Great Gifts From Historical Society
Call Today!
The James A. Garfield Historical Society is still selling cemetery books for $5. each. We have four available. Park Cemetery, Drakesburg Cemetery, West Cemetery and the Baptist Cemetery. “Where’s my Milkman“ books, written by Scott Lawless, and “Garrettsville Strong” books, written by Pam Montgomery are also still available. 1880 maps of Garrettsville are also available for $5. each. Once framed, they make a great gift! To support your local historical society, call Debbie Smith at 330-389-1859 or Kit Semplak at 330-842-2822.
“Community Cash Back”
Through Dec 26
The Portage County Senior Center continues to collect all grocery receipts from Acme’s “Community Cash Back” program through Dec. 26th. This program helps non-profits bridge the costs associated with programming, etc. Because The Senior Center has no budget for much of what they do, they really rely on these types of creative endeavors from community partners in order to provide services to their seniors. No amount on the receipt is too small, it all adds up! Please share this info with your friends and family and either drop off or send the receipts to: The Portage County Senior Center, 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G), Ravenna, OH 44266.
SHS Fundraiser
On Sale Now!
Our fund raising has taken a different road this year because of COVID. You can help support the society and its museum by purchasing raffle tickets. The 50/50 raffle has a first prize of $750.00 and a second prize of $250.00. Tickets are $10 each with only 200 tickets being sold. The drawing will occur when all these raffle tickets have been sold. We’re almost there! Don’t miss out! Call Judy Richardson-330.389.0598 or Ron Kotkowski-330.351.3401. SHS is also selling tickets for a gun raffle with three prizes: a Savage 450 Bushmaster, a Winchester 350, and a Canik TP9. Tickets are $10 each with a limited number being offered. Contact either Ronnie or Judy for your ticket or more information.
Shalersville Historical Calendar Sale
The 2021 Shalersville Historical Society calendars are here! They feature Shalersville’s 9 one-room schools and 3 churches. Interestingly, of the 9 one- room schools, 5 are still in use today but not as school houses. How many can you locate? What are the 3 churches; two are obvious but do you know the third? You can find the answers by purchasing a calendar for $10.00; they can be purchased at our monthly meetings-the first Thursday of the month at 7 PM at the society’s museum on St Rt 44. Calendars can also be purchased from Judy Richardson-330.389.0598 or Judy Thornton-330.527.7669. In addition they can be mailed for the purchase price plus the cost of postage-$1.80.
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.
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.
Bell Ringers Needed
through Dec 24
The Salvation Army of Portage County needs volunteers to ring the Red Kettle Bells starting November 23rd thru December 24th. There are many locations throughout Portage County . Please call The Salvation Army office at 330 296-7371 to volunteer. Two hours at a kettle will feed a family of four for a week.
Library’s Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Nov 26
All offices and branch libraries of Portage County District Library (PCDL) will close at 5:00 pm Wednesday, November 25 to begin the Thanksgiving holiday, and will remain closed Thursday, November 26. Library service hours resume Friday, November 27. Although PCDL branch libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Digital Library is always open.
Covid Care Packages For Seniors
Nov 30
The Windham Township Trustees have assembled COVID care packages to distribute to any senior citizen that lives in the township who is in need. The packages contain masks, sanitizing wipes, cleaning supplies, food etc. They will hold a drive-thru, touchless distribution on Monday, November 30, 2020. They will be distributed at the townhall located at 9011 North Main Street between the hours of 12:00 noon until 2:30 pm. There is a limited supply and will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis. Any senior who would like one, but lacks transportation or doesn’t get out, may contact Brian Miller at 330 326-3157 or Dan Burns at 330 984-3096 and they will see that you get one.
Holiday To Go
Dec 2
The Portage County Senior Center welcomes all Portage County Seniors aged 60 and up to join them for a special “Holiday” to-go celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd from 12-12:45. Staff and volunteers will be stationed outside to greet everyone and supply lots of fun for seniors as they drive around the building. Thanks to sponsors Gardens at Liberty Park, ClearPath Home Health, Hospice of the Western Reserve, and other staff and volunteers, this day promises to be enjoyable for all! A current member form is required to be on file and sign-up is mandatory. For more information or to register, the senior center can be reached at 330-297-3456, and is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna.
Christmas Indoor Yard Sale
Dec 3-5
The Renaissance Family Center of Windham is having a Christmas Indoor Yard Sale. Come check out our Christmas Indoor Yard Sale, December 3rd-5th. We’ve got LOADS of new items to get you ready for the holidays. The hours are Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – noon. For more information call 330-326-3003.
Drive-Thru Pizza with Santa
Dec 5
Kiwanis of the Western Reserve invite you & your family to our first ever Drive-Thru Pizza With Santa Event, Saturday, Dec 5 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm in the Hiram Christian Church Parking Lot, 6868 Wakefield Road Hiram, OH 44234 enter thru the north entrance on Wakefield Rd (Rt 82) Park & Visit Santa who will be appropriately socially distant in the garden behind the church. Bring your camera for a safe space photo-op with Santa. mask or cloth face coverings please Drive-thru & Pick-Up a FREE Santa Bag with Elf Crafts (in take-home ziplock bags) & other goodies for children 10 and under. Bring your list for Santa!
Drive-thru Pay & Pick-up GIONINO’S 6” boxed pizza for $ 3.00 per pizza for all ages
This event is FREE if you do not wish to buy pizza.
Freedom Historical Society Business Meeting
Dec. 8
The Freedom Township Historical Society will have its annual business meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 8 at the Freedom Community Center, 8940 S.R. 700. This meeting will be very brief and will be for our members to vote in our annual election of officers. We will follow all state and local health guidelines with masks and social distancing required. There will be no historical program and no refreshments will be provided.
