Patio Raffle
On Sale Now
Get your tickets now for the JAG All Sports Booster PATIO RAFFLE! A 600 sq. ft. decorative concrete patio with fire pit, decorative seating and steps is being donated by Creative Concrete Impressions. Install will take place at the winner’s home in the spring of 2018 and winner will be drawn at the Spring JAG Night at the Races. Proceeds benefit JAG Athletic Facilities Committee. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Please contact Ted Lysiak (216.534.7413) for tickets or stop into the JAG Athletic or Board office (330.527.4336).
JA Garfield Kindergarten Registration
Schedule Today!
The James A. Garfield School District is now taking reservations for Kindergarten registration for children that will turn age 5 before August 1, 2018. Registration will take place on, Thursday, March 22, Friday, March 23 and Monday, March 26, 20128 Please call the Elementary School office at 330-527-2184 to schedule an appointment.
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Hiram RCCA Consignment Treasure Sale will be held at
6337 Winchell Rd. Hiram Rapids on March 29th – 31st 10 a. to 7 p. Consign your new or gently used items with
us and stop by to shop. For more info call 330.569.4292 or email: rcccahiramrapids@gmail.com
Grief Support Group
Sundays
Grief Group meets every Sunday at 3 pm. The meetings are held at Garrettsville United Methodist Church and last about an 1 – 1 ½ hours. Everyone is welcome. For questions you can call the church at 330-527-2055.
Families Anonymous Meeting
Mondays
Do you have a family member addicted to drugs or alcohol? Families Anonymous may help restore your serenity. We meet 7pm every Monday at Coleman Behavioral Services, Sue Hetrick Building, 3922 Lovers Lane/Loomis Parkway in Ravenna. For information call Peggy 330-760-7670.
Monday Breakfast at American Legion
Mondays
Open to public – $7.00 breakfast from 8-11:00am at the American Legion Post #674 in Windham. Menu: eggs ‘any style’, pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits, hash browns, bacon, sausage (patties and links) and white, wheat or rye toast and coffee, tea and juice. Call 330/326-3188 for info.
Men on Mondays
Mondays
Men on Mondays, a men’s Bible study, is held every Monday from 6:45 – 8 pm at the Cellar Door Coffee Shop in Garrettsville. Coffee and pastry will be provided at no charge.
BINGO
Every Tuesday
St. Ambrose Church 10692 Freedom St. Garrettsville– Early bird at 6:45pm and first game at 7pm. Also featuring instant tickets, coverall jackpots, and other fun games. Doors open 5:45pm. Great refreshments!
Start Talking! Portage Mantua
4th Tuesday of Month
Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6PM to make a difference in our communities by combating drug abuse in our schools and our county. Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 North Main Street, Mantua.
Tuesday Bible Study
Tuesdays
Windham United Methodist will host an ongoing Adult Bible Study: “Resilient-Your Invitation to a Jesus-Shaped Life”, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, 9051 N. Main St., Windham, OH. Please leave a message for the pastor at the Church Office, 330-326-2571.
Start Talking ! Portage Stop Addiction
Tuesday & Saturday
Start Talking! Portage has been able to schedule two NEW NA meetings in Portage County on Tuesdays at Christ Episcopal Church at 118 South Mantua St., Kent, Ohio at 7:30 p.m. the second one is on Saturdays at Mantua Christian Church 4118 S. R. 82, Mantua, Ohio 44255
Soup & Sandwiches
Weds through March 21
The Garrettsville United Methodist Church will be offering Soup & Sandwiches every Wednesday during Lent (Feb 21, Feb 28, March 7, March 14, March 21) from 4:30pm to 6:45pm. Donations are welcome. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of great fellowship. We are located on Park Avenue near the YMCA.
Good News Club
Thursdays
Good News Club coming to JAG starting Thursday, March 1st. Club will run for 6 weeks. Come enjoy Bible stories, games and snacks with your friends. Permission slips available at the elementary school office. Grades Kindergarten through 6th grade are welcomed.
Story Time At Mantua Center Church
Thursday
Children ages 2-5 are invited, along with their accompanying adult, (siblings are welcome too) every Thursday to STORY TIME, 10:30 -11:30 a.m. at the Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 St.Rt. 82. No need to sign up, simply drop in any Thursday. This program follows the Crestwood School schedule and meets every Thursday that Crestwood is in session.
