Reverse Raffle At St. Ambrose Church
February 15
The St. Ambrose Church is holding their first Reverse Raffle on February 15, 2020 at Sugar Bush Golf Club -proceeds to benefit the church improvement fund. Doors open at 6pm and a catered, Prime Rib dinner will be provided by Eisele Catering. There will be dancing available by DJ, Jason Adkins and a cash bar. The grand prize is $1,000 with random numbers also winning other prizes. The cost of admission is $100 (no credit cards accepted) and includes two meals, and one reverse raffle number. Tickets may be purchased at The Villager Emporium (The Villager) on Main Street or after the 11:00 Sunday mass at St. Ambrose Church. Only 74 tickets are available for purchase and the last ticket will be raffled off the night of the event. There will also be side boards, a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. Please note: Tickets 1-40 are available at The Villager and 41-75 are available after the 11 am, Sunday mass at St. Ambrose Church.
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.
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 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!
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.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meetings
1st Tuesday of Month
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter makes Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups available free of charge, open to all caregivers, family members, and friends with a loved one affected by the disease or another form of dementia. First Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., UH Portage Medical Center, 6847 North Chestnut St. (Room A), Ravenna. Groups meet monthly. For more information or to confirm, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
Tuesdays “In the Word”
Tuesdays
The community is invited to a bible study held every Tuesday from 10am -11am at Restoration 44 Coffee Shop in Mantua. Grab a cup of coffee there, bring your bible and a friend and dig into scripture.
Wing Night At The Eagles Club
Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday: 60 cent wings with purchase of a beverage– Open to public 5:00- 7:30. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville.
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!
Time for Tots
2nd Wednesday of Month
2nd Wednesday of each month through May 13, 2020) from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Maplewood Christian Church 7300 State Route 88 in Ravenna. Come experience a safe indoor environment where children ages 2 – 5 can play, craft, enjoy music and burn energy (adults stay for fun, siblings welcome). We will not meet if Ravenna Schools are closed. Call 330-297-6424 with questions.
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.
Story Time In Mantua
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 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.
Start Talking ! Portage
4th Thursday of Month
Start Talking ! Portage (- ‘S T ! P’ -) is a partnership of various community & faith-based groups, public sector representatives, & professional services members who work together, teaming up to help counter our serious regional & (inter)national problem — the substance use & addiction epidemic. S T ! P conducts an open, free, county-wide, designated Thursday, monthly meeting, @ 6:30 p.m., centrally located for all citizen participants, @ the Ravenna Reed Memorial Library (-RML-), in its lower level Carlin Room meeting facility, 167 East Main Street, Downtown Ravenna, Ohio. Come and see what it’s all about, help out, learn from invited S T ! P guest speakers, hear about & see progress being made, too!
Loaves & Fishes Meal
Last Thursday of Month
This FREE meal is open to all residents in Mantua, Hiram, Garrettsville and surrounding areas. Anyone who needs to stretch their food dollars or even if you just love a homemade meal, you are cordially invited to come eat and enjoy some fellowship. This meal is from 5-6:30pm the last Thursday of each month from January – October at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 S.R. 82, Mantua Center.
Ravenna Eagles Fish Frydays
Fridays
FISH FRYDAYS, Every Friday from 4pm to 7pm until April 4th, 2020. Ravenna Eagles, 812 Cleveland Road, Ravenna Ohio 44266, Take Out available Call 330-296-9463
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.
Fish Fry At The Eagles Club
2nd Fri of Month
Join the Garrertsville Eagles on the 2nd Friday of the month for a fish fry. Open to public 4:30- 7:30. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street.
Senior Indoor Corn Hole League
Friday’s Through Feb 7
The Portage County Senior Center’s Winter Indoor Corn-Hole League is in full swing. Each Friday at 10 a.m. seniors join together for a little fun, exercise and friendly competition. The game is played on a week to week basis so seniors are welcome to join in any week they can attend. Corn Hole will run for 6 weeks through Feb. 7th, when they’ll then look forward to Wii Bowling. The Portage County Senior Center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna and is open to all Portage Seniors aged 60 and up. For more info they can be reached at 330-297-3456.
Swiss Steak Dinner At The Eagles Club
1st Sat of Month
Join the Garrertsville Eagles on the 1st Saturday of the month for their Swiss steak dinner. Open to public 4:00- 7:00. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street.
Steak Fry At The Eagles Club
Last Sat of Month
On the last Saturday of the month the Garrertsville Eagles will host a steak fry. Open to public 5:00- 7:30. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street.
