Upcoming Community Events – Week of April 6
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 Community Garden Plots Call Today Windham Village and Township Residents! Community Garden Planned. Free plots ready to plant. Register at Village Office or put in...
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Scholarship Applications Being AcceptedApply NowChiropractic Center of Garrettsville is happy to announce that they will be offering a scholarship to senior athletes at James A Garfield High School for the fourth year. The scholarship will be for $725. It may be used as the student needs. Applications are available at the Chiropractic Office or through the school counselor. Ravenna Summerfest...
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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. We Need Your Help! Class of “68”......we need your...
Dig Into Reading at Windham Library
Windham - Join us for a fun-filled summer at Windham Library. School-age children are invited to “Dig into Reading”, Summer Reading Club 2013. Registration starts Wednesday, May 29. We have a wonderful schedule of events planned to guarantee a summer filled with fun. We will start with “Books, Bugs & Beans”. Wonderful Worm science will continue our theme and...
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Mantua Restoration Society Fundraiser Now Mantua Restoration Society Fundraiser makes a great Christmas gift. Mantua Township and Mantua Village beautiful historical coverlets for sale. Cranberry red - $50 each. Contact Rhetta Hall 330-562-8127 Monday Morning Breakfasts American Legion Post 674 to host Monday morning Breakfasts, time serving from 7:30 am to 11:00. 9960 Center Street, Windham, Ohio. Cost $6.00 or all-u-can eat for...
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#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...
Community Events – Week of December 25th
Gingerbread Houses Come see the magical displays of Gingerbread Houses, including a carousel, log cabins and villages on display at the Historic Johnson Home, 6203 Pioneer Trail, Hiram. Families and individuals are still welcome to bring a house, cabin, or village to display! The gingerbread house display is open for viewing daily, Monday thru Saturday 9-5 and Sunday’s 11:30-5:00. The...
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People Tree Donations This year the People Tree is in need more than ever before. The suppliers of our toys in the past years are now unable to provide us with toys. Toys are needed for walk-in families. Other needed items are as follows: food, coats, hats, gloves, boots, misc. household items and personal care products. Items can be dropped...
Area Events This Week
Mentors Needed Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County is looking for men and women from all walks of life to volunteer. Your time and attention is worth more to a Little Brother or Little Sister than you realize. Start something. Call Big Brothers & Sisters today, 330-296-6655 or visit us online at www.bbsportage.org. Spring Soccer League Openings Available Ravenna Parks and Recreation...
Upcoming 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. Community Center Closed For Winter There will be no more Community Center days at the old Mantua Center School until March. The committee thanks all those who have come this past year, adnd wishes...
Upcoming Community Events: Week of August 14th
Knitting with Nutter 2nd & 4th Mondays Want to have fun, create personal gifts and keepsakes for friends and loved ones, share knitting tips and ideas with the group? Come join us at the Garrettsville YMCA 8233 Park Ave, Garrettsville, OH the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 10:50 am. Questions - call Phil at the YMCA (330)469-2044. Community Center...
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Summerfest Wedding Deadline April 29 The Summerfest committee accepting entries for couples who would like to get married or renew their vows at Summerfest 2011. Send your story on why you would like to be Summerfest’s First Couple to: Summerfest’s First Couple, c/o Weekly Villager, PO Box 331, Garrettsville, OH 44231 or enter online at www.weeklyvillager.com (type Summerfest Wedding in search)...
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Volunteers Needed Coleman Adult Day Services looking for volunteers to share their time and talents with Seniors. Only once a month or more if you could come to our center in Ravenna Mon-Fri at 11am or 1pm to play a game with them or do a craft. Please call Madeline, Activity Director if you would like to help out. (330)...
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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...
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We Need Your Help! Class of “68”......we need your help in locating the following people: Gary Adams, Virgil Bishop, Lawrence Cassidy, James Uphole, and Ron Baker. If you know where they are, or have a current address, phone/ cell number, email address, please contact, Cherryl {Clark} Duffield, @ 330- 527-2713, or Cindy (Vasil) Hillier @ csh2605@aol.com, or Judy (Bazil) Stone...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of October 9th
Annie’s Project Oct 9 - Nov 13 Annie’s Project - Empowering Women In Agriculture.OSU Extension in Summit and Portage Counties are teaming up to offer Annie’s Project. Annie’s project is a six-week program designed to address risk management education for farm women. The program topics covered include human resources, legal risks, financial risks, marketing risks, and production costs and risks....
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Turkey Shoots Sundays thru Nov 24 Shooting starts at 10am now thru Nov 24. The competition is with shotgun; closest pellet to center wins! Winners receive cash, meat & assorted prizes. Refreshments are available for purchase. LOCATION: Shalersville; Peck Rd. (1/2 mile South of Rt. 303 on west side of road). Proceeds benefits Streetsboro Sportsman’s Associations. 100th Birthday Card Party Former James A...
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People Tree Donations This year the People Tree is in need more than ever before. The suppliers of our toys in the past years are now unable to provide us with toys. Toys are needed for walk-in families. Other needed items are as follows: food, coats, hats, gloves, boots, misc. household items and personal care products. Items can be dropped...
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.
GPS It! Geocaching in Geauga Parks
Try your hand at geocaching, a high-tech game of hide and seek using GPS (Global Positioning System), with some help from some local geocaching fans. What: Geocaching in Geauga Parks When: Saturday, August 29 – 10 a.m. to noon Where: Big Creek Park, Donald W. Meyer Center, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon Twp. After an introductory presentation on the activity, members of the local...
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...
Upcoming Community Events in Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull
Volunteers Needed Coleman Adult Day Services looking for volunteers to share their time and talents with Seniors. Only once a month or more if you could come to our center in Ravenna Mon-Fri at 11am or 1pm to play a game with them or do a craft. Please call Madeline, Activity Director if you would like to help out. (330)...
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5K Race / 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk Register Today! The Garrettsville SummerFest and the Friends of Melana Foundation (www.stopkidscancer.org) is planning the 3rd Annual 5k Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. It will be held on June 30th, in downtown Garrettsville at 9:00 AM. Come out and support a great cause. All proceeds from the event go towards research...
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 | Week of January 22
Am. Legion Breakfast Mondays Legion Aux Post 674 in Windham will serve breakfast on Monday mornings from 7- 11 am $8.00 for full menu; $5.00 for limited; Includes coffee, juice and water. Everyone welcome ! BINGO! Thursdays St. Michael’s Church at 9736 East Center Street in Windham, OH holds bingo every Thursday in the church hall. We have a Large Running Progressive! Come and play...
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...
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Contemplative Service Weds Evenings The entire community is invited to attend a Contemplative Service on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM. The half hour consists of music, silence, and prayer, with Scripture readings and Open Communion for those who wish to partake. It provides a mid-week time for peaceful meditation and reflection. On-site child care is provided. The Mantua Center Christian Church...
Matching Skills to Needs to Affect Your Bottom Line
Ravenna –The Portage County Business Round Table will hold a seminar on February 25th at Maplewood Career Center. The topic will focus on matching skills to needs to affect your bottom line. The event will begin with a continental breakfast/networking at 7:30 am, followed by the program starting promptly at 8:00 am and will be concluded by 9:00 am. The...
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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....
Upcoming Community Events – Week of October 6
Historical Society Looking For Military Items The James A Garfield Historical Society is in search of military uniforms for the Vietnam, Revolutionary and Afghanistan Wars. We are also looking for pictures of veterans in uniform for our new Military Room. Anyone who has served in the military any time throughout history, and has lived in the James A Garfield School...
