Celebrate the holiday season at Garrettsville’s Christmas Walk, the area’s original Christmas Walk and a fundraiser for the James A. Garfield Historical Society.
Visitors may tour three Garrettsville-area homes and a historic landmark on Nov. 6, 7 and 8, and Nov. 13, 14 and 15. Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday hours are 12:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Historical Society, 8107 Main St., Garrettsville.
The walk offers an opportunity to gather with friends, find decorating inspiration and support the James A. Garfield Historical Society. Admission to the regular walk is a $20 donation, and reservations are not required. Guests should be prepared to remove their shoes while touring the homes.
Garrettsville United Methodist Church will be decorated for the season and will sell lunches. A Crafts & Artisan Show will also be held at Garrettsville Village Hall.
A special Candlelight Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. Admission is a $30 donation, and reservations are required for Candlelight Night only. To reserve a spot, call 330-842-2822 or email garrettsvillehistory@gmail.com.
The James A. Garfield Historical Society is located at 8107 Main Street, Garrettsville. Follow “Garfield Historical” on Facebook for additional information.
All Christmas Walk proceeds benefit the James A. Garfield Historical Society.
The James A. Garfield Historical Society presents the Garrettsville Tap Talk at Garrett’s Mill and Brewing. Tales at Twilight - Tombstone Stories & Cemetery Symbols of the Western Reserve will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. The presenter is Diana Kresnye, tour guide, historical interpreter, and cemetery storyteller. Call 330-527-8080 for reservations (reservations due by Saturday, Oct. 10). Free event, however donations to the JA Garfield Historical Society are appreciated.
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is holding auditions for "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. Audition dates are at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 and 5 in the James A. Garfield High School choir room. Sponsored by Sarchione Chevrolet, Kelly Zander-Realtor, Jeff Rinearson Health Insurance and Matt Ryser Insurance. Needed are adult males 20+ years old and one female 30 to 60 years old.
No monologue required, reading from script will be done instead. Show date are Jan. 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23.
The Friends of the Garrettsville Library will host a book sale from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 (Bag Day, $5 per bag). Garrettsville Library is located at 10482 South St., Garrettsville. The sale is open to the public.
The Nelson/Garrettsville Community Cupboard is again hosting their annual fundraiser - their Murder Mystery Dinner. This year's theme is "Murder at the Tailgate Party" on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The event will take place at the Buckeye Block Amphitheater. The attending "detectives" will have to figure out who did it, how they did it and why they did it. Attendees will visit three businesses within the DORA area and collect clues to help solve the murder. Dinner will be provided based on the “tailgate theme.” A fan favorite will once again be onsite their Chinese Auction and 50/50 raffle. A prize will be given to the detective that guesses the correct solution.
This event will happen rain or shine. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 8. Cost is $35 single or $60 couple at https://nelson-garrettsville-community-cupboard.square.site/.