Hello Windham family!
Summer is here, Bomber Country. School is out, and the weather is so much warmer – we welcome June with open arms! Barbecues, bonfires and summer fun. Here are some exciting events and important information coming up in our little town:
Grill, Chill & Recover: A Community Recovery Event
Together we heal. Together we rise. Join Hope Town Ohio for an afternoon of community, connection and celebration of recovery. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at 9621 E. Center St. This is a free, family-friendly event, and all are welcome. Here’s what’s happening:
- Grilling out with the Hope Town crew
- Ice cream truck
- 50/50 raffle
- Photo booth
- Games and cornhole
- Kids area
- Ted gets dunked
Special guest speaker will be Kyle Overmyer, former Sandusky County sheriff and now author of “Prison Prodigy: Power, Prison, & a Purpose Reborn.” Kyle shares a powerful message of hope, purpose and redemption. Also, there will be a live performance and testimony by 2 Fluent, an Akron-based R&B/hip-hop duo that shares their story through music, truth and recovery.
Everyone who attends is entered in a drawing to receive free entry to a Hope Town AI class. Real people. Real hope. Real change.
Windham Safety Town at KT
Attention parents/guardians of fall 2026 KT Elementary School kindergarteners and first-graders: We are excited to offer Safety Town. Jolene Reese has been the coordinator at Crestwood Primary School for more than 14 years, and expanding Safety Town to Windham has been a goal of hers for years. Your child will love this week and learn so much about how to be safe at home, at school and at play. Safety Town will be held at KT Elementary and cover topics such as:
- Bus, seatbelt and playground safety
- Stranger awareness, police and gun safety
- Fire safety; stop, drop & roll; 911 safety
- First-aid and farm safety
- Bike and street sign safety
The program will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 27-31 at KT. Graduation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 31. Plan on attending graduation with your child. Register by July 5 (there is no cost to attend this year) at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZtm8tWrWx2tZEPDcpdujPgSwACzvE1C4DnZVG_JW3UjOFlA/viewform.
Windham Church of the Nazarene Revival
The Windham Church of the Nazarene is extending an open invitation to anyone who would like to spend an hour during their week for four nights to attend a revival service that will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 through Saturday, June 27. There will be an open potluck dinner at 4:30 p.m. in the dining hall prior to the Saturday revival service, with dinner wrapping up in time for the start of the last night of revival. Come share a free meal and the Word of God from a very unique preacher. Hope to see you there!
Windham Bombers Youth Football & Cheer Sign-ups
Windham Bombers Youth Football & Cheer has officially finalized its 2026 season registration. Please note: Each child must have their own individual registration form this year as sign-ups are no longer combined into one form. Registration fees are: flag football, $60; JV & varsity football/cheer, $95. Games are played on Sundays. Registration closes July 5, so don’t wait. Use the JotForm link to register your athlete(s): https://form.jotform.com/261544568542160.
Let’s make the 2026 season our best one yet! Welcome back, Bombers family, and we can’t wait to see our returning players and all the new faces joining us this year. Go Bombers!
Sunday Market
Calling all vendors: The Sunday Market will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. the first and third Sunday of each month now through Aug. 16 at Windham Fuel at 9790 E. Center St. Set-up is from noon to 1 p.m. on sales days. Whether you grow it, make it, resell it or offer services, you’re in. Cost is $10 for a 10x10 space. You will need to provide your own tables, chairs and tents. For more information or questions, text Angel at 330-219-8282.
Windham Village Fun in the Sun
Mark your calendars for Sept. 12 starting at 2 p.m. for the annual Fun in the Sun extravaganza. We’re looking for vendors and live entertainment to be part of this fun community event as we say goodbye to summer and welcome the fall vibes. If you’re interested in participating, contact us at windhamvillageohvents@gmail.com or dmiller@windhamvillageoh.gov. Let’s make this a great day for the community with shopping, music, food and fun for everyone.
Lions Club Sausage and Steak Dates 2026
Save the dates for the upcoming Lions Club Sausage and Steak Booth weekends: July 10-11, Aug. 7-8, Sept. 11-12 and Oct. 2-3. The booth is open those dates from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The cost of $6 will buy you the best sausage or steak sandwich in Portage County. The trailer will be located in the parking lot next to the Circle K on state Route 303. The Windham Lions Club has been serving the Windham community since 1955.
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Thank you, Nicole Sweet.
