Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella:
Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Updates in the Weekly Villager
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!
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.
American Legion Fish Fry
Fridays
American Legion post 674 Friday night fish fry is back starting October 4th. Join us every Friday from 4-7 $14 per dinner. Fish,chicken or shrimp and choice of sides 9960 E.Center St Windham 330-326-3188
Harvest Dinner
Oct 16
The North Bloomfield Historical Society will hold its annual Harvest Dinner on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00pm in the historic town hall on the square. Ham and fried chicken will be provided along with plates and utensils. Admission is free with a donation of a salad, vegetable or dessert. The speaker will be Roger Peterson, Jr and the topic is “What Was and What Is – Bloomfield Past and Present”. For more information call 440-685-4410.
Immunization Clinic
Oct 16
Crestwood Community center located at 4810 East High St, Mantua will be hosting an Immunization Clinic on October 16 from 9:30-10:30 Immunization Clinic, Portage Health District will provide public health nurses for Flu and high dose vaccines, Pneumonia 15,20 and 23 vaccines, Covid 19. Contact Becky Barreca, MSN, Rn at 330-296-9919 ext. 133 for questions
Missions Dinner
Oct 18
Parkman Congregational Church Mission Meal will be held on Friday October 18,2024 at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Located at 18265 Madison Road, Middlefield. Chicken Paprikash,Cole Slaw,Green Beans ,Rolls, Assorted desserts
Windham UMC first annual Helping Hands Fair
Oct 19
Windham UMC is hosting their first annual Helping Hands Fair. The event will be on October 19th from 10 am to 2 PM. There will be at least 15 partipants that will be available to answer your questions about finances, insurance concerns, final arrangements and others. The fair is open to the public at no cost. Sub sandwiches, cookies and bottled water will be available at a cost of $7.00. All proceeds from the sale will go towards Thanksgiving baskets for those in need in the community. The Helping Hands Fair will be held in the Fellowship Haĺl of the Windham United Methodist Church located at 9051 N. Main Street., Windham, Ohio.
Swiss Steak Dinner
Oct 19
First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown is having our monthly fund-raiser drive-thru dinner on Saturday, October 19, 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.
Harvest Celebration
Oct 20
Shepherd’s Joy Ministries, 9736 East Center St., Windham will be hosting it Annual Harvest Celebration, Invited Guest: In Concert Shannon Bunch & BBQ chicken dinner will be provided
free of charge. Oct. 20th @ 10:30 Am Sun. Info: (330) 527-2359
Portage Faith Church Holds Annual Bazaar
November 2
The ladies of Portage Faith United Methodist Church at 9922 State Route 44, Mantua, are pleased to invite you to their Annual Bazaar & Country Store on Saturday, Nov 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come stock up on baked goods, fresh homemade soups, crafts, ornaments, jewelry, and so much more. Great gift ideas as the holidays approach. Bring a friend and enjoy delicious donuts and homemade soups at our on-site cafe. Admission is FREE
Election Day Lunch
Nov 5
Nelson United Methodist Church will have Election Day Lunch available for $8 from 11am – 4pm. Choice of Hot Dog or Pulled Pork Sandwich with a Bowl of Chili Soup. Add a piece of pie or cake for $3. Free beverage. There will also be a bake sale.
St Anselm Christmas Boutique
Nov 9
St. Anselm Christmas Boutique: Saturday, November 9, 9:00 to 4:00 at St. Anselm School, 13013 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland (Rt. 306, 1/2 mile south of Rt. 322). Admission is $1.00. There will be over 70 craft vendors from the area. There will also be a bake sale, a snack bar, and a prize raffle with many great prizes including Browns tickets. Join the Boutique Bounce by also stopping at Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Rd. in Kirtland and St. Mark Lutheran Church at 11900 Chillicothe Rd. in Chesterland on the same day. (St. Mark’s is also on Friday evening.) Pick up a card at your first stop and have it stamped at each show for a chance to win one of three gift baskets. Drawing will be held on November 10. For further information call Shirley at (216) 832-5158.
