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Calling All 1976 GHS Alumni Register Now The Garfield Class of 1976 35th reunion has been scheduled for Saturday, June 4, at 7 pm at Slim & Jumbo’s. If you graduated in 1976 or if you know someone who did, please get us contact information! You can e-mail Gwynne (Laning) D’Amico at gal31658@aol.com or call Barb (Wensel) Deakins at...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of January 15
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...
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FREE Hunter Safety Course Register Now Register now for FREE Hunter Safety Course with Ravenna Parks and Recreation. The state of Ohio requires first time hunters to complete a hunter safety course before purchasing a license. Upon passing the written exam, a certification card will be mailed to you. This three-night course will cover topics including: firearm safety, wildlife laws, conservation,...
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James A. Garfield Class of 1987 Save This Date! Plans are under way for a casual 25th class reunion. Keep September 29th open on your calendars and start looking for your 80’s fashion!! Questions or wanting to help “the cause”, call one of the following: Michele (Miller) Blair 330.979.9384, Kim (Raab) Curry 330.527.2186, Aaron King 330.524.2646 or Kim (Knerem) Bass 330.527.0278 Sports...
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Bainbridge Swing Dance Aug 2 Blues DeVille will be playing live at the Bainbridge Swing Dance on Aug 2nd at the Bainbridge Township Town Hall (17826 Chillicothe Road aka Route 306; Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023). Blues DeVille is known for playingBlues, Swing, Old Soul, even a little Zydeco. Dance lesson at 8pm. Dance and live music 9-11:30pm. Adult $10, student $8,...
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 January 27th
Kindergarten Registration Time! The James A. Garfield School District is now taking reservations for Kindergarten registration for children that will turn age 5 before August 1, 2017. Registration will take place on, Monday, March 27nd , Tuesday, March 28th and Friday March 31st, 2017. Please call the Elementary School office at 330-527-2184 to schedule an appointment. Newton Fall...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of October 12
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 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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Seeking Artisans! Register Now The DMRC’s 3rd Annual Art on the Hill is seeking artisans for their day-long event which will take place on July 9, 2011 in Mantua. Artisans will line both sides of Prospect Street selling and displaying their handmade works of art. Booth fee is $45. There will also be continuous live entertainment, a Chinese auction, foods and...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of September 22nd
Portage County Gardeners Need Crafters! Please contact Mary Jo Ryan at 330-296-3633 if you are interested in renting a space at the Portage County Gardeners Craft Show at 5154 S. Prospect St. Ravenna, Ohio 44366 (Rootstown area). The show is scheduled on October 13 Fri.( 4-8p.m. ) and Sat. Oct 14. (10-3p.m.) We are in need of especially wood,...
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James A. Garfield Class of 1987 Save This Date! Plans are under way for a casual 25th class reunion. Keep September 29th open on your calendars and start looking for your 80’s fashion!! Questions or wanting to help “the cause”, call one of the following: Michele (Miller) Blair 330.979.9384, Kim (Raab) Curry 330.527.2186, Aaron King 330.524.2646 or Kim (Knerem) Bass 330.527.0278 Historical...
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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...
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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. Fall Storytime...
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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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Portage County District Library Announces Holiday Hours All offices and branches of Portage County District Library will be closed on the following dates (in observance of the holiday season): December 24, 25, 26, and 31; January 1 and 2. Visit the Portage County District Library online at www.portagelibrary.org for additional information on library programs and services, including downloadable eBooks and...
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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...
Short Notices
• Just in case you missed it, The Tenth Annual John M. Watson Memorial Concert will be presented on Friday, March 6, 2015 in the Hayden Auditorium at Hiram College. The Orchid Ensemble will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. offering a much-praised program of innovative music combining Asian and Western reference points, using ancient musical instruments and...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of October 30, 2015
Am. Legion Breakfast Mondays Legion Aux Post 674 in Windham will serve breakfast on Monday mornings from 7- 11 am $7.00 for full menu; $5.00 for limited; Includes coffee, juice and water. Everyone welcome ! Legion Fish Fry Fridays Fish fry is back at American Legion Post 674, Windham Fridays from 4-7:30 pm Choice of fish, chicken, or shrimp. Pick one or do combo Comes with fries...
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BOOK Review & Discussion 1st Monday of Month Dr J Patella offers portions of a current human interest book to review and discuss based on content, style, and merit. For an excellent and interesting literary assessment, please join us at the Garrettsville YMCA 8233 Park Ave, Garrettsville, OH 1st Monday of every month at 11am. Questions - call Phil at the...
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2011 Chamber Calendars The Garrettsville Area Chamber Photo Contest Calendars are on sale now. The 2011 calendars make a great holiday gift ~ $6 each or 2/$10. Calendars are available at Middlefield Bank, The Cornerstone Emporium, Miller’s Family Restaraunt and Village Bookstore. i-Pad Raffle The James A. Garfield All Sports Boosters are selling tickets for a chance to win an i-Pad. Tickets...
Upcoming Community Events (Week of May 6)
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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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...
Upcoming Community Events in Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull
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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Garrettsville Farmers Market Register Now Vendors are still being accepted. The cost for this year’s market has remained the same, $60.00 for the entire season. The Farmers’ Markets will run from July 24 through October 2 every Wednesday from 3:00 - 6:30pm in the Skylane Bowling Alley parking lot. Applications may be obtained by contacting Jackie Rinearson at rinearson05@frontier.com. Seeking Artisans! Register Today! The...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of September 11th
Sign-ups For Youth Volleyball Sept 10, 14-17 Registration dates for the Garrettsville YMCA Youth Volleyball are Sept 10 & 14th-17th from 5-9pm at YMCA. Cost: Members $40, Program members $45 and Community Members $60. Youth volleyball will be a six week season, 1-2 practices per week. Mixed team’s 3rd & 4th grade and 5th & 6th grade girls. Volunteer coaches are...