BINGO At St Michael’s
Every Thursday
St. Michael’s Church Weekly Bingo at 7pm every Thursday at 9736 East Center Street Windham, OH 44288.
TOPS Meetings
Thursdays
TOPS OH#1941, Ravenna meets Thursday mornings in the fellowship hall of the Maplewood Christian Church, 7300 State Route 88, Ravenna with weigh-in from 9-9:45 a.m. and a meeting/program following at 10:00 a.m. TOPS Club, Inc. is an affordable, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization.
2nd Thursday Storytime
through May 10
2nd Thursday Storytime at Maplewood Christian Church. Come for stories, crafts, music and movement for children ages 2 – 5 (adults stay for fun, siblings welcome). This event will be held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 7300 State Route 88 in Ravenna. We will not meet if Ravenna Schools are closed. Email gzimcosky@gmail.com or call 330-297-6424 with questions.
Eagles Club Fish Fry
through March 30
Through March 30th the Garrettsville Eagles Club #2705 will have a fish fry every Friday. All dinners are $9.00. Fish dinner 2pcs; Shrimp dinner 7pcs; Combo dinner (1pc fish 4 pcs shrimp). Dinners include baked potato or french fries, cole slaw or applesauce, green beans, dinner roll with butter. Served from 5:00-8:00 Open to the public!
Lent Fish Fry
through March 30
Lenten Fish Fry every Friday through March 30th. Times are 4:00 to 7:30. Price is $10.00; for kids 12 and under, $7.00. Located at the VFW in Newton Falls. 433 Arlington Blvd, Newton Falls OH 44444. You can get fried or baked fish and 3 different sides are sides are cole slaw, cabbage & noodles, vegetable, mac & cheese, and French fries. Hosted by the Newton Falls Athletic Boosters
Friday Fish Fry
through March 30
The Lake Milton American Legion Fish Fry is back serving every Friday through March 30 from 3-7 pm at the 737 Legion Post, 16465 Milton Avenue. Haddock Fish Dinner or enjoy Chicken or Shrimp french fries, cole slaw , roll, & drink $10.50. Perogies $4.50 Extra Fish $4.50. NEW Children’s Menu includes Fish, Shrimp, or Chicken Nuggets with fries, coleslaw or applesauce, roll, & drink for $5.00. Serving our Veterans needs
Pancake & Sausage Breakfasts
Sundays in March
The Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459, Goodwin St., Burton will be hosting pancake and sausage breakfast on March 4, 11, 18 and 25. The public is invited to attend. Breakfast will be held from 9 am to 1 pm.
Herbal Society Meeting
March 4
Quail Hollow Herbal Society meeting will be held on March 4, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Quail Hollow State Park Manor House, 13480 Congress Lake Rd., Hartville. Judy Semroc, Conservation Specialist, Natural Areas Division of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will discuss Birds, Bugs & Botany. Program begins at 2:00 pm. We are looking for new members–refreshments served and everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Pat Kaiser, 330-877-2873.
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
March 4
Join us for the seasons final Windham Lions Club pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 4th from 8AM to 12PM at the Brick Chapel on North Main Street. The club will be teaming up with the Windham High School National Honor Society for this brunch. Proceeds from all presale tickets will be split with half going back to the honor society. Presale tickets cost $6.00. Tickets at the door are $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children age 5-14 and children under 5 are free. Carry outs available. If interested in presale tickets contact Stephanie Smith/Parish at: sparish@windham-schools.org.
Brookfield Youth Basketball Tournament
March 4 -11
Brookfield High School and the Trumbull County Basketball Officials Association will be conducting a 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graded basketball tournament for boys and girls. The tournament will be held from March 4th through March 11th. Cost is $100. For more information contact Matt Vadas at 330-883-7208 or e-mail matthewvadas@aol.com
Pancake Breakfasts
March 4,11 & 18
Goodell Family Farms will be serving its traditional pancake breakfasts the first three Sundays of March from 8:30 am – 2 pm at the Shalersville Town Hall on the corner of SRS 44 & 303. You will be seated and served your choice of plain, buckwheat or some of each. Maple syrup and maple products will be available for purchase.
Park Boosters Meeting
March 5
The Freedom and Community Park Boosters will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Freedom Town Hall. For more information please contact Tom Mesaros at 330-245-6061.
