There are only two ways to live your life. One as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein
With every breath, life enhancing oxygen courses through your body, and with every bite of food is the opportunity to heal in ways beyond what one can imagine. Some physicians recommend eating at least 30 fruits/vegetables per week. For many of us this is easy to accomplish by growing our own, shopping at farmers markets or buying expensive produce from your grocer. However, some community members have had challenges.
In September, 88 people trekked through the fields of the Barton Family Farm to participate in the Haymaker Harvest dinner. Susan White, Randolph Township Trustee was one of the sponsors and attendees of this event. All proceeds from this fundraiser went towards expanding local food access to those who least can afford fresh produce. Because of the success of this dinner, the Haymaker Farmers’ market was able to substantially increase the services of WIC perks, Produce Prescription and the Power of Produce Kids Club. Thank you to all of you who helped with this heart-warming event!
ELECTION DAY SOUP LUNCHEON
Nov. 5 from 11-7p.m. at the Randolph Global Methodist Church, 4078 Waterloo Rd. For $5.75 get a bowl of homemade bean soup or chicken dumpling soup along with cornbread or dinner roll. Quart sized soup containers are $17.25 Beverages and homemade desserts are also available. Perhaps you may want to order an extra quart to share with a neighbor or friend. You can preorder at 330-569-4390. For more information call Carol at 330-309-9059.
To soothe your soul, we have five churches in our area:
FRIENDSHIP BIBLE CHURCH
Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. at 1703 St. Rt 44
Prayer Meeting on Weds. 6:30 p.m.
Weds. Teen Meeting (for students in 6-12th grade) 6-7:30 p.m.
American Heritage for girls 5-18 years old Thurs 6:30-8 p.m.
Trail Life for boys 5-18 years old Thurs. 6:30-8 p.m.
The American Heritage Troop 1703 and Trail Life youth group are involved with a service project to honor local veterans by placing wreaths on veteran graves in Randolph cemeteries. Each wreath costs $17. For more information and to sponsor a wreath: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/
Church services at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
PASSION CHURCH
Church services at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and 7 p.m. on Wednesday at 61 Hartville Rd. Hartville.
Tribe Youth Group (for middle school/high school youth) Wednesday at 7 p.m.
One of Pastor Matt’s favorite verses is: Let your gentleness be evident to all the Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your mind.
RANDOLPH GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday Service at 10:15 a.m. 4078 Waterloo Rd.
Tuesday Free Spirit Service-free dinner at 6:30 p.m. and contemporary service at 7p.m.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m., Monday 8:30 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. at 2643 Waterloo Rd., Mogadore
Reconciliation is Saturday at 3 p.m.
ST. PETER OF THE FIELDS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mass Schedule: Sunday 10 a.m., Tuesday 9 a.m., Thursday 9 a.m. at 3487 Old Forge Rd., Rootstown
Reconciliation is Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES
Oct. 26th 4-6 p.m. the PCSO 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat at the Randolph Fairgrounds (4215 Fairgrounds Rd. Free to the public
Oct. 27, 2-4 p.m. Trick & treating in Randolph Township. If you want to participate please put your porch light on at that time.
Oct 31: 4-6 p.m. Halloween Party for Kids and Tween at the Randolph Library. Join us for Halloween fun, candy, pizza and a Halloween movie. Feel free to wear your costumes.
RANDOLPH LIBRARY EVENTS
Oct. 22, 6-7 p.m.-History of Randolph cemeteries by Laura Yount
Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-noon.-Fall storytimes for kids
Oct. 24, 4-5 p.m.-Pumpkin decorating for kids
Oct. 30, 11 a.m.-noon-Fall storytimes for kids
Oct. 31, 5-6 p.m. Halloween party for kids and tweens
Nov. 1, 4-5 p.m. Tech Help from teens. Drop in with your technology questions and Waterloo students will be on hand to help
Nov. 5, 4-5 p.m. Chess for kids
Nov. 6, 11 a.m. –noon. Fall storytimes for kids
Nov. 7, 3-4 p.m. Veterans Day program for tweens/kids. Makes crafts/cards for veterans. A local historian will talk about local veterans.
Nov. 7, 4-6 p.m. Toy bingo for kids
Nov. 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Randolph book club. Will be discussing Mrs. Lincoln’s dressmaker. Pick up a copy of the book at the circulation desk.
Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Fall storytimes for kids
Nov. 13, 2-3 p.m. Holly Stoneberg of Portage Parks will be speaking about the Hopewell culture and Towners Woods.
Nov.14, 1-2 p.m. Homeschool Club
Nov. 16, 1-3 p.m. Model painting for adults. Models and supplies will be provided. Limited to 10 participants. PLEASE REGISTER
Nov. 19, 4-6 p.m. Bingo for adults
Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-noon. Fall storytimes for children
Nov. 21, 3-4 p.m. Thanksgiving party for tweens and children. Will be making Thanksgiving themed crafts.
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP
Randolph Township Trustee meetings Oct. 24 and Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Randolph Town Hall
Zoning Commission Oct. 28, 7 p.m. at Randolph Senior Center
Zoning Board of Appeals Oct 21, 7p.m. at Randolph Senior Center.
RANDOLPH ORGANIZATIONS
Randolph Garden Club-Nov. 9, 9 a.m. meet at the Randolph Community Center for the Hanging of the Greens. November 18, 6:30p.m. is the Holiday Dinner and installation of 2025 officers in the Randolph senior center.
Friends of the Library-Oct 17, 7 p.m. at Randolph Community Center.
NEW RESTAURANT!
Let’s support the Angel family with the opening of their COYOTE’S MEXICAN GRILL at 1477 State Route 44. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday. The service is superb, menu is extensive and the tasty food is served in generous portions.
The Randolph/Suffield/Atwater Food shelf can use donations of canned goods, dry cereals, and fresh produce from overabundant gardens. All of us, no matter what our circumstances, can share smiles and words of encouragement which are always appreciated. You can donate food items at 2697 Waterloo Rd., Mogadore on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 3-4 p.m. or Monday/ Friday between 4:30-6 p.m.
The miracle is this: the more we share, the more we have. — Leonard Nimoy
Please contact Sandy Engle at 330 569 4801 or [email protected] regarding upcoming events or news you would like included in future columns. Thanks!
