Praise and Worship Service
Saturdays
Southington UMC Praise and Worship Services are Saturdays at 7 pm. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us! The church is located at the town center on S.R. 305. Call 330-898-2156 with any questions.
Fish Dinner
Fridays
Windham American Legion Post 674 Fish Fry – Friday nights from 4-7:30 pm, now through Lent. Fish, Chicken, Shrimp or combo dinners available, Also choice of two sides; Green Beans, Mac-n-Cheese, Coleslaw, Applesauce and Dessert. Cost is $8 per dinner, children under 5 eat free. Carry-outs are available 330-326-3188. Legion Post is located on S.R. 303 in Windham. Sponsored by American Legion SAL.
Instrument Drive
Now
The Windham Band is having an instrument drive over the next 2 months. We are seeking any used band instruments in good condition or donations toward the purchase of new instruments for the band program at Windham. Instruments can be delivered to Windham High School to Rebecca Kresen, Band Director. Any calls or questions can be made to Windham High School at 330-326-2711 and ask for Rebecca Kresen. Checks or donations can be sent to The Windham Band Boosters care of Rebecca Kresen at 9530 Bauer Ave., Windham, Ohio 44288
Big Brother & Big Sister Volunteers Needed
Now
For just 12 hours a month, you can help a child succeed. Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County is recruiting volunteers who are committed and consistent and willing to serve at least a year. Are you ready to start something? Call the Big Brothers & Sisters office today at 330-296-6655 or visit www.bbsportage.org
Monday Morning Breakfast
American Legion Post 674 to host Monday morning Breakfasts, time serving from 7:30- 11am. 9960 Center Street, Windham, Ohio. Cost $6.00 or all-u-can eat for $7.00. Includes coffee and juice. Takeout available. More information call 330-326-3188
Eagles Fish Fry
Jan 10
Garrettsville Eagles is having their dinner of the New Year on Jan 10th from 4-7:30pm. Fish dinners are held the 2nd Friday of each month and every Friday during lent (March 7th – April 18th). All dinner include fish, shrimp or chicken tenders, a combo is also available, with your choice of baked potato or French fries, coleslaw and green beans and dinner roll. Cost is $8.50 per dinner. To go orders welcome 330-527-2330. 8149 Water Street.
Noises Off
Jan 10, 11, 12, 17 & 18
The Garrettsville Curtains Up Theatre presents “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn with permission by Samuel French, Jan 10, 11, 17 and 18th, 2014 at 7pm Jan 12, 2014 at 2pm. In the James A. Garfield, Iva Walker Auditorium, 10235 State Route 88, Garrettsville, Ohio 44231. Tickets available at the door; Adults $10.00, children over 12 and seniors over 65, $7.00 and groups of 15 or more $5.00 per person. Sponsored by Ryser Insurance. Call 216-375-0709 for information
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner
Jan 11
Windham United Methodist Church is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 11 , from 4:30 – 7:00pm. All you can eat, includes spaghetti with meat sauce, coleslaw, bread & butter, homemade dessert and beverage. Adults $7.00, Children 5-12 $4.00, under 5 free. Takeouts are available!
Pork Dinner
Jan 11
Portage County 4-H & Mantua Masonic Lodge are hosting a Pork Dinner this Saturday January 11th, 2014, from 5-7PM. Dinner includes pork, mashed potatoes, green beans or corn, applesauce, bread, dessert, and your choice of coffee or punch. Located at the Masonic Hall at 10801 John Edward Dr. Mantua, OH 44255. We do offer carry-out as well. Prices are: Adults $8.00, Children (4 thru 11) $7.00, Children 3 and under are free.
Pet FixMobile
Jan 11 & 25
Pet Fix mobile vet will hold spay/neuter clinics for our low income&Amish clients in Geauga Coounty at: Middlefield Tractor Supply;Jan 11th, Geauga Feed(Newbury);Jan 25th. Please call(440)338-4819 ext.21 to sign up
Free Concert
Jan 12
Singer Songwriter & Musician Nancy Honeytree will be performing a free concert on Jan.12th. Many call her the First Lady of Contemporary Christian music, recording her first albums in 1973. The concert will be held at New Covenant Baptist Church 1606 Salt Springs Rd. in Lordstown, OH at 6 p.m. You can learn more about her at www.honeytree.org. For more information call the church at: Ph. (330) 824-2406
Sunday Morning Breakfast
Jan 12
The American Legion Post 674 Women’s Aux. will be hosting a Sunday morning breakfast. January 12 from 8:00 to 11:00. We are located at 9960 E. Center Street Windham, Ohio. Cost is $7.00. For more information call 330-326-3188. This is breakfast is open to the public.