Monthly Book Review
March 5
Beginning Monday, March 5th, at 9:30am with the cooperation of the Garrettsville YMCA, Dr. J Patella presents & reviews, the book: A STILL, SMALL VOICE: A Psychic’s Guide to Awakening Intuition. Author – famed psychic Echo Bodine turns to a subject she knows and is passionate about: INTUITION. The presentation continues each month, chapter by chapter, throughout the book’s entirety. It is not necessary to have your own copy. There is no cost & YMCA membership is not required. The YMCA is located 8233 Park Ave, every 1st Monday (non-holiday), at 9:30am for the Monthly Monday Book Review & Discussion group. Questions – call the YMCA (330)469-2044
Vollyeball Coaches School
Begins March 6
The Trumbull Career & Technical Center in Champion, Ohio under its Adult Training Center will have a “Volleyball Coaches School”, starting on March 6th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, every Tuesday and Thursday for 5 weeks. The 20 hours of instruction will cover all aspects of the sport, for every level of coaching. For more information and to register call 330-847-0503.
Growing Heartnuts
March 8
The 2018 Ohio Nut Growers Association featured seedling available through Portage SWCD Tree Sale is HEARTNUT. Please join the Ohio Nut Growers members Joe and Donna Cullman from Cullman’s Tree Farm in Marysville, OH to learn about growing these heart-shaped members of the walnut family. Cullman Tree Farms has a long history of growing a variety of nuts. This will be a wonderful opportunity to bring your nut growing questions to ONGA members. To register, contact Taylor at Portage SWCD at thillyer@portageswcd.org or call 330-235-6811
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
March 10
Spaghetti & meatball dinner will be held on March 10 from 4 to 6 pm at the Western Reserve Masonic Lodge on Rt. 88 in West Farmington. Salad, bread, pie, coffee and juice. Cost is $7.00 for Adults; Ages 5-12 $4.50. Under 5 is free. Carry-outs are available for $7.50.
Swiss Steak Dinner
March 10
The Nelson United Methodist Church will be hosting their Swiss Steak Dinner at the Nelson Community House on Nelson Circle, Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 on March 10, 2018. Dinner is served from 4:00-6:Pm. The price is $10.for Adults and $5 for Children age 6-12, Children 5 and under are Free. The dinner consists of: Swiss Steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn casserole, drinks, and dessert. Carry-Out Is also available at the same location.
RFC Garden Work Bee
March 10 & 24
On March 10th and 24th , 9am- noon at the Renaissance Family Center in Windham — GARDEN WORK BEE. Join Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers as they haul compost, create infiltration basins for fruit trees, and construct picnic tables. Contact Pamela McDowell to learn more at mcdowllpamela1@gmail.com or register by calling 330-296-6432.
Pancakes at the Grange
Mar 11 & 18
Hambden Grange #2482 is serving an AYCE Pancake Breakfast with maple syrup, corn fritters, fruit, sausage, juice, cocoa and coffee, Sunday, March 11 & 18 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Grange is located at 9778 Old State Road, Chardon. The cost is $7 for Adults and $3 for Children 10 and under.
Newton Falls Kindergarten Registration Dates
March 12 – 16
Registration for children entering the Newton Falls Exempted Village School District for the 2018-2019 school year will be held Monday, March 12 through Friday, March 16, 2018 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. & 12:00-2:30 p.m. daily. You do NOT need an appointment, but please only come during these times. It is not necessary to bring your child at this time. To be eligible for kindergarten, your child must be 5 years of age by August 1, 2018. If you have any questions, you may contact the school Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Dee Howard, at 330-872-5225 (ext. 2301).
Taxpayer Assistance Day
March 13
Newton Falls taxpayer assistance day is scheduled for March 13, 2018 at the Annex Building at 419 N Center Street from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Sweet Treat from the Trees
March 15
Discover the secrets of pure Geauga Gold…maple syrup! We’ll enjoy lunch in the lodge at 11:30 a.m., then take a hands-on look at the sugarbush and sugar house to learn about the maple sugaring process. Some portions of this program will not be wheelchair accessible.
