Portage Senior Citizens Opportunities
Weekdays
The Portage County Senior Center, located at 705 Oakwood St., in Ravenna has many daily opportunities for local seniors to enjoy. On any given day, you can enjoy, bingo, Tai Chi, educational programs, art class, corn hole, cards & dominos with friends, and they even have a pool table. They serve lunch daily (by reservation) and are open M-F from 9-3. If you would like more information you may call them at 330-297-3456.
2019 J.A.G Annual PTO Rummage Sale
coming in May!!
We are asking for any/all donations. We will be giving tax deductible receipts this year and signature for Volunteer hours (NHS). Volunteers are needed for set up/sale day. For more info contact: Christy @ 330-396-1680 or Murphchristy84@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed
Call Today
The Phyllis Zumkehr Portage County Clothing Center, which is located at 3377 State Route 59, Ravenna, is looking for volunteers to help with sorting, hanging and stocking clothing and helping customers. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.If you are interested in volunteering, contact Veronica Williamson at 330-819-9760 or email fourwildwinds@yahoo.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 1 – 1 ½ hours. Everyone is welcome. For questions you can call the church at 330-527-2055.
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 provided at no charge.
4F’s: Everyone Welcome
2nd Monday of Month
Please join us for an afternoon of 4F’s (Fun, Food, Fellowship & Faith) on the 2nd Monday of every month from 12:30pm to 2pm at the Garrettsville United Methodist Church, 8223 Park Ave. This FREE event is open to everyone! For questions or additional information, please call the church office at 330-527-2055.
Loaves And Fishes Free Community Meals
3rd Monday of Month
Meals served 3rd Monday of every month at Christ Lutheran Church 10827 Main Street, Mantua, OH between 5:00-6:30 pm. All are welcome!
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!
Hiram Community Chorus
Tuesdays
You’re still invited! Hiram Community Chorus is practicing in Frohring Music Hall, Hiram College on Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Singers are still welcome and an audience is invited to attend the lickety-quick concert on May 5th. Fun for all–choristers and listeners–enjoying music of energy, enlightenment and tuneful surprises. Y’all come now.
Wing Night At The Eagles Club
Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday: 60 cent wings with purchase of a beverage– Open to public 5:00- 8:00. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street.
Start Talking Portage
4th Tuesday of Month
Start Talking Portage is a group of public and community partners who work together as a team to help fight the drug epidemic. We have a new location for our monthly meeting – Ravenna Library, 167 East Main Street, Ravenna Ohio in the Carlin room. Come and see what we are all about! Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month, 6- 8 pm.
Senior Lunches
Tues – Fridays
Welcome seniors! Come and enjoy hot, nutritious lunches at the Farmington Senior Center, 150 College St., West Farmington. Lunches are served Tuesdays through Fridays (except the 3rd Tuesday of the month) and cost $2. Please call ahead by three days for lunches – 330-889-2733.
Recovery after Suicide Loss Support Group
Last Weds of Month
If you or someone you know has lost a loved one to suicide, we invite you to attend a free monthly support group to find acceptance, information, and inspiration. The support group meets the last Wednesday of each month at the Kent Free Library located at 312 W. Main Street, Kent from 6:30-8pm. The group is sponsored by the Portage County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County. For more information call 330.673.1756 ext 201.
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.
Fish Dinners
Fridays
Friday fish dinners at the American Legion Post #674, 9960 E. Center St. Windham. Serving from 4-7 pm carryout available. Fish, chicken or shrimp dinners $10; combo $12. Open to public.
Rummage & Bake Sale
April 26 & 27
St. Ambrose Church will be hosting their Altar and Rosary Rummage and Bake Sale on
April 26 (9a-5p) and April 27 (9a-1pm), Clothes, housewares, books, linens, craft supplies,toys…something for everyone! Come and browse and get some bargains!!! Saturday is $2.00 bag day!!!
Steak Cookout
April 27
Newton Falls Kiwanis Club Annual Steak Cookout Benefit, Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Newton Falls United Methodist Church, 336 Ridge Road (St. Rt. 534), Newton Falls, from 4-7 p.m. Dinner includes steak, salad, potato, corn, dessert, and beverage, all for $15. Proceeds benefit our many youth projects. Pre-sales are preferred so we have enough steak. Tickets also available at the door. Carry-out available. 50/50 raffle. Geranium pre-sales orders taken.
Eagles Club Steak Fry
April 27
Garrettsville Eagles Club, 8149 Water St will have a steak fry Saturday April 27th from 4:00-7:30. Porterhouse or strip steak or a grilled Chicken breast dinner.
