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.
Join The Huntsburg Grange
2nd Monday of Month
Looking for people interested in becoming members of the Huntsburg Grange. Meeting are the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm in Huntsburg
Town Hall. Call 440-286-4992 with any questions.
The Top 10 Things Dead People Want To Tell You
1st & 3rd Mondays
If the dead could speak, don’t you wonder what they would say to those of us they’ve left behind? Join us the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month, 10am, for a Book Review & Discussion: The Top 10 Things Dead People Want To Tell You – Author Mike Dooley. 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. Updates in The Weekly Villager.
Wing Night at the Eagles Club
Tuesdays
Every Tuesday:wings with purchase of a beverage.Open to public 5:00- 8:00. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville. Public Welcome!
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
Lunch At The American Legion
Wednesdays
Now serving lunches to the public on Wednesdays only from 11AM – 2 PM at the Windham American Legion, 9960 E. Center St. Dine-in and Carryout. Check out the American Legion Auxiliary 674 Facebook page for more information or call 330-326-3188.
Loaves and Fishes Community Meal
Last Thursday of Month
Free meal is 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.
Christmas Boutique Tables Now Available
Call Today!
The Sisterhood of St. Joseph’s will hold the annual Christmas Boutique on Sunday, November 7, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in Hughes Hall. Tables are still available for crafters—$30.00 for an 8 ft. table (2nd table is $25.00). To reserve a table and/or for more info., please contact Nikki Fathauer (937-726-6470
or nmpoppe1@gmail.com). Reservations accepted on a first come basis.
Vendors needed for Annual Holiday Bazaar
Call Today
The annual Holiday Bazaar sponsored by Music Boosters for Southeast Pirates will be held at the Southeast High School Cafeteria on Dec, 11, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. $25 space*; no table provided or bring your own; $30 space*; 6 foot table provided; $35 space*; 6 foot table & electric provided**. *Spaces are limited to an 8 foot space (tables are 6’). If you need additional space, please reserve more than one space. **Electrical spaces limited. First reserved, first served. Reservations/payment required by November 15. Each vendor is asked to provide one item from their table to be raffled off in a Chinese auction To reserve your space contact Michelle at Musicboosters4 southeastpirates@ gmail.com.
Indoor Rummage Sale
Through Dec
Come fill a shopping cart even with the top from our two overflow rooms. Every Mon & Fri 10 am – 4 pm and Tues & Thurs 12 – 4pm. Ren. Family Center, 9005 Wilverne Drive, Windham
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointements Available
Call Today
Appointments are available for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at Garrettsville Family Pharmacy(8295 Windham St
Garrettsville, OH 44231) You can get more information and/or schedule an appointment by calling 330-527-4349. There is NO CHARGE to the customer.
Hands On Village
Oct 23
Portage County Historic Society’s own DAKOTA BOB shares a Power Point presentation on the background of his HANDS-ON [Hypothetical Stone Age] “VILLAGE”. On Saturday 10/23/21 at 2PM at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 Chestnut St, Ravenna OH 44266 Refreshments follow [& a Village visit if weather permits]
Bluegrass at Hambden Grange
Oct 23
Hambden Grange will host Mark Posey’s Doghouse Entertainment Bluegrass Jamboree, Saturday, October 23rd, featuring ‘Vertical Limit’ and ‘Hidden Drive’. Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7 pm. Food Stand is available. Tickets are $12 for Adults and Children under 12 are free. The Grange is located at 9778 Old State Road, Chardon.
Reverse Raffle
Oct 23
American Legion Auxiliary Post 674 Reverse Raffle. Over $1000 in cash Payouts!! $25.00 per person which includes your ticket number, Dinner, Dessert,and 2 Drink Tickets. This event will be located at the Windham Community Center on Saturday October 23, 2021 with doors opening at 6pm. All proceeds will go towards the American Legion Post 674. For more information please contact The Legion at 330-326-3188, any Ladies Auxiliary Member and The American Legion Auxiliary 674 Facebook page.
Autumn In The Falls
Oct 23
Attention all crafters, artisans, food vendor and home-based entrepreneurs!!! Don’t miss this opportunity to reserve your spot at this amazing event being held in the historic downtown Newton Falls business district! Saturday, October 23rd from 10am to 4pm. It will be located on West Broad Street between Center Street and South Canal. The road will be closed for the event and setup will be on the street. Only $30 a spot. You can sign up & pay online at the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association Facebook page. Link for signup is pinned to the top of the page. Any questions, please call us at (330) 872-4015
The Spirit Of Settlers Past
Oct 24
In honor of Colonial Heritage Month, Streetsboro’s Heritage Foundation presents The Spirit of Settlers Past. Stories of Streetsboro female settlers from its Founding Families will give brief cameos of their lives in the 1800s on Sunday October 24th, 1-3 PM at the Streetsboro Singletary House Museum [behind Walmart & Tire Source] Refreshments included &, of course, see the nearly 200 year old Singletary House & its displays.
Garrettsville Cemetery Association Meeting
Oct 27
Members of the Garrettsville Cemetery Association will meet on Wednesday, October 27 at 7 pm at the Historical Society building on Main St. A report will be given on the success of the recent historical tour of the village, sponsored by the J.A. Garfield Historical Society.
