungst@medinaco.org. Registration deadline is August 12th! Don’t delay… registered attendees will receive a soil test kit, lawn care calendar, and a packet of cover crop seeds! For more information, visit www.geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122 ext. 2.
Community Center @ Mantua Center
Aug 19 & 26, Sept 2, 9
Free and open to all, the Community Center at Mantua Center is open Tuesdays from 9:30 to mid-afternoon, with a variety of activities. Watercolor group starts at 9:30, sewing projects all morning, jigsaw puzzle throughout the day. You can bring your a project of your own to work on, or just have some coffee and chat. At noon we share a potluck lunch, with everyone bringing food for the buffet. When everyone but those in charge have left, we lock the doors until 5:00, when we re-open for our “Don’t Eat Alone Supper” at 5:30, with a special invitation to anyone who eats way too many meals without companionship. We’re going to try something new and provide the evening meal instead of asking people to bring potluck, and hope that improves attendance. So don’t eat alone Tuesday night, come join us. Bring a friend or make some new ones!
Wine Tasting
Aug 23
There will be a wine tasting Aug 23rd from 7-11 at Newton Falls City Park (inside the community center if raining). All proceeds will benefit the Newton Falls Park & Recreation. Cost is $20 per couple or $12 per person, this includes one souvenir glass and 3 tasting tickets per person. Lil Paws Winery, Mastropietro Winery and Myrrdin Winery will be featured.
Pig Roast & Church Picnic
Aug 23
Faith Evangelical Free Church pig roast and picnic will be Aug 23rd starting at 1pm. Everyone is invited! Horseshoes, cornhole and more, plus music and fun for the whole family! Please bring a dish to share. The church is located at 10585 Windham-Parkman Rd., Garrettsville.
Memorial Music Festival
Aug 23
5th Annual Memorial Music Festival will be August 23rd beginning at 2:00pm at Nelson Ledge Estates Pavilion. Come and enjoy a day of free music, food and memories!! Bring a picture of your loved one to place on the Memorial Wall. Donations gratefully accepted, but not expected. Cold covered dish if you wish. Raffles. Questions call Ron 330-527-4411 or Betsy 330-235-3078.
Stuff-A-Bus
Aug 24
Mantua American Legion Post 193 will be sponsoring Stuff-A-Bus with school supplies along with canned goods and nonperishable items for the 4-C’s food cupboard. The bus will be located at the Crestwood High School Stadium in connection with the Crestwood Community Day to be held August 24th from 5 to 7 P.M. All donations are greatly appreciated.
BBQ Dinner and Fall Preview
Aug 24
James A. Garfield High School will be holding its first annual fall preview night on Aug 24th at 6:00 P.M. The event will be an opportunity to meet the 2014 fall athletes and coaches and to see a performance by the Garfield Marching Pride. The preview will be held at newly renovated JAG Field and is free to attend. Prior to the preview, the JAG All Sports Boosters will be hosting a BBQ Dinner on the front lawn of James A. Garfield High School. The BBQ will begin at 4:00 and will cost $10 per person. Payments can be made at the time of arrival. We ask anyone interested in attending the BBQ Dinner to please RSVP via email at jagboosters@jagschools.org (we are just looking for an estimate on how many people are going to attend).
Free Water Well Monitoring
Aug 25
Concerned Citizens Ohio/ Hiram free monthly private water well monitoring using Sierra Club meters to test for “indicators” of water quality in the Community Room of the Hiram Christian Church, 6868 Wakefield Rd., Hiram on Aug 25th at 7pm. For accurate readings, your sample should be taken as directly from the well as possible – before any treatment and within an hour before we test it. For more information contact Gwen Fischer 330-569-7863 or concernedcitizensohio@gmail.com
Free Community Dinner
Aug 26
Free Community Dinner will be August 26th from 5-6pm, while supplies last at Windham American Legion 9960 Center St. Everyone welcome! Sponsored by St. Nicholas Samaritan Outreach, Warren, Ohio
Join Scouting Today!!!
Aug 26
Have Fun, Make Friends, See New Things.From building his own pinewood derby® car to learning how to roast the perfect marshmallow with his best friends at a family campout, your child will LOVE being a Cub Scout. So if he’s in the first through fifth grades, or 7 to 10 years old, then it’s time for him to have some fun … with the Cub Scouts. August 26th from7pm-8pm at Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Rd, Parkman, OH 44080. For more info or questions contact; parkmanpack76@gmail.com orcall Monique (Cub Master) cell: 216-337-2104
Community Dinner
Aug 28
Everyone is invited to the Community Dinner at the Renaissance Family Center will be August 28th from 5-6pm. Something smells like chicken in the kitchen, so I’m told. See you at the Center 9005 Wilverne Dr. Windham
Geauga County Fair Booth
Aug 29-Sept 1
Atwood-Mauck Post 459 Burton-Middlefield Geauga County Fair Booth will be at the south end of the Fairgrounds by Tank. Call Frank 440-834-8038.
