The Portage County Historical Society will hold its annual Summer Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28. The Lowrie-Beatty Museum, Carter House, Strickland House, Log Cabin, Campbell Land Office, Ford Seed Store, Mahan Barn and Indian Village will all be open for tours. Visit the newly renovated Carter House and the new handicap-accessible entrance.
The historical society also will start planning its 75th anniversary set for June 2026. Raffle tickets will be available at $1 each or six for $5. Items to be raffled include various Portage County history books and collectibles. Portage County Historical Society memberships also will be available.
Admission is free, but donations are always welcome. Light refreshments will be available. The Portage County Historical Society is located at 6549 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. For more information, call 330-296-3523 or visit http://history.portage.oh.us.
The Portage County Gardeners’ Card Party will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the Portage County Gardeners’ Center, 5154 S. Prospect St., in Rootstown. Cost is $10 per person.
Those attending should bring their friends, along with their favorite games/cards. Card tables will be available for four and also for six or more.
The event is open to the public and will also include hors d’oeuvres and beverages, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes.
For more information, email [email protected].
The Ravenna Community Choir is hosting a Summer Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday, July 19 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, located at 170 N. Freedom St. in Ravenna. Doors open at 11 a.m. for bidding. Lunch will be served at noon.
You will have a chance to bid on name-brand purses and bags. Each bag will contain a hidden gift card or coupon for a local merchant. The afternoon will be filled with food and great deals as well as music.
One glass of wine will be included. Additional glasses of wine will be available for a donation. This sounds like a lot of fun to me, and who couldn’t use a new purse?
Send your check for $25 per person to: RCC Fundraiser, 515 Bowman Dr., Kent, OH 44240, with complete name and address.
See you there!
I recently attended a fundraiser for the Shepherd’s House in Ravenna. The emcee was WKYC Channel 3 personality Danita Harris. Singing was provided by One Voice, and Ann Marie Noble gave the introduction for Pastor Bob. Prayers were led by Bill Hyslop. The event was held at the Portage Community Chapel on State Route 14 in Ravenna.
Young at Heart is a social group of folks who meet every third Tuesday of each month for lunch, fellowship and FUN, and occasional guest speakers or activities.
They meet at noon at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall at 251 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna. All denominations and faiths are welcome. Lunch cost is $14. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, June 17.
For questions or to make reservations, call Jackie at 330-569-4048. Thank you and hope to see you there.
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