Celebrating 65 Years!!
Please join Irv & Hallie Higgins celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary at the Nelson Community Center on November 24th from 4-6 pm. Stop in and say hello and have some coffee and cookies. No gifts please!!
Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 15th
The Real You Join Today New sessions are beginning for The Real You program with Coach Lillian. Classes will be held on Monday & Wednesday at 7 pm at the Garrettsville YMCA. With The Real You, you get 8 weeks of nutritional coaching, weekly weigh-ins, group support and individual, personal attention. Call today for more information - 330.469-2044. Families Anonymous...
Upcoming Community Events (Week of May 20)
The Friends of Melana 5k Run/1 Mile Walk Register Today! The Friends of Melana Foundation is organizing the 6th Annual Friends of Melana 5k run and 1 mile fun run/walk to be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Garrettsville Summerfest. All proceeds go towards research for children’s glioma brain cancer. Event registration can be done on line at www.2016friendsofmelana5k.eventbrite.com. Registration...
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CHS Reunion Labor Day Weekend The Crestwood High School Class of 1973 is planning its 40th class reunion. The reunion will be held Labor Day Weekend. We are in the process of forming a mailing list of all class members. If we can get e-mails it will greatly reduce our mailing costs for this event. If you can please e-mail that...
2013 Bark Bone-anza Charity Dog Walk
Aurora - On Sunday, May 19th, the City of Aurora’s Park & Recreation Department and Freedom Greyhound Rescue of Aurora invite you to paw-ticipate in the 2013 BARK BONE-ANZA CHARITY DOG WALK sponsored by Purina Pro Plan’s Rally to Rescue. The event is held at Tails and Trails Dog Park (adjacent to Sunny Lake Park) 841 Page Road in Aurora,...
Facet Salon & Day Spa to Hold Doggy Dip August 29th
Garrettsville - Facet Salon and Day Spa is holding their 2nd Annual Doggy Dip (wash) on August 29th from 12 till 4 pm. Bring your four-legged friends to Facet for a little pampering. It is just a donation of $10 per dog for a wash. The Groom Room will also be on board, offering Nail Trims for $10. Proceeds will...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of April 20th
Reminder: James A. Garfield Annual PTO Rummage Sale Donation days- May 20th, 22nd & 24th from 4-6:30pm @ Elementary School. First Drop off day: Sunday May 20th, last day of the Annual Yard Sales!!! Sale Day- May 26th 7am-1pm Grief Support Group Sundays Grief Group meets every Sunday at 3 pm. The meetings are held at Garrettsville United Methodist Church and last about an...
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Second Blessings Thrift Shop Our furniture room is now stocked full of new donations of used furniture, lamps and occasionally antiques. From our two overflow rooms shoppers can fill one of our shopping carts for only $20.00. In the Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe we have many new household items and many items in like new condition, all reasonably priced. Shopping...
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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...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 9
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 – Week of October 13
Aspire Programs Mondays & Wednesdays The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required to first attend an orientation session prior to entering class at...
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 a pool table. They serve lunch daily (by reservation) and...
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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...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of September 30
Big Brother Mentors Needed! Call Today! Male mentors needed! Right now there are boys in all areas of Portage County waiting for a Big Brother volunteer mentor. These boys are in need of a positive and consistent male role model. Being a Big Brother is about spending quality one-on-one time with a youth; helping him stay on the right path; teaching him...
Portage County 4-H Pasta Fundraiser
The 2013 Portage County 4-H Camp Counselors invite you to their annual Pasta Fundraiser Dinner on Sunday May 19th, 11AM - 5PM at the OSU Extension Office Back meeting room at 6970 State Route 88 in Ravenna. Dinner includes Rigatoni, salad, bread sticks, dessert, coffee or punch. Cost is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children and seniors. This dinner...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 16
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. Nature Camp at Hiram...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of 11/30
Great Gifts From Historical SocietyCall Today!The James A. Garfield Historical Society is still selling cemetery books for $5. each. We have four available. Park Cemetery, Drakesburg Cemetery, West Cemetery and the Baptist Cemetery. “Where’s my Milkman“ books, written by Scott Lawless, and “Garrettsville Strong” books, written by Pam Montgomery are also still available. 1880 maps of Garrettsville are also...
Kids’ Day at Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market
South Russell – Bring the kids to the Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market on Saturday, July 13 between 10:00 and Noon where the kids can be chefs when they make whole grain buckwheat blueberry pancakes with chef Matt Anderson of Umami Asian Kitchen in Chagrin Falls. There will also be face-painting, free balloons and a coloring activity. Hearts Desire Ice...
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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...
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Praise and Worship Service Saturdays Southington U.M.C. Praise and Worship Service, Saturdays at 7 pm. The church is located at the town center on S.R. 305. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us! For more info call 330-898-2156. Spring Storytime Registration Now Portage County District Library announces that spring storytime registration begins March 3rd at most branch libraries. To register,...
Auburn Fire Department Clam Bake
The Auburn Fire Department is hosting their Annual Clam Bake. The Clam Bake is on September 10, 2016 at the fire station and serving will from 6 to 8:30 pm. There be a dozen wonderful clams, half a barbeque chicken, delicious ear of corn, yummy yam, cooling cole slaw and fresh roll awaiting your arrival. For...
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 even have a pool table. They serve lunch daily...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of December 6
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...
12th Annual Live Nativity
The Hambden Congregational Church, 3840 G.A.R. Highway, Hambden Twp., invites you and your family to come and witness a live outdoor nativity on December, 14th from 5-8pm. See Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, shepherds, Wisemen, and live animals. Come inside and view numerous Nativity sets on display inside our original historical Sanctuary. Then continue the journey to see other biblical scenes...
We’re All Invited: Upcoming Community Events (Week of April 22)
The Friends of Melana 5k Run/1 Mile Walk Register Today! The Friends of Melana Foundation is organizing the 6th Annual Friends of Melana 5k run and 1 mile fun run/walk to be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Garrettsville Summerfest. All proceeds go towards research for children’s glioma brain cancer. Event registration can be done on line at www.2016friendsofmelana5k.eventbrite.com. Registration...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of February 1
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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Fish Dinner Fridays Windham American Legion Post 674 Fish Fry – Friday nights from 4-7:30 pm, now through Lent. Fish, Chicken, Shrimp or combo dinners available, Also choice of two sides; Green Beans, Mac-n-Cheese, Coleslaw, Applesauce and Dessert. Cost is $8 per dinner, children under 5 eat free. Carry-outs are available 330-326-3188. Legion Post is located on S.R. 303 in Windham....
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Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays Senior Center will be open for breakfast Monday mornings 7am to Noon. We will be COVID compliant, so PLEASE call 330-889-2733, as reservations are highly recommended. Temperatures will be taken at the door and anyone reading a temp of 100 deg will be turned away. Call with questions/concerned 330-889-2733. Wing Night at the Eagles Club Tuesdays Every Tuesday:wings with...
