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.
Crafters Wanted
The Portage County Gardeners is hosting a Craft Show on Fri. Oct.12, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. and Sat. Oct 13, 2018 from 10 a.m.-3p.m. The total fee for both days is $35.00. For a contract and payment information for 8’ table and space with or without electricity, call Helena now at 330-673-0577.
Join Cub Scouts Today!!!
Have Fun, Make Friends, See New Things. Your child will LOVE being a Cub Scout. So if he’s in kindergarten through fifth grade, then it’s time for him to have some fun … with the Cub Scouts. For more information email gvillepack62@yahoo.com or call/text Eric (Cub Master) (330) 518-7502.
Learn to Swim with the Waterdawgs
Register Today
The Hiram College Swim Team will be offering swim lessons for beginners through strong swimmers starting at age 4. Session 1 runs from 7:00-7:45pm on the following dates: October 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11. You choose at least 4 dates but more if you want. Session 2 is Sunday afternoons October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11 (choose 2:00pm, 3:00pm, or 4:00pm). For more information and to register, visit http://www.hiramterriers.com/sports/wswimming/swimlessons, 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. Don’t face it ALONE! 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.
Monday Breakfast at American Legion
Mondays
Open to public – $7.00 breakfast from 8-11:00am at the American Legion Post #674 in Windham. Menu: eggs ‘any style’, pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits, hash browns, bacon, sausage (patties and links) and white, wheat or rye toast and coffee, tea and juice. Call 330/326-3188 for info.
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 (Tues – Fri from 9-1), email us at garrettsvilleumc@frontier.com or go to our website: garrettsvilleohumc.com.
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.
Start Talking ! Portage Stop Addiction
Tuesday & Thursday
Start Talking! Portage has been able to schedule three NEW NA meetings in Portage County. Tuesday at 2:30 & Thursday at 2:00 at Christ Episcopal Church at 118 South Mantua St., Kent, Ohio and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Mantua Christian Church 4118 S. R. 82, Mantua, Ohio 44255
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.
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 (October 4, 2018 – May 16, 2019) 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. Call 330-297-6424 with questions.
Spaghetti Dinner
Sept. 21
The Kiwanis Club of the Western Reserve invites you to their All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti dinner Friday, Sept.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 (new price), children 8 & under FREE! Our co-host is Kids Weekend Meals
Windham Car Show In The Park
Sept 22
Windham is hosting a car show in the park on Saturday, September 22, from noon to 4 pm. Awards for best in class; concessions, music, raffles and a 50-50
Observatory Open
Sept 22
Stephens Memorial Observatory of Hiram College will be open for public observing Sept. 22, from 9:00 to 11:00 PM. Organizers are hoping for clear skies in order to provide visitors with views of the Moon, Red Planet Mars, the Andromeda Galaxy, and a star cluster. A comet will also be sought, using the Observatory’s vintage telescope. Cloudy skies at the scheduled starting time cancel the event and in that case, the observatory will not open. No reservations are required and there is no admission fee for observatory public nights. The Observatory is located on Wakefield Road (Rt. 82) less than a quarter of a mile west of Route 700 in Hiram. There is no parking at the Observatory. Visitors may park on permissible side streets near the Post Office.
Free Community Dinner
Sept 24
Free Community Dinner on
Tuesday September 25th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm (While supplies last) at the Windham American Legion, 9960 Center St. EVERYONE WELCOME! Sponsored by St. Nicholas Samaritan Outreach, Warren, Ohio
Can You Dig It!
Sept 25
Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland present “Can You Dig It!” A National Garden Club Small Standard Flower Show. Free and open to the public. Join us for this special two day event! Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 1:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Ladies Cemetery Association Meeting
Sept 26
The Ladies Cemetery Association will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 pm in the Historical Society Building on Main St. There will be an update on plans to work on the markers in the Baptist Cemetery. The meeting is open to anyone interested in pursuing the preservation and beautification of this historic cemetery.
Seniors & Gambling
Sept 26
The Portage County Senior Center, in collaboration with Townhall 2, is bringing another important topic to our area seniors. The program, “Seniors & Gambling” will be presented in a light-hearted way to both provide information and resources. The presentation is slated for Wednesday, September 26th at 9:30 and no sign-up is required. For more information about future programming, you may call 330-297-3456, or can visit the center at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna.
RFC Meal
Sept 27
Mike’s Place in Kent will be providing the next meal for Renaissance Family Center under the guiding hands of Jordon. So come eat some great food and enjoy the community. Sept. 27th and notice the new hours 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm 9005 Wilverne Dr. See you there.
God Provides A Free Meal
Sept. 28
God provides a free meal at Nelson United Methodist church 9367 st. Rt. 305 sept. 28 4 to 6:00. Beef and noodles – green beans – roll – dessert.