Recover After Loss From Substance Use Support Group
4th Saturday of Month
Have you lost someone you love or care about to the disease of addiction? You are invited to attend a support group of peers who have experienced the same loss to receive acceptance, understanding, support, and inspiration. We meet once a month at the Reed Library, Carlin Room in Ravenna from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Please register prior coming to the meeting by calling 330.296.7071 or text portage.grasp@gmail.com.
JAG 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, 2020. Registration will take place at the Elementary on Thursday, March 12, Friday, March 13 and Monday, March 16, 2020. Please call the Elementary School office at 330-527-2184 to schedule an appointment.
“Distance”
Jan 17-19, 24-25
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is proud to announce their production of “Distance”. The show dates are January 17, 18, 24 and 25th at 7 pm and January 19, 2020, at 2 pm. “Distance” is written by Jerre Dye and produced with permission by Dramatic Publishing. Tickets are available at the door – Adults – $10.00, seniors 65 and older and children under 12 years of age – $8.00 and groups of 15 or more $5.00 per person.Distance will take place in the James A. Garfield’s, Iva Walker Auditorium and is sponsored by Ryser Insurance and Ohio Health Benefits. Not recommended for children under 12. Alzheimer’s affects families everywhere; this show displays the struggle of friends and family drifting further from their loved one, as they find themselves pulled closer to each other. Contact Director Jackie Loreta -Rinearson at rinearson05@frontier.com.
Roast Pork Buffet Dinner
Jan 18
The First Congregational UCC located at 4022 SR 44 in Rootstown will be hosting a roast pork dinner with saurekraut & dressing on Jan 18 from 4-6:30pm. Dinner includes potatoes, gravy, salads & veggies, desserts and beverages. Carry out available.
Soup & Sandwich Dinner
Jan 18
Free soup and sandwich dinner will be held on Sat. Jan. 18th 2020 beginning at 4pm – 6pm at DELIGHTFUL E.C CHURCH 2473 Barcley-Messerly Rd Southington Oh. St Rt 422. Dinner includes several different types of soups, sandwichs, beverages,desserts. Stay and socialize or play your favorite board game. Come Join Us!
Portage County Beekeepers To Meet
Jan 19
Portage County Beekeepers will hold their regular meeting on Sunday, January 19, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. We will be discussing reliable educational resources for the season. Don’t forget to go to www.portagecountybeekeepers.com to register for beginner beekeeping classes! We will meet at the Portage Soil and Water Office, 6970 State Route 88, Ravenna, Ohio 44266. The meeting is free and open to the public. For further information, please contact Mary Lovin at 330-325-3028.
Library Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan 20
Portage County District Library (PCDL) will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Library service hours will resume Tuesday, January 21. Branch libraries include Aurora Memorial, Garrettsville, Outreach Services (includes Home Delivery, Library Express, and The Library Box), Pierce Streetsboro, Randolph, and Windham.
Book Club Meeting at Garrettsville Library
Jan 21
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library will meet on Tuesday, January 21 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the meeting room. This month’s selection is The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. Copies are available at the reference desk. Call 330-527-4378 for more information.
Lunch & Learn –”Good Deeds”
Jan 23
The Portage County Senior Center will hold their monthly Lunch & Learn event on Thursday, January 23rd at 11:15. This month’s topic is courtesy of our County Officials who will bring a consolidated version of their very popular “Good Deeds” program to our seniors. County Recorder Lori Calcei, along with County Clerk of Courts Jill Fankhauser and Judge Berger will be there to discuss how to take care of estate matters in order to minimize the probate process. A lunch will be provided courtesy of the Senior Center and Mulberry Gardens of Monroe Falls. There is no cost for the event, but it is expected to fill up quickly so sign-up is required. You can do so by stopping in to the senior center at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna, or you can call 330-297-3456.
Spaghetti Dinner & Auction
Jan 24
Friends of Middlefield Cub Scout Pack 3141 B.S.A. will be holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner/Auction fundraising event on Jan 24, 4:30-7:30, at the Parkman Community House on RT 422. The purpose of this event is to raise funds to support events for the Pack. Auction is open during dinner and a 50/50 will take place. Carry out available. Credit cards accepted. Tickets can be purchased at: 216-337-2104, monique.pack3141@gmail.com, day evenings. Advance tickets: Adults $9, Kids $5, under 5 free
Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner
Jan 25
On the 25th of January there will be a stuffed pork chop dinner at the Braceville United Methodist Church off of St. Rt. 82 in the center of Braceville. Doors open at 4:00 and we serve until 6:30 or when the food runs out. The dinner includes mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, cole slaw, applesauce, homemade desserts, bread, coffee, tea or punch. The cost is $12.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Take outs are available.
