Bainbridge Community Church Donation Days
Spring Cleaning is here! Bainbridge Community Church UCC is collecting gently used items for our annual “Take what you need, Give what you can” Rummage Sale from Tuesday May 22nd through Thursday, May 24th between 6-8 p.m. Large item pick-up is available on Tuesday, May 22 or Thursday, May 24th. Sale day is Saturday, May 26th from 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Call 440-543-5117 for information or to schedule pick up. 50% of proceeds will be donated to Next Step of Geauga County.
Attention Windham Village and Township Residents!
Community Garden Planned.
Grow your own vegetables, herbs and fruit. Free plot ready to plant. Submit name, and telephone number to Village Office or in the night drop box.
Grief Support Group
Sundays
Grief Group meets every Sunday at 3 pm. The meetings are held at Garrettsville United Methodist Church and last about an 1 – 1 ½ hours. Everyone is welcome. For questions you can call the church at 330-527-2055.
Families Anonymous Meetings
Mondays
(except holidays)
Do you have a family member controlled by drugs or alcohol and don’t know where to turn? Families Anonymous might be the support group you need. Don’t face it ALONE! We meet every Monday (except holidays) from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at Coleman Behavioral Services, Sue Hetrick Bldg. 3922Lovers Lane/Loomis Parkway in Ravenna. For info call Peggy 330-760-7670.
Monday Breakfast at American Legion
Mondays
Open to public – $7.00 breakfast from 8-11:00am at the American Legion Post #674 in Windham. Menu: eggs ‘any style’, pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits, hash browns, bacon, sausage (patties and links) and white, wheat or rye toast and coffee, tea and juice. Call 330/326-3188 for info.
Men on Mondays
Mondays
Men on Mondays, a men’s Bible study, is held every Monday from 6:45 – 8 pm at the Cellar Door Coffee Shop in Garrettsville. Coffee and pastry will be provided at no charge.
Loaves And Fishes Free Community Meals
3rd Monday of Month
Meals served 3rd Monday of every month at Christ Lutheran Church 10827 Main Street, Mantua, OH between 5:00-6:30 pm. All are welcome!
Senior Lunches
Tues – Fridays
Welcome seniors! Come and enjoy hot, nutritious lunches at the Farmington Senior Center, 150 College St., West Farmington. Lunches are served Tuesdays through Fridays (except the 3rd Tuesday of the month) and cost $2. Please call ahead for lunches by three days – 330-889-2733.
BINGO
Every Tuesday
St. Ambrose Church 10692 Freedom St. Garrettsville– Early bird at 6:45pm and first game at 7pm. Also featuring instant tickets, coverall jackpots, and other fun games. Doors open 5:45pm. Great refreshments!
Start Talking! Portage Mantua
4th Tuesday of Month
Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6PM to make a difference in our communities by combating drug abuse in our schools and our county. Medical Arts Building, 6693 N. Chestnut St. Suite 268B, Ravenna, office of Groups Recover Together.
Start Talking ! Portage Stop Addiction
Tuesday & Thursday
Start Talking! Portage has been able to schedule three NEW NA meetings in Portage County. Tuesday at 2:30 & Thursday at 2:00 at Christ Episcopal Church at 118 South Mantua St., Kent, Ohio and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Mantua Christian Church 4118 S. R. 82, Mantua, Ohio 44255
What Is It Like To Die?
Wednesday
What is it like to die ? Come and learn from people who have had an NDE (Near-death experience). Meeting at the Hiram Christian Church on Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 PM for 7 weeks. RSVP: (330) 569-3376 .
BINGO At St Michael’s
Every Thursday
St. Michael’s Church Weekly Bingo at 7pm every Thursday at 9736 East Center Street Windham, OH 44288.
TOPS Meetings
Thursdays
TOPS OH#1941, Ravenna meets Thursday mornings in the fellowship hall of the Maplewood Christian Church, 7300 State Route 88, Ravenna with weigh-in from 9-9:45 a.m. and a meeting/program following at 10:00 a.m. TOPS Club, Inc. is an affordable, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization.
God Provides A Meal
May 25
God provides a free meal at Nelson United Methodist church 9367 SR 305 on May 25 from 4 to 6:00. Macaroni & beef – salad – roll – dessert.
