Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella:
Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Updates in the Weekly Villager
Craft Show Vendors Wanted
Call Today
Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 – 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crestwood Community Center
Wednesdays
Every Wednesday from 10:30-4:00 starting September 4, 2024. Drop by and visit! Weekly activities include guided nature walks, card games, bingo, Dominoes, puzzles, and book swaps. Meet us at Mantua Lodge, Buchert Park, 4810 E. High Street, Mantua. Please follow us on Facebook at Crestwood Community Center for weekly schedules. RSVP on Facebook or contact Rosemary Krupar at CrestwoodCommunityCenter@gmail.com.
Time For Tots
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Children ages 2-5 (adults stay for fun, siblings welcome) are invited to Time for Tots on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Our goal is to provide a safe indoor environment for young children to play, craft, enjoy music & burn energy. Time for Tots will run from 9/11/24 – 5/28/25. We will not meet if Ravenna Schools are closed. No need to sign up for this free event, just stop in and enjoy the fun. Call 330-297-6424 with questions. Visit our church website for more information on this and other events: www.maplewoodcc.org
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.
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!
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.
American Legion Fish Fry
Fridays
American Legion post 674 Friday night fish fry is back starting October 4th. Join us every Friday from 4-7 $14 per dinner. Fish,chicken or shrimp and choice of sides 9960 E.Center St Windham 330-326-3188
Shalersville Historical Society
Dec 5
Shalersville Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas pot luck Thursday, December 5 beginning at 6 PM at the society’s museum, 9154 St Rt 44. Please bring a dish to share; table service and beverages will be provided. All our members and friends are encouraged to join us for this festive evening. Our museum is handicap accessible. The buildings on the museum compound, including the school, have been freshly painted with monies received from the state and are looking mighty spiffy! Questions? Call Judy R @ 330.389.0598 & LMOM
Craft Bazaar
Dec 7
Get ready to shop unique, handmade treasures at the Ohio Women’s Ministry of Mantua Center Christian Church’s Craft Bazaar on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10am to 3pm at Mantua Center School, 11741 Mantua Center Road, Mantua, OH 44255. Besides handmade items the bazaar will feature a bake sale, food for lunch, a 50/50 raffle, free parking, and is handicapped accessible. Come one, come all!!!
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
Dec 7
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Kelli Bergheimer, and her topic is The Hierarchy of Research Archives on Ohio. Bergheimer will discuss how to find hidden genealogical gems in libraries, archives and repositories throughout Ohio. The Chapter will not meet again until February 1, 2025, when Mark Perkins will speak on the Civil War Battle of Scary Creek in Western Virginia. The program is free and open to anyone interested in genealogy or historical research. For up to date information please visit our web site at https://www.portagecountyohioogs.org/ or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Portage-County-Ohio-Genealogy-Society-635440526851524.
The Joy of Christmas
Dec 8
The Joy of Christmas can be yours as the Garrettsville United Methodist Church offers presentations by the Chancel Choir, adult Bell Choirs, the Jesu Childrens’ Bells on Sunday, December 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. There will be selections of Christmas favorites which are old and not-so-old, as well as congregational singing of familiar songs of the Christmas season to warm your hearts. Gold, frankincense and myrrh are optional.
Teen Art Club
Dec 9
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join the Teen Art Club at the Brimfield Branch on Monday, December 9, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This casual meet-up is a chance to talk art, share works in progress (WIPs), and connect with friends who share a passion for creativity. The event is limited to 10 participants, so be sure to secure your spot for an afternoon of artistic inspiration and collaboration.
Tech Help From Teens
Dec 10
Need tech assistance? Drop by the Garrettsville Branch Library on Tuesday, December 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and get help from local high school students. Whether you need guidance with computers, phones, apps, or software, these tech-savvy teens are ready to assist. Be sure to bring your device if applicable. While walk-ins are welcome, it’s encouraged to register in advance online or by calling 330-527-4378 and selecting option 3 to speak with a librarian.
Freedom Township Historical Society
Dec 10
You all are welcome to join Freedom Township Historical Society members and friends for our annual Holiday Party Tuesday, December 10 at 7 PM at our Drakesburg School, 7276 St Rt 303. We will share memories of Christmases past as well as interesting “Santa” tales as we listen to holiday music and enjoy Christmas cookies and punch. This gathering is open to the public. Questions? Call Judy @ 330.527.7669 & LMOM.
Live Christmas Card
Dec 14 & 15
Portage Faith Church, located at 9922 SR 44 in Mantua, invites you to take a moment to drive through beautiful Christmas lights and many Christmas scenes such as Frozen, the Grinch, Elf, Rudolph, Santa, Frosty and the Nativity. Everyone gets a cookie and there are even treats for your dog so bring them along for the ride. Start a family tradition that is fun for all and you don’t even have to get out of your car! Come and drive on over and enjoy the season with us! Dec 14 & 15 from 6-8 pm.
Jesus and Jammies
Dec 15
JESUS and JAMMIES a free event! The Fountain Church at 12888 State Route 88, Garrettsville, north of Route 305- is having a special day for families, Sunday December 15th at 11 am. Have your kids wear their comfy pajamas and join us at 11 am for free light continental refreshments. Then we will gather the kids to listen to the story about the very first Christmas! Every family will receive a free goodie bag and each child will receive a free gift. It’s a perfect way to start your Christmas season with your family. Questions call 330-219-0795 or 330-977-1550
Celebrate the Sounds of the Season with the JAG Bands
Dec 15
Don’t miss the “Sounds of the Season” concert by the JAG Bands from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Iva Walker Auditorium on December 15. Each grade level will showcase their skills while playing classic holiday tunes.
Holiday Concert at the Garrettsville Library
Dec 16
Join the musical duo Butternut Hill for seasonal music and light refreshments. There will be traditional Celtic and Appalachian music played on a variety of instruments – hammered dulcimer, lap dulcimer, Celtic harp, concertina, guitar, mandolin, and the bouzouki.For information: Portage County District Library portagelibrary.org/event. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garrettsville Library and will be held on Dec 16 at 5:30 pm
Sing in the Holidays with the JAG Choirs
Dec 17
The winter Choir Recital will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. on December 17 in Iva Walker Auditorium. Come out and support the talented singers.
Christmas Candlelight Service
Dec 20
The Annual First Congregational Church of Freedom Christmas Candlelight Service will be Friday, Dec. 20th at 6:30. The First Congregational Church of Freedom is at 8961 St. Rt. 88 in Freedom (Windham mailing address.) Debbie Sommers our organist will play the hymns. Renee Ruley plays the piano. Pastor Jody Hill will give the message.
The church has a ramp for wheelchair access to the church.
Teen Read-A-Thon
Dec 28
Join us for an all-day reading marathon event at the Aurora Library on Saturday, December 28 from 11:00 – 5:00 pm. Drop in anytime you want! Grab a book or bring your own and enjoy snacks while you lounge and read. Help us set our 1st record!
