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What’s Trending: Parent Conference on Hot Topics
Join Portage County organizations for an informational workshop on all the “hot topics” for parents and guardians. Topics include Vaping, Suicide, Teen Dating/Violence, Anxiety, Trauma Informed Care, Positive Parenting Techniques, and Positive Presence on Social Media. The United Way of Portage County will be providing pizza and there will...
Crestwood High School Student Council Arts and Crafts Show
Mantua - On May 4th, 2019, Crestwood High School is welcoming the community to join us in an Arts & Crafts Show from 9 AM until 2 PM. The entrance fee is $2 per person at the door, and will be hosted in the gym. Not only is this...
Nelson Twp Plans Weekend Cleanup
Nelson Township will be having the township clean-up on May 4 & 5. The hours of operation will be from 9 am - 4 pm both days or until the dumpsters are full. Location will be the Nelson Community House.
There will be a limit of 10 clean car tires...
Community EMS District To Host Open House
The American College of Emergency Physicians has designated May 19 – May 25 as “National EMS Week”. In celebrating this, Community EMS District is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 11, 2019, starting at noon.
Emergency vehicles and equipment will be on display. Participants can also learn about lifesaving...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of May 3rd
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...
Operation Spruce up Garrettsville
Garrettsville - As we begin Spring and look forward to Summer we should all take a good look at our village and see what we can do to make our village inviting to everyone.
On May 5th, starting at noon till 5:00pm Councilperson Deb Wordell has organized a clean up...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of April 26
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...
Newton Falls Schoolmates to Hold 100th Reunion
The Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends will hold their 100th Annual Reunion? on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren, Ohio. The doors will open at ?11:00 am? for social time, with lunch being served at ?12:00 pm? followed by a program...
2019 Winners of Annual Juried Student Art Show at Hiram College...
Hiram - The 2019 Annual Juried Student Art Show recently debuted in the Hiram College Gelbke Art Gallery featuring the work of students from diverse art disciplines, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and video.
The jurors for the show consisted of established professional artists and educators, Annie and...
Portage County Literacy Coalition Hosts Bill Gray Fundraising Event
Ravenna - On the evening of Saturday, April 6th, the Portage County Literacy Coalition hosted the Bill Gray Fundraising Event at the Elk’s Club located on Cleveland Road in Ravenna, Ohio.
The evening was a success with Miriam Steely heading the event along with Lori Cantor, Bev Crites, and...
The 8th Count Dance Center Wins At Major Dance Event
Garrettsville - In Sandusky, on the last weekend of March, The 8th Count Dance Center competed against dozens of dance studios from around the state and area for prestigious top honors at Showstopper, the largest dance competition in the country. Their entries placed as follows: Emily Knerem received...
14th Annual JAG Alumni Banquet to Be Held in September
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 who attended...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of April 20
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...
Newton Falls Easter Egg Hunt
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Community Easter Egg Hunt was an absolutely fabulous day with sunny skies just perfect for the kids.
This was the 66th year the hunt has been held, sponsored by the Girl Scouts. Nearly 8,000 eggs were placed, each filled with candy, prizes, or...
Jukebox Jam! Includes FREE matinee for senior citizens and more!
Streetsboro - THRIVE, a non-profit (501c3) performing arts troupe operating in Streetsboro High School’s beautiful, 800-seat auditorium, will be staging the musical theatre production, “Jukebox Jam!” on Friday, May 17th at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 18th at 7 p.m. and an encore, FREE matinee performance for senior citizens (60+)...
Need More Books? Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Garrettsville Library will hold a book sale from Friday, April 26 through Saturday, May 4. Sale begins with a special preview sale for Friends members only on the 26th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. You may join the Friends for $5 at the door...
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” Opens...
The hysterical Broadway musical, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, opens April 26 for ten performances at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through May 18 and 3 pm Sundays May 5 and 12 at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail.
The Tony Award-winning Best...
The Hammy & Hometown Hero 5K To Honor Local Fallen Soldier...
The ninth-annual HAMMY and its sister event the Hometown Hero 5K, honoring the life of Adam S. Hamilton, is being held at Kent State University Fieldhouse on Sat., June 1, 2019, and will benefit The Adam S. Hamilton Memorial Academic & Athletic Scholarship Fund.
U.S. Army Specialist Adam...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of April 13
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...
Teens Can Hear Ohio Poet Laureate Speak at Library
The Aurora Memorial Library’s Teen Writers’ Circle will welcome special guest, poet Dave Lucas, on Saturday, April 20 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Lucas, who was named the second Poet Laureate of Ohio in 2018, will share his poetry and offer participants a writing challenge at this event,...
“Freedom Is Not Free”
There is no higher honor in life than serving your country, unselfishly and courageously. Home Instead Senior Care is honored to have Private Sierra Campbell of the Army National Guard as a CAREGiverSM who was able to provide care to a veteran. “It has truly been an honor having...
Upcoming Activities At The Portage County Senior Centers
Ravenna - The Portage County Senior Center will begin their Mahjong instruction on Friday, April 12th at 12:30. Mahjong is a tile game that involves strategy and its popularity has been spreading through the country in local senior/community centers. An instructor will be on hand for a few weeks...
Garrettsville Cemetery Association
The Garrettsville Cemetery Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 pm, downstairs at the Cellar Door, at the corner of Main and Water Streets in Garrettsville.
Special guest speaker for the evening will be Janet Caldwell of Bedford. While Janet holds a degree in education,...
Harold J. Morrison of Houston, TX?
On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, Harold J. Morrison passed away at age 67.
Harold was born April 26, 1951 in Ravenna, OH to Cyrus and Dorothy (Houser) Morrison. He enjoyed Farming, Truck driving, Carnie, and his retired life in Houston, TX.
He has two children, Amanda (Akron) and Steven Morrison (Freedom)...
Alvine R. Pridemore of Garrettsville, OH
Alvin R. Pridemore, 64, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan to Carl and Virginia (Hiebert) Pridemore.
He was a Garrettsville resident for most of his life. Alvin started his career...
Sharon Harris of Shalersville, OH
Sharon Harris, 64, of Shalersville, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2019. She was born on March 8, 1955 in Freedom, Ohio to Ottis and Doris Harris.
She worked for Mopar in Streetsboro for over 20 years. Sharon enjoyed watching movies, crocheting and word puzzles.
Sharon is survived by...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of April 5
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...
“Little Shop Of Horrors”
Mantua - The Crestwood High School Drama Club proudly presents “Little Shop of Horrors”, a deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical.
Shows are Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th at 7 pm and Sunday, April 14th at 2 pm. Tickets are $8 pre-sale through April 5th and...
In Search Of A Good Night’s Sleep
Ravenna - Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep or problems staying asleep, a poor night’s sleep is a bad way to start the day.
I enjoy helping people who find themselves tossing and turning when they should be snoozing. Typical problems I treat run the gamut from insomnia to narcolepsy and...
Dinner with Grandparents…A Must!
Ravenna - Remember your favorite dinner at Grandma’s house? The meatloaf that made your mouth water just thinking about it or the chicken and dumplings that seemed to melt in your mouth? While those days maybe gone, eating dinner with your senior loved one doesn’t have to be...