Thursday, March 15, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Swine Creek Reservation. Registration is required at 440-286-9516 or www.geaugaparkdistrict.org
St Mary & St. Joseph’s Ladies Guild Bake Kolache
Order By March 16
St. Mary & St. Joseph’s Ladies Guild of Newton Falls will be baking homemade Kolache for the Easter Holiday and you may
purchase this taste of Eastern Europe at the low cost of $10.00 each. The Ladies offer the following fillings: Apricot, Nut, and Poppy Seed. To order your
taste of Europe, contact Patti at 330-980-8560. Pick up times and days will be Tuesday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, March 21 from
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Order deadline is Friday, March 16.
Free Youth Shotgun Shooting Lesson
March 17
The Streetsboro Sportsman Association is hosting a youth Shotgun Shoot free to the public on March 17 from 9a.m. to 12p.m. Space is limited. All shotguns and ammunition provided. For more information or to reserve your place contact Russ Vandercook @ (330)274-3566 or email at rvclays@aol.com. The club is located at 11280 Bloom Road, Nelson Township 44231.
Dinner and Concert
March 17
Ravenna Chapter #46 Order of Eastern Star, 4785 Washington Ave in Ravenna is hosting a Dinner and Concert on March 17. Dinner begins at 6 pm and will be catered by Blasiole’s Restaurant from Streetsboro. The concert, featuring MajesticVoice Chorus begins at 7 pm. Tickets are advance sale only — $20.00 per person. For information and reservations contact 330-296-9869.
Exploring Forests
March 19
This is event, on March 19 from 1-4 pm, is for those who want to learn how to assess and improve the condition of a woodlot. Observing a woodlot during the dormant season often provides a unique perspective that is helpful in planning maintenance or timber management strategies. Mark Wilthew, consulting forester with Providence Forestry, LLC, will be spending the afternoon helping participants learn some key elements of managing a woodlot.Learning to identify the trees in a woodlot is a key step in any management plan, so a good portion of our time will be spent learning the basics of winter tree ID. To Register contact Taylor Hillyer at thillyer@portageswcd.org or call (330) 235-6811
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms
March 21
OSU Extension Portage County will be hosting a shitake mushroom growing workshop, March 21st, 5:30-7:00pm. During this workshop, participants will learn the basics of growing shiitake mushrooms at home- including the best species of trees to use, log preparation, types of spawn, and inoculation. After a short classroom discussion, participants will drill and inoculate an oak log to take home. Participants are encouraged to bring a cordless drill and a 5/16” diameter bit if they have it, though several will be available to share. The workshop is $25 and space is limited. For more information, call 330-296-6432 or visit portage.osu.edu.
Park Boosters Craft Show
March 24
The Freedom and Community Park Boosters will be hosting their first Craft Show on Saturday, March 24, 2017 from 10:00 to 4 at the Freedom Town Hall. For more information please contact Jennifer Derthick at 330-931-8227.
Huntsburg Grange Chili Cook-Off
March 24
Huntsburg Grange is holding its 18th annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, March 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Huntsburg Gym. Entries needed for contest and vendor show. Live band, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, big item raffle, cake walk, kids games. Contact 440-636-5517 or 440-477-2822, leave message please.
Pollinator Workshop
March 31
Spring is a very busy time of year for beekeepers and pollinator specialists. OSU Extension, Portage County Beekeepers, Portage County Master Gardeners, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History are teaming up on March 31st, 9:30am- 12pm with the Portage SWCD to provide an opportunity for workshop participants to hear from field professionals to learn more about the importance of bees and some of the challenges pollinators are currently facing. Please join us to learn more about some of the pollinator work that keeps our field experts so busy this time of year! To Register contact Taylor Hillyer at thillyer@portageswcd.org or call (330) 235-6811.
March In, Prune Out
March 31
This will be a hands-on, get yourself dirty, workshop! We will prune peach and apple trees, and small fruits like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and grapes on March 31st, 9am- noon. Bring your own pruners, loppers or saws and dress for the weather. Participation is expected and is a big part of the learn-as-you-lop-it fun! Location: Sage’s Apples 11355 Chardon Road, Chardon, OH 44024. Learn more and register at Geauga.osu.edu
Earth Day Celebration
April 21
Celebrate Earth Day in Hiram
Everyone is invited to celebrate spring and attend the Earth Day activities on Saturday, April 21st from 10 am until 2 pm. The events will include the dedication of a new Village park, as well as a new, paved walking trail. The family-friendly festivities will include games, music, and more, so mark your calendars. Check out the Hiram Village Parks Facebook page for more information.
