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The October 14, 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was short and sweet. Business covered included continued planning for the rapidly-approaching Reverse Raffle, including forms and assignments for sponsor recruitment, invitation lists and tickets–contacts are all! The next Rotary social at The Mill will be on October 29; invitation...

The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Portage County is hosting the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 1-3pm at 3922 Lovers Lane in Ravenna.  International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection,...

The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m.   Wayne Enders, Portage County historian, will present a computer slide program on the History of Ravenna Before...

The Portage Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference will be held on October 31 from 8:00am-4pm at the NEW Center Ballroom at the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown.  Dr. Laura Markley of Akron Children’s will discuss the impact of marijuana on adolescents. Client engagement in mental health and substance...

If you're a fan of blind boxes and the thrill of discovering something new, then the Aurora Library has a special treat for you! On Monday, October 21, the library is launching its "Surprise Book Box" program, an exciting monthly event that book lovers won’t want to miss. Each month,...

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...

The Rotary Club of Mantua is set to host its first-ever Mantua Community Roast on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Mantua Corners Catering and Event Center. This lively event will shine a humorous spotlight on six of the community’s most notable figures, offering a unique evening of laughter,...

We are thrilled to announce our first group of recipients of  “G-Men of the Month” recognition at Garfield Middle School!    Ellie Delvaux (8th grade):  Staff members had mentioned that Ellie’s positivity and kindness, joined with her willingness to learn, makes her a great candidate for this honor. Sage Rainey...

In a world that often feels increasingly divided and chaotic, engaging in meaningful conversations about the issues that matter can feel more important than ever. Starting October 14, a weekly discussion series titled “Looking Up: Why Your Worldview Matters,” will offer a space for people to explore challenging topics...

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...

Free horse-drawn wagon rides through the woods of Swine Creek Reservation promise much enjoyment of the sights, sounds and scents of autumn during three Sundays this coming month: October 6, 13 and 20, all from 1 to 5 p.m. Guests are advised to head toward the sugar house for first...

The Garfield Trail is excited to provide another lecture in its Discovering Garfield Lecture Series.  This program will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chagrin History Center (CHC), 87 E. Washington St.  Presenter John Bourisseau, historian for the CHC, will be discussing “James...

Voters can talk in person with candidates at the 2024 General Election Voters & Candidate Face2Face forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Kent on Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The forum will be held in Pierson Hall of Kent United Methodist Church, 1435 E....

The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Statixqon is pleased to announce its schedule of programming and educational outreach events for October through December. These events are meant to engage the public in an understanding of the outdoors and environmental practices while actively engaging with nature and exploring...

Portage County schools are doing just that. A handful of schools in Portage have implemented the state-wide program, Handle with Care. Coordinated by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County, Handle with Care aims to ensure that school-aged children who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences receive...

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...

The September 23, 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a broad range of topics, including: permissions are still needed for the mural project, updates on the Opening event for the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail–invites going out, speakers, prizes for attendees, refreshments, acknowledgements of contributors/ sponsors, e.g....

Newton Falls High School is thrilled to announce an upcoming high-energy assembly in collaboration with Shannan Jursa of State Farm Insurance in Garrettsville and our S.A.D.D. group (Students against Destructive Decisions). This innovative event, called “ThinkFast Interactive,” promises to be an unforgettable experience for our students. The event will be...