Community Calendar
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.”
Book Review at YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD
Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella:
A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic disease, extending long-term health.
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
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Jan 19-27
The Curtains up Theatre is proud to present “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” A mystery adapted by Jon Jory from four stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. January 19, 20, 26 & 27 at 7 pm and January 21, 2024 at 1 pm
in the James A Garfield Iva Walker Auditorium 10233 State Route 88, Garrettsville, OH 44231. Tickets available at the door. Adults $10.00 Seniors & Children under 8 years old $8.00 Groups of 15 or more $5.00 per person. With Permission From Playscripts Director: Jackie Loreta-Rinearson Sponsored by: Ohio Health Benefits, Ryser Insurance
& Middlefield Carter Lumber
Swiss Steak Dinner
Jan 20
First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown is having our fund-raiser drive-thru dinner on Saturday, January 20, 2024 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.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Jan 22
Monday, January 22, 2024 from 11am-1pm in the UH Portage Professional Center Lobby | 6847 N. Chestnut Street; Ravenna, OH 44266. For more information, please call 330-297-2576.
Bats Incredible
Jan 25
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to “Bats Incredible! Creating a Bat Friendly Backyard” on Thursday, January 25th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Adam Hall in Auburn Township (11455 E. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, 44023). Join us for this unique opportunity to learn all about our amazingly beneficial bats and ways we can turn our backyards into bat habitat. This family-friendly program will cover bat biology, natural history, bat myths and threats, gardening for bats, activities and more! Special guests include Ohio’s bat professionals Marne Titchenell, Extension Wildlife Program Specialist, The Ohio State University and Jamey Emmert, Communication Specialist, ODNR Ohio Division of Wildlife. This program is free but reservations are required by visitinghttps://fs12.formsite.com/GeaugaSWCD/BatsIncredible/index. For more information, contact Gail Prunty at gprunty@geauga.oh.gov or 440-834-1122. Don’t miss this BAT-tastic evening!
Shine Symposium
Jan 27
Discover a transformative experience at the SHINE Symposium—an all-encompassing day of inspiration, education, and networking, coupled with essential self-care practices. Hosted by SHINE Ohio, this event, commencing at 9:00 am and concluding at 6:00 pm, gathers wellness seekers, small business owners, and professionals interested in holistic self-development. Delve into insightful keynotes, panel discussions, and breakout sessions across three tracks—Self Development, Self-Care, and Small Business Success. Featuring esteemed local speakers like Callie Brownson of the Cleveland Browns, Valerie Mayen, Emily Harple, Cortney Martinelli, Ted Senf, and more, this symposium unfolds at The NEW Center at NEOMED, centrally positioned in Northeast Ohio near I-76. Presented by SHINE Ohio, renowned for over a decade for their wellness certifications and workshops, hosting 150+ events annually at their Education + Retreat Center in Kent, Ohio.
Winter Craft / Vendor Show
Feb 4
Sugarbush Golf Course is hosting a winter craft /vendor show Sunday, Feb 4th, 2024 from 11am-4pm. Vendors please call and register by Jan 26th. There is limited space and your payment of $30 per space is due in advance. First come, first serve.
Sugarbush Golf Course 11186 St Rt 88 Garrettsville, OH 330-527-4202.
