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Around Garrettsville: Help fundraisers for your local churches and theater

- Jackie Loreta-Rinearson

The Knights of Columbus of St. Ambrose Church will host a steak dinner from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at the St. Ambrose Church’s Hall, 10692 Freedom St., in Garrettsville. Enjoy grilled 10 oz. steak, (or a grilled chicken breast also available), potato, vegetable, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost is $25 per person or $45 per couple (eat in or carry out). For tickets, please make reservations by calling or texting Dave at 234-243-2999.


The Curtains up Theatre is collecting donations for bricks and auditorium chairs, name plates for their large fundraising mission— the new building on Main Street. For more information, forms or prices, visit the Curtains up Theatre’s website, curtainsuptheatre.com.


The Garrettsville Farmer’s Market is coming to the end of the season soon. Be sure to stop down on Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. until Aug. 27 on Main Street.


The third annual Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Car, Truck, Bike and Tractor Show is coming from noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 at the Nelson Ledges Race Course, located at 10342 S.R. 305 in Garrettsville. The gates will open at 10:30 a.m. for registration. If you need more information, contact info@zachpetersonmemorial.com.

The proceeds from this event are used for scholarships in Zach's name for students from the James A. Garfield, Windham & Crestwood School Districts who are entering the Automotive Technician Field.


The Garrettsville Oktoberfest will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 in downtown Garrettsville. Watch for more information.


For your information to appear in this column, contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com.

Jackie Loreta-Rinearson

Jackie Loreta-Rinearson

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