Around Garrettsville: Get ready to sip and shop til you drop

The Sip n Shop on Main Street committee was very busy this past month. The artisans are about half full, so get your application in soon. This year’s Sip n Shop will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Artisans/crafters are encouraged to register with Jackie Rinearson at rinearson05@frontier.com, and wineries are to contact Sherri Collins at sherricollins57@gmail.com.

Speaking of wineries, they have four confirmed so far.

Again, there will be demos, music and great food. Crafters and artisans will speckle the sidewalks, with wineries lining the center of Main Street. This year, there will be dog training, book signings, soaps, watercolor, more honey, bird houses, stained glass, multiple jewelry types, house décor, candles, wood creations, greeting cards and much, much more. Back by popular demand will be the demos on the hour, featuring five of our local artisans/crafters.

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Here are some event dates to circle on your calendar:

• Garage sale weekend is scheduled for May 15 through 17. Registration is open now with a fee of $20. Once again, maps will be provided to guide visitors to the garage sales. To register, contact Michelle at The Villager at 330-527-2411.
• Chamber car cruises are set for the following dates and locations: May 23 on Main Street, June 20 at the SkyLane Bowling parking lot, July 17 on Main Street again, and the fan favorite, the Peach Social and Car Cruise, will be Aug. 15 at the Garrettsville fire station.
• The Garrettsville Summerfest is set for June 26 through 28. The schedule of events is coming soon.

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Main Street is now bustling with business with the new restaurant, Podboys Uptown. Stop in for breakfast or brunch and enjoy their Belgian waffles, eggs Benedict, salads and smash burgers. Podboys’ roots go back to 1940, so they are not a new venture, just a new location. The new and refreshing breakfast and brunch destination is waiting for you

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Local author Misty McDowell Obreza’s debut novel, “Broken,” is out, and her second novel is in production. Find a copy of her novel at The Village Bookstore in Garrettsville. “Broken” can be found on Fable also.

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The Addams Family is coming to Garrettsville (no, not like Bigfoot hype). Truly, the James A. Garfield Theater Department is presenting “The Addams Family” from 7 to 9 p.m. March 19, 20 and 21, as well as a matinee from 2 to 4 p.m. March 21, at James A. Garfield High School’s Iva Walker Auditorium. Go to jagschools.org or https://cur8.com/2361/project/137268 to buy tickets.

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The James A. Garfield Soccer Club will hold its annual Soccer Skills Camp on April 19, April 26 and May 3 for students in grades one through eight. Participants will learn soccer skills and play small games.

Contact Coach Cebulla at tcebulla@jagschools.org for more information or questions.

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