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
Hilltop Crafters
1st & 3rd Mondays
Any craft using needles are invited the first and third Monday of each month, 1:30 pm Room 4 Hilltop Church, Mantua. Call 918-406-8315 Jane Pilgrim for info.
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!
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
Eagles Club Fish Fry
Fridays through Lent
The Garrettsville Eagles Club is holding Fish Fry every Friday night through Lent. Serving from 4 til 7:30. Fish, shrimp, chicken or combo meals available. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville
God Provides A Free Meal
Feb 23
Windham UMC will be having their monthly free meal on Feb, 23, 2024. The menu consists of Sloppy Joes, chips, peach fruit cups and tater tots. It will be pick up only at the Windham United Methodist church. 9051 N. Main Street, WIndham, Ohio 44288. Pick time is between 4 pm and 5 pm. Meals must be reserved ahead of time. If you are interested, please call Sandi Fordyce at 330-697-3288.
Eagles Club Steak Fry
Feb 24
The Garrettsville Eagles Club is holding a steak fry on February 24th from 4 till 730. Chicken available. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville.
Game Night
Feb 24
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Harvest Point Church, located at 2121 Salt Springs Rd., Lordstown, Ohio, will host a Game Night. This is a family friendly, fun event for all ages featuring various board games, fellowship and snacks. This event is FREE and everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 17 years MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Formal Labels to Benefit the Differently Abled
Feb 24 & 25
Students looking for a more cost-effective way to find the formal dress of their dreams should visit Maggie’s & More on February 24 and 25 from 10 am until 4 pm. Those days, students are welcome to come and shop a collection of gently worn dresses and accessories. Short dresses start at $25 while floor-length dresses cost no more than $50. All proceeds will support Maggie’s & More in making a positive impact in the community.
Parkman 55+ Seniors
February 29
The March meeting will be held on February 29 at the Parkman Community Center at 11:30 am. This change is due to the unavailability of the facility in March. In April, we will resume monthly meetings on the first Thursday, April through December. Open to all seniors. For info call (330) 326-3083.
St. Patricks Reverse Raffle
March 16
The St. Ambrose’s St. Patrick’s Day Reverse Raffle Dinner is back to being held at Sugar Bush. The event on March 16, 2024 includes dinner, coffee, ice tea, cash bar, DJ, reverse raffle, 50/50, and a Chinese auction. Tickets are $100.00 for two meals and one number grand prize is $1000.00. There will be side boards available also. An additional $20.00 will get you a buy back of your number, (a second chance). Only 100 tickets will be sold. Every 20 draws will receive a prize. Come enjoy an evening out. Please contact Marie Elium for available tickets@ elium4@gmail.com (mailto:elium4@gmail.com) or text/call 330-322-8561
It Starts with the Soil: Organic Lawn Care Program
March 2
Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and Good Nature Organic Lawn Care on Tuesday, March 12th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Geauga West Library to learn practical tips and easy steps to take care of your lawn and landscape while minimizing harmful chemicals and pesticides.
Noah’s Ark Easter Event
March 16
Saturday, March 16th at 11am- The Fountain located at 12888 State Route 88, Garrettsville is holding a free Easter event. The theme will be Noah’s Ark. Everything is completely free!
We are asking you to come dressed as your favorite animal from the ark and get your picture taken on the Ark with Mr and Mrs Noah. The event begins at 11 am. You need to call and reserve your spot- the event is open and free to all ages! Call now to make reservations: 330-219-0795 (deadline is March 11th).
