Ribbon Cutting Planned to Re-Open PORTAGE Hike & Bike Trail
Ravenna – Join the Portage Park District in celebrating the reconstruction and paving of a section of The PORTAGE Hike and Bike Trail on Saturday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. The 3.6 mile portion includes the oldest sections of the growing trail system, from Oakwood St. in Ravenna to Lake Rockwell Rd. in Franklin Township, which has been closed...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of July 19
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 every Monday from 6:45 – 8 pm at the Cellar...
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Overeaters Anonymous MeetingsMondaysOvereaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483. Please enter through the “Fellowship Hall” entrance on driveway. We...
Community Calendar – Week of March 5
Second Blessings Thrift Shop Daily Specials Fridays only, 50% off all merchandise in our Second Blessings Thrift Shop. Includes all furniture. Every day fill one of our shopping carts, from our two overflow rooms for $20. Friday only all furniture and lamps in our used furniture room are 50% off. Second Blessings Thrift Shop At The Renaissance Family Center Hours: Monday...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of July 20th
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 a pool table. They serve lunch daily...
Upcoming Community Events in Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull
American Legion Breakfast Mondays Breakfast every Monday at the American Legion Post #674. Time: 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. Place 9130 Center Street in Windham. Carry out available. Call 326-3188. Ox Roast Fair Raffle Tickets Now Available 2015 Ox Roast Fair raffle tickets are available now. Take a chance at the first prize Harley Street Glide Special FLHXS Motorcycle valued at $20,599.00 & supplied by...
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Hiram College Camps for Kids This Summer Don’t miss out on the fun and learning! Hiram College is once again offering wonderful camp opportunities for children of all ages and interests. Visit www.hiram.edu/summerathiram for details or contact Matt Sorrick at 330.569.6003 or sorrickmw@hiram.edu. JAG Scholarship Apply Today Chiropractic Center of Garrettsville is happy to announce that for the 5th year they will be offering...
Animal Out 2nd Annual 5k/22k Virtual run or walk
Get the Animal Out 2nd Annual 5k/22k Virtual run or walk will be held May 31st – July 4th 2022. Registration is open until April 17 at https://concretefootprints.org/animal-out! All proceeds go towards sponsoring a canine companion to be gifted to a Veteran and we encourage you to participate with your dog! Register for $40 – includes t-shirt, finisher medal, runner’s...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of September 29
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Upcoming Community Events – Week of May 5
Camp Invention Register Today! Camp Invention will take place at JAG Elementary School June 26th - 30th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for students entering grades K - 6th grade next school year. If you are interested in having your child attend, contact Mr. Hatcher by emailing him at dhatcher@jagschools.org or calling the school at 330-527-2184. Vendors Wanted Auburn Community Church...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of January 17
Reverse Raffle At St. Ambrose ChurchFebruary 15The St. Ambrose Church is holding their first Reverse Raffle on February 15, 2020 at Sugar Bush Golf Club -proceeds to benefit the church improvement fund. Doors open at 6pm and a catered, Prime Rib dinner will be provided by Eisele Catering. There will be dancing available by DJ, Jason Adkins and a...
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4-H All Stars 4-H All Stars are now enrolling new members for the coming year. Youth must be 5-18 years as of Jan 1st, 2016 and live in Portage County. Our club offers many projects: small animals, sewing, cooking, quilting, photography, electricity, wood working, small engines and many more. We meet in Nelson Township. Call Janet 440-548-5142 for more information. Am....
Free Football Officiating Academy at Hiram College
The Hiram College Athletic Department and the NFL have teamed up to present “The Football Officiating Academy” on April 10 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Les & Kathy Coleman Sports, Recreation & Fitness Center and Henry Field on the campus of Hiram College.
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Pancake Breakfast Sundays The Newbury Area Kiwanis Club will serve regular, blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Sunday morning in Feb at Newbury High School cafeteria. Breakfast includes coffee, orange or apple juice, milk, sausage and locally-produced maple syrup. Cost is $7 for age 13 and up, $4 for ages 3-12 and $23...
Crestwood 4C’s Need Your Help
Mantua - Over thirty years ago a group of concerned citizens in the Crestwood School District area decided to attempt to alleviate the emergency food needs of anyone in the area who wanted that help. The Crestwood 4 C’s Food Pantry has operated ever since then and has proven itself invaluable to many people who would have had nowhere...
