Craft Show Vendors Wanted
Call Today
Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 – 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days.
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!
Mantua Farmers Market
Saturdays
The Mantua Farmers Market Regular Season will be held on Saturdays from July 13 to September 21 9AM to 1 PM at Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 North Main Street, Mantua. The Market features a wide variety of items. Vendors are need at $5.00 a Saturday. Fees go toward Church projects. For information call Diane 330-274-2868.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crestwood Community Center
Wednesdays
Every Wednesday from 10:30-4:00 starting September 4, 2024. Drop by and visit! Weekly activities include guided nature walks, card games, bingo, Dominoes, puzzles, and book swaps. Meet us at Mantua Lodge, Buchert Park, 4810 E. High Street, Mantua. Please follow us on Facebook at Crestwood Community Center for weekly schedules. RSVP on Facebook or contact Rosemary Krupar at CrestwoodCommunityCenter@gmail.com.
Time For Tots
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Children ages 2-5 (adults stay for fun, siblings welcome) are invited to Time for Tots on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Our goal is to provide a safe indoor environment for young children to play, craft, enjoy music & burn energy. Time for Tots will run from 9/11/24 – 5/28/25. We will not meet if Ravenna Schools are closed. No need to sign up for this free event, just stop in and enjoy the fun. Call 330-297-6424 with questions. Visit our church website for more information on this and other events: www.maplewoodcc.org
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.
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!
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.
Pickleball Beginner Clinics
First Saturday of Month
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, 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.
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
Windham UMC Free Dinner
Aug 30
Windham United Methodist Church will be having their monthly free dinner for August on August 30, 2024. Pick up is from 4 – 5 pm. Drive thru only. The menu is Chili dogs, baked beans, pasta salad and cake. Windham UMC is located at 9051 N. Main street, Windham, Ohio 44288. You must reserve your meals before by Wednesday, August 28. Please call Sandi Fordyce at 330 697 3288. The only questions that you will be asked will be the ages and birthdates of those who are in the household and how many are in your household.
SAIL Class
Starts Sept 4
Free SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) Class weekly at 11:00-12:00 starts September 4. This is a free strength, balance, and fitness class for adults 65+ Bring 3-5 pound hand weights. For more information call the Portage County Health District @ 330-296-9919 ext. 129. Come early to register or RSVP to CrestwoodCommunityCenter@gmail.com.
HIRAM RCCA RUMMAGE SALE
Sept 6 & 7
Our annual fall rummage sale will be held on September 6 and 7, from 9 AM to 4 PM. We have totes of free stuff, along with men’s, women’s, children’s, infant and toddler clothing, decor, household items, linens, crafting, holiday items, electronics, vintage and collectibles, and of course man stuff. We have a large amount of infant and toddler clothing this time including Amish infant/toddler items. Way too much for us to even list, so come and rummage with us. You never know what kind of treasure you will find. We are located at 6337 Winchell Rd. in Hiram, Ohio. We hope to see you there!
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting
Sept 7
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, Sep-tember 7, 2024 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m. John Tracy Cunningham returns with a program, “Introduction to the Genetics of the Human Color Scheme: Skin Color, Hair Color, Eye Color; a brief tutorial on DNA basics & history of how peoples moved into Europe and contributed to today’s gen-eral coloring. The program is free and open to anyone interested in genealogy or historical research.
Southington UMC Rummage & Bake Sale
Sept 11 & 12
The Southington UMC located at 4348 St Rt 305 Southington, OH will be holding a Rummage and Bake Sale on September 11th from 9am to 4pm. The church will be holding a Bag Day Sale on September 12th from 9am to 11am Bags will be $3.00 for a paper grocery bag, and $5.00 for a garbage bag. Church telephone is 330-898-2156
Rummage & Bake Sale
Sept 27
The Altar & Rosary Society of Saint Ambrose Church, located at 10692 Freedom St. in Garrettsville is hosting their annual Rummage Sale and Bake Sale on Friday, September 27 from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday, September 28 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Saturday is Bag day. The rummage sale will take place in the church hall.
FREE CHILI COOK-OFF EVENT
Oct 5
THE FOUNTAIN CHURCH will be hosting a free chili cook- off from 4-6pm. We are located north of Route 305 – at 12888 State Route 88 Garrettsville.
Enter the contest with your best chili for $5! The judging will be by the public and cash prizes will be awarded for our winners! The public can come for FREE to be the “taster judges” and choose their favorite chili! A silent auction will be available too for you to purchase tickets for the chance to win a baskets of all themes & ideas! (Cash only ticket sales)
Free games and more! will be available. Weather permitting a bounce house for the kids as well. Questions or to enter the COOK-OFF call: 330-972-1550, or 330-219-0795.
Vendors Wanted
Call Today
Vendors are wanted for the Autumn In The Falls event to be held Sept 14 from 10-4 in Newton Falls. Contact 330-307-1988 for more info.
