Hello Windham Family!
Happy May Bomber Country! May is always an exciting time. With things like the school year end, graduations, beginning of wedding season, warmer days for ball games, Memorial Day weekend, the kickoff to summer and more. Warmer weather is finally in the air and here are some exciting events and important information coming up in our little town:
Windham Library summer events
Due to the ongoing Windham Library closure, we are happy to announce that our Windham Library's summer events & programming for kids and families will be taking place at the Katherine Thomas Elementary School Library. For our adult patrons, the Garrettsville Library will be hosting all of the Windham Library's adult summer events & programming.
These are temporary locations for our library events, and we are excited to bring a jam-packed summer full of awesome programs for the whole family. Find more information on Windham's children's events at KT Elementary and the adult events at the Garrettsville Library by visiting: https://events.portagelibrary.org/events.
Garage Sale Weekend
Join us for Garage Sale Weekend in our Windham community. It’s the perfect opportunity to find hidden treasures, score amazing deals and support local sellers. Resident registration is not required. Sales are set from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Questions? Call 330-326-2622.
More than just baseball
Shay Sane is the 10U coach for Windham’s Little League. He wrote about his experience with his son Rowan (10), a fourth-grader at KT Elementary, who has cerebral palsy but doesn’t let it limit or define him for the love of baseball. Shay wrote: “Last minute tournament paid off for the Windham Bombers. Blessed to get the opportunity to coach these boys. It was a weekend I hope they all get to remember.
Selfishly, I let Rowan throw the final strikeout. He took enough sacrifices between hit by pitches and baserunning for the team to justify it for me. One day he’ll be done with the game, it won’t be because of anything of his fault.
I got choked up a few times this weekend. As secretly angry at life as I still get, he might be limited physically, I couldn’t be prouder of him every single day. He was mad at me earlier because I gave him the steal sign and he was thrown out. He’s starting to get to the age where he’s aware of accepting that he’s not as fast as the other kids and has to adapt other ways. I said 'Row, we know you’re not the fastest on the team. But that doesn’t mean you don’t get to steal.' It’s always a touchy subject to point out his cerebral palsy. The other team doesn’t care; they want the out. And I don’t care if he gets thrown out, I want him to never feel like he doesn’t get to do what other kids do or treat him differently.
The thing I’m thankful for most about this game is the life lessons it prepares the kids that they don’t even know they’re learning yet. Even if he throws his last pitch sooner than later (I hope he’s got a few more years in him), he’s got some great lessons."
Congratulations to high school creative writers
Windham High School students: Wilma Dufford, 10th grade, Malikye Petich, 10th grade, Jordan Bowersox, 10th grade and Moriah Hawkins, ninth grade, were featured reading original creative writing pieces on a podcast for the Cleveland Public Library. Congratulations to this awesome group, and big thanks to the Ohio Arts Council for funding Windham Schools with a creative writer to support these initiatives.
Full Podcast: https://cpl.org/.../lights-camera-action-with-lake-erie-ink/
Congratulations to WHS Prom King & Queen
Windham High School celebrated their Junior/Senior Prom on April 25. Congrats to the 2026 Prom King Gavin Kiser and Queen Libby Inman.
Sunday Market
Calling all vendors: The Sunday market is at Windham Fuel, 9790 E. Center St. on the first and third Sunday of each month from May 3 until Aug. 16. Set-up from noon to 1 p.m. Sales are held from 1 to 5 p.m. Whether you grow it, make it or resale it or offer services – you’re in. $10 for a 10x10 space. You will need to provide your own tables, chairs and tents. For more information, text Angel at 330-219-8282.
Windham Fire Department Open House
Windham Fire Department invites everyone of Windham to come enjoy the Open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Vehicle extrication demo, fire truck display, lock box program, food and more for the whole community. Come learn what we are all about.
Windham Village Fun in the Sun
Mark your calendars for Sept. 12 starting at 2 p.m. for the annual Fun in the Sun. 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: 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 - June 5 and 6, July 10 and 11, Aug. 7 and 8, Sept. 11 and 12 and Oct. 2 and 3. Just $6 will buy you the best sausage or steak sandwich in Portage County. The trailer will be located on S.R. 303 in the parking lot next to Circle K. Open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Windham Lions Club has been serving the Windham community since 1955.
I look forward to keeping the Windham community up to date with all the information I receive. Please contact me with anything you may like featured. The Around Windham column runs on the third week 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.
Thank you, Nicole Sweet
