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.
Auburn Firedevils Craft Fair Fundraiser
Still searching for consultants and crafters for the craft show scheduled for Saturday, November 10 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This fundraiser for the Auburn Township Volunteer Fire Department will be held at Adams Hall, Auburn Township. Please call Shelby DeCapite 440-543-7733 or email shelbydecapite@yahoo.com if interested in participating as a vendor at this event.
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.
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.
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. Each month you will have the option of doing activities such as games, cards, crafts, or other activities you might suggest. Refreshments will be served. 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.
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.
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 for lunches by three days – 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. All are welcome!
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.
Windham Sausage Trailer
Sept 7
The Windham Lions Club will be having their sausage/steak trailer this weekend on Friday, September 7th from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday, September 8th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Dee’s parking lot.
Swiss Steak Dinner
Sept 8
The Nelson United Methodist Church will be hosting their Swiss Steak Dinner at the Nelson Community House on Nelson Circle, Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 on September 8, 2018. Dinner is served from 4:00-6:00 Pm. The price is $11 for Adults and $5 for Children age 6-12, Children 5 and under are Free. The dinner consists of: Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Corn Casserole, Drinks, and Dessert. Carry-Out Is also available at the same location.
Quail Hollow Herbal Society
Sept 9
The next meeting of the Quail Hollow Herbal Society will be an Herbal Wreath Make & Take Workshop on September 9th at 1:00 p.m. at Quail Hollow State Park, Nature Center building, 13480 Congress Lake Road, Hartville, OH. Space is limited, please contact Pat Kaiser, 330-877-2873 to register. There will be a $10 fee for nonmembers.
Run Wild 5K & Fishing Derby
Sept 9
The Shelly Company is hosting a Run Wild 5K and Fishing Derby on Sept. 9th and it’s open to the community. Run Wild 5K (Registration begins at 7:30am the race starts at 8am. It is $10 to enter and proceeds go to the ALS Association Northern Ohio Chapter. Participants receive a 5K tshirt while supplies last. Fishing Derby starts at 9:30am until 11:30am. Prizes awarded for most caught fish and largest caught fish per age groups. These events will take place at the intersection of Price and Weaver Roads, off of State Route 303, just outside of Streetsboro. Signs will be posted.For more information email maygan.beeler@shellyco.com. Bring fishing poles, chairs and fish from the banks of the lake. NO BOATS.
Square Dance Club
starting Sept 9
Circulators Square Dance Club would like to join family, fun, fitness and fellowship. Learn to square dance. Modern music. Classes start on Sept. 9th from 7pm 9pm. Brown Middle School corner of St.Rte. 59 and Scranton . St Ravenna.Ohio Adults $4.00 Child $2.00 for more info call 297-0864
Mantua Village Garden Club Meeting
Sept 10
The upcoming meeting of the Mantua Village Garden Club will be held on Monday, September 10th, at noon, at the home of Debbie Haylett.
Carrie and Patrick Frost, co-owners of Frost glass, will then offer an up-close and personal glass blowing demonstration at their studio on High Street. For more specific information contact Debbie Haylett at 330-274-3211.
Monthly Book Review & Discussion Group
Sept 10
On Sept.10th at 9:30am Dr. J Patella presents & reviews, the book: A STILL, SMALL VOICE: A Psychic’s Guide to Awakening Intuition. Author – famed psychic Echo Bodine turns to a subject she knows and is passionate about: INTUITION. The presentation continues each month, chapter by chapter, throughout the book’s entirety. It is not necessary to have your own copy. There is no cost & YMCA membership is not required. Questions – call the YMCA (330)469-2044
Makerlab Mondays
Sept 10, Oct 22, Nov 12
Join us for Giant Bubbles, Spinning Tornadoes and Watertight Wonders. Registration required. Grades 2 to 8. Mon., Sept. 10, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m.
Call (440) 834-4466 or register on-line at burtonlibrary.org.
Square Dancing Lessons
Sept 10
The Hubs Square Dance Club is offering lessons at Bainbridge Community Church, 17751 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023. Join us on Monday, September 10th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for a free introduction to the activity. Lessons begin on Monday, September 17th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Cost is $30.00 for six weeks. Square dancing is a fun activity that offers both physical and mental benefits.