We also have pre sale tickets available for our 2nd annual BBQ dinner. They are $25 per person. You can get them at the Club Monday through Thursday after 4:00, Friday through Sunday after 1:00. The dinner is pre-sale only and it will be on May 11th. There will be entertainment after dinner.
Spring Wildflower Hike Part 1
April 27
Join us on April 27, 10:00 am-12:00pm, as we are treated to one of the best spring wildflower displays in northeast Ohio. Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve 11027 Hopkins Rd. Garrettsville, OH 44231 No registration is required. For more information call (330)-527-5118 or email adam.wohlever@dnr.state.oh.us
Open House: Spring in Paris!
April 27
Come in for a taste of Paris right here in Aurora on April 27 at 11 am! Mingle with friends and tour our community while you sample French cuisine and listen to Parisian music! What a great way to kick off spring! Program is held at Independence Village, 505 South Chillicothe Rd (SR 43), Aurora. Free and open to the public!!
Beach Clean- Up
April 28
Join the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and the Sierra Club of Ohio Northeast Chapter on Sunday April 28th at Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve to pick up litter and debris along the beach and throughout the dunes. This is our 6th year partnering with the Sierra Club for this event. Volunteer registration is required on site and will begin promptly at 9:30am in parking lot #1. Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve is situated at the east end of the Headlands Beach State Park, located at 9601 Headlands Rd. Mentor, OH 44060. For more information contact Adam Wohlever at (330)-527-5118 or adam.wohlever@dnr.state.oh.us
Trinkets and Treasures Sale:
May 1-4
Gigantic sale of high quality household goods, art, antiques, vintage, sporting goods, clothing, children’s items. Sponsored by the Federated Church of Chagrin Falls. “First opportunity” on Wednesday May 1, 5:30-8 p.m. ($10 admission). Sale days: Thursday/Friday May 2 & 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon (bag day and half-price). Federated Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Rd. (Rte. 306) Bainbridge Twp. Call (440) 247-6490 or visit fedchurch.org.
Indoor Yard Sale
May 2
The Renaissance Family Center is having an Indoor Yard Sale at 9005 Wilverne Dr. Windham on Thursday, May 2nd, 12 pm-4 pm, Friday May 3rd, 10 am-4 pm and Saturday, May 4th 9 am-2 pm. Join us for many treasurers you can’t live without.
Mayfield Church Rummage Sale
May 2 -4
A Rummage Sale will be held at the Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland. The hours are: Thursday, May 2, (9 am – 7 pm); Friday, May 3, (9 am – 4 pm); Saturday, May 4 – Bag Day (9 am – noon). The sale has something for everyone. All proceeds are for missions.
Spring Wildflower Hike Part 2
May 4
Join us on May 4, 10:00 am-12:00pm as we continue to explore one of the best spring wildflower displays in northeast Ohio. Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve 11027 Hopkins Rd. Garrettsville, OH 44231 No registration is required. For more information call (330)-527-5118 or email adam.wohlever@dnr.state.oh.us
Benefit BBQ Chicken Dinner
May 4
There will be a benefit BBQ chicken dinner and silent auction for CJ Gotthardt on May 4th at Parkman Community House on SR 422. Dinner will be served 4pm-8pm and consists of a garden salad, potato salad, 1/2 bbq chicken, baked beans, roasted potatoes, and cornbread. Takeout and will call tickets are available! Dinner tickets are $12 presale or $14 at the door. Drawing will begin at 8pm for silent auction items. Auction tickets will be 20/$5! 50/50 raffle tickets will be $1 ea. or 6/$5! Presale dinner tickets are available at Sugarbush Golf Club and Slim & Jumbo’s in Garrettsville; Mac’s Tavern in Parkman. Any questions, donations or to purchase tickets call 440-548-5289 and ask for Cathy or Amber. Please leave a message if no answer!
Garrettsville Village Clean Up Day
May 5
It’s time for a good Spring Cleaning! Join us on Sunday, May 5 from noon – 5pm as groups work together to spruce up Garrettsville. Focus will be on clean up along the waterfront, gazebo, YMCA and the Main St. area. Need community service hours? This is a great way to get that done. Contact Deb Wordell to sign up — dglass05@yahoo.com
Purses & Pastries
May 5
Join Friends of WomenSafe for their fourth annual “Purses and Pastries” fundraiser on Sun., May 5 from 2:00 – 4:00 at the Munson Township Hall located at 12210 Auburn Road in Chardon. Bring a new or gently-used purse with a wrapped $5.00 gift inside and participate in a fun purse exchange. Spend a beautiful Spring afternoon with friends and enjoy coffee, tea, punch and an assortment of homemade sweet treats while supporting WomenSafe, a shelter for victims of domestic abuse. The cost is $15.00 and reservations may be made by calling (440) 285-3741 or by going to www.fows.info. Space is limited so don’t delay!
