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Around Windham: Fall events are in full swing in Windham
- Nicole Sweet
Hello Windham Family! October is halfway over already. Outside, our beautiful Windham rural landscape is changing, air is getting colder, nights are getting longer, and the leaves are all changing colors. Embrace the changing beauty of our little Bomber community; there are many things to look forward to, as you’ll read below.
2025 Windham Bomber Homecoming Festivities
The 2025 Windham Bombers won their Homecoming game 42-6 vs Cardinal High School. Congratulations to Windham Bombers Ethan Thornton and Brielle Jones on being named 2025 Homecoming King and Queen.
PTO Pie Fundraiser
The Windham Bombers PTO will be hosting a Fall Pie Fundraiser. Order forms are available through any PTO member or at the school. All profits from the fundraiser will go toward Windham PTO giving back to our school district. All pies will be $13.
The Gardner Pie Company, located in Akron, has been family owned and operated since 1945. The pies follow time-honored, family recipes and use only the freshest, all-natural ingredients. These high quality gourmet pies are free of trans fats and preservatives and come in in the following flavors: pumpkin, cherry, apple, very berry, apple walnut caramel, peach and pecan.
Orders need to be in by Nov. 3 and pie pickup day will be Friday, Nov. 21, just in time for Thanksgiving. All pies are 10-inch and serve six to eight people. Baking, serving and storage instructions are included in each order. PTO accepts cash, checks payable to Windham Bombers PTO, Venmo @WindhamPTO or PayPal: windhambomberspto@gmail.com.
PTO and WTA Trunk or Treat
The Windham Bombers PTO and the Windham Teacher’s Association will be hosting a Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p .m. Monday, Oct. 27 in the student parking lot across from the Windham High School/Jr. High School on the corner of School Street and Marty Hill/Bauer Ave. We welcome all local businesses, or if you live out in the township without trick or treaters, to decorate your car and attend. You must bring your own candy to hand out. We are looking forward to the big night.
Senior Photos Opportunity
Windham class of 2025-26 Seniors: Photographer Elena Sweet from Ever Sweet Photography is offering Pay-What-You-Can Senior Photo Sessions again this year (true pay what you can with no minimum) just for Windham seniors. “This is YOUR year, and I want every single one of you to have photos to celebrate it regardless of financial circumstances. I have done these for the past three years and am going to offer them again this year! This isn’t about money, it’s about making sure you feel seen, celebrated, and proud of how far you’ve come. Whether you can give a little, a lot, or nothing at all, you’ll still get a session that’s all about YOU,” said Elena. Contact her directly at 330-206-8829.
Graduation is such a special moment— you deserve to have it remembered.
Elena does senior sessions in other districts as well but charges $80 to $100 (dependent on location) for senior sessions. This specific deal she does just for her hometown kids.
Events at Renaissance Family Center
Pickleball
Pickleball is coming to the Renaissance Family Center. If you are 55 and over at want to have some fun, come out on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Nov. 4. Come try it out, it is for all experience levels. Great fun, and even a bit of exercise. Keep watching their Facebook page for more information.
Chess Club
Chess Club is planned for students in grades 4-12, every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. now through Nov. 26. Learn the game, or perfect your game. Sign up by calling the RFC office at 330-326-3003.
Free Health Screenings
Renaissance Family Center offers free blood pressure screenings. Join us every second Tuesday of the month to have your BP checked while learning from the experts at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Annual physical exams and preventative screenings can keep you healthy by finding and addressing potential health issues before they become big problems. Upcoming dates: Nov. 11.
A Note from the Lions Club
Our food trailer is our biggest and best-tasting fundraiser of the year! This year, we rocked it, and it’s all thanks to you, our patrons. None of our success would be possible without you and we do so appreciate you coming back month after month, year after year. We are putting together our 2025 Brag Board so you can see just what your $6 sandwich does … you will be surprised. Remember, every penny raised from the food trailer, pancake breakfasts, raffles, it is all spent on service, locally and globally. So again, thank you.
Hope Town Recovery Community Center Grand Opening
Join Hope Town for the grand opening of their new Recovery Community Center, a welcoming space for connection, resources, and hope. Come celebrate with neighbors, partners, and our team as we open the doors to a place designed for healing and community.
The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at 9621 E. Center St., Windham.
Following the 1 p.m. ribbon cutting, a light lunch will be provided, along with guided tours of the new space. Those attending will meet the staff, peers, and community partners and get information on services, recovery support, and upcoming programs.
The event is open to community members, families, faith partners, service providers, employers, and anyone who cares about recovery resources in Portage County.
Reservations are required by Nov. 6 so they can plan lunch and seating by visiting https://app.smartsheet.com/…/bad5ace7885f4a54b4be6e4327.
Come celebrate with us— your presence helps launch a center built for community, hope, and second chances.
Windham Village Playground Closure
Community Alert: Playground Closure. The Village of Windham Park Playground is closed until Spring 2026 (or until further notice) due to safety concerns. The safety of our children and families is our top priority. We understand how disappointing this news is, but necessary updates and repairs must be completed before we can safely reopen this area to the public. Please note: This closure only applies to the playground. The ball fields remain open.
We are truly saddened to share this and apologize for the inconvenience, but we know this is the best decision for our community at this time. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Stay safe, Windham — and as always, Go Bombers!
Village of Windham Updates:
Trick or Treat: Windham Village Trick or Treat will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30.
Street Department Leaf Pick-Up: Monday through Friday until snow fall for village residents. Place leaves in brown paper bags, construction-like bags, and leave at the curb of residence. Stack branches neatly by the curb bundled less than 4 feet in length.
The Village of Windham’s upcoming October meeting schedule:
Council meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 28
All public meetings are held in Council Chambers at 9083 N. Main St., Windham.
I look forward to keeping our Windham community up to date with all the information I receive. Please contact me with anything you may like featured for the end of November/beginning of December. The Around Windham column runs on the third Friday of each month, and I will need all the information the week prior. You may contact me via text/call at 330-283-2711 or via email at nks1024@icloud.com.
Nicole Sweet