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!!
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.
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.
Mantua Farmers’ Market Pre-Season Sales
May 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.
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.
Free Meal
June 7
Free Meal! Come join us for food and fellowship on June 7th from 5:30-7 pm at Covenant Bible Fellowship Church, 8146 High St. Garrettsville Oh. Enjoy a picnic supper on us! All are welcome!
Mantua Historical Societ Program
June 13
The Mantua Historical Society’s next program will be Monday, June 13 at 6:00pm in the Mantua Township Town Hall located at 4122 State Route 82, Mantua, OH 44255. Larry Carver will show a Power Point presentation on the “Mormon History in Early Portage Co.” Our meetings are free & open to the public. Refreshments will be served. A short business meeting will follow & our museum will be open.
Vacation Bible School
June 13
Kids ages 4 through 6th grade are invited to join us June 13-17th, from 9:00-12:00 at Crossroads Community Church 9018 OH-44, Ravenna OH. The theme is Zoomerange, “Returning to the value of Life”. Where: Stop in to register or call 330.296.6729
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.
Americana Jam Session
June 16
Come on out, bring your acoustic instrument to the Americana Jam Session at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 Ohio 82 at Mantua Center Road, Thursday June 16 from 6-8 PM. We get together and play, sing, and jam Old Time, 60s-70s Folk music, Folk Rock and Country of that era. Are you a bit rusty from the COVID layoff? We’ll get you going again. Need more info? Call Skip 330-562-9801
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.
