Book Review at YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD
Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic disease, extending long-term health.
Hilltop Crafters
1st & 3rd Mondays
Any crafter using needles is invited the first and third Monday of each month, 1:30 pm Room 4 Hilltop Church, Mantua. Call 918-406-8315 Jane Pilgrim for info.
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Mondays
Overeaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483. Please enter through the “Fellowship Hall” entrance on driveway. We look forward to meeting you!
Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts
Mondays
The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full menu is offered from scrambled eggs to Belgian waffles. Lunches are served T-TH from 11a-1p only $5-plate includes homemade soup or salad, entrée, dessert and beverage. Menu for the week is posted on Facebook, or just call 330-889-2733.
Wing Night at the Eagles Club
Tuesdays
Every Tuesday $1 wings with purchase of a beverage.Open to the public 5:00- 8:00. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville. Public Welcome!
Storytime
Tuesdays
Preschoolers are invited every Tuesday at 10:30 am to an hour of stories, activities, songs and crafts at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 Route 82 in Mantua. There is no cost, no registration, not a faith-based event. Accompany your child any Tuesday. Call Pam with questions, 216-308-7930
Free Meal
First Tuesday
Free meal 1st Tuesday of the month. All are welcome to join us at Covenant Bible Fellowship at 8146 High Street, Garrettsville, from 5:30-7pm. Food, fun and fellowship.
BINGO! At St. Ambrose
First & Third Tuesday
Come to St. Ambrose for Bingo, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Doors open at 5:45pm and Early Bird starts at 6:45. Players must be 18 or over. Reasonably priced concessions. St. Ambrose is located at 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville. Check out our Facebook page for additional information.
Al Anon Meetings
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
What can you do when someone close to you drinks too much? Al Anon may be able to help. We meet Tuesdays 7:30 -8:30 pm at the Renaissance Center 9005 Wilverne in Windham or Wednesday 7-8 pm at Hilltop Christian Church, 4572 Prospect in Mantua. Meetings are completely confidential.
Free Community Meal
Third Wednesday
Christ Lutheran Church 10827 Main St, Mantua will be offering their Free Community Meal on on the third Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30 pm. Please come and enjoy a wonderful meal and a chance to visit with friends. For more info call the church at 330 274 2849.
Parkman 55+ Seniors
First Thursday of Month
Join us at the Parkman Community Center at 11:30 am. Open to all area seniors. For info call (330) 326-3083 for monthly schedule of pot lucks, trips, and speakers.
Loaves and Fishes Community Meal
Last Thursday of Month
A free meal is open to all residents in Mantua, Garrettsville, Hiram, and surrounding areas. Anyone who needs to stretch their food dollars, or enjoys a homemade meal, is invited. The meal is from 5-6:30pm, the last Thursday of the month, January through October, at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 State Route 82 in Mantua Township. We hope to see you there for good food and conversation.
Mantua Historical Society
Thursdays in June
The Mantua Historical Society is inviting you to join us “at the table” to help us process donations of artifacts, share memories of Mantua Village & Township, and have some fun! Whether you are a current member or want to become a member, join us on Thursdays, 10am to 12noon, at the Mantua Historical Society located upstairs (not handicap accessible) in the Mantua Township Town Hall, 4122 State Route 82, Mantua, OH 44255. For more information call Kathy Hughes at 216-598-0716
BINGO at Ravenna VFW
1st & 3rd Thursdays
Bingo at Ravenna VFW. 6000 New Milford Road . Ravenna The first and third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 5:00. Bingo starts at 6:30. $20.00 for a packet. Cash only!
Young At Heart Meetings
3rd Tues of Month
Young at Heart organization for 55 and older, meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. We gather for meals, meeting and fellowship. All denominations are welcome. To attend or for more information call Jackie 330-569-4048.
Pickleball Beginner Clinics
First Saturday of Month
PICKLEBALL ENTHUSIASTS! The pickleball courts are open! And to assist you in pursuing your interest, the Garrettsville Pickleball Association is sponsoring a Beginners’ Clinic every first Saturday of the month, from 10-12, weather permitting. This will last throughout the summer. Paddles and balls will be provided if needed. For further information please email gvillepb@gmail.com.
The Great Gathering of the Letters
1st & 3rd Saturdays
Come add your stories, memories, or hopes for the future to the new Time Capsule. The James A. Garfield Historical Society will be installing a time capsule on September 21, 2024, to be opened in 80 years – Garrettsville’s 300th birthday. We have archival paper and pens to better preserve your letter for future generations of Garrettsville/Nelson/Freedom. Submit letters by visiting the Mott Building, 8107 Main St, Garrettsville – 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, or look for our table at the Garrettsville Farmer’s Market June 6th & 20th. Questions? Contact us at GarrettsvilleHistory@gmail.com.
