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.
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. Hope to see you there!!
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.
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
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. The gathering includes a pot luck lunch, socializing and various programs such as entertainment, informational lectures, and field trips. Also, open to non-Geauga County residents.
Thundering Thursdays
Thursdays
A Weekly activity outreach ministry for ages 4-18 will be held on Thursdays from 5:52pm – 7:40pm.Watch a video, play games, a bible devotional, and a snack. Faith Church 10585 Windham Parkman Rd. Garrettsville. For more info call 330-527-4068 or Pastor Mike at 330-442-0342
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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments 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.
Baseball Players Wanted
Call Today
The Creekside Baseball Organization is looking for players for its 15u summer travel team. Contact Dan Stricko 330 330 559-8129.
Swiss Steak Dinner
May 21
Drive-Thru Swiss Steak Dinner, Saturday, May 21 from 4 to 6 pm at Rootstown First Congregational Church – 4022 St Rt 44. Dinners are $12 each and include Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, salad, cole slaw, applesauce, roll and cake. Please enter from St Rt 44.
Portage County Gardeners’ May Mart Plant Sale
May 21
Time To Welcome Spring
April brings the showers and on Saturday May 21, 9 am – 2 pm Portage County Gardeners will bring: Perennials from local gardens, Herbs, Annuals,
Hanging Baskets & Planters.
Also come for our Garden Extras, Raffle, Bake Shop and Lunch served from 11 am – 2 pm. Cash & Check only. Portage County Gardeners’ Center, 5154 State Route 44, Rootstown
Mantua Farmers’ Market Pre-Season Sales
May 21, 28 & June 4
The Mantua Farmers Market begins with 3 Pre-Season Plant and Miscellaneous Sales on May 21, 28, and June 4 – 9am to 1 pm – at Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 N Main Street, Mantua. Regular Season begins July 9 and ends September 24. Sales will be held on the upper parking lot of the church due to work on the lower lot. Cost is $5.00 per date. Interested vendors please call Diane for info – 330-274-2868.
Re-Creation To Perform
May 22
Windham UMC is happy to sponsor the singing group Re-creation. They will be at the Renaissance Center on May 22, 2022 at 6:30. They have performed all over the country and have visited every Veteran’s home each year.
Plant Swap
May 22
Lake Milton Presbyterian Church, 942 Grandview Ave in Lake Milton will be hosting a plant swap on
Sunday, May 22, after the
10 am worship service. The
free community plant swap runs from 11 am – 1 pm.
Bring your extra plants, seeds, and gardening supplies to share, then take something new home.
Light refreshments will be supplied.
PCDL Closed Memorial Day
May 30
Portage County District Library (PCDL) will be closed Monday, May 30, in honor of Memorial Day. All branches and offices will resume normal library service hours Tuesday, May 31. Not to worry though, as PCDL’s Digital Library never closes and it is available 24/7, 365 days. Visit www.portagelibrary.org and click on the Digital Library tab. Enjoy digital movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, comics, and magazines using your PCDL card.
Newton Falls Memorial Day Parade
May 30
Parade will form at the west parking lot of Cadle Company by the fire station at 10:00 a.m. It will move out at 10:30 sharp go south on N Canal to Broad Street. Go west on Broad Street to the West River Bridge. The head of the parade will halt at the West River Bridge where the VFW Auxiliary 3332 and Judge Philip Vigorito will hold a Memorial Service for the Men and Women lost at sea. It will then proceed to Veterans Park.
Program on Freedom’s Dew Drop Inn
June 14
Freedom Township Historical Society will host “Dew Drop Inn and Tavern Days” with Margaret Garmon at 7 pm June 14 at the Freedom Picnic Pavilion, 8966 S.R. 700 (right across from the town hall). Margaret is the daughter of John and Margaret Murvay who operated the Dew Drop in in Drakesburg during the 1950s. Margaret, who is a former Record-Courier columnist and a retired journalism and communications professor at Kent State University, will take a fond look back at growing up as the tavern owner’s daughter.
Chardon Polka Band Worship, Concert, and Picnic Benefit
June 26
Come enjoy the Chardon Polka Band as they lead a polka-style worship service as only they can do at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon on Sunday. June 26, 2022 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Following the worship service, the Chardon Polka Band will be in concert from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. During this time, a free picnic-style lunch will be provided by members of Celebration. Those attending are encouraged to bring children (there will be activities for them) and also to bring lawn chairs.
Donations will be accepted during the worship service and concert to benefit Keira, an eleven year old amputee from Aurora, Ohio. For additional information, please contact Paul at 440-897-0121.
Middlefield Community Garage Sale
July 8 & 9
Save the dates: Friday & Saturday, July 8 & 9, 2022 for the Annual Middlefield Community Garage Sale.
More details will follow asap. Watch for how to register your Garage Sale to get maximum advertising and attendance. Sponsored by the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com.
