Second Blessings Thrift Shop Extended Hours
The 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 week we have a different category of items at 50% off. We still have the “fill a shopping cart” from our over flows rooms $20.00. We have many new items in our Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe so start your Christmas shopping early!
Interested in Knitting?
If you are interested in knitting, join us at Hilltop Church for the opportunity to knit with friends. For information call Jane Pilgrim at 918-406-8315
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Mondays
Overeaters 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 10:00 AM 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 look forward to meeting you!
American Legion Breakfast
Mondays
American Legion Post 674
breakfast every Monday from 7:30-10:30 at 9960 E. Center St. Windham. Full menu!! $8.00 per person this includes coffee and juice.
Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts
Mondays
The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full menu is offered from scrambled eggs to Belgian Waffles. Lunches are served T-TH from 11a-1p only $5-plate includes homemade soup or salad, entrée, dessert and beverage. Menu for the week is posted on the Facebook page, or just call 330-889-2733. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
Miracles Happen
1st & 3rd Mondays
Join us the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month at10am, for Book Review & Discussion: Examine the physical, emotional, & spiritual healing that is possible when you freely accept & embrace the reality of reincarnation. Miracles Happen: Authors – Brian L Weiss,MD, Amy E Weiss, LCSW. We share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions. Presented by Dr J Patella in cooperation with Garrettsville YMCA. Book, Membership, & Fee not required. Questions: call (330)469-2044.
Wing Night at the Eagles Club
Tuesdays
Every Tuesday:wings with purchase of a beverage.Open to the public 5:00- 8:00. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville. Public Welcome!
Free Meal
1st Tuesday of Month
Free meal ! A free meal is served on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Covenant Bible Fellowship,8146 High street in Garrettsville. Come join us from 5:30-7pm, for food, fun and fellowship.
BINGO! At St. Ambrose Church
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Come to St. Ambrose for Bingo, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Doors open at 5:45pm and Early Bird starts at 6:45. Players must be 18 or over. Reasonably priced concessions. St. Ambrose is located at 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville. Check out our Facebook page for additional information.
Al Anon Meetings
Tues & Weds
What can you do when someone close to you drinks too much? Al Anon meets Tuesdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm at the Renaissance Family Center 9005 Wilverne in Windham. Wednesdays 7-8 pm at Hilltop Christian Church, 4572 Prospect St. in Mantua
Time for Tots
2nd Weds of Month
Time for Tots held the 2nd Wednesday of each month (Sept 14, 2022 – May 10, 2023) from 10 – 11 a.m. at Maplewood Christian Church 7300 State Route 88 in Ravenna. Come experience a safe indoor environment where children ages 2 – 5 can play, craft, enjoy music and burn energy (adults stay for fun, siblings welcome). We will not meet if Ravenna Schools are closed. Call 330-297-6424 with questions.
Parkman 55+ Seniors
First Thursday of Month
Please join area seniors over 55 for a monthly gathering on the first Thursday at the Parkman Community Center at 11:30 am. With the exception of an occasional field trip, the gathering includes a pot luck lunch and socializing and various programs such as entertainment, informational lectures and Bingo. Also open to non-Geauga County residents. For questions or for monthly schedule, call (440) 632-5461. Come join the fun!!
Free Community Meal
3rd Weds of Month
Christ Lutheran Church 10827 Main St, Mantua will be offering their Free Community Meal on on the third Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30 pm. Please come and enjoy a wonderful meal and a chance to visit with friends. For more info call the church at 330 274 2849.
2nd Fridays
2nd Friday of Month
Who wants to cook on Friday nights – no one! On the 2nd Friday of November (11th) and December (9th), stop by the Mantua Center School Annex between 3pm and 6pm, for a carry-out or dine-in, home-cooked meal. The November meal provides hearty soups and salads, rolls and desserts. All for donation to The Mantua Restoration Society. View various “Center” items for sale such as T-shirts, note cards, and matted drawings of our Historic Buildings. The Annex is located at 11751 Mantua Center Road.
Winter Coat Collection
Today!
Deluxe Cleaners in Garrettsville is now collecting new and gently used winter coats for the Garrettsville People Tree Sharing Program. This is the 26th year Deluxe Cleaners has worked with The People Tree. Deluxe Cleaners is located at 8050 Elm Street in Garrettsville.
Shalersville Historical Society Calendars
If you’re ready to begin your holiday shopping, Shalersville Historical Society can help with that. These are available for a donation of $15.00. They can be mailed to you — call either Judy Richardson – 330..389.0598 or Judy Thornton – 330.527.7669 to make arrangements for delivery or for you to pick up.
Roast Pork Dinner
Nov 18
First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown is having a fund-raiser drive-thru dinner on Saturday, November 19 from 4 to 6 pm. We would appreciate this being posted on Friday, November 18 if at all possible, or whenever it is more convenient. Dinners are $13.00 and include Roast Pork, sauerkraut (cooked separately), mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, salads, green beans, corn, roll and cake. The church is located at 4022 St Rt 44 in Rootstown Center.
