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
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!
Parkman 55+
1st Thursdays
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 programs such as potlucks, trips, speakers. MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH.
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
Winter Reading Challenge
Jan 6 – Feb 22
Oh, the weather outside is frightful but the Snow Owl Sitting on a Tree Branch – Winter Reading Challenge at Portage County District Library is very delightful! Pre-register now at portagecountyoh.beanstack.com/reader365 or any PCDL branch location to track your reads, write book reviews and participate in fun activities to earn a “bingo” on your bingo card. This reading challenge is fun for the whole family! The 2025 Winter Reading Challenge runs from January 6 – February 22 and there are multiple ways to sign up. Download the Beanstack app and register for the PCDL challenge, or visit portagecountyoh.beanstack.com/reader365. Find more information and check out our awesome prizes at: www.portagelibrary.org/2025-winter-reading-challenge.
MaRSI Fundraising Dinner
Jan 10
The next fundraising dinner for the Mantua Restoration Society, inc., (MaRSI) will be Friday, January 10th. This dinner kickoffs off the 2025 season of monthly, 2nd Fridays Dinners. Soups, several entrées, a variety of salads and desserts will be served from 4 to 7 pm. Join us at the Mantua Center School gym for friendly company and conversation.
Morocco!
Jan 14
Escape the winter! (briefly) Join us at the Garrettsville Library on Jan 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 as world traveler Marilane Spencer regales us with stories of this exotic and fascinating country. Hear about its culture, cuisine, history, geography and people. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Friends of the Garrettsville Library. portagelibrary.org/event
Charlotte’s Web
Jan 17-19, 24 & 25
Curtains up Theatre is proud to present Charlotte’s Web January 17, 18, 24 and 25 2025 at 7:00PM and January 19, 2025, at 1pm, in the Iva Walker Auditorium located at James A Garfield High School. Directed by Jackie Rinearson. Adapted by Joseph Robinette Based on the book by E.B. White. Tickets at the door. Adults $10.00, Seniors and Children under 12 – $8.00 and groups of 15 or more $5.00 each. With permission from Dramatic Publishing.
