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.
Learn to Swim with the Waterdawgs
Register Today!
The Hiram College Swim Team is offering swim lessons January 13, 20, 27 & February 3, 10 (choose 2:00pm, 3:00pm, or 4:00pm). Each lesson is 35 minutes with 10 minutes of free time afterward. Cost is $60 for the entire session. To register, email sorrickmw@hiram.edu or phone 330.569.5343.
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.
Garrettsville Eagles January Events
- Every Tuesday $.60 wings- Dine in with purchase of beverage. To-go orders full price; Open to public 5:00-8:30.
- January 11th — 1st Fish Fry of the Year 5:00-8:00 open to public
- January 26th 1st Steak fry of the year 5:00-8:00 open to public
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
Jan 12
The Western Reserve Masonic Lodge is having a
spaghetti & meatbal dinner
with salad, bread, pie, coffee, and juice. The dinner will be held on Jan 12, 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. Carry-outs are available for $7.50.
Windham UMC Spaghetti Dinner
Jan 12
Windham United Methodist Church is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 12th , from 4:30 – 7:00pm.
All you can eat, includes spaghetti with meat sauce, coleslaw, bread & butter, homemade dessert and beverage. Adults $8.00, Children 5-12 $4.00, under 5 free. Takeouts are available!
Middlefield Scout Troop 3141 Open House
Jan 14
Are you a boy or girl ages 11-17 and intrigued by camping, canoeing, hiking, survival skills, rock climbing, kayaking, shotgun shooting, skiing, fire building and backpacking? Come, get a root beer float, meet new friends and learn about the exciting opportunities that await you at our Open House held at United Methodist Church Middlefield on January 14th at 7 PM
Quarterly Birthday Party
Jan 16
The Portage County Senior Center will hold their “quarterly” Birthday party on Wednesday, January 16th. The seniors will join for birthday cake, ice cream sundaes, song, bingo and fellowship to celebrate all birthdays held in January-March. All Portage County seniors are welcome and the senior center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna. For more information, they can be reached at 330-297-3456.
Greenhouse Management Workshop
Jan 17 & 18
Learn how to optimize the root zone environment for improved plant production. January 17th & 18th. Greenhouse Management: Root Zone Optimization in Wooster. Session includes fundamentals, soilless culture for food crops, container culture for ornamentals, and biostimulants. http://go.osu.edu/greenh_wksp
Free Clothing Giveaway
Jan 19
Mantua free clothing giveaway will be resuming on January 19th, at the old Mantua Center School, 11740 Mantua Center Rd., in the same location that we originally held it in. The giveaway will run from 9 til noon. Quantities are limited, due to lack of space, but there will be a decent variety.
Herb Society Meeting
Jan 20
You are invited to attend the Quail Hollow Herb Society meeting on Sunday, January 20, from 2-4 pm for our annual herbal potluck lunch and discussion of programs for the upcoming year. Please bring a dish to share. We are looking for new members–everyone is welcome! Quail Hollow State Park Manor House, 13480 Congress Lake Road, Hartville, OH For more information, please contact Mary Lovin – 330-325-3028.
Chinese Auction
Jan 21
Warren Township Garden Club hosting a benefit. FREE ADMISSION. Doors open at 1pm on Martin Luther King Jr Day; tickets drawn at 4pm. Do not need to be present to win. Johnson Community Center at 800 Gillmer Road Leavittsburg, Oh. Contacts Diane (330) 550-0019 or Wendy (330)974-4185. All proceeds will go towards scholarship fund and beautification of community center.
JAG Historical Society Program
Jan 21
The James A Garfield Historical Society will be presenting a program by Mike Fath on January 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Mott Building on the corner of Main and High St. Be sure to join us as Mike will be educating us on the South Newbury Union Chapel, one of the most interesting buildings in Geauga County where James A Garfield never spoke. Light refreshments will be served.
Scam Alert!
