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.
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.
Kindergarten Registration
Call Today
The James A. Garfield School District is taking reservations for Kindergarten registration for children that will turn age 5 before August 1, 2019. Registration will take place at the Elementary on Thursday, March 21, Friday, March 22 and Monday, March 25, 2019. Please call the Elementary School office at 330-527-2184 to schedule an appointment.
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 will be provided at no charge.
Families Anonymous Meetings
Mondays
Do you have a family member controlled by drugs or alcohol and don’t know where to turn? Families Anonymous might be the support group you need. We meet every Monday (except holidays) from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at Coleman Behavioral Services, Sue Hetrick Bldg. 3922Lovers Lane/Loomis Parkway in Ravenna. For info call Peggy 330-760-7670.
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!
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.
Wednesdays In The Word
Wednesdays
“Wednesdays in the Word”
A community Bible study is held every Wednesday from 10am-11:30am at Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 Main St., Mantua, Check our website for more details mantualutheranchurch.org.
Story Time at Mantua Center Christian Church
Thursdays
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 SR 82. No cost to families and fun for all! No need to sign up. This program follows the Crestwood School schedule.
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.
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.
MCC Storytime Adventure
1st & 3rd Thursday
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month through May 16 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Maplewood Christian Church 7300 State Route 88 in Ravenna. Come for stories, crafts, music and movement for children ages 2 – 5 (adults stay for fun, siblings welcome). We will not meet if Ravenna Schools are closed.
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.
6th Annual Trains in the Town Hall
December
The N Bloomfield Historical Society will be open from 2pm to 5pm every Saturday and 5pm to 8pm every Wednesday in December for the area’s largest free O27 Lionel model train show. The winter scene features a 2 level track layout in a snowy landscape. The summer side features townscapes, commercial and industrial areas. Many volunteer hours are spent constructing the more than 500 square feet of the layouts each year in the 125 year old Town Hall at 8830 Park Drive. Visitors can enjoy free popcorn, punch, cookies and coffee as they watch the trains perform. This year on Saturday, December 8, weather permitting, a special appearance by a kiddie train will give outdoor rides around the Bloomfield green. Santa Claus will also be visiting with the children that day. The popular scavenger hunt will return again so join us for a trip down memory lane. The hall is not handicap accessible. For more information call 440-685-4410.
Walk Through Bethlehem
Dec 7 & 8
The Fountain 12888 State Route 88,Nelson Twp ( north of SR305) will hold their Walk Through Bethlehem on Friday December 7, 6-8 pm & Saturday December 8,5-8pm Come see the sights, experience the smells and the tastes of Ancient Bethlehem at the time Jesus was born. You will embark on a guided tour through Bethlehem that amaz!ing and wondrous night. Meet the merchants, the shepherds, tax and census takers. Pay your taxes and spend your own Roman coins for something good to eat. Kid friendly and free.
Hiram Farm Craft Sale
Dec 7 & 8
Hiram Farm Craft Sale will be held on Dec. 7th and 8th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Handmade Crafts, Soaps, Mixes, Various Cuts of Pork and More! Hiram Farm is located at 11543 Garfield Rd., Hiram, OH 44234
GPD Fill-A-Cruiser
Dec 8
Fill a police cruiser on Dec 8 at Garrettsville Save-A-Lot from 9 am – 2 pm and help make the holidays a little brighter for families in need.
Spaghetti Dinner
Dec 8
The Western Reserve Masonic Lodge is having a spaghetti & meatball dinner or meatball sub sandwich with salad, bread, pie, coffee, and juice on Dec 8th from 4 to 6 pm at the lodge; 216 East Main St./ Rt. 88 West Farmington. Cost is $7.00 for Adults, Ages 5-12 $4.50. Under 5 is FREE; Meatball sub sandwich alone for $4.00. Carry-outs are available for $7.50, Come join us and ask Your friends to come.
Artist Demonstrations & Discussions
Dec 8
Visit with some of our Local Artists that are exhibiting their work in the gallery from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 8 at the Mantua Pop-Up Artists’ Market this weekend located at 10676 Main Street, Mantua. Tracy Shea will be throwing on her pottery wheel and Carole Pollard will discuss her process for designing her contemporary artist quilts. Come join us!
