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!
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.
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.
Start Talking Portage
4th Thursday 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 Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
Senior Center Corn Hole Sessions
Fridays
The Portage County Senior Center is continuing their Corn Hole session each Friday morning. They start playing at 10 and usually wrap up by 11:30. The game is played indoors and there are always lots of laughs, while also getting a little exercise. Seniors are welcome to join in on any Friday. For more information on this or other activities, the Senior Center can be reached at 330-297-3456, and they are located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna.
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.
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.
Drawing & Painting Classes
Call Today!
Interested in learning how to Draw or Paint? The Portage County Senior Center holds a free class 2 times a month to all seniors 60 and up. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter just looking to learn a new technique, all are welcome. The class is held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30 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.
Dandelion Detectives
Call Today!
Calling all 3rd-7th graders!!! We need Dandelion Detectives!The James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is looking for citizen scientists to do a project with the Ohio State University. If you have 5 hours this summer to observe insects on dandelions, do weed surveys and download some data, please contact Jane O’Brien at obrienjs@hiram.edu or 330.338.4218. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the project and an opportunity to meet with OSU entomologists
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.
Donate Your Handbags For Auction
Accepting your NEW or GENTLY USED DESIGNER HANDBAGS for Freeway’s Greyt Escape’s Retired Handbags for Retired Greyhound Auction. Event held at Sugar Bush Golf Club on July 31st, 6:30 PM. Please call Diana at 239-470-6429 to arrange pick up/drop off.
Family Festival Cance;ed
June 29
Unfortunately, the decision has been made by the Hiram Farm Executive Director to cancel the event planned for 6/29/19. Due to the persistent rain and flooding at the farm, we are unable to offer a safe event. The flooding is affecting the area used for parking and the ground is too soft for the tractor and trailer hay ride to drive through the farm property.
It has not yet been determined if the event will be rescheduled.
Friends Of Melana Memorial Run/Walk
June 30
Friends of Melana Memorial Run/Walk at Garrettsville Summerfest. June 30, 2019 at 9am. The cost is $25/runner or $15/walker. Registration is being done online at gopherarun.com or in person the day of race. Race will start at the flashing light in downtown Garrettsville. For more information one may contact Douglas Paroff at 330.351.3507 or email at dparoff@yahoo.com with 5K race in subject. One may also contact Diana Morris at 330.310.0429 or email at be4him.oh@sbcglobal.net
Intermittent Fasting: Book Review Spotlight
July 1
Presented Monday, July 1st, 9:30 – 10:30am. Learn about Intermittent Fasting – The “Health Plan With A Side Affect Of Weight Loss”. In cooperation with the Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Avenue. Community members welcome. No fee, Y membership isn’t required. Questions: YMCA (330)469-2044.
Chicken Dinner
July 3
Southington UMC, St Rt 305 & 534, Southington, Oh will be holding a Chicken Dinner, on Wednesday,July 3rd, 3:30 to 6:00. The menu includes: one fourth of a chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw, homemade desserts, beverage. Price Adults $9.00, Children/Chicken Tenders dinner Children ages 4-10 $4.50, Children 3 and under free. Carry Outs available. Call 330-898-2156.
Library Closed Independence Day
July 4
All offices and branch libraries of Portage County District Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday, with normal service hours resuming Friday, July 5. Although PCDL’s physical locations will be closed, the Digital Library is always open. Enjoy free access to digital movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, comics, graphic novels, and magazines using your PCDL card. Visit www.portagelibrary.org 24/7 to access the Digital Library and learn more about library programs and services.
Charity Car Wash
July 6
Charity Car Wash will be held July 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at CHARLES CHEVROLET in Garrettsville. $10 donation to ship children’s clothing to Phoebe Gray Orphanage in Liberia. Sponsored by The Fountain Church
Mantua Farmers Market
Begins July 6
The Mantua Farmers Market Regular Season begins on Saturday, July 6 from 9 am – 1 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 N Main Street, Mantua. Vendors fees are $5.00 per date. The church is sponsoring the markets to help finance a walkway from the lower parking lot to the basement entry. The Markets are held each Saturday until September 28. Call Diane at 330-274-2868 for info on becoming a vendor.
New UMC Worship Times
July 7
You are invited to attend Windham United Methodist Church Sundays, beginning July 7th at 9:00 a.m. This will begin a new worship time. Also you are invited to attend Nelson United Methodist Church, Sundays, beginning July 7th at 10:30 a.m. This will also begin a new worship time as well.
