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Portage Senior Citizens Opportunities Weekdays The Portage County Senior Center, located at 705 Oakwood St., in Ravenna has many daily opportunities for local seniors to enjoy. On any given day, you can enjoy, bingo, Tai Chi, educational programs, art class, corn hole, cards & dominos with friends, and they even have...

Mantua -  Plan to attend the largest, three-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food and find family fun for all ages. St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair in Mantua begins on Friday, July 19th, at 6:00 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20th, from1:00 to 11:30 p.m.,...

Ravenna - Neighborhood Development Services, Inc. (NDS) received a $4000 grant from NeighborWorks America’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI) Program. Participants attend the CLI as part of a local “team,” usually comprising six residents/key volunteers and a representative from a participating NeighborWorks organization, such as NDS. The annual training event aims...

The Sunday Oldies Jukebox would like to thank ALL who participated in the 2019 Membership Drive .. the individuals who became supporting members, the DJs, the volunteer staff who took the calls and the businesses (too many to name, but on our website) who donated the great gifts and...

We want to know what you think! Portage County District Library (PCDL) is conducting a survey to learn more about our community members, what you value about PCDL, what services and programs you use, and what you would like to see from PCDL in the future as part of...

The Windham Library presents Adult Summer Reading 2019.  Each time you read a book or listen to an audio book, enter your name in a drawing for a fabulous summer prize basket.  This event begins on June 10 and ends on July 22.  This program is free and open...

Hiram - In collaboration with ideastream, Hiram College will host the second annual Tech and Trek Conference June 19-21, 2019 on the College’s campus. An opportunity for all educators, the conference will explore topics such as mindful technology, mobile technology, creating high-impact student experiences, and innovations in teaching and...

Mantua - The ladies of the Mantua Village Garden Club have been busy cleaning up their adopted flower beds, and planting flowers.  The village flower beds that they maintain are:  Crestwood High School Sign, Buchert Park, Mayor’s Corner, Hillside Cemetery, and Canada Road Sign.  The June 3rd meeting will be...

Ravenna -  The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutritional Program is, once again, being coordinated by The Portage County Senior Center located at 705 Oakwood St., (Floor G) in Ravenna.   The date for coupon distribution is Tuesday, June 4th from 8-1.  The SFMNP is a great way for low income seniors...

Freedom Township Clean-Up Days Trash Drop-Off will be held: Thursday, June 6, 2019 • 12 Noon – 6 pm Friday, June 7, 2019• 12 Noon – 8 pm Saturday, June 8, 2019 • 9 am – 3 pm Location: Township Garage, S.R. 700 north side of the Turnpike. Proof of residency required. Batteries, motor...

TO REGISTER CALL 440-834-4656    Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center (at the north end of the Burton Fairgrounds), 14269 Claridon-Troy Road.  While walk-ins are usually welcome, we appreciate advance registration.  Please call 440-834-4656 to register.  Mail checks, payable to...

SAVE THE DATE!  The 14th annual James A. Garfield Alumni Banquet will take place on Sept. 21, 2019, at James A. Garfield Elementary School. Doors will open at 5 p.m. followed by a delicious dinner from Guido’s of Ravenna at 6 p.m. The event is open to graduates and anyone...

Grief Support Group Sundays Grief Group meets every Sunday at 3 pm. The meetings are held at Garrettsville United Methodist Church and last about 1 – 1 ½ hours. Everyone is welcome. For questions you can call the church at 330-527-2055. Men on Mondays Mondays Men on Mondays, a men’s Bible study, is held...

There will be a “universe of stories” awaiting children, teens, and adults at Portage County District Library’s Summer Reading Club this summer, so be ready to “blast off” by registering kids early. Registration will begin the week of May 13 at most branch libraries, with most activities beginning the...

Freedom Twp. - Local history buffs won’t want to miss the May meeting of the Freedom Township Historical Society. Historian Judy Thornton will give an informative talk about the historic barns of Freedom Township at 7 pm May 14 at the Freedom Community Center, 8940 S.R. 700. There will...