SUPER JOY: Learning To Celebrate Everyday Life
May 6
Monday, May 6th, 9:30am: Monthly Book Review & Discussion at the Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Avenue. The book’s Author, Psychiatrist Paul Pearsall, PhD emphasizes the rewards of “Joyology”. Each chapter is followed by a short quiz intended to help recognize individual needs. A stimulating hour is shared exchanging impressions & opinions. Presented by Dr J Patella in cooperation with Garrettsville YMCA. Community members welcome: No fee, no membership or book required. Questions: YMCA (330)469-2044.
Nelson UMC Rummage & Bake Sale
May 10 & 11
Nelson United Methodist Church
9367 Rt. 305 on Nelson Circle
Rummage & Bake Sale, Friday, May 10 9am-5pm, Saturday, May 11 9am-12pm, Discount Prices on Saturday
Newton Falls Plant Exchange
May 11
It is time to get ready for the annual Plant Exchange in Newton Falls. This year’s date and time is May 11th from 9 am until noon at the Jaycee Pavilion on Center Street at the city park. Simply bring at least 6 perennials to trade with other gardeners, fancy pots are not required. There will be live music.
Craft Show
May 11
New Mercies Community Church, 12767 Butternut Rd., Burton is hosting a craft show. 8 ft table $20; 6 foot table is $15. Doors open at 9 am. Set up either Fri night or 7 am Sat. For more info call Sue at 330 274 7093.
JAG Elementary PTO Craft & Vendor Show
May 11
James A. Garfield Elementary School Pto Craft and Vendor Show will be held on Saturday May 11, from 10- 4 at Sky Lane Bowling Alley. Handcrafted and company vendors welcome, 70 vendor spots available. Food and gift auction. A great day for shopping before Mothers Day
For info. call or text Diane Irwin 330-524-0592 or email lovejewelry17@yahoo.com
Mountaineer Casion Trip
May 13
The Sisterhood of St. Joseph Church (formerly Women’s Auxiliary of the Mantua Knights of Columbus #3766) is hosting a Casino Bus Trip to Mountaineer Casino in New Cumberland, WV. Join them on Monday, May 13, as they leave St. Joseph Church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. & return by 6:00 p.m. Cost is $40.00 per person & includes $20.00 in free play. For more information and to reserve your seat, please contact Mary Ann Feddor at 330-842-0505.
Historic Barns of Freedom
May 14
The Freedom Township Historical Society’s next scheduled meeting is at 7 pm May 14 at the Freedom Community Center, 8940 S.R. 700. Historian Judy Thornton will give a PowerPoint presentation with photos and information on historic Freedom barns. Anyone with photos, memories, or information about Freedom barns is invited to come and share. Refreshments will be provided. There will also be a raffle and drawing for a $50 gift certificate to S&K Sales in Garrettsville.
Altar Call
May 17-19
Come join us for “Altar Call: A Prayer Gathering” with the Golden Streets Singers for a focused time of prayer that will also include a time of singing and teaching. Friday May 17 at 7pm;
Saturday May 18 at 6pm; Sunday May 19th at 10:45 am & 6pm. Newton Falls Church of the Nazarene, 520 N. Canal St. Newton Falls, Ohio
Steps of Change
May 18
STEPS OF CHANGE – OhioCan is holding an event for the community, families, children and others impacted by substance use and/or mental health. Come and check out the educational tables, hear informational speakers, enjoy live music, & games for the children. Food will be available for a minimal cost of $5 for pizza/hot dog, chips, and drink. Narcan training and distribution will be available. There will be a gift basket raffle & a 50/50 drawing. A shoe memorial will be presented to honor loved ones lost to substance abuse. Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Portage Community Chapel, 6490 SR 14, Ravenna. Time is 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Questions? MaryBeth Day, 330.459.4686
Free Clothing Giveaway
May 18
The next free clothing giveaway in Mantua is May 18th, 9 – 12, at the old Mantua Center School, 11741 Mantua Center Rd. All are welcome; no one is denied; no questions asked! Clothing donations accepted in the St. Pauly shed.
Free Community Meals
May 20 & June 17
Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 North Main Street, Mantua, will be sponsoring their Free Community Meals on Mondays, May 20 and June 17 from 5 – 6:30 pm. Please come and enjoy a delicious meal and an opportunity to visit with friends. Look forward to seeing you. The Meals are held the third Monday of every month. For info call the Church at 330-274-2849.