Dancing stimulates the memory, enhances quality of life, strengthens bones and
muscles, reduces stress, is a heart-healthy exercise. For more information contact: Ray Marsch – (440)632-1074 or Marlene Miller – (440)632-8089.
Old Tool Time
Sept. 11
The Freedom Township Historical Society will host a program about old tools at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Freedom Community Center, 8940 S.R. 700. Old Tool Time will be an informal meeting where attendees are welcome to reminisce about old tools and appliances. We’re encouraging everyone to bring a tool, even if you aren’t sure what it is (we can all learn together). We will also have a preview of our fall festival and an events schedule to pass out. Refreshments will be provided.
Singers, Awake!
Sept 11
Director par excellence, Damaris Pike has announced that the Hiram Community Chorus will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, September 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Frohring Music Building. All voices are welcome. Come and renew your appreciation of and participation in vocal music. There will be a holiday concert. There will be a lifting of spirits and enjoyment of the group effort. Come and bring your friends, bring your kids (freshmen, sophomores, etc.). Bring your sense of humor and fun. Try it, you’ll like it.
Amish Inspirational Author Shelley Shepard Gray
Sept 12
Shelley Shepard Gray writes Amish and historical romances often set in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Her novels have appeared on both the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists and have been highlighted in Time Magazine and USA Today. She’s been interviewed on NPR as well as numerous regional radio stations. Shelley will have books available for purchase and signing 30 minutes before and after the visit. Join us on Wed., Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Burton Library.
Local Edible and Medicinal Plants
Sept. 15
On Sat., Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. Ron Etling, former educator for the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, will lead this fun and fascinating introduction to edible and medicinal plants with an emphasis on identification and preparation, precautions and source books, followed by a brief hike around the library. Call (440) 834-4466 or register on-line at burtonlibrary.org.
Lloyd’s Stuffed Pepper Dinner
Sept 15
Come one, come all, to Lloyd’s Stuffed Pepper Dinner. Sept. 15th. Open to public. Dinner to include stuffed pepper, mashed potato, corn,roll w/butter, and dessert Tickets are $10.00 and are available at Post # 674, 9960 E. Center Street, Windham at the tank. All proceeds go to our post. These are presale only. Please call 330-326-3188 or Patsy Williams at 330-527-5172. P.S. only 100 tickets to be sold. Carry-out available.
G-Men Unite Public Information Session
Sept 16
There will be a public information session for the Earned Income Tax Issue on Sept 16 at 4pm in the Iva L. Walker Auditorium at the high school. Come to learn more about the District’s plan to keep our community, schools and future bright!
Attendees will receive information about the upcoming Earned Income Tax Issue, and have the opportunity to have their questions answered. A livestream of the session will also be provided, and online questions will be accepted during or after the Q&A portion.
3-D Print Class for Kids
Sept 18, 25 & Oct 2
Learn how to make and print your own 3-D projects. Grades 3-8. Registration required. Tues., Sept. 18 & 25, Oct. 2. 3:30pm. Call (440) 834-4466 or regisgter on-line at burtonlibrary.org.
Maple Stirs
Sept 19
The Burton Log Cabin is coming to the library! They’ll teach us about Maple Candy and help us make some Maple Stirs to eat, yum! Grades K to 5. Registration required. Weds., Sept. 19, 3:30 p.m. Call (440) 834-4466 or register on-line at burtonlibrary.org.
All-You-Can-Eat 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
The Maple Leaf Route with local author Dan Rager
Sept 22
On Sat., Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Dan Rager will present the famous railway that ran through Geauga County from 1899 to 1925. Rager’s recent book details the history of the Maple Leaf Route, from steam rail to the Cleveland & Eastern and Chagrin Falls interurban railways. Books will be available for purchase at this free event. Call (440) 834-4466 or register on-line at burtonlibrary.org.
Eagles Clam Bake
Sept 22
Attention members and non members, the Garrettsville Eagles Club has tickets available for our 2nd Annual Clam Bake behind the bar. It’ll be on September 22. Only 100 tickets. For more information please call 330-527-2330.
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.
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.
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.
