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.
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.
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.
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!
Holiday Grinch Party at Library
Dec 3
Kids pre-kindergarten to grade 2 are invited to attend a Holiday Grinch Party at the Aurora Memorial Library Saturday, December 3 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. There will be crafts, stories and other fun- all planned for the day. Come dressed up as your favorite” Who” or “Grinch” character. Call 330-562-6502 to register or for more information. The Aurora Memorial Library, a PCDL branch, is located at 115 East Pioneer Trail in Aurora.
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.
MaRSI Meeting
Dec 5
The next Mantua Restoration Society, Inc. (MaRSi), meeting will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Mantua Township Town Hall 4122 State Route 82 Mantua, Ohio 44255 at 7pm. MaRSI seeks to develop funding to preserve historic buildings and sites for them to be vibrant, integral parts of Township government and civic life. If interested, consider attending one of MaRSI’s meetings. And don’t forget the Soup and Salad Dinner on Friday, December 9, 2022, from 4pm – 7pm at the Mantua Center School. For more information call Kathy Hughes at 216-598-0716.
2nd Fridays Soups and Salads
Dec 9
On the 2nd Friday of December – the 9th – stop by the Mantua Center School Annex between 4 and 7pm, for either carry-out or dine-in of hearty soups and salads, rolls and desserts. All for a 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.
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!
St. Ambrose Christmas Concert
Dec 11
Back again since Covid made its presence felt is the St. Ambrose Christmas Concert. The songs will consist of Advent and Christmas themes. It will take place at the church, 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville on December 11 at 3:00 pm. Looking forward to sharing this wonderful afternoon with everyone!
Pickleball Lessons
Jan 11
PICKLEBALL!! Interested in learning the basics of the fastest growing sport in America? The Garrettsville YMCA is sponsoring a local introductory lesson (FREE) for those interested in learning to play. The first session will be on January 11th from 2-4 PM at the Y.The lesson will be an overview of the game and a chance to try it out (EQUIPMENT PROVIDED). For more information please call DAVE (234-243-2999) or TIM (216-346-5595)
Cookies With Santa
Dec 10
Come join us for Cookies with Santa on Saturday, December 10 from 1 to 4 at the Freedom Town Hall, 8966 St. RT. 700. Enjoy some hot chocolate, cider and cookies all while mingling with Santa. There will be a craft and goodie bag for the kids (limited quantity). Bring your camera and get your picture taken by the tree with Santa (free). Bring a canned good or non-perishable item for the Garrettsville Nelson Food Cupboard. This is a free event and open to everyone of all ages. Sponsored by the Freedom Community & Park Boosters. Any questions call 330-931-8227 or freedomparkboosters@gmail.com
Historical Society Holiday Party
Dec 13
Freedom Township Historical Society’s Holiday Party will be Tuesday, December 13 at 7 PM at the Drakesburg School # 2, 7276 St Rt 303. This program is open to our members and the public. Our program will consist of members telling, sharing, or showing a favorite memory from their past Christmases. Light refreshments will be served. You will be able to see first hand all the improvements to this almost 150 year old building and to view our mini one room school. What an opportunity! – good fellowship, good food, and a good meeting place.
Virginia Goodell will be celebrating 100 years with an Open House on Saturday, December 31, from 2 – 4pm at Portage Faith United Methodist Church, 9922 State Route 44, Mantua. Please come and bring a written memory. Cards may be sent to 10220 Peck Road, Mantua OH 44255. She is excited to be celebrating her hundredth birthday.