Upcoming Community Events | September 14 Edition
Community Cash Back Program Through Dec 26 The Portage County Senior Center is again participating in Acme’s “Community Cash Back” program. The program runs from August 6th-December 26th, and you can either mail your receipts or drop them off. The Portage County Senior Center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna. The office hours are currently M-F 9-3. ...
Send holiday cards to our overseas troops via Geauga West Library
Brighten a soldier’s holiday with Geauga West Friends of the Library and veteran Thomas Monroe. Write a holiday greeting to a member of our armed services and drop it off at Geauga West Library (13455 Chillicothe Road / Chesterland, Ohio 44026) before Dec. 3, 2013. No addresses or postage are needed. In connection with his VFW post, Monroe of Mantua...
The Triduum at Sts. Ambrose & Michael
Please make every effort to attend the beautiful liturgies on The Three Days (Triduum) of Holy Week: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. The Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 28, will be at 7:00 p.m. (St. Ambrose). The Good Friday Liturgy of our Lord’s Passion, March 29, will be at 3:00 p.m. (St. Michael)...
Upcoming Community Events – December 5th Edition
Second Blessings Thrift Shop Daily Specials Friday’s only, 50% off all merchandise in our Second Blessings Thrift Shop. Includes all furniture. Every day fill a shopping cart from our two overflow rooms for $20.00. Second Blessings Thrift Shop At The Renaissance Family Center Hours: Monday 10-4, Tuesday 10-4, Thursday 12-4, Friday 10-4. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays Senior Center will be open for breakfast...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of September 21
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 a pool table. They serve lunch daily (by reservation) and...
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PCDL Holiday Hours All branches and offices of Portage County District Library will be closed on the following dates (in observance of the holiday season): Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1. Visit Portage County District Library online at www.portagelibrary.org for information about library services and programs. Find us on Facebook. Live Nativity Dec. 14 & 15 You are invited to...
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Ox Roast Fair Raffle Tickets Now Available 2015 Ox Roast Fair raffle tickets are available now. Take a chance at the first prize Harley Street Glide Special FLHXS Motorcycle valued at $20,599.00 & supplied by Carlton Harley-Davidson of Mantua and second prize of $3,000.00 cash! Don’t see yourself riding a Harley? Carltons will help facilitate a sale if you don’t want...
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Interested in Knitting?Knitting, crochet and quilting -- all are welcome at Hilltop Church, Room 4, Mondays, 1:30 pm -- Feb 13, 27; March 13, 27; April 10, 24. For information call Roxanne 330-569-7613 or Jane Pilgrim 918-406-8315 JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is looking for donations of new and gently used fishing poles....
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Hiram Community Trust: Grant Applications Due by April 4 Hiram Community Trust provides grant funds for projects that promote a spirit of cooperation among Hiram Village, Hiram Township, Hiram College, and James A. Garfield and Crestwood Local Schools. The purpose of these funds is to enrich life in the Hiram community by funding creative proposals for projects to support community enrichment....
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Overeaters Anonymous MeetingsMondaysOvereaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483. Please enter through the “Fellowship Hall” entrance on driveway. We...
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4-Way Speech Contest Sign Up Today! Student in grades 9 through 12 in James A. Garfield or Windham High Schools are invited to participate in the 4-Way Speech Contest sponsored by the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club. Check with principals, speech teachers, Interact advisors or go to the website for Rotary District 6630 for more information. The local prizes are $100 for first...
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Ravenna Summerfest Vendors & Crafters Needed Register Today The return of Ravenna Summerfest is June 16th from 10 am - 6 pm. We are currently looking for vendors & crafters to add to the days activities and car show. Please contact Barb at (330) 297-6684 or Susie at (330) 296-3779. Harlem Ambassadors vs Windham’s Home Town Heros On Sale Now A fantastic internationally-acclaimed basketball...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of August 16th
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 who attended Freedom, Garrettsville, James A. Garfield, and Nelson schools....
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JAG Class of 2036 Kindergarten RegistrationCall TodayJames A. Garfield Kindergarten Class of 2036It’s time to register for a Kindergarten Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2023. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...
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Donations Needed Donations for the Pixley Park Development Committee Annual Memorial Day Fundraiser Yard sale are now being accepted. Gather up things you do not want or need. Drop off goods at L&P machine at 8488 SR 305 Garrettsville or the Salvage Pantry at 11462 Nicholson Rd Garrettsville. Phone Terry Allen at 330 719-2584 or Anna Mae Vanderhoeven at 330...