Mantua Farmers Market Sale
May 26
The Mantua Farmers Market will begin its new season with 3 Plant and Miscellaneous Sales on May 26 from 9 am – 1 pm. The Market is sponsored by Christ Lutheran Church at 10827 N Main Street, Mantua. The regular season will run from July 7 to September 29. Vendors are welcome. Call Diane for into at 33- 274-2868.
Eagles Club Steak Dinner
May 26
Just a reminder on Saturday May 26 we will have a steak dinner at the Garrettsville Eagles Club. Choice of 12oz porterhouse $13, 10oz strip $13, or two skinless and boneless chicken breast $9. In addition, June 22-24 during Summer Fest, we will be serving roast beef sandwiches. Both events are open to the public.
Rummage Sale!
May 26
Bainbridge Community Church of Christ is having their annual “Take What You Need, Give What You Can” Memorial Weekend Rummage and Flower Sale! This year we have furniture, household items, gently used clothing, odd and ends and Beautiful Flowers sold in flats, pots and hanging baskets. Come join us for fun and bargains on Saturday May 26th, 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. 50% of proceeds will be donated to Next Step of Geauga County, https://fcsserves.org/program/nextstep/ Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ, 17751 Chillicothe Rd., Bainbridge OH 44023. Questions? Call 440-543-5117
The Annual PTO Rummage Sale
May 26
JA Garfield PTO Rummage Sale Day is May 26th 8am -1pm at the Garfield Elementary School, SR 88 Garrettsville.
Library Closed Memorial Day
May 28
In observance of Memorial Day, all Portage County District Library branch libraries and offices will be closed on Monday, May 28. Service hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29.
Newton Falls Girls Basketball Skills Camp
May 29 – June 1
ANY GIRLS, who want to learn how to play Basketball are invited to attend a skills camp May 29th to June 1st. Grades K-3 will be 9:00 to 10:30 AM; Grades 4th-6th will be 11:00-1:00PM; Grades 7th and 8th will be 2:00-4:00PM. Camp will be held at the Newton Falls High School Gym. COST: K-3rd Grade = $30.00; 4th- 8th Grade = $40.00. Questions Contact:
Newton Falls Girls Basketball Head Coach Mark Baker at: bakerm@nfschools.org or 330-872-5121 ext. 7383
Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser
June 3
Spaghetti Luncheon fundraiser on Sunday, June 3 from noon to 3 p.m. at Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Road. Support Geauga Faith Rescue Mission and homeless in Geauga County. Donation. 440-636-5240 for information or to volunteer.
Freedom Community Park Clean-up
June 4 & 5
The Freedom Community and Park Boosters will be doing the annual park clean-up at the Freedom Community Park on State Route 700 and Streeter Rd. on Monday, June 4 and Tuesday, June 5 at 5:00 p.m. Any questions you can contact Tom Mesaros at 330-245-6061 or Jennifer Derthick at 330-931-8227. Thank you in advance.
Monthly Book Review & Discussion Group
June 7
Monday, June 7th, 9:30am, with the cooperation of the Garrettsville YMCA, Dr. J Patella presents & reviews, the book: A STILL, SMALL VOICE: A Psychic’s Guide to Awakening Intuition. Author – famed psychic Echo Bodine turns to a subject she knows and is passionate about: INTUITION. Exploring the various internalized voices and emotions that can mask one’s intuition.It is not necessary to have your own copy. There is no cost & YMCA membership is not required. Please stop in for a stimulating exchange of impressions and opinions at the Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, every 1st Monday (non-holiday), at 9:30am. Questions – call the YMCA (330)469-2044
Spring Rummage Sale
June 7-9
Spring Rummage Sale June 7, 9-3, June 8, 9-3, June 9, 9-noon. Door Prizes & Bake Sale. Something for everyone!
Christ Covenant Church, 16406 Kinsman Rd. (Route 87), Middlefield, OH 44062 All proceeds from sale benefit Charity Children’s Ministry. Donations welcome. Call 440-858-7481
Square Dance in Niles
June 9
The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance, Saturday, June 9, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, Ohio. Ed Pabst will be the caller and Frankie Hammond will be calling line dances between the tips. This will be a High/Low dance with tips for new dancers and tips for more experienced dancers. Dress is casual and light refreshments will be served. There is a $6 donation per person at the door. For additional information call Gene Hammond at 330-506-3370.
