Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe
Normal hours for the Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe are Monday – Friday 10 am. to 4 pm. During the month of April, Saturdays only 10am – 2 pm, everything in the store is 50% off. Items in the furniture room are also 50% off. From the two overflow rooms, fill a buggy for $10.00.
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 10:00AM 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 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
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
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.
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.
Mantua History
Thursdays
Are you interested in learning more about our local history? Do you want to help preserve it? If so, then attend one of our weekly Thursday “work sessions”, 10am to 12noon, at the Mantua Historical Society located upstairs in the Mantua Township Town Hall, 4122 State Route 82, Mantua, Ohio 44255. For more information call Kathy Hughes at 216-598-0716.
Loaves and Fishes Community Meal
Last Thursday of Month
A free meal is open to all residents in Mantua, Garrettsville, Hiram, and surrounding areas. Anyone who needs to stretch their food dollars, or enjoys a homemade meal, is cordially invited to come eat and enjoy some fellowship. The meal is from 5 – 6:30pm, the Last Thursday of each month January through October at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 State Route 82 in Mantua Township. Come join us!
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
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.
Parkman Rummage Sale
April 21
Parkman Congregational Church is hosting their annual rummage sale on Friday, April 21st (9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) and Saturday, April 22nd (9:00 a.m. – noon) at 18265 Madison Road (Parkman) 44062 – 1/4 mile north of Rt. 422.
Swiss Steak Dinner
April 22
First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown is having a fund-raiser drive-thru dinner on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 4 to 6 pm. Dinners are $13.00 and include Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, salads, green beans, corn, roll and cake. Please enter from St Rt 44. The church is located at 4022 St Rt 44 in Rootstown Center.
Trinkets and Treasures Sale
April 26-29
Gigantic sale of quality household and kitchen goods, sporting equipment, holiday décor, gently worn clothing and accessories, tools, books, children’s toys, electronics, jewelry, antiques and more. Sponsored by the Federated Church of Chagrin Falls. “First Opportunity” on Wednesday April 26, 5:30-8 p.m. ($10 admission). Sale days: Thursday/Friday April 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday April 29 from 9 a.m. to noon (bag day and half price). Federated Church Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road (Route 306), Bainbridge Township. Call 440-247-6490 or visit www.fedchurch.org.
Pork Chop Dinners
April 29
Drive through stuffed pork chop dinner April 29 from 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, roll, and cake. Price is $15.00 (cash only)
Hiram Village Spring Cleanup
May 6
Hiram Village will hold its 2023 spring cleanup Saturday, May 6th. Curbside pick up will be 7:00 a.m.-Noon. Clean-up guidelines can be found on the Hiram Village website hiramvillage.org.
Geranium Sale
May 18-19
Newton Falls Kiwanis is taking pre-sale orders for their annual flower sale. Cost is $5.00 per 4” potted plant (red, white, or pink), and this year we are doing pre-sales only. We will deliver local orders of 6 plants or more on May 18-19, or arrange for you to pick them up in town if you order fewer than six. Order from any Kiwanis member, or phone / text 330-307-5702.
“Game Show” Auditions
May 16 & 17
The Curtains up Theatre is holding Auditions for their July 21, 22, 23, 28 and 29th production of Game Show on May 16 and 17 at 7pm in the James A Garfield, Iva Walker Auditorium – 10233 State Route 88, Garrettsville, Ohio 44231. Auditions will consist of reading from the script. 17 years of age and older please.