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner
Oct 29
The Kiwanis of the Western Reserve invites you to their All-U-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner Friday, Oct 29th 4:30-7pm IN the Hiram Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Dinner includes a choice of meat or marinara sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverage, & dessert. (gluten free pasta available) $ 8.00 for adults, kids 8 & under FREE! Carry-out available. Our co-host is the Stablemates 4-H Club. *Masks are required except while seated*
Freedom Township Halloween
Oct 30
Freedom Township will have Halloween on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Freedom Town Hall (intersections of St. Rt. 700/88/303, 8966 St. Rt. 700, Ravenna) Come dressed in your best Halloween costume. Anyone who is interested is welcome to come to the Freedom Town Hall to distribute candy during this time as well. Everyone is welcome. Any questions please contact Jennifer Derthick at 330-803-3128.
LaBrae Craft Show
Nov 6
LaBrae Craft Show will be held on Saturday November 6, 2021 from 10:00am to 4:00PM at the LaBrae High School Complex. Over 100 Vendors will be there! Free Admission
Home Cooked Soups & Food Available at our Concession Stand All proceeds benefit Scouts BSA Units
Wine Pull Fundraiser
Nov 6
Open Arms Adoptions, a 501c3 nonprofit full-service adoption agency is holding their 6th Annual Wine Pull fundraiser on Saturday, November 6 at The NEW Center in Rootstown. VIP tickets are limited to 100 and are almost gone! VIP Happy Hour is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and general admission check-in begins at 6 p.m. The theme this year is Hollywood and Wine, so dress up and feel like a star for an evening! You will hear from one of our adoptive families and our executive director. In addition, you can purchase tickets for the wine pull itself, 50/50 raffle, and Stock the Bar raffle. There will also be a silent and a live auction. Don’t miss out on the fun and the opportunity to support a great mission! There are over 3,000 children in Ohio’s foster care system that have no one to be reunited with and they are legally available for adoption. Open Arms Adoptions works to find and train families to adopt these children. Tickets can be purchased at https://one.bidpal.net/winepull2021/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary)
Portage Faith Church Holds Annual Bazaar
Nov 6
The ladies at Portage Faith United Methodist Church at 9922 State Route 44, Mantua, are pleased to invite you to their Annual Bazaar & Country Store on Saturday, Nov 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition to a wide selection of fresh homemade soups, please come check out our crafts, jewelry, wood products, baked and canned goods, and so much more. Admission is FREE. A continental breakfast and light lunch will also be available.
Christmas Boutique
Nov 7
Mark your calendars for the 36th Annual Christmas Boutique to be held on Sunday, November 7, 2021! Don’t miss one of the area’s nicest craft shows, sponsored by the Sisterhood of St. Joseph. Held in Hughes Hall, the Christmas Boutique continues the 36 year tradition of a nice show of hand-crafted items, baked goods, raffles, door prizes, breakfast and lunch items. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members of St. Joseph’s PSR program will run the kitchen, offering snack, lunch and dessert items at this annual fundraiser. https://stjosephmantua.com/christmas-boutique
5th Annual Financial Wellness Fair
Nov 8 – 13
The office of Portage Co. Treasurer Brad Cromes is hosting its 5th Annual Financial Wellness Fair the week of 11/8/21 – 11/13/21. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. This year’s Fair will consist of a series of online classes from 11/8 – 11/12, and finish with an in-person Expo at the Ravenna VFW Hall on 11/13 from 10am – Noon. For additional information, please visit www.facebook.com/PortageTreasurer.
NOVEMBER 12: ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH, 11900 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland
Preview party for “Gift of the Magi” Holiday Boutique.
7-9 pm. Adults only.
$5.00 admission includes preview of the boutique, music, hors ‘d’oeuvres and wine.
Boutique Bounce
Nov 12 & 13
Shoppers who visit the boutiques of St. Anselm and St. Mark in Chesterland and Old South Church in Kirtland will be eligible one of three grand prizes. Begin your “bounce” at any of the three churches and get ‘ card stamped at each location. Locations are: St. Anselm Catholic Church, 13013 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland
St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Rd., Kirtland
Mantua K of C Reverse Raffle
Nov 13
Mark your calendars for a night of entertainment fun! The Mantua Knights of Columbus #3766 will be holding a Reverse Raffle on Saturday, November 13, in St. Joseph’s Hughes Hall (not at the K of C Hall on St. Rt. 44 as in the past). Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner begins at 7 p.m. Ticket price of $70.00/couple or $50.00/single includes a delicious dinner, beverages, and dessert. There’ll be an open bar, musical entertainment and dancing, and a chance at a $1,000.00 grand prize along with other games of chance! Tickets are available by contacting Doug @ 330-618-2552 or Faith @ 216-406-3825.
St. Anslem Christmas Boutique
Nov 13
St. Anselm Christmas Boutique will be held on Saturday, November 13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; St. Anselm School, 13013 Chillicothe Rd. (Rt. 306, just south of Rt. 322), Chesterland. There will be over 70 vendors with all kinds of great items to choose from. There will also be a snack bar and prize raffle with many great prizes. Admission is $1. Join the Boutique Bounce by also stopping at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Chesterland and Old South Church in Kirtland, both on Rt. 306 and be included in a free drawing for a chance to win one of 3 Gift Baskets.
Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 21
The 2021 Mantua Knights of Columbus Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The reservation line will open on November 1st. Please call 330-274-4295 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and how many will be in your party. This free dinner will be held at St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, OH 44255. Reservations are first come, first served.
