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.
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.
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.
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
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
What can you do when someone close to you drinks too much? Al Anon may be able to help. We meet Tuesdays 7:30 -8:30 pm at the Renaissance Center 9005 Wilverne in Windham or wednesday 7-8 pm at Hilltop Christian Church 4572 Prospect in Mantua. Meetings are completely confidential.
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 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
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.
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
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.
Mantua Historical Society
April 4
Spring has arrived and starting April 4, 2024, the Mantua Historical Society is resuming their weekly gatherings to learn local history, preserve it, plan events and coordinate efforts with other organizations. We are always looking for new members. Join us on Thursday, 10am to 12noon, at the Mantua Historical Society located upstairs in the Mantua Township Town Hall, 4122 State Route 82, Mantua, OH 44255. For more information call Kathy Hughes at 216-598-0716.
Red White & Bluau
April 6
The Kent American Legion Post 496, 1945 Mogadore Road, Kent, Ohio will be hosting a fundraising event- the Red, White and Bluau. As a non-partisan, not-for-profit, the American Legion is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the well-being of America’s veterans, their families, and our communities. The primary goal of this event is to raise
funds for scholarships for KSU students in the Air Force Arnold Society and to provide assistance to our local veterans. For more information please feel free to contact us at 330 673-9743 or email contact@kentlegion.org. Tax deductible donations would be appreciated. This event will be held April 6, 2024. Doors open at 5 P.M.
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.
MaRSI’s 2nd Friday Dinner
April 12
The Mantua Restoration Society (MaRSI) is holding their 2nd Friday Night Dinner, from 4 – 7pm, on Friday, April 12, 2024. This month’s dinner features hot entrees, mouth-watering soups, an array of salads, and scrumptious desserts. The Mantua Restoration Society is not permitted to charge a set amount and cannot mention what similar food might cost in a restaurant. Donations are graciously accepted. Dine in or carryout available. The dinner is held at the Mantua Center School Annex located at 11741 Mantua Center Road, Mantua Township. Come join us for good food and community!
JAG Historical Society
April 16
The 1924 time capsule at the corner of Maple and High, right next to the Clock Tower is set to be opened on July 6, 2024 for all to see and participate in. We will be hosting the next meeting of the NEO InterMuseum Council on April 16; guests are welcome. There was discussion on the colors to be used on the new/refurbished signs for the Bonnet Shop and the Mott Building.
Time marches on.
Become A Basket-Weaver
April 19
Register to partake in Naturalist Renell’s charming series Put your hands to work weaving a basket this spring! Registration is open (but filling fast) at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-286-9516 for workshops to build a basic bin basket, a unique-to-you odds-and-ends basket, or both!
First, designed to teach the basic art of basket weaving with rattan reed, Naturalist Renell Roebuck will present Weave a Bin Basket on Friday, April 19, from noon to 5 p.m. (for those who take longer to finish) at Holbrook Hollows Lodge. Participation costs $20 for Geauga residents and $24 for out-of-county residents, covering all materials and instruction.
Then, for those with some basket-weaving experience – including previous participants of Geauga Park District’s charming basket-weaving series – Odds & Ends Basket still has openings on Wednesday, May 16, 1 to 5 p.m. at Claridon Woodlands’ Judge Lester Taylor Lodge. There, Naturalist Renell will provide a basic pattern, then you will design and weave your own basket utilizing the creativity that’s innate in you! This workshop will cost $20 for Geauga residents and $24 for out-of-county residents, also covering all materials and guidance.
For more on Geauga Park District offerings, please call 440-286-9516 or visit Geauga Park District online viawww.geaugaparkdistrict.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.
HRCCA Accepting Donations
Call Today
Hiram Rapids Community Church Association is now ACCEPTING DONATIONS for our sales/auctions to support the upkeep of the historic building. Drop off items anytime on the front step at 6337 Winchell Rd. Hiram, OH 44234 Also visit our first rummage sale on May 3&4. 9am-4pm *Please no mattresses or large furniture. Call Ally (330) 647-3237 with any questions or to arrange a drop off that’s convenient.
Spring Gemboree – Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
April 27-28
Calling all rockhounds, jewelry enthusiasts, and families! The Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary Club present the Gemboree, a two-day event showcasing all things sparkly and fascinating! Event dates are Saturday, April 27th & Sunday, April 28th, 2024. Time: Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Location: Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 East Bath rd., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Admission: Adults: $5.00, Seniors (55+) & Students: $4.00, Children (7-14): $1.00, Children (6 and under): Free.
