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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. Spring Craft Show Seeks Vendors Call Today! Vendors sign up now for the Spring...
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Second Blessings Thrift ShopOur 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...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 18
Earn Your GED/HSE Call Today!! Maplewood Career Center’s Aspire Program offers free classes and materials for GED/HSE preparation for anyone that is 16 years of age or older. We have sites throughout Portage County with classes all year round in the morning, afternoon, evening, or online. Don’t delay your education any longer. Sign up for classes today by calling...
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JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. 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, for a screening appointment on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Book Review...
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Chardon To Host Love Fest LOVE FEST is an annual open-air music festival that takes place on Chardon Square, located in Chardon, Ohio on June 25th from noon-12pm. LOVE FEST gives stage to the up-and-coming heroes of the next generation of music.We embrace bands from as far way as Canada as well as from our backyard of NE Ohio....
Brittany Myers Memorial Poker run
The 12th Annual Brittany Myers Memorial Poker Run will take place on Saturday, August 3rd. Registration is 10am to 12pm at the American Legion Hall in Windham, OH (9960 E. Center st) . 2 or 4 wheels are welcome. Cost is $10.00 per person.Huge buffet,Chinese auction, door prizes and 50/50 raffle! All proceeds go toward the Brittany Myers Scholarship Fund...
#GARRETTSVILLESTRONG FUNDRAISER SPOTLIGHT
Cana Valley Winery April 16 & 17 - Visit Cana Valley Winery 5665 Waterloo Road, Atwater. A donation from each bottle of wine purchased on April 9, 10 and 16 & 17 will be donated to the #GarrettsvilleStrong Fund. JA Garfield Pancake Breakfast April 19 - James A. Garfield Student Council will be sponsoring an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast on...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of January 25
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...
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G-W Soccer Club Needs YOU!! G-W Soccer Club needs new trustees this year to continue the wonderful tradition we have seen over the past 10 yrs. and to get the season off to a great start. Any willing participants please contact Russ (russell61731@yahoo.com), Bob (matrixprints@yahoo.com), or Stacey (martin.neer@earthlink.net) who are stepping down after 5 yrs. as trustees. We have all...
The Bird Tornado Strikes Again
See something you'll never forget, then notice it for years to come - guaranteed! Witness the annual phenomenon of hundreds of chimney swifts swirling tornado-like and then plummeting into an old chimney en route to South America – an unforgettable spectacle by all accounts. The Bird Tornado Strikes Again will be presented on Wednesday, September 5th at the Chardon Square Gazebo ...
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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. Join The Huntsburg Grange 2nd Monday of Month Looking for...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of February 22nd
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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Looking for Swim Lessons for Your Children? Well look no further than Hiram College. Missed the start of our first session? Have no fear as every five weeks begins a new opportunity for the community’s youth to participate in the Hiram College Water Dog Swim Lessons. Get lessons from the colleges finest once a week for a five week period. ...
Upcoming Community Events (Week of June 24)
11th Annual J.A. Garfield Reunion Reserve Your Spot! The 11th annual James A. Garfield Alumni Reunion will be held at the James A. Garfield Elementary School on September 17, 2016. A buffet dinner will be provided by Guido’s Catering of Ravenna. Following dinner, alumni representing the classes of 1946, 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006 will be recognized....
Upcoming Community Events in Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull
Volunteers Wanted Coleman Adult Day Services looking for volunteers to work with seniors that attend in Ravenna. Socialization, play games and help with activities, share your time. Please contact Madeline Activity Director (330) 296-3214 American Legion Breakfast Mondays Breakfast every Monday at the American Legion Post #674. Time: 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. NOTE: There will be no Monday Breakfast Dec.22. we will be...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 24
Don’t miss Garrettsville’s Annual Clock Tower Lighting on Saturday, November 25th. The fun starts at 5:30 PM, Santa arrives by fire truck at 6:00 PM. Patio Raffle On Sale Now Get your tickets now for the JAG All Sports Booster PATIO RAFFLE! A 600 sq. ft. decorative concrete patio with fire pit, decorative seating and steps is being donated...
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 11
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...
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Vendors Wanted Garrettsville Farmers Market Register Today Vendors are still being accepted for this year’s market. All vendors must have edible items and no food carts are permitted. The cost for this year’s market has remained the same, $60.00 for the entire season. The Farmer’s Markets will run from July 18, 2012 through October 3, 2012 every Wednesday from 3:00 -...
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Second Blessings Thrift Shop Extended HoursThe Renaissance Family Center now has extended hours 9005 Wilverne Drive, Windham. Monday-Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm. Second Blessings hours are Monday-Friday 10am - 4 pm. We have a great selection of gently used furniture, antiques, vintage dishes and many clean, gently used household items. Every...
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Praise and Worship Service Saturdays Southington UMC Praise and Worship Services are Saturdays at 7 pm. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us! The church is located at the town center on S.R. 305. Call 330-898-2156 with any questions. Fish Dinner Fridays Windham American Legion Post 674 Fish Fry – Friday nights from 4-7:30 pm, now through Lent. Fish, Chicken,...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of August 18
AWANA and Word Of Life Clubs Starting Register Today! Come join our AWANA club held at Huntsburg Baptist Church located at 16401 Mayfield Road Huntsburg, OH. for fun, fellowship and lessons from God’s word on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Our AWANA clubs are for age 3 through grade 6. Our Word Of Life program is for...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of 10/27
Buy A Mile Fundraiser Call Today The Band is accepting donations for their “Buy a Mile” Fundraiser” which will help pay for bussing to Disney. Checks for the fundraiser can be made out to Garfield Band Boosters and sent to: James A. Garfield High School (Attn: Garfield Band Boosters) 10233 State Route 88, Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 For any inquiries or concerns, individuals are...
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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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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...
Hattie Larlham is hosting an event featuring specials guest authors R.C. Larlham and Susan Busch
Mantua - On Sunday, May 4, from 1 - 3p.m. Son of Hattie and Richard Larlham, Richard Charles Larlham will be reading from and signing copies of his new book, “The Old Man and Me.” This book details the entertaining tales of his childhood growing up on a farm in rural Ohio during the “Golden Years.” Susan Busch, mother of...
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Summerfest Wedding Deadline April 29 The Summerfest committee is 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...
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Christmas Raffle Tickets On Sale Now The JAG All Sports Boosters are hosting their 2nd annual Christmas Raffle. This year there will be 3 prize categories: 1st Apple iPad 2, 2nd Apple iPod touch, and 3rd $100 cash. The drawing will be held on Dec. 16, 2011 at 1/2time of boys varsity BB game. Tickets can be purchased at the program booth during the...
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. ...
A Primer on the Ohio Canals, featuring the Pennsylvania & Ohio Canal
The Portage County Historical Society will present a Primer on the Ohio Canals, featuring the Pennsylvania & Ohio Canal on April 23rd at 2pm. Guest Speaker David A. Neuhardt was born near the Miami & Erie Canal in Sidney, Ohio, and lived for many years just a block from the route of that canal in downtown Dayton. He has been...
