Second Blessings Thrift Shop
Our furniture room is now stocked full of new donations of used furniture, lamps and occasionally antiques. From our two overflow rooms shoppers can fill one of our shopping carts for only $20.00. In the Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe we have many new household items and many items in like new condition, all reasonably priced. Shopping hours are Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10am-4pm and Thursday 12pm-4pm. We accept cash and checks. Stop in and shop! 9005 Wilverne Avenue in Windham. 330-326-3003.
Free Concert
Last Sunday of Month
New Orleans type jazz music by The Early Jas Group the last Sunday of each month from 2-5pm. The program and parking are free, with food & beverages available for purchase. Come listen or bring your instrument and play along. Held at the British American Club- 8564 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg.
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
Senior Center will be open for breakfast Monday mornings 7am to Noon. We will be COVID compliant, so PLEASE call 330-889-2733, as reservations are highly recommended. Temperatures will be taken at the door and anyone reading a temp of 100 deg will be turned away. Call with questions/concerned 330-889-2733.
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!
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 (August 2nd) at Covenant Bible Fellowship,8146 High street in Garrettsville. Come join us from 5:30-7pm, for food, fun and fellowship.
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
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 Thursday of Month
Christ Lutheran Church will be offering their Free Community Meal on on the third Thursday 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.
Loaves and Fishes Community Meal
Last Thursday of Month
Free meal open to all residents in Mantua, Hiram, Garrettsville and surrounding areas. Anyone who needs to stretch their food dollars or even if you just love a homemade meal. You are cordially invited to come eat and enjoy some fellowship. This meal is from 5-6:30 pm, the LAST Thursday of each month at Mantua Center Christian Church. 4118 S.R.82. This runs January through October.
Middlefeld Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing
Register Today
Register your team $340 or indivudually $85 now for the Annual Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing at Rolling Green Golf Club, Friday, August 26th. We are in need of sponsors and teams. Contact Lynnette at mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com or 440-632-5705.
Southington Annual Sales
Aug 4-6
Southington Annual Sales will be held Aug 4-6 from 9 am – 5 pm. 30+ sales! Something for everyone ~ maps will be available.
Summer Craft Show
Aug 6
JAG Elementary Summer Craft Show will be held on
Saturday August 6th, 10am – 3pm at Sky Lanes Bowling Alley 8311 Windham St. Garrettsville. Vendor spots available call 330-524-0592
Brittany Myers Memorial Poker Run
Aug 6
21st Brittany Myers Memorial Poker Run will be held on Saturday, August 6th at the Time Out Sports Bar 7160 Oh-303, Windham, 44288. Registration 10am-noon. First bike out at noon and all bikes back by 6p.m. Rain or shine, 2 wheels or 4. $15 per person includes ride, dinner, and chance for a door prize. 50/50 drawing and dinner begin at 6p.m. No food served before 6:00 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Brittany Myers Scholarships at James A. Garfield High School. For questions call Trevor Dean at 330-569-8489 or Tom Myers at 330-646-5797
Shalersville Historical Society Open House
Aug 7
Open house at Shalersville Historical Society Sunday August 7 from 2-5 PM. The museum is located at 9154 St Rt 44 just north of St Rt 303. Come visit with curator Judy Richardson and share your stories of Shalersville history or your family and view the restoration of this circa 1835 Eldridge house.
Kent Civil War Society Meeting
Aug 9
The Kent Civil War Society will meet at 7:30 PM Tuesday, August 9, at the Roy H. Smith Shelterhouse in Fred Fuller Park, 497 Middlebury Road in Kent. OH. Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan will speak on the 107th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, one of six German regiments mustered from the Buckeye State. Free and open to the public. www.kentcivilwar.org
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Aug 10, 12 – 13
The Friends of the Garrettsville Library will be holding a book sale in the library meeting room and main floor on the following dates: Weds, Aug 10 from 10:30 am – 12 pm for members of the Friends, and 12-5 pm open to the public; Fri, Aug 12 from 10:30-5; Sat, Aug 13 from 9:30 am – 2 pm. Dollar Deals will be offered from 12-2 pm on Saturday – Fill a bag for $1, bring your own bag, any size. Membership in the Friends is just $5 per year and may be purchased at the door or in advance at the library. Contact us at libfriends@hotmail.com.
