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: How Philosophy Can Save Your Life – 10 ideas that matter most. Author Marietta McCarty reveals how heartbeats of philosophy, clear thinking, quiet reflection & good conversation are essential ingredients in a well-lived life. 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
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.
Mantua Farmers Market
Through – Sept 23
The Mantua Farmers Market will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 North Main Street, Mantua, having begun July 15. The hours are 9 am to 1 pm. The Market runs through September 23. There will be a variety of vendors. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor please call Diane Lottig 330-274-2868. Vendor fees are $5 a market. Stop in and enjoy.
Freedom Twp. Fall Festival
Sept 23
Come join us for our Fall Festival on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will have a car show along with a variety of crafters and vendors (still accepting vendors) and musical entertainment throughout the day. We will also have a presentation by the Portage County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit at 3:00 p.m. There will be Cow Chip Bingo, 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets and food. Bring the whole family. Winners need not be present for the bingo or raffle items. Come get your pumpkins, cornstalks and gourds as well for your fall decorating needs. Contact 330-931-8227 or freedomparkboosters@gmail.com or Facebook Freedom Community Park Boosters for more information.
Community Picnic
Sept 24
Faith Evangelical Free Church, located at 10585 Windham Parkman Rd, is holding a free community picnic. Come join us for worship or picnic, beginning at 1pm. Enjoy food, games, raffle, bingo, and balloons.
Fall Rummage & Bake Sale
Sept 29 & 30
The Altar & Rosary Society of St. Ambrose Church, located at 10692 Freedom St. in Garrettsville is hosting their annual Fall Rummage and Bake Sale on Friday, September 29 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Saturday is bag day. The Rummage Sale will take place in the church hall.
Friends of the G’ville Library Book Sale
OCT 4-7
The Friends of the Garrettsville Library book sale will be held in the library meeting room on the following dates: Friends ‘Members Only’ Preview on Wednesday, October 4, from 2 to 6 pm; Open to the public Thursday, October 5, and Friday, October 6, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday, October 7, from 10 am to 2 pm. Saturday is Dollar Day – Fill a bag for $4, we supply the bag. Membership in the Friends is just $5 per year and may be purchased at the door or in advance at the library. Cash donations are always welcome and appreciated. All proceeds directly support our library! libfriends@hotmail.com The Portage County District Library Garrettsville Branch is located at 10482 South Street.
RCCA Rummage Sale
Oct 6 & 7
Hiram RCCA will host a Rummage Sale on Friday & Saturday, Oct 6-7 from 9am-4pm at
6337 Winchell Road, Hiram. All profits benefit the historic Hiram RCCA building!
Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Oct 7
We will be having a Breast cancer fundraiser for Patricia White, of Garrettsville, on October 7th from 3pm to 8pm at the Windham Community Center, located at 9647 E. Center Rd. There will be a basket raffle, 50/50, and dinner. Adults $8; kids under 8 $4.
Fundraiser For Brandon Bailey’s Family
Oct 7
On October 7th. 2023, friends of Brandon Bailey and Jessica Myers, along with Shortie C’s Bar and grill will be holding a fundraiser to help raise funds for Jessica and their 3 children. The fundraiser will be from 1pm until midnight. There will be basket raffles, 50/50, and bracelet sales. Basket sales will run at Shortie C’s from October 1st at 11am until October 7th at 7pm. Monetary donations are currently being accepted at Shortie C’s. If you’d like to help with a basket, gift card,or bottle liquor for the liquor basket, please drop off to Shortie C’s, 6857 SR 303 Windham OH 44288 by September 23rd.
Pickleball Court Grand Opening
Oct 7
Come and enjoy Pickleball and our Grand Opening of the NEW outdoor Park Avenue pickleball court on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 am – 2 pm, starting with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Exhibition play will begin around noon. Hotdogs will be provided and the opportunity to learn to play! Come see why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America.
Rivers Casino Bus Trip
Oct 9
The Sisterhood of St Joseph Church is sponsoring a casino bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, PA on Monday, October 9th. The cost is $50 per person. Participants will receive $20 in slot free play plus a $5 food voucher. LIMITED handicap-accessible seating. Board the buses at St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, OH 44255, at 8 a.m. and return approximately 6 p.m. Please contact Mary Ann Feddor to reserve your seat (330-842-0505), leave a voice mail message including your name and phone number and she will return your call. Hope you can join us. LIMITED Handicap-accessible seating available .
Barktober 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk
Oct 14
Join us on October 14th at 11:00am for the Portage APL’s sixth annual Barktober 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk! Bring your canine companions (on a leash) for the run, dress up your pooch for our costume contest, and free fall-themed photos with your pets. After the race, stick around for Fabi’s Taco Truck, kettle corn, beverages, and a few other treats! Rootstown Community Park/Gracie Fields, 4104 Case Ave, Rootstown. Entry fee: $30 donation to APL (includes swag bag if registered by Oct 1st). Preregister to get your swag bag (race t-shirt, finisher medals for 5K, drawstring bag with goodies) at https://portageapl.org/barktober/
