Community Cash Back Program
Through Dec 26
The Portage County Senior Center is again participating in Acme’s “Community Cash Back” program. The program runs from August 6th-December 26th, and you can either mail your receipts or drop them off. The Portage County Senior Center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna. The office hours are currently M-F 9-3. For more info, please call 330-297-3456.
A Friendly Ear Available
Mon – Fri
The Portage County Senior Center continues to stay closed to activities, but is still open for calls and one on one appointments to help with support and services. The senior center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna, and their phone number is 330-297-3456. They are available M-F from 9-3 to not only help with inquiries, but to offer a friendly ear to any senior who needs one
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.
Wing Night At The Eagles Club
Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday: 80 cent wings with purchase of a beverage– Open to public 5:00- 7:30. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville.
Crestwood 4C’s New Hours
Weds & Fri
Starting September 1st Crestwood 4C’s Food Cupboard will be open Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and closed on Mondays.
American Legion Fish Dinners
Fridays
American Legion Post 674 located at 9960 E. Center St in Windham will start fish dinners on Sept 4 from 4-7 pm. Dine in, carry out. Open to the public. Call 330-326-3188 for info.
Yoga in the Park
Saturdays
Join us for Yoga in the Park on Saturday mornings at 8 am. Open to YMCA- members, silver sneakers, and non members welcomed (non members $5.00 drop in fee). Held at the Garrettsville Village Park (by the library) at the pavilion. Weather permitting! Program will run until the weather turns ugly.
Apple Tree Preschool Registration Extended
It’s not too late! Apple Tree Preschool has pushed back the start date to October and there are a couple spots open. If you have a 3-4 year old that you would like to register and would like to find out more about our safe reopening plans, please email gumcappletree@gmail.com or call the Garrettsville United Methodist Church at (330) 527-2055.
Drive Thru Spaghetti Dinner
Sept 18
The Kiwanis of the Western Reserve will have their last Drive Thru Spaghetti Dinner of this year on Friday Sept 18 4:30-6:30 *New Time* in the Hiram Christian Church parking lot, ENTER THRU EITHER RT 82 OR 700/82 DRIVEWAY. Same great spaghetti with choice of meat or marinara sauce, salad, garlic bread, plus a special treat from Maggie’s Donuts. Sorry, no beverages. TAKE OUT ONLY. $8 Adults, kids 8 and under $4.
Join Scouting Today!! Fall Open House
Sept 19
Have Fun, Make Friends, See New Things! Cub Scout Pack 4062 is having their fall open house on September 19th at the village park by the Library at 4pm. Boys in grades K through 5 are invited to come and have some fun and learn what Scouting has to offer. For more information email us at gvillepack62@yahoo.com or call Eric Neiheisel at (330) 518-7502. Start your adventure today!
Damselflies & Dragonflies of Northeast Ohio Webinar
Sept 19
On Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM you are invited to participate in this educational webinar with Judy Semroc, Conservation Specialist with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Join us as Judy shares her pictures and expert advice on what plants you can add to your landscape to attract these jewel-winged beauties to your own yard! Presentation hosted by: OSU Extension and the Portage County Master Gardeners
This webinar is open to the public and is free of charge. Registration Required at: https://go.osu.edu/portagedragonflies
Maple Grove Cemetery Tours
Sept 21-26
Tour the cemetery grounds from 2:00pm to 3:00pm and learn about some early and notable burials. Reed Memorial Library, in partnership with the Portage County Historical Society and Museum, will host walking tours through Maple Grove Cemetery. This tour is for groups of 10 or less; face masks and social distancing required. The same tour will be repeated throughout the week to accommodate more people. You must register to attend a tour. This tour is weather dependent. Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable walking shoes. We will meet in front of the cemetery near the chapel.Register at reedlibrary.org or call (330) 296-2827 x300
Freedom Fall Craft Show
Sept 26
The Freedom Community & Park Boosters and the Freedom Township Historical Society will hosting the Freedom Fall Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Freedom Township grounds at the intersections of St. Rts. 88/700/303. There will be pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, limited vendors, a 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction items and more. We will be abiding by all social distancing guidelines put in place by the Portage County Health Department. Masks are highly recommended and preferred. Any questions regarding this event please contact Jennifer Derthick at 330-931-8227 or freedomparkboosters@gmail.com
Baseball Showcase
Sept 26
The Bob Cene Baseball Complex in Struthers Ohio will host a college, pro, scout showcase on Saturday 26th. Information can be found showcase director Ed Santa’s website at santabaseball.com.
Turkey Dinner Drive-Thru
Oct 3
Turkey Dinner Drive-Thru at Huntsburg Congregational Church, 12435 Madison Rd. on Oct. 3, pick up between 4:30 to 6:30. $10 adult portion dinner. Pre-orders only. MUST reserve by calling or texting 234-600-9582 with name, phone, number of dinners before Sept. 25. 50/50 raffle tickets 6 for $5.
Annual Clam Bake
Oct 3
Garrettsville Eagles Club is holding their Annual Clam Bake on Oct 3. Appetizers starting at 5:00; Dinner will be served at 6:00. Tickets are $35 each, extra dozen clams add $12. Contact an Eagles Club member for tickets. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville.
