Around Garrettsville: Holiday events and a new children's book set in Garrettsville
- The Garrettsville Branch of the Portage County District Library is sponsoring a performance of “Butternut Hill” to celebrate the holiday season.
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Around Garrettsville: Fill your freezer, stock up on cookies and say hello to Santa
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is happy to announce that its 20th anniversary production, “The Phantom of the Opera” (non-musical version), by Gene Traylor with permission from the Dramatic Publishing Company, will feature five performances in January 2026.
Around Garrettsville: Audition for ‘Phantom’ or dress up as one this Halloween
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Garrettsville is holding auditions for “Phantom of the Opera” (non-musical) at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 13 at the James A. Garfield Iva Walker Auditorium, 10233 S.R. 88, Garrettsville. The show dates are Jan. 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24.
Around Garrettsville: Fall Festival and Oktoberfest join forces
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Garrettsville Fall Fest merged into the Garrettsville Oktoberfest, and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 it will be held in downtown Garrettsville. There will be accordion music from noon until 2 p.m., with local restaurants serving up some traditional Oktoberfest foods such as Oktoberfest beer, kielbasa sandwiches, hasenpfeffer with potatoes, schnitzel, kraut balls and pretzels at Garrett’s Mill, with Slim & Jumbo’s offering wurst platters and schnitzel. The Eagles Club will offer wurst, cabbage and potato pancake […]
Around Garrettsville: ‘Phantom of the Opera’ is coming to town
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre announced that for its 20th anniversary in January 2026, it will do a production of “Phantom of the Opera.” This is the non-musical adaptation from the book. Watch for more information on auditions.
Around Garrettsville: Don’t miss the next Curtains up Theatre production
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Garrettsville Farmers Market is in full swing — from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, come out and enjoy fresh produce at the corner of High and Main streets in Garrettsville. Get your vegetables, cheese, eggs, honey, bakery, freeze-dried fruit, sourdough bread, meat and more.
Around Garrettsville: Summerfest is nearly here and Sip N Shop not too far behind
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Sip N Shop is just around the corner set for noon to 6 p.m. July 26 on Main Street in Garrettsville.
Around Garrettsville: Summer events on their way
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
On May 10, the James A. Garfield Track and Field athletes hosted their first meet in more than 20 years. After a long time coming, the Track and Field Complex was opened and celebrated with a ribbon cutting.
Around Garrettsville: Calling all local artisans
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Sip n Shop on Main is taking a few more artisans. We are happy to announce this year’s wineries: Laleure Vineyards, Feisty Broad, It’s your Winery, Salvage Winery, West Main Street Winery, and Winery at Versailles.
Around Garrettsville: Spring fun coming to Garrettsville this season
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
Garrettsville is never without fun events. St. Patrick’s Day will again be celebrated with the Green Luck of the Irish throughout town: petting zoo, and horse and wagon rides on the corner of Main and Center from 4 to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Each restaurant will offer great Irish food, all available on Monday, March 17. There will also be face painting at the Mill.
Around Garrettsville: Chamber of commerce announces 2025 event calendar
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce announced its annual activities for the coming year 2025.
Around Garrettsville: New businesses, new events and more coming to Garrettsville
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
St. Ambrose Church is hosting bingo on the first and third Tuesday of the month; doors open at 5:45 p.m. There is an early-bird game starting at 6:45 p.m. The location is inside the St. Ambrose Hall on Freedom Street. All participants must be 18 years or older.
Around Garrettsville: Theater in the new year, and new businesses in town
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Curtain up Theatre is proud to present “Charlotte’s Web” at 7 p.m. Jan. 17, 18, 24 and 25 and 1 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Iva Walker Auditorium, directed by Jackie Rinearson, adapted by Joseph Robinette and based on the book by E.B. White, with permission from Dramatic Publishing.
Around Garrettsville: Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Trail is officially open at Village Park
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The members of Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram recently held their ribbon cutting of the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Trail at Village Park on South Street.
Around Garrettsville: Murder mystery fundraiser will benefit community cupboard, plus more news from Garrettsville
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
Homecoming is Friday, Oct. 4. If you’re an alumni band member, Mr. Cebulla would love to have you back to join the memorable halftime performance. If you are interested in being back on the field, contact him via email at tcebulla@jagschools.org – and don’t forget to let him know if you need an instrument.
Around Garrettsville: Sip n Shop a hit in Garrettsville, plus more events coming up
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Sip n Shop was a huge success. Co-organizer Sherri Collins and I are already planning next year’s Sip n Shop on Main.
Around Garrettsville: Time capsule opens, Curtains up Theatre opening night and more from Garrettsville
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The Garrettsville Historical Society and Debbie Smith, Tim Smith and Denise Ellerhorst hosted the village’s recent Time Capsule Opening. With a stone note stating to open in 2024, they did just that. The time capsule was opened in front of a large crowd of people.
Around Garrettsville: Summerfest, Car Cruises and the time capsule coming to Garrettsville this summer
-Jackie Loreta-Rinearson
The SummerFest committee has been very busy. There are many fun things to do on Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30.