“Steamboats on the Western Waters”
Aug 11
The Freedom Township Historical Society, and the Shalersville Historical Society are co-hosting a program, “Steamboats on the Western Waters”. This program will feature Danny Back, a nationally known expert on river history, steamboats, and canals. Mr. Back will give a PowerPoint presentation at 7 p.m. on Thursday August 11. This historical program will take place in the Shalersville Town Hall at the intersection of S.R. 303 and 44, address 9090 OH-44, Ravenna, Ohio.
Free Clothing Give Away
Aug 13
Free clothing give-a-way for all genders/sizes. August 13. 9-12. Crossroads Community Church, 9018 St. Rt.44, Ravenna. Across from Buddy`s Food Mart and next door to Dollar General.
GPD Fill-A-Cruiser
Aug 14
The Garrettsville Police Department will be holding a Fill A Cruiser event for school supplies, at the Garrettsville Family Dollar on Sunday, August 14, 2022, from 9am to 1pm. All the school supplies will be donated to the People Tree for distribution. Any cash donation given during this event will also go to the People Tree so they can purchase any school supplies still needed.
Freedom Community Picnic
Aug 21
The Freedom Community Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at noon at the Freedom Town Hall Pavilion. Main dish, table setting and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass. There will be a live bluegrass band. Any questions, please contact Tom Mesaros at 330-245-6061 or tpmesttee@aol.com.
Community Trunk Sale
Aug 27
On Saturday, Aug. 27th, Mayfield Church will be sponsoring a Community Trunk Sale in the church parking lot from 9am – 2pm. Sort through your closets, garage and basement for items you would like to sell. You may use your car trunk or bring your own tables to display your wares. Space in the parking lot may be reserved for $25 or in the pavilion, which is covered and includes a picnic table for display and seating, for $40. Call Carole Anderson at 440-461-1161 or 216-402-3928 or email at caroleanderson6367@gmail.com for further information and instructions.
Annual Youth Shoot
Aug 27
Annual Youth Shoot at the Streetsboro Sportsman Assoc. located at 11280 Bloom Road Garrettsville, OH 44231 on Aug 27 from 10:00am till 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Course curriculum consists of firearm training, safety and more safety. The proper use .22 rifles and range time. A parent or guardian must be in attendance. Plus we will provide range safety officers to be with each child. Age range is 8-18 years old. All kids welcome.
Please contact John Dunn @ 330.963.0969 or Jerry Frank @ 330.274.7186 to reserve a spot. Reservations fill up fast so be sure to call to enter. There is no fee. Just good, safe training. See you at the range. Try to arrive @ 9:30 for sign up. We will start promptly @ 10:00 AM.
Burton Public Library Book Sale
Aug 27
The Burton Public Libray, located at 14588 West Park Street, Burton, OH 44021 is holding two book sales. The first will be held on August 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Behind the Scenes Look at Small Town Ohio History
Sept 15
The Mantua Historical Society is excited to announce we will be an Ohio History Connection/Open Doors Host with a “Behind the Scenes Look at Small Town Ohio History”. We will show how objects are safely stored & identified through a grant we received. The Open House event is Thursday, September 15th 10:00am-4:00pm in the Mantua Township Town Hall 4122 State Route 82 Mantua, Ohio 44255. It is a free event. Also on the historic grounds will be live music by Skip Schweitzer. In the Civic Center Dr. Robert Kroeger will present a Barn Talk, Painting Demo, & Art Auction. There will be vendors and delicious food. $ 5.00/person donation at the door.
