JAG Kindergarten Registration
Register today!
It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184, for a screening appointment on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
DMRC 2024 Reverse Raffle
Tickets on sale now
The Mantua DMRC (Downtown Mantua Revitiliization Corporation) is holding a Reverse Raffle on April 13, at Hughs Hall, associated with St. Joseph Church, Mantua. Only 100 tickets will be sold for a chance at winning the Grand Prize of $1,200. Tickets are $120. for a couple which includes two dinners and open bar. Also available will be 50/50, Sideboards,Bingo, and Lucky 7 drawings. Check the RevitilizeMantua.org website for purchasing tickets on line or contact Paula Tubalkain by text at 440-785-3728.
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.
JA Garfield Historical Society Meeting
Third Monday
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.
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
Free Meal
First Tuesday
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
First & Third 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.
Al Anon Meetings
Tuesday & Wednesday
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
Third Wednesday
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
Third Wednesday
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 5:00. Bingo starts at 6:30. $20.00 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
Pickleball Begginer Clinics
Saturdays
PICKLEBALL ENTHUSIASTS! The pickleball courts are open! And to assist you in pursuing your interest, the Garrettsville Pickleball Association is sponsoring a Beginners’ Clinic every first Saturday of the month, starting April 6th, from 10-12, weather permitting. This will last throughout the summer. Paddles and balls will be provided if needed. For further information please email gvillepb@gmail.com.
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
Hilltop Crafters
1st & 3rd Mondays
Any crafter using needles is 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.
St Ambrose KofC Easter Egg Hunt
March 23
The St Ambrose Knights of Columbus are hosting a free community Easter Egg Hunt for Children on March 23rd at 10:00 AM. In addition our Youth Group will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast from 9:00-11:00 Am Cost is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for Children and Under 2 free. Come on out for the hunt and support our youth as well.
Swiss Steak Dinner
March 23
First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown is having our fund-raiser drive-thru dinner on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 4 to 6 pm. Dinners are $14.00 and include Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, cole slaw, applesauce, green beans, corn, roll and cake. Please enter from St Rt 44. The church is located at 4022 St Rt 44 in Rootstown Center.
Burton Public Library Book Sale
March 24
Sundays in March: 10, 17, 24 from 10am-2pm. After your pancake breakfast, come by and check out our Book Sale! 14588 W Park St, Burton, OH 44021
Loaves and Fishes Community Meal
March 28
On the last Thursday of the month a free meal is open to all residents in Mantua, Garrettsville, Hiram, and surrounding areas. Anyone who needs to stretch their food dollars, or enjoys a homemade meal, is cordially invited to come eat and enjoy some fellowship. The meal is from 5 – 6:30pm, the Last Thursday of each month January through October at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 State Route 82 in Mantua Township. Come join us!
God Provides A Meal
March 29
On March 29, 2024, Windham United Methodist Church will be having their monthly free meal. The menu for March is Tuna Noodle Casserole, Peach cups, Roll and Cake. THe Meal is pick up only at the WIndham UMC, 9051 N. Main Street, WIndham, Ohio 44231. Pick up time is 4:00pm to 5:00 pm. The meal is free but must be reserved ahead of time. If you are interested, please call Sandi Fordyce at 330-697-3288. Be prepared to list the members of your household with Address and birthdates. No financial questions will be asked.
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting
April 6
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m.
The guest speaker will be John T. Cunningham, a member and trustee of the Ohio Genealogical Society who will present a program on “The Effective Use of FamilySearch.”
Familysearch.com is a free genealogy website with countless records and Cunningham will share ideas on how to navigate the site for the best research results.
The May 4, 2024 program will feature Kelli Bergheimer, speaking on “Where can you find more genealogy education?” The different modes of genealogy education– webinar, conference, meetings, institutes, and courses. Bergheimer is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speaker’s Guild.
The programs are free and open to anyone interested in genealogy or historical research. For up to date information please visit our web site at https://www.portagecountyohioogs.org/ or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Portage-County-Ohio-Genealogy-Society-635440526851524.
Eclipse Party At Windham UMC
April 8
Windham UMC will be hosting an Eclipse Party on Monday, April 8, 2024 from 12 – 4. It will be held in parking lot of the church at 9051 N. Main Street, Windham, Ohio 44288. It will be open to the public and light refreshments will be provided. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN ECLIPSE GLASSES AND LAWN CHAIR.
