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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 $1 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 Jackie 330-569-4048.

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. Meetings ARE NOT held in January and February

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. 

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

January Take & Makes

January 8

Coloring pages, activity pages, and crafts available to take and do at any time at the Aurora Memorial Library.

Quilting & Crafting in the MakerSpace

January 8

Use Garrettsville Library’s AccuQuilt Studio fabric cutter, Schacht school loom, and various crafting supplies. Limited to 12 participants. Registration required. 2:00pm – 6:00pm 

Aurora Cooks!

January 8

Enjoy hot soups and warm breads at the January meeting at the Aurora Memorial Library from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Registration required.

Winter Storytime – Come Read Stories with Miss Marian!

January 9

Songs, stories, crafts, and more for children at the Windham Library 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Tech Help from Teens

January 9

Drop by the Garrettsville Library from 12:30pm – 2:00pm for tech assistance with local high school students. Covers computers, phones, apps, and software. Registration encouraged.

Engineer It! – Birdhouse Making

January 9 

Build and decorate birdhouses using wood, paint, and glue at the Windham Libbrary from 4:00pm – 5:30pm. For tweens and teens.

Randolph Book Club – Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J.Ryan Stradal

January 9 

Join the Randolph Library’s book discussion on J.Ryan Stradal’s novel from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.

Evening Book Club – Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

January 9,

Discuss Jesse Q. Sutanto’s book at the Pierce Streetsboro Library from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

Knit and Crochet Group

January 9 

Join with your current knit or crochet project at the Aurora Library fireplace from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

Winter Family Storytime – Come Read Stories with Miss Cathy!

January 10

Songs, stories, and more for children and families at the Pierce Streetsboro Library from 10:00am – 10:30am. Limited to 20 participants. Registration encouraged.

One-on-One Introduction to Ancestry.com

January 10

Register for a one-on-one appointment to explore the Windham Library’s free genealogy database.

Knit & Crochet Group

January 10

Drop by the Garrettsville Library from 4:00pm – 6:00pm with your current knitting or crochet project. Limited to 15 participants. Registration encouraged.

January Paint-Along

January 11

Acrylic paint landscape tutorial at the Pierce Streetsboro Library, no experience necessary. Limited to 12 participants. Waitlist available.

Teen Anime Club

January 12 

Learn to make Onigiri, watch anime, and enjoy provided lunch and drinks at the Garrettsville Library (12:00pm – 4:00pm). Open to tweens and teens.

Bats Incredible

Jan 25

Join us for this unique opportunity to learn all about our amazingly beneficial bats and ways we can turn our backyards into bat habitat. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 11455 E. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, 44023. 

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