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.
Fish Fry
Fridays
Friday Fish Fry at the American Legion Post 674, Windham. 9960 E. Center St. 330-326-3188. Choice of Beer Battered Fish, Chicken Fillets, or Battered Shrimp, Baked Potato or Fresh Cut French Fries along with two sides for $12.00. Dine in or carry out!!! Fridays from 4pm-7pm.
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.
NF Kiwanis Benefit Annual Geranium Sale
Call Today
Newton Falls Kiwanis Club is currently taking pre-sale orders for their annual flower sale. Cost is $4.75 per 4”-pot plant (red or pink), and this year we are doing pre-sales only. We will deliver local orders of 6 plants or more on May 19-20, or arrange for you to pick them up in town if you order fewer than six. Order from any Kiwanis member, or phone/text 330-307-5702. Proceeds benefit our many youth and youth leadership projects. Thank you for your support. Kiwanis, volunteers “serving the children of the world.”
Baseball Players Wanted
Call Today
The Creekside Baseball Organization is looking for players for it’s 15u summer travel team. Contact Dan Stricko 330 330 559-8129.
Lions Club Sausage Trailer
May 6 & 7
The Windham Lions Sausage Trailer will be open May 6th and 7th, across from Circle K, Friday 10-7 and Saturday 10-2. Steak and Sausage sandwiches $5.00. We will also be collecting your plastic bags on Saturday 10 -12. Come and support the community!
Bike Blessing
May 7
International women riding day blessing of the bikes to be held May 7 at Yestertech, 34460 Lakeshore Blvd, Eastlake. Blessing at 11 am; ride after noon. Presented by the Dragonflyers.
Annual Plant Sale
May 7
Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland, Annual Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 7th. The day before Mothers’ Day. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or shine! Chester Town Hall Parking Lot 12701 Chillicothe Rd. 44026 (Rte. 306 just North of Rte. 322) Large assortment of hanging baskets, perennials, house plants and annuals. Check out the Garden Shed and the Boutique for some surprises and maybe even a Mother’s Day gift!
Garrettsville Cemetery Association Meeting
May 10
Everyone is invited to attend the Garrettsville Cemetery Association meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30 pm at the Mott Building which is the J. A. Garfield Historical Society Building located on the corner of Main and High Street. Continuation of the restoration of the Historic Baptist Cemetery located on Maple Ave. is our main objective. Call 330 842 2822 with any questions.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
May 11 – 14
The Friends of the Garrettsville Library will be holding a book sale in the library meeting room and main floor on the following dates: Wednesday, May 11 from 10:30 am – 12 pm for members of the Friends and 12-5 pm open to the public; Friday, May 13 from 10:30-5; Saturday, May 14 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 and may be purchased at the door or in advance at the library. Call 330-527-4378 for more information.
Friendly Squares May Square Dance
May 14
The Friendly Squares will host their monthly square dance, Saturday, May 14, from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, Ohio. Gene Hammond will be the caller and Frankie Hammond will be cuing line dances. This will be a plus dance. Dress is casual and light refreshments will be served. There is a $6.00 donation per person at the door. For additional information call Gene Hammond at 330-506-3370.
Hybrid Book Club Meeting of the Garrettsville Library
May 17
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library will meet In-Person and via Zoom on Tuesday May 17, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Registration is required to attend this group meeting: you may do so by visiting the “Upcoming Events” calendar online at www.portagelibrary.org. Call 330-527-4378 for more information. This month’s selected title is Queen Bee by Dorothea Benton Frank. Copies of the book are available at the reference desk. Call 330-527-4378 for more information.
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
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.