Register Today For Gott Fen Hike
June 9
Join ODNR staff as we offer a special opportunity to view one of our State threat- listed plants, the lady slipper orchids, on June 9 from 10:00am- 12:00pm. Located at the Gott Fen State Nature Preserve, State Route 303 in Streetsboro this hike is by registration only. Space is limited and is available to the first 20 registrants. To register please contact Adam Wohlever at 330-527-5118 or email adam.wohlever@dnr.state.oh.us
Celebrate With Our Members
June 12
Tuesday, June 12 5:30 pm, Celebrate With Our Members Meeting at Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Rd, Huntsburg. Free Raffle prize donated by Chow Down. Cost $12, RSVP to 440-632-5705 or mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com Middlefield Chamber of Commerce.
Addiction Treatment & Recovery Awareness Program
June 14
Community members are invited to learn more about addiction, treatment, and recovery at an awareness event being held at Portage Community Chapel on Thursday, June 14 from 6-8pm.
Attendees will learn about the drug overdose crisis, the addiction process, and treatment and recovery. Residents of Portage will also be able to receive a free naloxone overdose response kit through Project DAWN. Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug. Speakers include representatives from the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County, Townhall II, the Portage County Health District and the recovery community. Portage Community Chapel is located at 6490 OH 14, Ravenna. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact 330.673.1756.
Free Community Meals
June 18
Christ Lutheran will be sponsoring Free Community Meal on Monday, June 18 from 5 to 6:30 PM. Please come and share a meal and enjoy visiting with neighbors and friends. Look forward to seeing you there. The Church is located at 10827 North Main Street, Mantua, For more info call the Church at 330-274-2849.
Mental Health First Aid Registration
June 18 & 19
On Monday June 18 and Tuesday June 19 Coleman Professional Services and the Mental Health & Recovery Board will offer a Mental Health First Aid training in Ravenna. This 8-hour training course gives people the tools to identify when someone might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary.
The cost is $25 and includes the workbook, training materials, and a continental breakfast each day. The class is being held 8am-noon on June 18 & 19 at Coleman in Ravenna. To register call 330.673.1756 ext 201 or visit www.mental-health-recovery.org
Grandparents In The Park
June 21
Make a date in Nature with the little person in your life. Grandparents and grandchildren, warm up for the first day of summer, June 21, with Geauga Park District’s Grandparents Summer Picnic at the new Claridon Woodlands, featuring Nature activities, a picnic with hot dogs courtesy of the Chardon Senior Center and more! Registration is required at the new www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-286-9516 for this special get-together on Friday, June 8, noon to 1:30 p.m. Rides around the park will also be given on the EZ Go Cart. Please bring a dessert or side dish to share.
Claridon Woodlands is located at 11383 Claridon Troy Road. You can learn more about this new park, featuring a Nature-based playground, at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org/park/claridon-woodlands.
Trunk-n-Treasure Sale
June 23
Immaculate Conception Council 1417 of the Knights of Columbus and the Chestnut Grove Art District will be hosting a Trunk-n-Treasure Sale; an Outdoor Flea Market. Vendors wil be able to sell items from the trunk of their cars. The sale will take place at the Immaculatre Conception parking lot, 251 W. Spruce Avenue in Ravenna on June 23, 2018. Sale will be from 9:00 am to 2:00pm rain or shine. Spaces are $15.00 for one/$25.00 for two. Tables chairs, and canopies are not available for rental. Vendors are asked to provide their own. To register send name, phone number, number of spaces and fee to: Chuck Calasina, 409 W. Main St., Ravenna, Ohio 44266. Make checks payable to: Knights of Columbus 1417
For more information please contact: Michael Reder 330-297-0113
Time Lab VBS
June 25-29
Crossroads Community Church
9018 State Route 44 Ravenna, Ohio 44266 will be holding a Vacation Bible School from June 25th-29th from 9A-12P
Welcoming children 3yrs-6th grade. Register @ www.thecrossroads.cc or call 330.296.6729
Grant-In-Aid-Program
Deadline Aug 6
The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators in Geauga County, is offering a grant-in-aid to a female student who is entering her senior year in college and is majoring in education. The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. The deadline for completed applications is August 6, 2018. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-in-Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.O. Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.
