Aspire Programs
Mondays & Wednesdays
The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required to first attend an orientation session prior to entering class at the Kent Free Library. Please call 330-235-0020 to schedule orientation. Orientation sessions are offered every 2 weeks throughout the year, during both the morning and evening. For more information, visit mwood.cc and click on “Workforce Development,” and then “Aspire/GED/ESOL.”
How Philosophy Can Save Your Life
1st & 3rd Mondays
Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion the 1st & 3rd Mondays, 10am each month. Presented by Dr J Patella. Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required.
Grief Group Meetings
1st & 3rd Sundays
Grief Group Meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12:30pm at Garrettsville United Methodist Church, 8223 Park Avenue, Garrettsville. Everyone is welcome to attend. 330-527-2055 or 216-401-8542 for more info
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Mondays
Overeaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483. Please enter through the “Fellowship Hall” entrance on driveway. We look forward to meeting you!
Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts
Mondays
The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full menu is offered from scrambled eggs to Belgian waffles. Lunches are served T-TH from 11a-1p only $5-plate includes homemade soup or salad, entrée, dessert and beverage. Menu for the week is posted on Facebook, or just call 330-889-2733.
Interested in Knitting?
1st & 3rd Mondays
Knitting, crochet and quilting — all are welcome at Hilltop Church, Room 4, on first & third Mondays of each month – 1:30 pm. For information call Jane Pilgrim 918-406-8315
Wing Night at the Eagles Club
Tuesdays
Every Tuesday:wings with purchase of a beverage.Open to the public 5:00- 8:00. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville. Public Welcome!
Storytime
Tuesdays
Preschoolers are invited every Tuesday at 10:30 am to an hour of stories, activities, songs and crafts at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 Route 82 in Mantua. There is no cost, no registration, not a faith-based event. Accompany your child any Tuesday. Call Pam with questions, 216-308-7930
JA Garfield Historical Society Meeting
3rd Monday of the Month
The James A Garfield Historical Society meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00p.m. at the Mott building (corner of 82 and High street.) Help preserve our History.
Free Meal
1st Tuesday of Month
Free meal 1st Tuesday of the month. All are welcome to join us at Covenant Bible Fellowship at 8146 High Street, Garrettsville, from 5:30-7pm. Food, fun and fellowship.
BINGO! At St. Ambrose
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Come to St. Ambrose for Bingo, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Doors open at 5:45pm and Early Bird starts at 6:45. Players must be 18 or over. Reasonably priced concessions. St. Ambrose is located at 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville. Check out our Facebook page for additional information.
Young At Heart Meetings
3rd Tues of Month
Young at Heart organization for 55 and older, meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. We gather for meals, meeting and fellowship. All denominations are welcome. To attend or for more information call Sandra at 330-322-0231.
Parkinson Support Group
3rd Tuesday of Month
University Hospital, Ravenna from 2-4 pm Medical speakers and support for patients and caregivers focused on improving symptoms and maintaining an active and positive lifestyle. For info contact the Community Outreach Dept. at (330) 297-2576 or Cherry at (330) 697-7586.
Al Anon Meetings
Tues & Weds
Al Anon meets Tuesdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm at the Renaissance Family Center 9005 Wilverne in Windham. Wednesdays 7-8 pm at Hilltop Christian Church, 4572 Prospect St. in Mantua
Time for Tots
2nd Weds of Month
2nd Wednesday of each month (Sept 13, 2023 – May 8, 2024) 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.
Free Community Meal
3rd Weds of Month
Christ Lutheran Church 10827 Main St, Mantua will be offering their Free Community Meal on on the third Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30 pm. Please come and enjoy a wonderful meal and a chance to visit with friends. For more info call the church at 330 274 2849.
Parkman 55+ Seniors
First Thursday of Month
Join us at the Parkman Community Center at 11:30 am. Open to all area seniors. For info call (440) 632-5461 or (330)326-3083 for monthly schedule of pot lucks, trips, and speakers.
BINGO at Ravenna VFW
1st & 3rd Thursdays
Bingo at Ravenna VFW. 6000 New Milford Road . Ravenna The first and third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 5:30. Bingo starts at 6:30. $15.00 for a packet. Cash only !
Mantua History
Thursdays
Are you interested in learning more about our local history? Do you want to help preserve it? If so, then attend one of our weekly Thursday “work sessions”, 10am to 12noon, at the Mantua Historical Society located upstairs in the Mantua Township Town Hall, 4122 State Route 82, Mantua, Ohio 44255. For more information call Kathy Hughes at 216-598-0716.