Spaghetti Dinner & Art Show
Jan 25
Join us for a Spaghetti Dinner and JAG Elementary Student Art Show on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 4:00-8:00pm. Event will be held at the James A. Garfield Elementary School. Pre-Sale Tickets: Please call the event organizers; Michelle Gill, 440-669-7525 or Michelle Herron, 330-647-2638
Red Cross Blood Drive
Jan 28
All are invited to a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 28th from 12:30 – 5:30 at Braceville United Methodist Church, 589 Park Rd. SW, Braceville, Ohio 44444. Homemade soups and fresh baked cookies are provided for the donors.
“Pre-Super Bowl” Party
Jan 29
The Portage County Senior Center will host a “Pre-Super Bowl” party on Wednesday, January 29th. Before the festivities begin, the day will start with a short educational program on “Winter Blues” at 9:30, courtesy of Greenhouse Mental Healthcare. The seniors will then enjoy a friendly game of bingo and afterwards will be treated to a soup/chili cook-off courtesy of Heartland of Twinsburg and Hospice of the Western Reserve. There will be many varieties to choose from and winners will be selected by the seniors. The Senior Center will cook up a few other surprises and all are asked to wear their favorite football attire. This event is expected to fill up so sign-up is required! They are located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna. For more information they can be reached at 330-297-3456.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Feb 8
A benefit spaghetti dinner is being held on Feb 8 from 4-7 pm at the Garrettsville Eagles Club in honor of Stacy Needs Steerman. Stacy is a single mom and recently underwent emergency open heart surgery. All proceeds from this dinner and raffle will go to Stacy to help defray medical costs and help her while she is off work recovering. The cost is $7.00 for a spaghetti dinner with rolls and a salad and entry into a special drawing. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar and baskets of different sorts to raffle off. To purchase tickets or make a donation please contact Barb DiPenti at 330-388-4639.
Valentines Spaghetti Dinner
Feb 15
Free Valentines Spaghetti Dinner will be held on February 15th beginning at 4pm – 6pm at DELIGHTFUL E.C CHURCH 2473 Barcley-Messerly Rd Southington Oh. St.Rt.422. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread,beverages and dessert. Stay and socialize or play your favorite board game. Come Join Us!
Introduction To Beekeeping
Feb 15
It may be February but now it the time to start if you want your own honeybees. Join Trish Harness, beekeeper of Parkman and learn to get started. Class will be held on Feb 15th, from 1-4 pm at the
Geauga County Public Library, Middlefield Branch, 16167 East High Street, Middlefield. Class is free — registration is required
440-632-1961
St. Joseph Men’s Renewal
Feb. 15-16
St. Joseph Parish in Mantua is holding its annual Men’s Renewal Feb. 15 and 16 on the parish grounds, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua. The Men’s Renewal is a free two-day gathering of Christian men (Catholic and non-Catholic) 18 yrs. and over, coming together in faith to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and other Christian men. The weekend will begin at 8 a.m. on Feb. 15 and conclude with Mass on the afternoon of Feb. 16. For more information, call Chuck at 216-544-7332 or Steve at 216-867-4944, or e-mail MenOfStJosephMantua@gmail.com. Register online by following the links under Ministries and Organizations at www.StJosephMantua.com.
Casino Trip To Benefit Area Families
Feb 17
The Sisterhood of St. Joseph Church is sponsoring a casino bus trip to the Rivers in Pittsburgh, PA on Monday, February 17th (President’s Day). Cost is $40 per person and will include $20 free play and a $5.00 food voucher. Contact Mary Ann Feddor at 330-842-0505 to reserve your seat. Casino requires a player’s card and a valid driver’s license. Payment in advance is essential. The group will depart from St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, Ohio, at 9:00 a.m. and will return by 6:00 p.m. There are plenty of seats available at this time, but its “first come, first served.”
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner
Feb 21
The Kiwanis Club of the Western Reserve invites you to their All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti dinner Friday, Feb. 21st 4:30-7:00pm at the Hiram Christian Church, 6868 Wakefield Rd., Hiram 44234. Dinner includes spaghetti with a choice of meat or marinara sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverage, & dessert. Carry out is available. Gluten-free pasta is available. $8.00 for adults, children 8 & under FREE! Our co-host is Hearts for Music, a Special Needs Orchestral/Instrumental Ensemble.