Breakfast With Santa
Dec 8
St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa! Sat 12/8 at10am in the St. Ambrose Church hall 10692 Freedom St. Garrettsville. FREE to all! Please just bring a can of food for the Food Shelf! Join us for pancakes, fun activities and, of course, meeting Santa!
Bainbridge Historical Society Open House
Dec 8
Holiday Open House Saturday- December 8th – 1pm – 4 pm. Free admission- Kenston HIgh School Chorus Historical Museum, 17870 Chillicothe Road, Just South of Fire Station, Cookies & Hot Chocolate
Holiday Craft From Nature’s Bounty
Dec 8
December 8, 9am-12pm. HOLIDAY CRAFT FROM NATURE’S BOUNTY in Geauga County. Decorate for the holidays with a unique holiday wreath made of dried plants, flowers, pinecones and woody plants. Then, embellish your work of art with other special craft items and give your home its own special flair for the holidays. – $40. Learn more at Geauga.osu.edu.
3rd Annual Live Nativity at St. Joseph’s, Mantua
Dec 8 & 9
St. Joseph Church will present its 3rd Annual LIVE NATIVITY on Saturday, December 8 & Sunday, December 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy a live reenactment that really makes the first Christmas come alive. Free-will donations of cash or 4C’s items accepted. Volunteers to serve as actors, greeters, carolers are needed. Live animals would also be a wonderful addition to our event. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Kathy Paroff (616-723-3091).
Festival of Trees
Dec 8 & 9
Dozens of decorated trees, nativities, holiday décor, sale of live poinsettias, more. Free admission, donations accepted. Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. Partially handicapped-accessible. Sponsored by Middlefield Historical Society at the Century Inn, 14979 South State Ave. (Rt. 608), Middlefield Village. For info, leave message at 440-632-0400.
4th Annual Parade of Lights
Dec 9
Celebrate the holidays on Dec 9 at the Village of Windham Community Center. Parade line-up begins at Dollar General at 5:30; parade kicks off at 6 pm. There will be Polar Express train rides from 6:30 – 9:30. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, ornament making and letters to Santa. All events and activities are free of charge. Please bring a canned good to donate for admittance. Everyone is invited to participate in the parade of lights — register by Dec 6th — forms available at the Windham Water Department.
Winter Warm – A Classical Guitar Concert
Dec 9
On Dec 9 at 3 pm classical guitarist and composer James Marron will perform a recital of solo guitar music that will take the audience on an entrancing musical journey through Italy, Argentina, Spain and Paraguay. There will also be some holiday music for your pleasure. Join us at the Mantua Pop-Up Artists’ Market this weekend located at 10676 Main Street, Mantua.
Breakfast with Santa
Dec 9
Family Renaissance Center, 9905 Wil Verne Dr. Windham, Joins us at the Windham Family Renaissance Center for the Annual Christmas favorite – Breakfast with Santa December 9th, Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Open to children ages 12 and under. Crafts, coloring pages, letter to Santa and Breakfast with Santa! Sponsored by the Windham United Methodist Church
The Glory of Christmas
Dec 9
Celebrating Christ’s Birth ??is the seasonal program to be presented in the Garrettsville United Methodist Church on December 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. This work by Lloyd Larson will feature the adult Chancel Choir, a children’s choir, the Chancel Bells I & II and Jesus Chimes; two narrators weave the musical numbers into a seamless, scripturally-based, meaningful experience for listeners. It is a blend of familiar carols and original songs, bringing forth an experience of the incarnation story as if for the first time. Make this one of your Christmas gifts for the whole family. Make it a gift to yourself. It’s all about the Greatest Gift. Come.
Freedom Twp Historical Society Holiday Party
Dec 11
The Freedom Township Historical Society will be hosting its annual holiday party at 6:30 PM Tuesday, December 11 at the Freedom Community Center located at 8940 St Rt 700. Everyone is invited to come out and bring a holiday treat to share and enjoy an evening of fun & visiting with your neighbors. For questions or if you need a ride, call Judy at 330.527.7669.