Grief Group Meetings
1st & 3rd Sundays
Grief Group Meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12:30pm at Garrettsville United Methodist Church, 8223 Park Avenue, Garrettsville. Everyone is welcome to attend. 330-527-2055 or 216-401-8542 for more info
Looking For JAG class of “76” Classmates
RSVP Today
This year’s annual get together will be on July 27 at Wayne Wright’s house beginning at 5 pm. Wayne and Terri have graciously agreed to host this year. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers provided. Please bring a dish to pass, B.Y.O.B. and a lawn chair to use around the fire. Please RSVP to Diane Pennel Horovitz at 330-714-2864 or to Polly Sheller Winchell at 330-714-8718
“Ruth”
RSVP Today
We invite area seniors to help “pack the bus” by joining us on Thursday, Aug 1 to attend the production of “Ruth” at the Ohio Star Theater, Sugarcreek, OH. The cost is $99 per person and includes motor coach, theatre an lunch. Meet at 8:30 am at the Parkman Community House. For reservations or information call 330-326-3083. Reservations are on a first come basis. Deadline is July 24.
Pig Roast & More
June 22
Come join us at Faith Evangelical Free Church, 10585 Windham Parkman Road, Garrettsville on June 22 for a pig roast & more! Enjoy Games, Gospel music, dunk tank, bouncey house and fellowship. For FREE tickets please call 330-527-4068.
First Fly-In Of The Summer
June 22
The EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter 5 will be hosting the “First Fly-in of Summer” at the Geauga County Airport on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 7 am to 11 am. Stop in for eggs, coffee, bacon, sausage, juice, and “all you can eat” pancakes at $10 for adults and $5 for children (3-12)…under 3 is free.
Students 8 to 17 can register in advance for a FREE Young Eagle Airplane ride (with parent permission) at Youngeaglesday.org. Visit the many activities at the Youth Station Waypoints to earn a prize and view the many displays of a variety of aircraft including Medical helicopter, gliders, vintage airplanes and unique homebuilt aircraft.
The Geauga County Airport is located at 15421 Old State Road Middlefield, Ohio. For more information visit the EAA Chapter 5 website at https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa5 or call 440-632-1884. See attached flier.
Hungarian Cultural Center Event
June 23
The Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio at 12027 Abbott Rd Hiram will be hosting our first event of the year on June 23, 2024. We will have a live band and plenty of great food for sale. Our menu will be stuffed cabbage, kolbasz, chicken tarhonya (chicken and small noodles), cabbage and noodles, szalonna sutes (greasy bread). Pastry for dessert made by the women of the club. We will be selling coffee, pop, water and beer. The hours are noon until 6pm. Food will be sold until we run out. We ask that you do not bring pets or coolers to our event. Gate fee is $5.00 at this picnic only. Tickets will be sold for the purchasing of food and beverages. The phone number is 330-977-4036.
Buckeye State Black Bears
June 27
We are entering the season of increased black bear sightings in northeastern Ohio. Join us on Thursday, June 27, at 7pm, at Hiram College’s James H. Barrow Biologic Field Station to learn about these charismatic creatures and how to be “Bear AWARE” on the trails and in the neighborhood. 11305 Wheeler Rd, Garrettsville, OH.
God Provides A Free Meal
June 28
Windham United Methodist Church will be having their monthly free meal on June 28. The menu will be pulled pork, pasta salad and cake. Meals are pick-up only from 4 – 5 pm at the rear of the church. Windham UMC is located at 9051 N. Main St., Windham, Ohio 44288. The meal is free and open to the public. You must register for the meal ahead of time. Please call Sandi Fordyce at 330 697 3288. The only information that is needed is number of people in your household, birthdates and ages.
Ox Roast Fair
July 19-21
Mark your calendars for the largest, three-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food and find family fun for all ages. St. Joseph’s 60th Ox Roast Fair in Mantua is July 19th through July 21st. You’ll find plenty of fun to keep the whole family entertained including a wide variety of Fair food favorites, live entertainment including crowd favorite Disco Inferno, fireworks, Saturday morning 5K Run/Walk & 1M Fun Walk, Sunday Blessing of the Bikes, air-conditioned dining hall, an assortment of rides, games, raffles, contests & giveaways, tractor, truck & semi pulls, trade booths, and much, much more! The Parish Community of St. Joseph’s at 11045 St. Joseph Blvd. is located in Mantua Twp. off Pioneer Trail. You won’t want to miss St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair ~ Not Your Typical Church Festival! For more information, please check out St. Joseph’s website www.stjosephmantua.com, find us on Facebook (St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair), or phone the parish office at 330-274-2253.
