JAG Class of 2036 Kindergarten Registration
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James A. Garfield Kindergarten Class of 2036
It’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, for a screening appointment on Wednesday, March 29, Thursday, March 30 or Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Join 4-H Today!
Register by April 1
Want to join a 4H club in Portage County? Don’t know where to go? Email – Backyardcritters4H@gmail.com. If our club isn’t a good fit for you, then one can be suggested.Animals that we cover include dairy & pygmy goats, show chickens, small animals (hamsters, hedgehogs, rabbits, guinea pigs etc), Market swine & poultry. Backyard Critters 4-H Club meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Freedom Town Hall from 6-8pm. Registration for Fair 2023 cut off date is April 1st.Join 4H today!
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!
Interested in Knitting?
1st & 3rd Mondays
Knitting, crochet and quilting — all are welcome at Hilltop Church, Room 4, on first & third Mondays of each month – 1:30 pm. For information call Roxanne 330-569-7613 or Jane Pilgrim 918-406-8315
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 & good conversation are essential ingredients in a well-lived life. Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required.
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!
Story Time in Mantua
Tuesdays
Beginning February 14th, bring your preschool aged child to Story Time every Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:30am. No registration required. No costs. No long term commitment. Come any week and try it out at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 Rt. 82 in Mantua. Volunteers with teaching experience will provide activities, music and stories for all pre-schoolers accompanied by an adult. Call Pam with questions: 216-308-7930
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.
Young At Heart Meetings
3rd Tues of Month
Young at Heart organization for 55 and older, meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. We gather for meals, meeting and fellowship. All denominations are welcome. To attend or for more information call Sandra at 330-322-0231.
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 is 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. All non-Geauga residents are welcome.
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.
Windham American Legion Fish Fry
Fridays
American Legion fish fry will be held at 9960 E Center St, Windham every Friday 4-7 p.m. Choose fish, chicken or shrimp. Baked potato or fresh cut fries. Mac and cheese, cole slaw, green beans or apple sauce. Roll and butter Dine in or carry out. 330-326-3188
VFW Post 1055 Turkey Shoot
Sundays through April 2
The Ravenna VFW Post 1055, 6000 New Milford Road, Ravenna will be starting our spring Turkey Shoot. Every Sunday starting through April 2 at 9 AM. This is open to public.
Parkman Pancake Breakfasts
March 26
Parkman Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast at the Parkman Community House (16295 Main Market / Rt. 422) Dine-in or Drive-thru / Carry-out. 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday – March 26. Adults: $ 10.00 each; Children (5-10 yrs.): $ 5.00
Enjoy our special recipe sausage and local pure maple syrup on our tasty pancakes.
Soup To Go
March 24
Friday, March 24, 12-2 pm
Newton Falls United Methodist Church at 336 Ridge Road (Route 534 north) will be having quarts of “soup to go” on March 24 from 12-2 pm or until the soup runs out. Choices are potato, chicken noodle, beef vegetable or bean & ham, at $8.00 per quart. Pre-order at 330-872-7938.
STEAK FRY!
March 25
St. Ambrose K of C Council 11801 is having a steak fry on Saturday, March 25th in the hall of St. Ambrose. $15 single, $25/Couple and
$50/family. Included is Ribeye, potato, salad and dessert. Complimentary soft drinks and other beverages by donation. 4PM to 8PM. See you there!
Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner
March 25
Drive through stuffed pork chop dinner on March 25 – 4:00-6:00 or until we run out. Braceville United Methodist Church at 589 Park Rd. in the center of Braceville off of St. Rt. 82. Sides include mashed potatoes, applesauce, cole slaw, green beans and cake. Price is $15.00 (cash only)
Rummage Sale
March 30
Braceville United Methodist Church located at 589 Park Rd. in the center of Braceville off of St. Rt. 82 will be having their annual Rummage Sale March 30 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and the 31st from 9:00 – noon.