Freedom Fall Festival and Craft Show
Sept 29
Enjoy a day of family fun from 10 am to 4 pm Sept. 29 at Freedom Center. Browse our craft show, buy pumpkins, gourds, and corn stalks, interact with historical re-enactors, hear a live bluegrass Gospel band, and buy candy at Oscar’s old-fashioned country store. There will be a fall photo booth and a face painting and halo stand, and volunteers from the historical society will give tours of the one-room schoolhouse on S.R. 303. The Slop Truck food truck will serve breakfast and dinner. Brought to you by the Freedom Township Historical Society and Freedom Community Park Boosters.
Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner
Sept 29
On the 29th of September 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 $10.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Take outs are available.
Calling All Garfield Marching Pride Alumni
Oct 5
JAG Marching Band Alumni please join us on Friday, October 5th for the Homecoming parade and game. If you would like to register to take the field with the band, please email Mr. Cebulla @ tcebulla@jagschools.org He will need the following information:
Your name (including maiden name), graduation year, instrument you will play, if you need to borrow a school instrument, T-shirt size (only if you are ordering a shirt), and mailing address. You will need to report to the high school band room at 4:30 p.m.
Fundraiser Dinner & Auction
Oct 6
Geauga Faith Rescue Mission is holding fundraiser dinner and auction on Oct. 6 at Notre Dame in Chardon from 6 to 9 p.m. to help the homeless with temporary, transitional shelter and necessities. Consider sponsoring, donating, volunteering or attending. Visit www.gfrmission.org for details and to purchase tickets.
RFC Craft Show
Oct 6
The 9th Annual Craft Show
Fundraiser will be held at
Renaissance Family Center in Windham on Oct. 6th, 9 am-4pm Call: 330-326-3003 For information
Golf Outing for Lady G Basketball
Register By Oct 7
Please support Lady G-Men Basketball! Sunday, October 14, 2018 2018 Garfield G-Men Golf Outing 4 Person Scramble at Duck Creek Golf Club, 3351 Newton Tomlinson Road, Warren, OH 44481 (Newton Falls Township) $80 per person/$320 per team. Register early and receive $5 off each person! Pre-register by Oct. 7 at The Villager, Skylane Bowling, J A Garfield High School (Mr. Pfleger),or Duck Creek Golf Club 330-872-3825. Includes lunch, dinner, drinks, and prizes!
Annie’s Project
Oct 9 – Nov 13
Annie’s Project – Empowering Women In Agriculture.OSU Extension in Summit and Portage Counties are teaming up to offer Annie’s Project. Annie’s project is a six-week program designed to address risk management education for farm women. The program topics covered include human resources, legal risks, financial risks, marketing risks, and production costs and risks. Learn more by calling 330-296-6432 or register at https://portage.osu.edu/annies-project
N. Bloomfield Harvest Dinner
Oct 10
The North Bloomfield Historical Society will be hosting the annual Harvest Dinner on Wednesday, October 10 at 6:00 pm. It will be a potluck event with table service, drinks and ham provided. The venue is the Bloomfield Town Hall at 8830 Park Drive. The speaker will be Sean Posey, author of the book, Historic Theaters of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, published in 2017. Mr. Posey will be showing pictures of many of the early theaters and the grand movie palaces from the golden age of cinema. The public is invited. For more information call 440-685-4410 or email Sheridan@orwell.net
Fall Festival at the Historic Johnson Home
Oct 13
Fall Festival at the Historic John Johnson Farm 6203 Pioneer Trail, Hiram, Ohio
on Saturday, October 13, 2018 –10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (All Activities FREE)
Family Fun: Stick Pull – Leg Wrestling, Handkerchief Dolls, Yarn Dolls, Photo Ops, Hay Rides, Corn Hole – Bean Bag Throw, Make Your own Butter, Light Refreshments. Free Tours of the Historic Home (Constructed in 1829)
Fall Bazaar
Oct 13
The annual Fall Bazaar at Burton Congregational Church will be Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Delicious, affordable LUNCH will be served all day. Bake and Rummage Sale, Crafts and more. Follow the ladybugs to the red church on the square in Burton!
Home Cooked Supper
Oct 17
The next home cooked supper at Pricetown Church, 4640 Pritchard-Ohltown Rd., Newton Falls, will feature: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, coleslaw, roll, dessert and beverage. The supper will be held from 4:30 to 6:00pm, on OCTOBER 17, 2018. The cost: Adults $9. Children $5. Carry outs available
Makerlab Mondays
Oct 22, Nov 12
Join us for Giant Bubbles, Spinning Tornadoes and Watertight Wonders. Registration required. Grades 2 to 8. Mon., Oct. 22, Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m. Call (440) 834-4466 or register on-line at burtonlibrary.org.