Loaves and Fishes Community Meal
Last Thursday of Month
A free meal is open to all residents in Mantua, Garrettsville, Hiram, and surrounding areas. Anyone who needs to stretch their food dollars, or enjoys a homemade meal, is invited. The meal is from 5-6:30pm, the last Thursday of each month through October at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 State Route 82 in Mantua Township.
American Legion 674 Fish Frys
Fridays
Annual Fish Frys return to the American Legion, Windham Post 674, 9960 E. Center St. Windham 330-326-3188 beginning Oct 13 through April 29, 2024. Dinners will be held from 4pm – 7pm. Dine in or carry out available. Fish, Chicken or Shrimp, Baked Potato or Fresh Cut Fries and choice of two sides. $14.00
Swiss Steak Dinner
Oct 21
First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown is having our fund-raiser drive-thru dinner on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 4 to 6 pm Dinners are $14.00 and include Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, green beans, corn, roll and cake. Please enter from St Rt 44. The church is located at 4022 St Rt 44 in Rootstown Center.
RFC Night of Fun and Fundraising
Oct 21
The Renaissance Family Center is having a Country Dinner and Auction Fundraiser Saturday, October 21, 2023. Doors open at 5 pm. Come and enjoy a wonderful meal and bid on your favorite items. Auctioneer, Darryl McGuire will be on hand for the fun! There will also be a 50/50 raffle, and basket raffles. Come support RFC and all that we do. Tickets for the evening are $20 and can be purchased at the RFC office. Call us at 330-326-3003 for more information. Doors open at 5PM.
Parkman Congregational Church Craft Show
Oct 28
Lots of Crafters and Vendors. Assortments of unique homemade and handmade items. Oct 28 from 10-4. Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Rd St.Rt. 528 Parkman,Ohio
Biannual Swiss Steak Dinner
Nov 4
Scout Troop 65 is hosting their Bi-Annual Swiss Steak Dinner on November 4th, from 3:30-6:30 PM at the Nelson Community House. Adults/$15 Under 5/ Free.
Mercy River Quartet & Pot Luck Luncheon
Oct 22
Mercy River Quartet to sing at Faith Evangelical Free Church October 22nd @11 am. Please come join us for our worship hour to hear them sing, and then enjoy a pot luck luncheon afterwards. All are welcome!
Tech Help From Teens
Nov 7, Dec 5 & Jan 9
The Tech Help from Teens Event at the Garrettsville Library has been rescheduled. Tech Help from Teens will now run on Tuesday, November 7, December 5 and January 9 all from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Patrons can drop-in with technology questions and local Garfield High School students will be on hand to help. All tech can be covered, computers, phones, apps, software and more.
Buy A Mile Fundraiser
Call Today
The Band is accepting donations for their “Buy a Mile” Fundraiser” which will help pay for bussing to Disney. Checks for the fundraiser can be made out to Garfield Band Boosters and sent to:
James A. Garfield High School
Attn: Garfield Band Boosters
10233 State Route 88
Garrettsville, Ohio 44231
For any inquiries or concerns, individuals are encouraged to contact Holly Gedeon at 330-842-0622 or email hgedeon75@gmail.com.
Mantua Historical Society Meeting
Oct 24
The Mantua Historical Society will hold our annual Planning & Business Meeting on Tuesday Oct 24 beginning at 5:30 until 7:30. We are located in the Mantua Twp Town Hall 4122 Twinsburg Warren Rd (SR 82), Mantua, on the historic Center Green. The meeting is free & open to the public. (we are not in a handicapped accessible building).
This will be a good time to come join or renew your membership for 2024, catch up with old friends & see the changes we’ve made to the museum. We will have our newspaper collection, yearbooks, & scrapbooks to look through. Refreshments will be served.
Trunk Or Treat
Oct 22
Trunk or Treat will be held on October 22nd from 2pm to 4:00 p.m at Portage Faith Methodist Church 9922 State Route 44 Mantua Ohio 44255
Hiram Scarecrow Walk
Oct 20 – Nov 2
Hiram Garden Club will be holding their Scarecrow Walk Oct 20 through Nov 2. Maps available in display near Hiram Library entrance by the Hurd Garden. Get ready to have some scarecrow fun and take walk-about Hiram.
