Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 11 – 3. 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 or contact Rosemary Krupar at CrestwoodCommunityCenter@gmail.com.
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.
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Thursdays
There is a new Overeaters Anonymous meeting each Thursday at 7:00pm at the Mantua Hilltop Church, 4572 Prospect Street. (use the front doors on the right) Everyone is welcomed!
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!
Friday Fish Fry
Fridays
AMERICAN LEGION POST 674
9960 East Center Street, Windham, OH 44288 will host
FRIDAY FISH FRY beginning Nov 7 and running through April 3.
$15.00 Dinner includes: Fish or chicken or shrimp, Fresh-cut French fries or baked potato, roll and butter, Choice of two sides: Mac & Cheese, Green beans, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Water or Coffee. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT. CALL AHEAD ORDERING AVAILABLE BY CALLING 330.326.3188. Dinner served 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
Grief Support Group Meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays
Will meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the Garrettsville United Methodist Church at 8223 Park Ave. G’ville at 2 pm. For more info call church 330-527-2055 (9:30-noon M-F) or Pastor @440-228-3093 This group is open to everyone.
Children’s Bible Lessons
Second Sunday of Month
Children’s Bible Lessons on the second Sunday of each month at the First Congregational Church of Freedom. For Questions call Renee at (330) 212-5044. Classes are Sunday evening from 6:00-7:00 pm for Children ages 3-10.
MaRSI’s 2nd Friday Dinner
Dec 12
The Mantua Restoration Society (MaRSI) is holding their 2nd Friday Dinner, from 4 -7pm, on December 12, 2025. With festive decorations, wonderful aromas, and great conversation this month’s dinner will feature hot entrees, tasty salads, and scrumptious desserts. Donations are graciously accepted. Dining in or carryout is available. The dinner is being held at the Mantua Center School Annex located at 11741 Mantua Center Road, Mantua Township. Come join us!
Friendly Squares Christmas Dinner Dance
Dec 13
The Friendly Squares will host their Christmas Dance, Saturday, December 13th at the Niles Scope Center,14 E. State St., Niles, Ohio. Square dancing will begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:00p.m. Gene Hammond and Neil Harnar will be the callers. This will be a High/Low dance, with alternating tips for new dancers currently taking lessons, and tips for more experienced dancers. Dress is casual. There is a $7.00 donation per person at the door. For additional information call Gene Hammond at (330)506-0272
Free Holiday Concert at the Garrettsville Library
Dec 13
Please join us for an evening concert featuring seasonal holiday songs as well as some classical tunes at the Garrettsville Library on Saturday, December 13 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm! Limited to 40 participants. Register here: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/14870366. Butternut Hill are known for traditional Celtic and Appalachian music played on a variety of instruments. Registration is requested.
Breakfast With Santa
Dec 13
Breakfast with Santa will be held on December 13 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in the Church Hall. All are welcome to this FREE breakfast. If you are able, please bring an item for the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard. Santa will arrive with presents around 11:00 a.m.
Roast Pork Dinner
Dec 20
First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown is having our next monthly fund-raiser dinner of the on Dec 20 from 4 to 6 pm. Sit down dinners are being served, as well as carry-out and drive-thru. Dinners are $15 and includes roast pork and sauerkraut (cooked separately), mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, cole slaw, applesauce, green beans, corn, roll and dessert. The church is located at 4022 St Rt 44 in Rootstown Center. If you are partaking in the drive-thru service, please enter from St Rt 44 and pull up to the back door.
Celebrating The Light of Christmas
Dec 21
The Garrettsville United Methodist Church invites the community to their annual Christmas celebration in music with the presentation of “Glory to the Newborn King—Celebrating the Light of Christmas” on Sunday, December 21, 2025 in the sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. Performing will be the chancel choir, three handbell choirs and narrators, bringing familiar tunes as well as new interpretations of worshipful thought for the season.
All are invited, all are welcome. Come one, come all. Come for the Joy of the Season.