Farm Land & Labor Mixer
July 9
If you have land you want farmed, need a plot to get started, or are looking for on-farm labor opportunities, be sure to attend this unique event designed to connect people and possibilities. Meet and spend time getting to
know people looking for the opportunity you have to offer, or offering the opportunity you are looking for, in an informal networking setting. Tuesday July 9 from 6:30-8:30 at the Hiram Field Station, 11305 Wheeler Rd., Garrettsville. Cost: Free. Registration: Complete a pre-event survey by June 30 at
http://beginfarming.oeffa.org/farm-land-mixer/
Author Event in Freedom
July 9
The Freedom Township Historical Society will host author and historian Julie Thompson at 7 pm July 9 at the Freedom Community Center, 8940 S.R. 700. Ms. Thompson will give a presentation on her new book, The Hunt for the Last Public Enemy in Northeastern Ohio: Alvin ‘Creepy’ Karpis on His Road to Alcatraz. Ms. Thompson will autograph books, which can be purchased that night. Books are also available at The Village Bookstore in Garrettsville and online by following the links at https://www.freedomtwphistoricalsociety-pc.com. Refreshments will be provided.
Headwaters Adventure Race
July 13
RUN, PEDAL and PADDLE for trails and watershed conservation! Run 2 miles on the Headwaters Trail; Bike 10 miles on rural roads past scenic landscapes; Paddle 5 miles on the Upper Cuyahoga Scenic River. Participants can race SOLO or on a TEAM. Race registration rates: Individual with kayak rental – $59; Individual without rental (SAVE $10!) – $49
Team (teams must be in canoe together-only one rental needed) – $69; Special rates are available for students! Race Starts at 8 a.m., Packet pick up and registration from 6:45-7:45 a.m. More info at Portage Park District 330-297-7728 or portageparkdistrict.org.
Horese Pasture Management – A Pasture Walk & Talk
July 13
Join us for this informative pasture walk created exclusively for horse owners interested in maintaining a healthy pasture, and therefore healthy horses. This program will include a short tour of Sand Hill Stable, including
a discussion on the sustainability practices they have implemented
throughout their site and a pasture walk focusing on establishing and maintaining quality pasture for your horses led by pasture expert Bob Hendershot. Whether you are dealing with many acres or smaller paddocks, you can gain valuable insight on pasture rotation and grazing management at this program. July 13 from 10 am – 1 pm at Sand Hill Stable, 4311 SR 303, Mantua. TO REGISTER PLEASE VISIT
www.portageswcd.org/register/horsepasture OR CALL (330) 235-6815
To Mars And Beyond VBS
July 15-19
You’re invited to blast off with Maplewood Christian Church’s VBS 2019. One small step for your kids…one giant leap for God’s Kingdom! Our first VBS to land on the moon! To Mars and Beyond will help kids discover the wonders of God’s universe. They’ll become Voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where God’s power can take them. Along the way, they’ll learn how God walked with heroes of the Bible, and that God is always with them. Join us July 15 – 19 from 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. Children ages 3 – 12 are welcome. Maplewood Christian Church, 7300 S.R. 88 in Ravenna. For more information about our Vacation Bible School, call 330-297-6424 or email vbs.maplewoodcc@gmail.com. Register at www.maplewoodcc.org.
Free Community Meals
July 15 & Aug 19
The Free Community Meals held at Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 N Main Street, Mantua will be held on Mondays, July 15 and August 19 from 5 – 6:30 pm. Please come and enjoy a delicious meal and visit with friends and neighbors. Look forward to having you visit.
“Gilligan’s Island, A Musical”
July 19-21, 26 & 27
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre will perform “Gilligan’s Island, A Musical” by Hope Juber and Laurence Juber. The production runs July 19, 20, 26 and 27th @ 7 pm and July 21st @ 2 pm. Produced by special arrangements with Playscripts, Inc., “Gilligan’s Island” will be performed in the James A. Garfield, Middle School’s, Iva Walker Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for $10.00-adults, $8.00 for seniors over 65 and children under 12 – groups of 15 or more $5.00. Directed by Clair Workman and
Musical Direction by Eric Juzkiw.
Sponsored by Ryser Insurance and Ohio Health Benefits
Flea Market at Mantua Center Green
July 20
On Saturday July 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Mantua Historical Society, The Mantua Center Christian Church, and The Mantua Restoration Society, Inc., will hold a flea market. The location is on the Mantua Center Green, at the intersection of Mantua Center Road and State Route 82, rain or shine.
Vacation Bible School
July 29 – Aug 2
Christ Lutheran Church will be holding Vacation Bible School July 29 – August 2 from 6 – 8:30 pm. Splash Canyon is this year’s theme. Children and Adults are invited to attend. Please call the Church at 330-274-2849 for more into.