Community Events in Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull
2015 Calendars Available The Newton Township Cemetery Association calendar for 2015, featuring photos of the tornado damage that destroyed property thirty years ago in Newton Falls, may be purchased from Art Effects, Newton Falls Printing, Nussles Florist, Roods Wallpaper and Paint and from association members or by calling 330.872.0236 or 330.872.5452. The calendar price is $10. Help JAG Elementary PTO turn...
Dr. Warren to speak at Women’s Equality Day
Kent - Dr. Beverly J. Warren, president of Kent State University, will speak at the Women's Equality Day celebration organized by the League of Women Voters of Kent and the KSU Women’s Center on Monday, Aug. 25, 4:30 p.m. at The Overlook, 1519 Overlook Road, Kent. The League will also announce the establishment of the Helen Dix Scholarship for non-traditional...
Self-Guided Walk At Pricetown Cemetery
Newton Twp. - The Newton Township Cemetery Association members invite you to join us on a self-guided walk at Pricetown Cemetery, adjacent to the Pricetown United Methodist Church on Pritchard-Ohltown Road SW, also known as County Line Road at the intersection of East River Road in Newton Township. Parking will be available in the church parking lot. The date is...
Are You Our Alumni?
If you attended James A. Garfield (at any point), or Freedom, Nelson or Garrettsville Schools prior to the 1951 consolidation.... you are! JAG Alumni are cordially invited to the James A. Garfield Alumni Banquet which will be held on September 20, 2014 at JamesA. Garfield Elementary School. The banquet is a wonderful opportunity to reacquaint with past classmates, enjoy...
Community Events in Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull
Praise & Worship Service Saturdays Southington UMC Praise and Worship Service, Saturday’s from 7-8pm. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us! Call 330-898-2156 for more info. 2015 Calendars Available The Newton Township Cemetery Association calendar for 2015, featuring photos of the tornado damage that destroyed property thirty years ago in Newton Falls, may be purchased from Art Effects, Newton...
5K Race at the Arsenal
Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. All participants will receive a t-shirt. To obtain a registration form, one can copy it from the Facebook page (Windham Park Restoration Committee) and email it in windhamparkrestorationcommittee@yahoo.com or one can call Deann at (330) 766-3477 or Katie at (234) 600-1232 for more information. Parking is available at Windham High School at 9539 Bauer Road. Runners/walkers will be entering the Arsenal at the south gate near the high school.
Community Events in Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull
Inviteds are a free service for non-profit organizations and will run as space permits. PLEASE NOTE you may be asked to provide proof of Not for Profit Status.
Upcoming Events at Portage Parks
Butterfly Hike: · Annual Butterfly Count for Towner’s Woods, conducted by the “Chrysalis in Time” the Northeast Ohio Chapter of NABA (North American Butterfly Association). 10:00 a.m. August 23rd. · Led by Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche, naturalists with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History · Collect and learn about butterflies as well as dragonflies and other interesting nature finds · If you...
Community Events in Portage, Trumbull, and Geauga
2014 Balloon-A-Fair Seeking Parade Entries Parade applications are available for the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Parade. Entries should focus on this year’s theme “Ravenna Pride In The Sky”. Parade line up begins at 7:00 am and the parade step off at 9:00 AM September 20, in beautiful downtown Ravenna. All units must have a 2014 parade application on file. The...
Upcoming Community Events in Portage, Trumbull, and Geauga
2014 Balloon-A-Fair Seeking Parade Entries Parade applications are available for the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Parade. Entries should focus on this year’s theme “Ravenna Pride In The Sky”. Parade line up begins at 7:00 am and the parade step off at 9:00 AM September 20, in beautiful downtown Ravenna. All units must have a 2014 parade application on file. The...
Upcoming Community Events in Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull
2014 Balloon-A-Fair Seeking Parade Entries Parade applications are available for the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Parade. Entries should focus on this year’s theme “Ravenna Pride In The Sky”. Parade line up begins at 7:00 am and the parade step off at 9:00 AM September 20, in beautiful downtown Ravenna. All units must have a 2014 parade application on file. The...
Plan to Attend the Antique Power & Steam Exhibition
Friday, July 25, is a preview and set-up day with reduced admission. Show hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.each day. Admission is $2 Friday and $6 Saturday and Sunday. For more information please contact (440) 669-2578, (330) 544-4438, or www.historicalengine.org. This event is held in cooperation with the Geauga County Historical Society.
Step into the “Little Shop of Horrors” this weekend in Garrettsville
“Little Shop of Horrors” July 11 -13; 18 & 19 The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre will be presenting “Little Shop of Horrors” in the Iva Walker Auditorium located at J.A. Garfield High School, 10235 SR 88 in Garrettsville on July 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7pm; July 13, 2014 at 2pm. Directed by Keith Stiver with Musical Direction by Eric Juzkiw. Thank...
Upcoming Community Events
“Run of the Ox” 5K Run/Walk & 1M Fun Walk Be a part of this year’s 5K Run/Walk or 1M Fun Walk at St. Joseph’s Annual Ox Roast Fair!!! Race will take place on Saturday morning of the fair, July 19th. Registration is at 7:00 a.m. in front of the church and the race begins at 8:00 a.m. Out &...
Upcoming Community Events
Feline Spay and Neuter Clinic In an effort to help with the growing cat problem in Portage County, Rose's Rescue along with the Portage Co Dog Warden's Office will be hosting an all cat spay and neuter clinic on Tuesday July 15, 2014. The cost per spay or neuter will be $20 per cat. An appointment is required. The $20...
