Craft Show Vendors Wanted
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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
MaRSI’s 2nd Friday Dinner
September 13
The Mantua Restoration Society (MaRSI) is holding their 2nd Friday Night Dinner, from 4 – 7pm, on Friday, September 13, 2024. Donations are graciously accepted. Dine in or carryout is 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!
Autumn In The Falls – Downtown Newton Falls
Sept 14
Saturday September 14, 10am to 4pm. Family friendly event with vendors and children’s activities. Vendors can still sign up! newtonfallscommerce@gmail, Facebook: Newton Falls Area Commerce Association.
Ohio Open Doors
September 14
Middlefield Historical Society hosts an open house from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with this state-wide event. Tour the 1818 Century Inn, Middlefield’s oldest known standing structure and learn its history and significance to the community. Free admission and refreshments! 1818 Century Inn, 14979 South State Ave. (Rt. 608), Middlefield Village. Call 440-632-0400 or 440-241-2192 for more information.
First Responders Appreciation Day
Sept 14
Shepherd’s Joy Ministries 9736 E. Center St., Windham, Ohio 44288, along with Pastors Roy & Dolores Harman will be Hosting: First Responders’ Appreciation Day Event
Sept.14th. at 1:00 p.m. Celebrating those who serve. Free BBQ Dinner, Games, Sponsored
by Area Churches.
Singing Weavers
Sept 15
The Singing Weavers family of Atwater will minister in Song Sunday, September 15, at The First Congregational Church of Freedom, 8961 St. Rt. 88 in Freedom Twp. at the 10:30 a.m.service. A potluck dinner will follow the service for a time of fellowship with the Weavers and our Pastor Jody Hill. There is an adult Sunday School Class at 9:30 a.m.to 10:15, taught by Ruth Simera, that meets in the back corner of the sancturary while the Weavers are setting up their equipment. Come, you will be blessed.
Aging In Place
Sept 18
Crestwood Community Center, at Mantua Lodge, 4810 East High Street, will host Aging in Place on September 18 at 1 o’clock. This presentation is provided by Cynthia Toth relocation expert from Coldwell Banker and Jennifer Spalding from access to independence. Lunch will be provided. Please contact Crestwood communitycenter@gmail.com for reservations. Check us out on Facebook page: Crestwood community center.
Swiss Steak Dinner
Sept 21
First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown is having our first fund-raiser drive-thru dinner of the season on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 4 to 6 pm. Dinners are $15.00 and include Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, cole slaw, applesauce, green beans, corn, roll and cake. Please enter from St Rt 44 and pull up to the back door. The church is located at 4022 St Rt 44 in Rootstown Center.
God Provides A Meal
Sept 27
Windham UMC will be having their God provides meal September 27 from 4 to 5. It is pick up only and you must have reserved your meals ahead of time. The menu is sauerkraut and kielbasa, mashed potatoes, green beans , roll and cake. The meal is free. Cal Sandi Fordyce at 330 697 3288 if you have questions.
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
Saturday, October 5th 2024, from 4-6pm, The Fountain Church will be hosting a free chili cook- off. 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) Questions or to enter the COOK-OFF call: 330-977-1550, or 330-219-0795.
