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Around Ravenna: Classic cars and a song contest coming to Ravenna

Clubhouse Brady Lake, 2036 Walton Road, will be hosting the Ravenna Lions Car/Motorcycle Cruise-In from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 19. The event is $10 per vehicle, but free for spectators, and features free hot dogs and chips and Bailey behind the bar. There will be raffle baskets as well.
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Around Ravenna: Spaghetti dinners, fashion shows and spring fun in Ravenna

Remember, because of Easter week, Immaculate Conception will be holding its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 24. The dinner will remain the same for eating in or taking out.
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Around Ravenna: Spaghetti dinners, brunch and more meals and meetings coming up in March

Don't forget the Immaculate Conception monthly spaghetti dinner. It will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at the parish hall, 251 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna.
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Around Ravenna: Ravenna natives giving support abroad and at home

Ravenna native Mary Jo (Dunlavy) Cross will return to Ravenna on Sunday, Feb. 23 and present a program at the First United Methodist Church in Ravenna.
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Around Ravenna: Salvation Army, UH Auxiliary prepare for Christmas events and fundraisers

The Salvation Army of Portage County’s annual Kettle Kick-off and Dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the First Church of God, 237 New Milford Rd., Ravenna.
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Around Ravenna: Exchange student returns to Ravenna, plus news and events coming up

Fifty years ago in 1974, Mark Horsnell of Christchurch, New Zealand, came to Ravenna as an AFS (foreign exchange student). His host family was the Sam and Ruth DiPaola family.
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Around Ravenna: Hanging Tour, Hope in a Handbag and more events

I attended Erma Hoover’s 90th birthday celebration Aug. 11 at the Masonic Temple in Ravenna. It was such a lovely affair, with her friends and family attending. Erma was as gracious as ever and tried to speak with everyone there. She did a good job of it. Her family made all the delicious food, and there was plenty of it. Everyone had a great time.
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Around Ravenna: Safer Futures is gearing up for Hope in a Handbag fundraiser, plus more news and events

Safer Futures is having its 14th annual "Hope in a Handbag" fundraiser. It will be held from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 228 Gougler Ave., Kent.
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Around Ravenna: Karen’s Hair Design is reopening, plus more news from around Ravenna

Karen Croop is thrilled to announce the grand re-opening of Karen's Hair Design and Beauty Salon, now located in the Medical Arts Building, 6693 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Karen's Hair Salon is the go-to destination for all your hair and beauty needs.
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Around Ravenna: Ravenna resident joins medieval British tradition as Free Citizen of the City of London

Karrie Trauth, born and raised in Ravenna, has received Freedom as Citizen and Shipwright of the City of London, UK.
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Around Ravenna: All things spring

Big news – Karen’s Hair Design is relocating! Karen is moving her beauty salon to the Medical Arts Building at 6693 N. Chestnut St., across from Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna. She plans to move when remodeling is completed around May-ish.
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Around Ravenna: More spring updates from Ravenna library, Lions Club and more

The Thursday Literary Club will be celebrating “100 Years of Reading 1924-2024” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in the Haymaker Room of Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna.
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