Upcoming Community Events
2014 Balloon-A-Fair Seeking Parade Entries Ravenna - Parade applications are available for the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Parade. Entries should focus on this year’s theme “Ravenna Pride In The Sky”. Parade line up begins at 7:00 am and the parade step off at 9:00 AM September 20, in beautiful downtown Ravenna. All units must have a 2014 parade application on...
Author David Giffels Headlines Western Reserve Book Festival, a Celebration of Area Literature
Hiram - Author and longtime Akron Beacon Journal columnist David Giffels will headline the first Western Reserve Book Festival at Hiram College on June 21, 2014. The event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Kennedy Center, will celebrate literature of Ohio’s Western Reserve, hosting dozens of area authors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young adult and...
Library Book Sale at the Garrettsville Library
Garrettsville - The Friends of the Garrettsville Library announce a book sale (in the meeting room) at the Garrettsville Branch of the Portage County District Library June 16 – 21, during library hours. All proceeds from the book sale go to the Friends of the Garrettsville Library which helps fund collection development, programs for the public, and other things...
R-Town Celebrates Business After Hours
Author Fred Tribuzzo to Appear at Village Bookstore American Sky by Fred Tribuzzo acknowledges the 1960s Pan Am glamour of pilots, but also pulls off the Ray-Bans to reveal the grittier, elbow-deep-in-the-engine world of small plane aviation. It’s easy to imagine the characters brushing dirt off their hands or cleaning grease off their fingers before sitting down to a runway-side...
Upcoming Community Events in Portage, Trumbull, and Geauga
#Garrettsville Strong Fundraiser Book Contents of the book will include: History of the development of Main Street area of the fire, compiled memories from the public, Main Street on fire, Recovery, Rebuild. Send your info and pictures to Nelson United Methodist Church% Pam Montgomery, PO Box 210 Garrettsville, OH 44231. Players needed for Hiram Community Band Once again, the Hiram Community Band...
Free Quarterly Water Monitoring
Shalersville - Free well water monitoring will be conducted at 3:15 P.M., Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Sand Hill Stable on State Route 303, just west of the 303/44 intersection. Participants are asked to arrive as close to 3:15 as possible. Trained water monitors from Concerned Citizens Ohio will test for chemicals and salts that can show possible contamination from...
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District Needs You!
Interested in taking a peek at aquatic critters, such as crayfish, dragonflies, water pennies, and caddisflies, which live in our local streams? How about interacting with other individuals who share an interest in nature? Then grab your water shoes and join the Millennium Youth Conservationists (MYC) team! The MYC team will use kick seines, sediment sticks, pH test kits,...
Upcoming Community Events
Community EMS District to Host Parade and Open House Community EMS District is hosting a parade, open house and health fair on Saturday, May 31, 2014. The parade will kick off at 12:00 p.m. from the James A. Garfield High School, and travel down South Street to State Street, then conclude at the Community EMS station on Forest Street, where...
Bookmark THIS!
Garrettsville - The Friends of the Garrettsville Library (PCDL) met recently—May 13—to confirm the dates of the next Big Book Sale, which will be held from June 16 to June21. Monday , June 16 from 4:00 to 7:00 will be the Preview Event for Friends members ( to pick up hot titles on their must-read lists). The public can...
Upcoming Community Events
#Garrettsville Strong Fundraiser Book Contents of the book will include: History of the development of Main Street area of the fire, compiled memories from the public, Main Street on fire, Recovery, Rebuild. Send your info and pictures to Nelson United Methodist Church% Pam Montgomery, PO Box 210 Garrettsville, OH 44231. Start Something Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County is currently in...
Upcoming Community Events
Women’s Getaway Weekend at Camp Whitewood All women 18 and older are welcome to attend a women’s getaway weekend at Camp Whitewood in Windsor, Ohio June 6-8th. Dr. Seuss is this year’s theme with lots of fun-filled activities. Come to relax and meet new friends. There will be a tour of Amish stores on Friday, classes in stained glass and glass...
Mantua Farmers Market Info
A new sponsor will lead the Mantua Farmer's Market this year. The Women's Guild of Christ Lutheran Church of Mantua has undertaken the market as a fundraiser for their Handicapped Entrance Project. The Plant Sale to begin the year will be held at Christ Lutheran Church at 10827 North Main Street (St. Rt. 44), Mantua on May 24, 2014...
Upcoming Area Events
Monday Breakfast Mondays American Legion Post 674 to host Monday morning breakfasts, serving from 7:30-11am at 9960 Center Street, Windham, Ohio. Cost is $6.00 or all-u-can eat for $7.00. Cost includes coffee and juice. Takeout is available. For more info call 330-326-3188 Red Shield Pantry - Ravenna 1st Weds of the Month South Portage Red Shield Pantry will be opened the 1st Wednesday of...
Upcoming Community Events
Monday Breakfast Mondays American Legion Post 674 to host Monday morning breakfasts, serving from 7:30-11am at 9960 Center Street, Windham, Ohio. Cost is $6.00 or all-u-can eat for $7.00. Cost includes coffee and juice. Takeout is available. For more info call 330-326-3188 Red Shield Pantry - Ravenna 1st Weds of the Month South Portage Red Shield Pantry will be opened the 1st Wednesday of...
Another Eagle Preparing To Fly
Garrettsville - Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Pawlus has elected to build a peace garden near the Peace Pole at the Garrettsville United Methodist Church (which sponsors his troop, 4262) and he is seeking support from individuals and groups to purchase the engraved bricks which will be used to create the walkway leading to the garden. Each of the bricks...
