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Around Randolph: Waterloo raffle supports local family
- Sandy Engle
There was a huge turnout for the Waterloo Back to School Bash. Besides having a dedication ceremony for the new track and performances by the Waterloo marching band, many wellness organizations were present to share about the services they provide. All proceeds from the PTO raffle went to the Hayes family. Elizabeth Hayes is a Waterloo teacher, and JJ Hayes is a nurse/Randolph firefighter. Recently, their 10-year-old daughter, Eva, passed away from leukemia. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Due to Waterloo Schools being eligible for CEP, all students can receive a free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-26 school year. Breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m. each school day. The first day of school is Aug. 27.
Waterloo Community Helping Hands is collecting school supplies to help Waterloo students. Please drop off backpacks, spiral notebooks, pencils, pens, solid-colored folders, glue, binders, scissors, crayons, markers, magic erasers, school supply boxes, calculators and more at totes that are at Randolph Home Furnishings, the Randolph Fire Department and the Atwater Fire Department. Or, you can order supplies online and have them shipped to WCHH, P.O. Box 413, Randolph, OH 44265. For more info, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48ABAD28A3FDCF8-57780015-school#/.
The 167th Portage County Randolph Fair runs from Aug. 19-24. In 1858, admission to the county fair was 10 cents. Inflation has upped the cost of the fair to its current price of $10 per day; however, children 9 and under continue to be free. If you arrive before 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, the early bird rate admission is $5. On Aug. 22, all people over 60 and veterans are admitted for free. In 1870, due to torrential rains the fair only lasted a couple hours. Thank goodness we now have many fair buildings to browse in no matter what the weather!
For a full schedule of fair events, visit https://randolphfair.com/fair-event.
UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND RANDOLPH
– FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 22-23 at the Randolph Community Center. All proceeds support our local library.
– HONORING OUR HEROES: Sept. 12 is an event to honor veterans and bring forth greater awareness about veteran services. This event is hosted by Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly and Randolph Home Furnishings. At 10 a.m., meet at the main gate of the Portage County Fairgrounds to participate in a 1-mile walk to Randolph Home Furnishings to honor and bring awareness for the 22 United States military veterans who die from suicide every day.
Then, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, the Veterans Awareness Open House will be held at Randolph Home Furnishings at 3991 Waterloo Rd. There will be a shuttle from the Randolph Community Center to the Veterans Awareness Open House. Local politicians who will be at this event include Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly, Portage County Recorder Lori Calcei, Congressman David Joyce, State Representative Heidi Workman and others. Lunch and refreshments will be provided by The Slop Truck, Katie’s Korner and Farmhand Coffee. Learn about the services and support that are available for veterans, and share your ideas/views with our elected officials.
– GIRLS NIGHT OUT: From 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18, many local vendors and a food truck will be on site at Randolph Home Furnishings. Since this event tends to have a huge turnout, there will be a free shuttle from the Randolph Community Center parking lot.
– The 1875 Winery is open from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and features cocktails, food and live music. From 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12, there will be a Buck Naked concert and bull riding. There will be a Sip & Shop event from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 20. These events are for ages 18 and over.
– For family fun, consider attending the Balloon Affair from Sept. 26-28 at the Portage County Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 per person, and all proceeds will go to the RSA Foodshelf. Children 12 and under are free. Some of the many activities include: axe throwing, a variety of rides (hot air balloon, helicopter, train, pony, mechanical bull rides), craft and food vendors, car/Jeep shows and more. A tribute band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. each night. For a full schedule, go to https://www.ravennaballoonafair.com/scheduleofevents.
– The Randolph Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at Randolph Township Hall.
RANDOLPH LIBRARY EVENTS
*Aug. 23, 1-2 p.m. – Model Painting for Adults. Registered event; limited to 10 participants.
*Aug. 28, 1-2 p.m. – Homeschool Group Meeting.
*Sept. 2, 11 a.m.-noon – Fall Family Storytime for kids ages 3-6.
*Sept. 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Randolph True Crime Club: The case of Jack the Ripper.
*Sept. 3, 11 a.m.-noon – Baby & Toddler Storytime.
*Sept. 3, 1-2 p.m. – Computer Basics for Kids.
*Sept. 5, 4-5 p.m. – Making wooden chimes for Grandparents Day.
*Sept. 6, 1-2 p.m. – The Burning River. A natural and social history of the Cuyahoga River.
*Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-noon – Fall Family Storytime for kids ages 3-6.
*Sept. 9, 4-5 p.m. – Book club for kids in grades 3 through 6. Will be discussing “Charlotte’s Web”.
*Sept. 9, 5:30-7 p.m. – Randolph Book Club.
*Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-noon – Baby & Toddler Storytime.
*Sept. 12, 2-2:30 p.m. – Dog Safety for children.
*Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-noon – Fall Family Storytime for kids ages 3-6.
*Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-noon – Baby & Toddler Storytime.
*Sept. 17, 3-4:30 p.m. – Constitution Day for kids.
*Sept. 20, 3-4 p.m. – Learn about Food Preservation.
*Sept. 22, 2-3 p.m. – Secrets of the Underground Railroad.
Please contact Sandy Engle at sandyengle83@gmail.com or 330-569-4801 for events, news and local stories you would like published. Thanks!
Sandy Engle