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Registration is still open for the Headwaters Adventure Race on July 13, 8:00 a.m. in Mantua Village. The Portage Park District Foundation is presenting this fun(d)raiser for supporting trail maintenance and conservation projects.  The event starts at Buchert Park and includes a 2-mile run on the Headwaters Trail, a...

When one book on a particular subject is not enough, look to the Portage County District Library’s children’s multimedia kits for the answer. Each kit contains as assortment of books, DVDs, videos, toys, and music with themes ranging from Alligators & Crocodiles to Music to Zoos. Kits range in...

Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre will present “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on July 12, 13, 19, 20th at 7pm and July 14, 2013 at 2pm in the James A. Garfield, Iva Walker Auditorium - starring Megan Ryser as Snow White and Ben Vizy as the...

The James A. Garfield, Class of 68'- 45th Reunion will be held at Sugarbush Golf Course, September 28, 2013. Meet & Greet 5 pm / Dinner 6 pm / Social 7 pm This is just a reminder if you haven't already sent in your check for the dinner(s), payment is due...

South Russell – Bring the kids to the Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market on Saturday, July 13 between 10:00 and Noon where the kids can be  chefs when they make whole grain buckwheat blueberry pancakes with chef Matt Anderson of Umami Asian Kitchen in Chagrin Falls. There will also be...

Aurora - Ever wonder what kinds of creatures can be found in a creek? We’ll start at the Moebius Nature Center, 929 E Mennonite Rd  in  Aurora,  and take a short hike to the creek for this program on July 14th from 2-4pm. Get ready to explore what lives...

Picnic in the Park Thursdays No school, no lunch?  Hilltop Christian Church can help! This summer one day of each week we will be serving lunch at the Mantua Village Park.  Picnic in the park is free & open to all, kids and adults.  Serving Thursdays  through August 1st. Serving times...

Aurora - FREE FAMILY FUN – Prizes, Giveaways and More! A fun FREE way to learn more about Aurora and surrounding area businesses. On Saturday, July 20, 2013 "Tour Stops" will be offering activities, freebies, discounts and much more. Simply print a map from our website www.AllAboutAurora.com and start...

GEAUGA COUNTY – The fifth annual Family Health & Safety Day will be held at University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road in Chardon, on Saturday, July 13th from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The free event promotes healthy living by providing wellness screenings and education in collaboration...

“I remember many years ago that there were a pair of pianists who played the song Exodus. Can you find me their names?”  Some of the more mature library staff also remembered the pair and that their initials were F & T, but nothing more. The online search for the...

Join us for the 29th Annual Aurora Fun Run! Choose from the 5K Run or the 1 Mile Walk/Run or do both! Run / walk takes place at Bicentennial Park, 115 East Pioneer Trail. Start times are: 5K Run - 8:30 a.m.; 1 Mile Run/Walk  8:00 a.m. Online registration is $17...

Newton Falls -  Beginning on June 30th, entertainment and fun begins in Newton Falls leading up to the grand finale -- an amazing firework display on July 4th. Listed below are highlights of what is sure to be a great time in Newton Falls. Entertainment at the Band Tent • June 30,2013  ...

The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild will present four youth productions which will showcase the hard work of students in the summer workshops. “Shrek the Musical” kicks off the youth performances with a comedic fairy tale directed by Patty Osredkar and performed by a talented cast of teens. Shrek, an...

Mantua - On Wednesday, July 3, 2013, Green Family Funeral Home will be hosting their semi-annual FREE OUTDOOR INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT. The event will begin at 7:00 P.M. on the grounds of the funeral home, located at the corner of State Route 44 & Pioneer Trail, Mantua Township. The Garretttones...

Newton Falls - Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls would like to thank several donors who helped us create the perennial garden at the corner of Broad and Center Streets.  Newton Falls TOPS donated 17 perennials after their plant sale.  Mayor Lyle Waddell donated time, labor and water as we...

Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society has been awarded a grant from the Hiram Community Trust.  The grant is titled “Preserving Our Community’s Past, Present, and Future Pride.  Funds provided by the grant will be used to purchase the hardware and software needed to inventory and archive...

Nelson Twp - Literary Music Club (LMC) held their meeting on June 12 at Nelson Community Center. The hostess’ were Billie English and Marguerite Strawman. Thanks ladies, everything was nice. Our program was wedding cake decorating by Mary Leggett. Some members brought their wedding pictures. This was interesting; my, how...

Hit the trail and take the Wild Hikes Challenge—just hike eight of the designated trails before December 1st to earn a hiking stick and brass tag.  Hike on your own, or with a group at one of the guided hikes led by Executive Director Christine Craycroft.  “We have more...

Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Board of Public Affairs and JD Environmental Consulting, LLC are pleased to invite the public to a presentation of the 2012 Baseline Report for the Village of Garrettsville’s Ground Water Monitoring Program.  The presentation will be given in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall...

Community Yard Sale Space Available Community Yard Sale - First Church of God of Windham still has FREE spaces available for anyone who would like to come sell their items at the community yard sale.  Tables are available upon request and a cookout lunch will be provided for all vendors and...

The Newton Falls Public Library staff understands the importance of this information to home gardeners, so they can determine the best selection of plants for our growing season. We showed our patron Ortho’s Complete Guide to Vegetables by Jacqueline Hériteau which has several pages of descriptions of various tomatoes with...

With Geauga Park District’s new summer schedule comes a handful of early July programs suitable for children and families alike. On Tuesday, July 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, kids ages 6-8 and 9-11 will have separate adventures during Nature Explorers: Streamlife Safari. The forested stream of Swine Creek Reservation...

Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society met in the Community House in Nelson on Thursday, June 13 to hear from Joe Stamm, whose roots in Nelson Township, and his exploration of them, were the topic of a very interesting evening for the community members gathered there.  The three...

Newton Falls Kiwanis Club would like to announce the recipients of the 2013 scholarships.  Andrew Ferguson and Sam Pittman were presented with their awards by Mrs. Kathy Wujcik, their former teacher and new Kiwanis member, at the May 28 senior assembly at the high school. Club members on the scholarship...

Mantua - The Mantua Historical Society hosted General James A. Garfield, portrayed by Wayne Enders, on Sunday, June 9th, at the Mantua Center Christian Church.  Mr. Enders (pictured) had clothes made especially for him that replicated Garfield’s.  Before becoming a general, James A. Garfield was a minister, who actually...

Aurora -  RENT, the sensational rock musical about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today opens at 8 pm July 5 for a seven-show run Fridays and Saturdays through July 20 and Monday July 15 at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail. Winner of the Tony...

Newton Falls - Newton Falls Kiwanis Club announces its new website.  Members are happy to share news of our events and volunteer work in the community.  The site also links to Kiwanis International, UNICEF, Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, and to our upcoming Labor Day 4-mile race / or 2-mile...

Turn your trash into someone else’s treasure and put a little cash in your own pocket. Booth spaces are still available at the Annual “Treasure Among the Trees” Flea Market. Outdoor spaces, the size of two parking spaces, can be reserved for $25.00 or an 8-foot picnic table under...

On June 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. (fourth Monday of every month) Concerned Citizens Ohio/Hiram will offer free monthly private water well monitoring using Sierra Club meters to test for “indicators” of water quality in the Community Room (downstairs) of the Hiram Christian Church, 6868 Wakefield Road, Hiram, OH...

Burton - Come and spend a Saturday in the Country in Burton Village.  The last Saturday of June through September, the beautiful Burton Square will be filled with crafters, artisans, antiques, collectables, farmers’ market, and Amish bake sale. This is not a flea market, it is an upscale event...