Windham Schools were selected as a 2023 “Fields of Excellence” Award winner by Pioneer Athletics. More than 9,000 places applied and Windham was one of six selected from Ohio, including three schools, two minor league teams and one university. I would imagine that many of these athletic fields had much bigger budgets than we do. Jake created “Hope Field” using the word Hope and the Cancer Awareness logo. So great theme, great design and well executed!! Thanks to Jake, Herb, Mike and Chase for their work on our football field to make it look great!
Congratulations to eighth-grader Canden Battersby for advancing out of the Portage County Spelling Bee, which was held at James A. Garfield. He now advances to the Akron-area round. It is hoped he can qualify for the national contest in Washington, D.C.
Windham eighth-graders and staff members traveled to the Maltz Museum of Jewish history in Beachwood. They toured the museum and met and talked with a Holocaust survivor. It was part of the eighth-grade history curriculum.
Windham High School recently had a career fair. Thank you to the 28 businesses and the colleges that participated.
Many in Windham recently experienced problems with their water bills — they were never received. The utilities clerk called the post office to find out what was going on. The Windham Post Office confirmed that the bills went to Akron but didn’t return to Windham. The late fee will be waived for this month’s payment. You can call the utilities office to get your balance due.
The Lions Club brunch will be served from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 3 at the Brick Chapel, 9003 N. Main St., Windham. The brunch includes pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverage. Adults and teens are $8 at the door. You can save a dollar by buying the tickets in advance. Youths ages 5-12 cost $7. Children under five eat free. The band is helping in March. Advance tickets are available from the band.
Remember that the United Methodist Church has a free meal on the fourth Friday of each month. Keep in mind that every Wednesday the church has a personal care pantry.
There will be another free lunch Saturday, March 9 at the Brick Chapel at 9003 N. Main St. in Windham. It will be prepared by the Helping Hand group of the Congregational Church. They provide a free meal on the second Saturday of each month. The March menu is ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans and coleslaw.
Nancy is in charge of the March meal; she has been doing these meals since she and I started them together many years ago. Many have filled in since I had to quit. All have been great cooks! I am especially proud of Nancy Beckner and Kim Kiser. It is a huge responsibility to provide meals for 200 to 300 or more people. I used to be happy to get 50 to attend. Thanks to those who help prepare the meals and those who contribute. It takes many people to make these meals possible.
A Bingo Night will be held Saturday, March 9 at the American Legion, 9966 E. Center St., Windham. Doors open at 5 p.m., with bingo starting at 5:30. It is sponsored by the Windham Youth Baseball/Softball organization. They would appreciate it if you RSVP in advance at (216) 688-6340 or [email protected].
An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30 in the Windham Village Park. Age groups are 1-6 and 7-13. Register at 330-326-2212, ext. 227 or at [email protected]. The Easter Egg Hunt is being sponsored by the Windham Police Department.
The Windham Youth Baseball/Softball organization is also having a Scotch Doubles Fundraiser on Saturday, April 20 at SkyLane Bowling in Garrettsville. Cost is $50 per couple. Cost includes shoe rental, pizza, draft beer/pop/coffee, a 50/50 raffle and several other items. Nicole Sweet can be contacted at 330-283-2711 for more information or to reserve tickets.
A Ladies Night Out is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Windham Community Center. Vendors will be selling crafts, artwork, jewelry, home decor, and sweets and treats.
There is a $15 entry fee, which will provide 20 raffle tickets, one drink and appetizers. Proceeds will go to Windham Parks and Recreation.
Please share your Windham events with me! Help make this article interesting by calling Ann Taft at (330) 259-5596.
