Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 11 – 3. 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 or contact Rosemary Krupar at CrestwoodCommunityCenter@gmail.com.
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.
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 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!
Friday Fish Fry – Windham
Fridays through April 3
AMERICAN LEGION POST 674
9960 East Center Street, Windham, OH 44288 will host
FRIDAY FISH FRY beginning Nov 7 and running through April 3.
$15.00 Dinner includes: Fish or chicken or shrimp, Fresh-cut French fries or baked potato, roll and butter, Choice of two sides: Mac & Cheese, Green beans, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Water or Coffee. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT. CALL AHEAD ORDERING AVAILABLE BY CALLING 330.326.3188. Dinner served 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
Lake Milton American Legion Fish Fry
Fridays through April 3
The American Legion Post 737 will host their annual Fish Fry Dinners beginning Friday from Feb. 6 – April 3rd 2026 from 3 PM -7 PM All dinners include French Fries and Coleslaw – $15. Also, you can choose Chicken Tenders or Shrimp dinners $15 also with French Fries and Coleslaw. Children’s Dinners $8.00. American Legion Unit 737 Auxiliary will have a bake sale at each Fish Fry event. Dinners will be sold in the American Legion Hall, 16465 Milton Ave in Lake Milton.
Grief Support Group Meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays
Will meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the Garrettsville United Methodist Church at 8223 Park Ave. G’ville at 2 pm. For more info call church 330-527-2055 (9:30-noon M-F) or Pastor @440-228-3093 This group is open to everyone.
MaRSI’s 2nd Friday Dinner
Feb 13
The Mantua Restoration Society (MaRSI) is holding their 2nd Friday Dinner, from 4 -7pm, on Friday, February 13, 2026. Each month’s menu includes mouthwatering soups and entrees, homemade salads, and 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. Dining 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!
Casino Bus Trip
Feb 16
The Sisterhood of St. Joseph is sponsoring a casino bus trip to Hollywood Casino in Washington, PA on February 16, 2026. Participants will receive $20 in slot freeplay. The cost is $55. The bus will depart St. Joseph parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and return approximately 6:00 p.m. Funds from this event will continue to support our local community. Please contact Mary Ann Fedor to sign up, 330-842-0505.
Roast Pork Dinner
Feb 21
First Congregational Church UCC in Rootstown is having our next monthly fund-raiser dinner on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 4 to 6 pm. Sit down dinners are being served, as well as carry-out and drive-thru. Dinners are $15.00 and this month includes roast pork and sauerkraut (cooked separately), mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, salad, cole slaw, applesauce, green beans, roll and dessert. The church is located at 4022 St Rt 44 in Rootstown Center. If you are partaking in the drive-thru service, please enter from St Rt 44 and pull up to the back door.
2nd annual Portage Foundation Pickleball Classic
March 7
Western Reserve Racquet Club in Streetsboro will be the host of the
2nd Annual Portage Foundation Pickelball Classic. We’ll have a learn-to-play clinic, social round robin matches, and a spectators lounge for those who prefer to sit back, have a drink, and cheer on the players! A VERY yummy spread will be provided by Kitchen 212. Cash bar • Raffle Baskets •
50/50 Raffle. Register at PortageFoundation.org/pickleball.
Red Cross Blood Drive
March 19
Auxiliary will hold a blood drive on March 19 from 1-6 in the American Legion Post 737 Hall. Blood banks are in critical need right now. Code to register for the Blood Drive is Legion737. Donors are eligible to win a $50 Sheetz gas card. The American Legion Hall is located at 16465 Milton Ave in Lake Milton.
James A. Garfield Kindergarten Class of 2039
Call Today!
It’s time to register for a Kindergarten Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by September 3, 2026. 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 Wednesday, March 25, Thursday, March 26 or Friday, April 10, 2026.
Travel Colt League Sign Ups
Call Today
Teams interested in playing in a new traveling Colt League in Northeast Ohio for 2026 contact Ken Quinn 330 719-0581 for information.