Santa Present Delivery – Hiram
Register By Dec 12
Santa on the Fire Truck: For Hiram Village and Township residents will be on December 15th from 330p-830p. Please have your gifts to the fire station at 11617 Garfield Rd no later December 12th. Please include the childs name, address and phone number on the gift. (Hiram Village/Township residents only please)
Roast Pork Dinner
Dec 14
Roast pork buffet dinner with sauerkraut and dressing on Dec 15 from 4 – 6:30 pm at teh First Congregational UCC, 4022 SR 44, Rootstown. Dinner includes potatoes, gravy, asst salads & vegetables, rolls, dessert and beverage. Carry-out available.
Retirement Open House
Dec 16
First Congregational Church of Freedom will be hosting a Retirement Open House honoring Pastors Jim and Janie Melick on Sunday December 16th. A special church service will be held from 10:30am to 11:30 am with an Open House following the church service. All are invited to share in this special celebration.
St. Ambrose Church Christmas Concert
Dec 16
Please come and enjoy the sounds of the season with our choir! Concert is Sun Dec 16th at 3pm in the church-10692 Freedom St. Garrettsville. You will be refreshed and renewed with the voices and music of Advent and Christmas! The concert is free to all!
RFC Community Dinner
Dec 20
Due to Christmas the date is different. December 20th, 5-6 pm is the monthly Renaissance Family Center Community Dinner. Please come for a great meal we are located at 9005 Wilverne Dr. Windham, OH
Blue Christmas Service
Dec 21
We invite you to worship with those who mourn, at our Blue Christmas Service. A service of comfort and inspiration this Christmas Season. All are welcome-bring a friend or loved one. Dec 21st, 7:00 pm. Windham United Methodist Church 9051 N. Main St, Windham, OH
Santa Deliveries In Garrettsville
Due By Dec 21
Santa will again be making early deliveries to children in the Garrettsville-Hiram area courtesy of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club. Gifts will delivered the evening of Sunday, Dec. 23rd. There is no cost for this service, but all donations received are given to the People Tree to help others in our area. Please drop your gifts at either The Business Works or MB Realty on Main Street in Garrettsville by Dec. 21st. Call 330-527-4415 for more information.
Library’s Holiday Closings
Dec 24,25,31 & Jan 1
All offices and branch libraries of the Portage County District Library will be closed on the following dates, in observance of the holiday season: December 24, December 25, December 31, and January 1, 2019. Although PCDL’s physical buildings will be closed, the Digital Library is always open.
Cub Scout Spaghetti Dinner
Jan 25
Friends of Middlefield Cub Scout Pack 3141 B.S.A. will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner/Auction fundraising event on January 25th, 2019 at the Parkman Community House from 4:30 – 7:30. The purpose of this event is to raise funds to support events for the Pack for 2019 and support the work we do in our local community. Cost: Advance $8.00 Adults. Kids (5-12) $5.00 Under 5 free. At Door: $9.00 Adults. Kids (5-12) $6.00 Under 5 free.Auction Tickets: 50/50: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00/ Chinese Auction: $.25 Each or 100 for $20.00
Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification Program
Feb 8
February 8th, 8am-11am & 11:30am-12:30pm. PESTICIDE AND FERTILIZER RE-CERTIFICATION in Portage County. Does your Private Pesticide Applicator’s License or Fertilizer Certification expire on March 31, 2019? If so, the Portage County Extension office will be hosting re-certification sessions for applicators at Portage Soil and Water Conservation District Office; Pesticide Applicators is 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with Fertilizer Re-Certification from 11:30am-12:30pm. Learn more at portage.osu.edu
Gardening At Your Doorstep
Feb 23
February 23, 10am-2pm. Join Medina Master Gardeners as they host Debra Knapke to discuss ”Simplifying Your Garden Without Diminishing Your Joy!”, Bev Shaffer ‘ Plant ‘Em, Prune ‘Em, Pinch ‘Em, Eat ‘Em’, and Deb Collins “A Look at How to Use Hostas in Containers”. Learn at medina.osu.edu
