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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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Picnic in the Park Thursdays No school, no lunch? Hilltop Christian Church can help! This summer one day of each week we will be serving lunch at the Mantua Village Park. Picnic in the park is free & open to all, kids and adults. Serving Thursdays through August 1st. Serving times are 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Play in the park and have...
Tickets on Sale Now For “Murder at the Pigskin Party”
Garrettsville – The Friends of Melana is delighted to announce its hosting of the Murder at the Pigskin Party event, a benefit dinner in memory of Melana Matson of Garrettsville, whose life was claimed at age nine by a cancerous glioma brain tumor. Proceeds from the event will benefit Friends of Melana, an affiliate of the Children’s Glioma Cancer...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of March 16
JA Garfield Kindergarten Registration Schedule Today! The James A. Garfield School District is now taking reservations for Kindergarten registration for children that will turn age 5 before August 1, 2018. Registration will take place on, Thursday, March 22, Friday, March 23 and Monday, March 26, 20128 Please call the Elementary School office at 330-527-2184 to schedule an appointment. Space Available Call Today Hiram RCCA...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of May 18
Bainbridge Community Church Donation Days Spring Cleaning is here! Bainbridge Community Church UCC is collecting gently used items for our annual “Take what you need, Give what you can” Rummage Sale from Tuesday May 22nd through Thursday, May 24th between 6-8 p.m. Large item pick-up is available on Tuesday, May 22 or Thursday, May 24th. Sale day is Saturday, May...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of July 28th
Nature Camp at Hiram College Register Today! Nature Camps are an exciting and enjoyable way for children ages 3-10 to explore and learn about nature. We get kids crawling, wading and sloshing through habitats in search of critters that live in hidden areas. Camp runs July 31-August 4 for all ages. To register, contact Matt Sorrick at 330.569.6003, sorrickmw@hiram.edu or visit...
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...
Shalersville Historical Society to Show “Sojer Boys” Documentary
Mark your calendars now for the exciting events scheduled for spring at Shalersville Historical Society. Thursday April 7 will be movie night at our regular monthly meeting; we will be showing the DVD - SOJER BOYS which details the lives of four Portage County men during the Civil War. Popcorn and a beverage will be provided for this free...
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All Marched Out Call Now The Marching Pride is selling the old band uniforms. If you are a member past, present or just a fan of the band the cost is $50.00. Please contact Judy Huehner for more information @ 330-687-0630 Grab your piece of history before they are all gone. Ravenna Freewill Baptist Church Visit Now Looking for a church to worship and praise...
Celebrate Fall At The Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival
Huntsburg - We would like to invite you to attend our country festival. We are located in Huntsburg, Ohio in Geauga County at the intersections of State Routes 322 & 528. We are celebrating our 47th year. There is no entrance fee and all of our contests, entertainment and attractions are free. We offer free parking and a free shuttle...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of February 16
Crafters Wanted Call Today! Crafters are wanted for the Ravenna Garden Club’s Craft Show on March 17th—10a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will be held at 5154 S. Prospect Street ( the Portage County Gardeners’ Center) Ravenna, Ohio 44240. The cost is $20 for an 8ft table-. Lunch, raffles, and more will be available. ...
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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...
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Dream Discussion A dream discussion group is now forming and will meet once a month in Hiram. This is a free group. For more information call (330) 569-3376. Spay & Neuter Program 2011 Geauga Humane Society’s Fix It in the Farmland low cost spay and neuter clinics will be held once or twice a month in 2011 for low income and Amish...
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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,...
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Praise and Worship Service Saturdays Southington UMC Praise and Worship Service, Saturdays at 7pm. The church is located at the town center on SR 305. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us! $10,000 Give Away! Now! Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County is having a raffle and if all 200 tickets are sold, one winner will have a choice...
Upcoming Community Events (Week of Sept 22)
How Philosophy Can Save Your Life 1st & 3rd Mondays Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion the 1st & 3rd Mondays, 10am each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: How Philosophy Can Save Your Life - 10 ideas that matter most. Author Marietta McCarty reveals how heartbeats of philosophy, clear thinking, quiet reflection...
Community Events – Week of May 25
Bainbridge Community Church Donation Days Spring Cleaning is here! Bainbridge Community Church UCC is collecting gently used items for our annual “Take what you need, Give what you can” Rummage Sale from Tuesday May 22nd through Thursday, May 24th between 6-8 p.m. Large item pick-up is available on Tuesday, May 22 or Thursday, May 24th. Sale day is Saturday, May...
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Food Donations Wanted ASAP First Church of God in Windham is collecting canned good and non-perishable foods for inclusion in food baskets for local families for this Thanksgiving. If you would like to help with this project to help locatl families in need this Thanksgiving, donations may be brought to 9016 N Main St, Windham or by calling 330-326-2293 or 330-671-1426. Start...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of 11/20/2020
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...
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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. Start Something Now Start something. Big Brothers &...
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...
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Spay & Neuter Program 2011 Geauga Humane Society’s Fix It in the Farmland low cost spay and neuter clinics will be held once or twice a month in 2011 for low income and Amish residents of Geauga County. The cost is $10 per animal. For more information and find out if you qualify, call Barb at (440) 338-4819 ext. 21...
Homeschooling Parent Program at Aurora Memorial Library
Aurora - The Aurora Memorial Library will offer a program for homeschooling parents on Saturday, August 20, at 2:00 p.m. Returning presenter Sarah Powlison will discuss motivating your children, dealing with opposition, making a connection with other homeschoolers, and finding free and low cost ways to supplement your child’s education. Powlison is an experienced homeschooling parent and...
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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 -...
The Orchid Ensemble
Hiram - The 2015 Watson Memorial Concert will feature the Orchid Ensemble, a Vancouver-based Chinese music trio which blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond. They create a beautiful new sound, both creative and distinct. Acclaimed by Georgia Straight as “One of the brightest blossoms on the world music scene,” the Orchid Ensemblehas been tirelessly...
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 – Week of March 9th
JA Garfield Kindergarten Registration Schedule Today! The James A. Garfield School District is now taking reservations for Kindergarten registration for children that will turn age 5 before August 1, 2018. Registration will take place on, Thursday, March 22, Friday, March 23 and Monday, March 26, 20128 Please call the Elementary School office at 330-527-2184 to schedule an appointment. Space Available Call Today Hiram RCCA...
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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...
Wine Tasting Event
Friends of WomenSafe is partnering with Adams Reserve Cheddar again to host the seventh annual Wine Tasting event Thursday September 15th from 6-9 p.m. at the Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road in Newbury. Come admire the newly renovated Sharon James, sample a variety of domestic wines, munch on hearty appetizers and enjoy the fine cheeses...
Huge Rummage Sale in Mantua
Mantua - The Appalachian Experience group of St. Joseph Church in Mantua is hosting a Huge Rummage Sale at the St. Joseph’s Hughes Hall (11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua) on Saturday, May 19, 9:40 a.m.-7:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 20, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sunday is fill-a-bag day for $3 and fill-a-trunk for $10 (starting at Noon). Donations of clean, usable...