Jan 22
The increasing numbers of scam calls mean it’s harder to determine what calls are legitimate — on either a mobile or landline. And for consumers who get caught up in a scam, the financial repercussions can be serious! Come and learn about the scams affecting Geauga County and especially target our seniors. Karen Sweet, Lead Criminal Investigator at the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office, will discuss all types of crime in Geauga County and take your questions at the end. Jan.22 at 6:00 pm at the Middlefield Library, 16167 East High Street, Middlefield, OH 44062
Lunch & Learn
Jan 24
The Portage County Senior Center will be holding a Lunch & Learn event entitled “Cordcutting”, on Thursday, January 24th at 10:45 a.m. Reed Library will be presenting everything you need to know about how to make the most of TV without paying for cable. The lunch will be provided, courtesy of Altercare of Brimfield. There is no cost for the event, but sign-up is required and can be done by calling 330-297-3456. The senior center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna and is open to all Portage County seniors.
CAUV & Ohio Tax Law Programs
Jan 24
On January 24th, 6pm learn about Portage County CAUV & Ohio Foresty Tax Laws at the Maplewood Career Center. Join Soil & Water Conservation District for an informational meeting with Farm Bureau legal counsel, Leah Curtis, and ODNR Division of Forestry District 3 Manager, John Kehn, to learn how these programs might work for your farm or woodlot. Call 330.296.6432 for more information
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
Garrettsville UMC History of The Bells
Jan 27
During worship on Sunday, January 27th the Garrettsville
United Methodist Church will celebrate the rich history of bells and chimes as part of church worship and service to the community. Former and present ringers will be honored. Please come if you have ever rung. The church service is at 9:45 a.m. with fellowship to follow.
Women’s Auxiliary Offering Scholarship
Deadline Jan 30
The Women’s Auxiliary of Mantua Knights of Columbus Council #3766 is sponsoring a $500.00 scholarship for a Catholic female that is graduating in 2019 and planning to attend either a two-or four-year college or a vocational-technical school. Please encourage anyone you know in the area to apply. You can obtain eligibility rules and the application on the Women’s Auxiliary page of our website (https://stjosephmantua.com/womens-auxiliary-of-mantua-council-3766-k-of-c) or from Annette Carlisle at annette.carlisle.7258@gmail.com. Deadline date is January 30, 2019.
Beginner Beekeeping Classes
Feb 6, 13 & 20
Portage County Beekeepers will hold beginner beekeeping classes on Feb. 6, 13, and 20. Your $70 registration fee includes all 3 classes, discounts on equipment and bees, book, memberships, etc. For further information and to register, please go to https://sites.google.com/site/portagecountybeekeepers/classes or contact Mary Lovin at 330-325-3028.
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
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Feb 16
There will be a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Guy Alexander’s bone marrow transplant on Feb 16 from 5-7 pm at the Garrettsville Masonic Lodge #246 . 8120 Main St., Garrettsville. Take out dinner available. $10 per dinner. Contact Rich Collopy, lodge member or Sam McGarvey event volunteer for tickets.
2019 St. Joseph Men’s Renewal
Feb 16 & 17
All men 18 years and older are invited to the St. Joseph Men’s Renewal held at the parish 8:00 a.m. Saturday, February 16 through a concluding Mass the afternoon of Sunday, February 17. Take time for yourself at this free two-day gathering of men who are coming together in faith to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and with other Christian men. Enjoy fellowship, laughs, and good food. This is a weekend you will not regret and never forget. To learn more including how to register, please visit https://www.stjosephmantua.com/men-of-st-joseph or view their video at http://bit.ly/SJMRpromo1. You may also contact Doug (330-958-2489) or Matt (330-507-8467) or email MenOfStJosephMantua@gmail.com.
Mantua Casino Trip to Benefit Area Families
Feb 18
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Mantua Knights of Columbus #3766 is hosting a casino bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, PA, on Monday, February 18, 2019. Cost is $40 per person and will include $20 in free play, plus a $5.00 food voucher. The Casino recommends you have your Players Card and a photo ID with you. Please call 330-274-4982 and leave a message to make your reservation or contact Maryann Feddor at 330-842-0505. The group will depart from the Sentinel Party Center, 11845 St. Rt. 44, Mantua, OH at 9:00 a.m., and return around 6:00 p.m. There are plenty of seats available at this time, but its first come, first served. Proceeds from this event go to help the less fortunate families in Portage County.
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