Swim Lesson Sign Ups
Aug 30
Looking for swim lessons for your children? Well look no further than Hiram College. The start of the school years brings a new opportunity for the community’s youth to participate in the Hiram College Water Dog Swim Lessons. Get lessons from the college’s finest once a week for a five week period. Each lesson lasts forty-five minutes, with an additional fifteen minutes for your child to gain more confidence in the water. Ages four and up welcomed. Sign up August 30 from 2:30-4:30 at the swim pool or online at www.hiramterriers.com/sports/swimdive/swimlessons. Lesson times are from 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, and 5-6pm Sunday afternoons on September 7, 14, 21, 28, and October 5. Cost is fifty dollars. For more information, please contact Brian O’Neill at 330.569.5343.
Vendors Wanted
Sept 1
Vendors Wanted for Girl Scout Craft Show- The parents of Girl Scout Troop #124 will be sponsoring a Craft Show on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 10 am to 4 pm. Set-up at 8 am. It will be held at the Church of God Activity Center, 426 W. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH. Cost is $20.00 for an 8’ table & 2 chairs. Electric is limited. Crafters are requested to donate one item for raffle. Applications & information-contact Louanne 330-872-1353 or Teresa 330-503-9388 before September 1.
Mantua Potato Stomp Race and Fun Run
Sept 6
The 36th Annual Potato Stomp race will take place on September 6th. The Potato Stomp is a classic road race through the scenic streets of Mantua Village and the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley. There is a one mile Fun Run that begins at 8:30am and the 3.5 mile and 9 mile races begin at 9am. All races start at Crestwood High school. Fun Run registration on race day is $8 with no shirt/$15 including shirt. Race day entry fee for the nine mile race is $15/$20 and for the 3.5 mile race $13/$18. STAR Therapy will pay the entrance fee for any Crestwood student. Entry forms are available at Advanced Rehab and Jake’s Restaurant in Mantua. Registration can also be done online at Active.com. For race and/or registration information, call 330-842-0856 or email rosalief@yahoo.com
Hot Rod Car Show
Sept 6
Hiram Police Hot Rod Car Show will be September 6th from 9am-2pm at Hayden/Dean Streets, Hiram Village. Hot Rod Cars, Trucks, Food, Music, Trophies and Family Fun! No Registration Fee, Donations accepted to benefit “SHOP WITH A COP” Program! Community Togetherness. Information: Rick Patrick (330) 687-9637
Awana Clubs
Sept 10
Come join the fun and fellowship at our Awana Clubs held at Huntsburg Baptist Church, 16401 Mayfield Rd, Huntsburg, Oh 44046, Wednesday nights beginning Sept 10th from 6:30-8pm. For more information call 440-636-5203 or visit www.huntsburgbaptist@windstream.net. All are welcome.
Did you Attend James A. Garfield?
Sept 20
Did you attend James A. Garfield (at any point), or Freedom, Nelson or Garrettsville Schools prior to the 1951 consolidation? If so, you are cordially invited to join us for the annual James A. Garfield Alumni Banquet which will be held on September 20th at James A. Garfield Elementary School. Please contact Helen Louise Bouts at 330-309-2734 or hbouts@yahoo.com to make your reservation.
Fish Sale
Sept 23
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Fall Fish Sale is right around the corner! We are currently taking orders for fingerling-size largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill/sunfish mix, minnows, white amurs, and yellow perch. The Fish Sale will be held on September 23, 2014 on the midway of the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Order deadline is Friday, September 19th. Please visit the district website atwww.geaugaswcd.com or call (440)834-1122 to obtain an order form or more information. To guarantee your order, please complete an order form and send with your payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, Ohio 44021 before September 19th. Make checks payable to Geauga SWCD or to pay by credit card, please contact our office. All proceeds support the District’s education programs
Save the Date!
Oct 4
Freeway’s Fairway Challenge at Sugar Bush Golf Club in Garrettsville. An 18-hole scramble with a tee-off at 8:30am, registration and breakfast beginning at 7:00am, and lunch and raffle at 12:30pm. Event will benefit Freeway’s Greyt Escape, Inc., a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, dedicated to saving greyhounds, one Greyt dog at a time! For more information, contact Diana at 239-470-6429 or 330-527-2276.
Newton Falls 25th Reunion
Oct 11
Newton Falls High School 1989’s 25th Class Reunion will be held October 11th at The First Congregational Church in Newton Falls from 5:30-9 p.m. Social hour 5:30-6:30. Eat at 6:30 p.m. $20 per person/$35 per couple. Mailings will be sent out in July. Contact Megan Perrine via email mperrine33@aol.com or phone 330-872-3304.