FREE Christmas Decoration Give Away
Nov 19
Hilltop Christian Church in Mantua, Back Door Free Store, will be having their annual FREE Christmas Decoration Giveaway. The date will be Sat Nov. 19th. 10am to 3pm in the Fellowship Hall. Our Church is located up the hill at 4572 W Prospect St. The entry to the Fellowship Hall is at the side door on Elm St. ALL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ARE FREE.
Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 20
The 2022 Mantua Knights of Columbus Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The reservation line will open on November 1st. Please call 330-274-4295 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and how many will be in your party. This free dinner will be held at St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, OH. Reservations are required.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 24
Calvary Chapel Silver Creek is inviting you to join us for Thanksgiving dinner. We are offering turkey, sweet or white potatoes, stuffing, green beans, corn, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, and desserts. Join us on Thursday, Nov 24 between noon – 4 pm at 8141 Windham St., Garrettsville. Limit of 100 dinners offered. Delivery option available for shut-ins – this will be dropped off after 4 pm. RSVP by Nov 18; contact Jen Litz 330-281-1584 Please leave a message with name, address, phone and number of family members.
Annual Christmas Sale
Dec 2 & 3
Middlefield United Methodist Church will be hosting its annual Christmas sale Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 from 9am to 2pm. There is a large assortment of new & gently used adult’s and children’s clothing, holiday dishes, books for all ages, DVDs, toys, stuffed animals, dishes, knick-knacks, a large variety of holiday decorations, puzzles, coats, purses, and jewelry. Too much to mention. The address is 14999 South State Avenue, Middlefield. Parking is available behind the church.
Pizza With Santa
Dec 3
Kiwanis of the Western Reserve invite you & your family to Pizza with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 3rd 10:30-12:30 in the Hiram Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 6868 Wakefield Rd, Hiram. Pizza is from Hiram Gionino’s Pizza! $3.00 per person. Naughty & Nice kids 3 & under FREE. There will be a Secret Santa Shop & Elf Crafts. Pizza & Elf Crafts available to go. Kids bring your lists! Grown-ups bring your camera to take pictures with Santa!
Mantua Center Christian Church Craft Bazaar
Dec 3
The annual Ohio Women’s Ministries of Mantua Center Christian Church will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10am to 4pm at the Mantua Center School, 11741 Mantua Center Rd, Mantua. A variety of crafters, 50/50 raffle, bake sale, live music, and food will be available. Free admission and Free parking. Mark your calendars and plan to stop by with a friend or two for a wonderful outing before Christmas.
Is Your Chili Up For The Challenge?
Dec 3
The Women’s Renewal Team of St. Joseph and St. Ambrose is hosting a Chili Cook-Off Saturday, December 3rd 6 to 9 p.m. in Hughes Hall Beat the others for People’s Choice vote and a local prize! Awards for the top three chilies! $5 per bowl, $5 for 5 samples, or $10 for 5 samples & 1 bowl of your favorite Enter a crockpot of chili to be judged for $20 (includes 5 samples & 1 bowl) OR for $25 enter a crockpot of chili, get 10 samples & 1 bowl of your favorite, AND be a Guest Judge! A vendor fair, baskets, and raffles are also part of the fun! For more information, please contact Jay at 330-569-8156.
Festival of Trees
Dec 3, 4, 10 & 11
Experience an enchanted forest of beautiful trees, lights and festive décor inside Middlefield’s historic 1818 Century Inn, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Vote on People’s Choice! Free admission (please make a donation). Sales of poinsettias, unique floral arrangements and raffle tickets for multiple prizes. Free peppermint ice cream cone at The Depot; limited flavors of other ice cream treats available at half price. Middlefield Historical Society, 14979 South State Ave. (Rt 608). For more information, leave a message at 440-632-0400 or call/text 440-241-2192.
Christmas Potluck
Dec 4
The Shalersville Historical Society’s annual potluck has a new day and time; it will be held Sunday December 4 at 2 PM. Please bring your favorite dish to pass; beverages, plates & silverware will be provided. And where will our Christmas Potluck be held, you ask. Well that DEPENDS: depends on how many people are planning on attending. If the attendees number 25 or fewer, the Christmas Potluck will be held at the Society’s museum on St Rt 44. If a larger number of people plan on attending, the potluck will be held at the Town Hall. Please RSVP to Judy Richardson at 330.389.0598 and leave a message by November 30 regarding the number of people attending & a phone number to contact you with the chosen location. If that sounds too confusing call Judy Richardson or Judy Thornton at 330.527.7669 for clarification. Either location is handicap accessible.
Garrettsvillle UMC Christmas Cantata
Dec 4
We invite you to join us Sunday, December 4th at 3:30 p.m. to experience the story of Advent through the music of our choral choir and handbell and youth chime choirs. This will take place in our sanctuary on Park Ave. Come share in the spirit and message of Christmas.
Deck The Halls: A Candyland Christmas
Dec 10
The James A. Garfield Band Boosters is sponsoring Deck the Halls: A Candyland Christmas on December 10th from 2-4 at the high school. Kid crafts, games, refreshments, vendors, a bake sale, chinese auction, a visit from Santa and our magnificent Jazz Band will be playing. Come join the fun!