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
Jan 12
American Legion Post 459 will be having a pancake and sausage breakfast on Jan 12th from 9:30-1:30. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. At the Post Home on Goodwin St. Call Bo 440-834-8765 for details.
K of C Spaghetti Dinner
Jan 12
Knights of Columbus Council #3350 is having an all you can eatT spaghetti dinner on Jan12th at Saint Mary’s social hall (120 Maple Dr. Newton Falls) from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Dinner includes: Spaghetti, meatballs, Italian bread, salad, coffee or punch, and dessert.Carry outs available. Adults:$7.00. Children:$3.00(6-11). Children:Free (5 & under) For any additional information please contact: Jim Burns (330)-883-0575, Tom Fetock (330)-872- 5886 or Matt Stimac (330)-872-7865
Scottish American Society Gathering
Jan 12
The Scottish American Society will be gathering on Jan12th from 3-5 pm at the meeting room level of the Main Library, Akron-Summit County Public Library system, 60 S. High Street, in Akron. Free parking is immediately adjacent to the building in the parking garage. This meeting will feature Dr. Jim Frost who will discuss “Scottish Feng Shui”. Any and all are invited to attend. You do not have to be Scottish, but must have an interest in our Scottish culture. For more information call: Jim or Margaret Frost at: 330.882.0342, or Gene or Betty Marcus at: 330.499.1681.
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Jan 13
Mantua American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193 will meet on Jan 13 at 1 pm. All members are urged to attend.
Crescent Meeting
Jan 13
Crescent Chapter, O.E.S. of Garrettsville will meet on Jan 13 at 7:30 pm.
Free Senior Bingo
Jan 13
Free Senior Bingo will be Jan 13th at the Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St in Newton Falls. There will be a 50/50 drawing and Chinese auction. All proceeds benefit the Newton Falls Sneior Van. Bingo will be held the 2nd Monday of each month, weather permitting. Please come and bring a friend.
Community Center Open
Jan. 14, 20, and 28
The Community Center at Mantua Center will be open 10:00 to 4:00 each Wednesday for the rest of January. Get out of the house and meet some friends, old or new, at the old Mantua Center School, just north of SR 82 on Center Road. Bring food to share for pot luck lunch at about noon. Jigsaw puzzle, cards, board games, and craft materials available, or bring your own portable project to work on. If you need a ride, call Ellie at 330-274-0711.
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
Jan 18
American Legion Post 459 and Geauga Co. Council spaghetti and meatball dinner on Jan 8th from 4-7pm. Price is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for kids 5 and under. At the Post Home on Goodwin St. Call Bo 440-834-8765 for details.
An Invitation to Come Home for the Holidays
Jan 14
St. Joseph Parish in Mantua is offering a program to invite Catholics who are away from the practice of their faith to consider the Catholic Church in January/February 2014. Do you know a Catholic who no longer attends a Catholic church? Could you approach them in the manner of a committed Catholic and friend and offer an invitation to attend the first session of Awakening Faith on Jan 14th. It will take place at St. Joseph’s beginning at 7:00 pm in the All-Purpose Room. To register or for more information, please contact Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND, at 330-274-2253.
Home Cooked Supper
Jan 15
The next home cooked supper at Pricetown Methodist Church, 4640 Pritchard-Ohltown Rd, Newton Fall, will feature: sweet sausage cacciatore/chicken cacciatore, vegetable, super salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. This will be on Jan 15th from 5-6:30pm. Cost: $7 for adults; $5 for children 4 to 12; free for children 3 and younger. Carry outs available.
The Forgotten Preserves of Mantua
Jan 19
Tiny Mantua has three State Nature Preserves and a state designated Scenic River. Wow! Naturalist Bob Faber will lead this exploration of the preserves, including the seldom-visited Tummonds Preserve southeast of the village, where we will view the river corridor and small lake that few people have had a chance to see. Meet at 1:00pm at the Village Park on the east side of Mantua on Mennonite Rd. adjacent to the river. Fee: $8 for members of the Friends of the Hiram College Field Station ($10 for non-members). Call 330.569.6003 or email sorrickmw@hiram.edu to register.
Spaghetti Dinner
Jan 24
Parkman Pack 76 Cub Scouts BSA invites you to join them for a Spaghetti Dinner at the Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Rd, Parkman, OH 44080 on Jan 24th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Advance Tickets: are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. At the door: $9 for adults and $6 for kids, under 5 Free. Carry out available. For tickets contact: parkmanpack76@gmail.com or Call: Monique 216-337-2104. There will also be a Chinese auction. Event sponsored by Parkman Pizza
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
Jan 26
American Legion Post 459 will be having a pancake and sausage breakfast on Jan 26th from 9:30-1:30. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. At the Post Home on Goodwin St. Call Bo 440-834-8765 for details.