God Provides A Meal
March 31
Windham United Methodist church and Nelson United Methodist Church holds their God Provides Meal the last Friday of each month. This month the meal will be On March 31st. The menu will be Shepherd’s Pie, Jello salad, Irish soda bread and brownies. There is no cost to for the meal but donations are accepted. Preregistration is required. Please contact Sandi Fordyce at 330-697-3288 to be registered and to place your order. Meals can be picked up only between 4 -5 pm on the 31st at Windham United Methodist church located at 9051 N. Main street, Windham, Ohio 44288
Spaghetti Benefit Dinner
April 1
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, there will be dinner benefit for the Harris family in Garrettsville who were victims of a brutal attack in their home. It will be held at the Garrettsville Masonic Lodge 8120 Main Street ( above Garrettsville Nutrition ) from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Menu is spaghetti with or without meatballs, garlic bread, salad and beverage. Adults $ 10.00, children 10 & under 5:00. For additional information to donate for raffle, please contact Luke Whittenberger at 202-798-9065 or Garrettsvillelodge246@gmail.com.
EggFest
April 1
On Saturday, April 1, from 11-1pm The Fountain located at 12888 State Route 88, GARRETTSVILLE (North of Rt 305) will be having their EGG FEST!
THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL AGES! There will be themed tables throughout – where your children of all ages walk around and receive Easter candy from each table. (It is like an inside ‘Trunk or Treat’- style day.) When you are finished walking around to the themed tables, each person will receive a hot, bagged ”to go” lunch consisting of a hot dog, chips and drink.
This event has been proven to be lots of FUN for the entire family. Plan now to come!
Easter Bunny Luncheon
April 1
The VFW will be holding the annual Easter bunny luncheon on April 1 at 1 PM at the Ravenna VFW post 1055, 6000 New Milford Rd.,Ravenna. The price is five dollars for adults three dollars for children. That includes your lunch, goodie bags for the children, who will have raffle baskets and opportunity to have their picture taken with the Easter bunny.
Book signing at The Village Bookstore
April 1
Please join us Sat. April 1 from 1- 3 PM for a book signing. Local author Karen Donley-Hayes will be signing her book, Falling Off Horses. It is a memoir about an unforgettable friendship bound by love and passion for horses. Copies of the book are available for purchase at the Village Bookstore. 8140 Main St. 330-527-3030.
Harvest Point Egg Hunt
April 1
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, Harvest Point Church, 2121 Salt Springs Rd., Lordstown, will host their 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Registration will begin at 9:45 a.m. All children from 2 – 10 years old are welcome!
Free Community Shred Day
April 8
Free community shred day will be held on April 8 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at 8454 Windham St., Garrettsville. Limit 10 garbage size bags/boxes per household. No plastic bags.
Huge Easter Egg Hunt
April 8
Huge Easter Egg Hunt – 5,000 Eggs!!! Date: Saturday, April 8th from 10:00am – 12:00pm at Life Church, 10280 OH-88, Garrettsville, OH 44231 (Across from the High School). Kids, friends & family are invited for food, crafts, an Easter photo booth and a massive easter egg hunt of 5,000 eggs for kids of all ages! This event is FREE but we do need you to RSVP by April 5th at https://mylifechurchag.org/register
Easter Egg Hunt
April 8
Easter Egg Hunt event hosted by New Adventures Child Center, in partnership with Boy Scout Troop #575 and #7575, and the Hiram Kiwanis Club. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place on April 8 from 10 am to 12 pm at 11741 Mantua Center Road, Mantua, Ohio 44255. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be games, face painting, a bounce house, and other fun activities for children and families to enjoy.
Egg Hunt, Crafts & More!
April 8
Egg hunt, crafts, and more!
Come join rain or shine!
Saturday April 8th, 2023
2:00 – 4:00 pm Maplewood Christian Church, 7300 State Route 88, Ravenna Oh 44266
Paint Party Fundraiser
April 15
The Renaissance Family Center of Windham, Ohio, 9005 WilVerne Drive, is having a Paint Party Fundraiser. Saturday, April 15th from 2-4 pm. The cost is $30 per person. All materials are provided. Come create art and have a great time while supporting the Renaissance Center. Please call the office at 330-326-3003 to reserve your spot.
Harvest Point Church Food Pantry
April 19
Harvest Point Church Food Pantry, located at 2121 Salt Springs Rd., Lordstown, OH 44481, will hold their next distribution on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. This is a drive-up distribution and no ID is required. Simply complete a form providing your name, address, and dates of birth for family members residing in your home. This distribution contains primarily canned goods/dry goods and, on occasion, special items.
