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.
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 (330) 326-3083 for monthly schedule of pot lucks, trips, and speakers.
Loaves and Fishes Community Meal
Last Thursday of 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 invited. The meal is from 5-6:30pm, the last Thursday of the month, January through October, at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 State Route 82 in Mantua Township. We hope to see you there for good food and conversation.
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
Water Quality Talk
April 18
On April 18, 2024 Rotary Club of Mantua will host Mike Fletcher from Harper’s Service as their Speaker. He will speak about Water Quality Challenges and Treatment Strategies available. The community is invited to the program which begins at 7:00 PM at the Restoration 44 Coffee Company Community Room on Main Street in Mantua Village.
Mantua Historical Society
April 18
The Mantua Historical Society is having their weekly gatherings to learn local history, preserve it, plans events and coordinate efforts with other organizations. Our gatherings are on Thursdays, 10am to 12noon, at the Mantua Historical Society located upstairs (not handicapped accessible) in the Mantua Township Hall, 4122 State Route 82, Mantua, OH 44255. On April 18, 2024, at 5pm the Mantua Historical Society is hosting the Mantua-Shalersville Chamber of Commerce meeting. For more information call Kathy Hughes at 216-598-0716. We are always looking for new members.
Crestwood Vendor Show
April 20
Crestwood Vendor Show is on April 20th, from 10:00-3:00 at the Crestwood Central Office, previous Crestwood Middle School.
Swiss Steak Dinner
April 20
First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown is having our fund-raiser drive-thru dinner on Saturday, April 20, 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.
The Singing Weavers
April 21
The Singing Weavers of Atwater will be ministering in song on Sunday, April 21, at the 10:30 am service at The First Congregational Church of Freedom 8961 St. Rt. 88 in Freedom township. Pastor Jody Hill who grew up in Windham but now lives in Alliance, welcomes everyone to come and be blessed by the message of The Singing Weavers. Alyssia, Dennis, Chris and Linda always have an inspiring message.
God Provides A Meal
April 26
On April 26, 2024 Windham UMC will be having its free monthly meal. This month’s menu includes hot dogs and macaroni and cheese. Meals can be picked up between 4 pm and 5 pm at Windham UMC, 9051 N. Main street, Windham, Oh 44288. Meals must be reserved ahead of time. If you wish to have a meal, call 330 245 6889. You will need to provide your name, address, amount of people in your household and birthdays of all members in the household. No financial information is required.
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
Parkman Congregational Church Missions Meal
April 29
Friday April 29th,3024 serving 5:00 pm to 7 pm. Chicken Parm Dinner. Dine in or Carry out 18265 Madison Rd (Rt528) Parkman
.Theatre Auditions for Steel Magnolias
April 30
Curtains up Theatre is holding auditions for Steel Magnolias on April 30 and May 2, 2024 at 7pm in the James A. Garfield Iva Walker auditorium. No monologue required. This is not a musical production. All female cast. For more information contact Director- Justin Steck- 216-310-1913.
