Village of Hiram
The Village of Hiram’s Downtown Revitalization Spring Fest will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26 on Hayden Street. Approximately 25 vendors, five of which are food trucks, will be selling a variety of goodies.
“It’s a great place to look for Mother’s Day presents, etc.,” said Mayor Anne Haynam.
The poster contest awards will be given out to students in the Crestwood and Garfield school systems regarding their visions for downtown Hiram in the year 2036.
Metro Security and Investigations, Inc., recently opened its doors in the church annex building on Wakefield Street. This new company provides uniformed officers and home security systems.
Hiram Township
Debra Blake has resigned from her post as a Hiram Township trustee due to health issues. She will be replaced by Dan Ellenberger, who will be appointed at the trustees meeting April 21.
Garrettsville
The Jeep vs. Bronco Truck Show, a fundraiser for Garrettsville SummerFest, will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at the SkyLane Bowling parking lot at 8311 Windham St. Trophies will be awarded in various categories. Festival food will be available, and there will be live music. The fee to enter a vehicle is $10. For more information and to enter a vehicle, call 330-524-2646.
The 4-Person Golf Scramble, another SummerFest fundraiser, will be Saturday, May 23 at Riverview Golf Course at 3903 State Route 82 in Newton Falls. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and tee off is at 10 a.m. The fees of $90/person and $360/team include 18 holes of golf, beverages, lunch and dinner. There will be a $360 cash prize for Lowest Score as well as other prizes for Longest Drive, Longest Putt, Closest to Pin and Skins. Sponsor a hole for $50. For more information or to register, call or text Aaron King at 330-524-2646. To register by check, make payable to Garrettsville SummerFest and send to 8311 Windham St., Garrettsville, OH 44231.
Village of Windham
Windham Village & Township Community Clean-Up 2026 will be from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (or until the dumpsters are full) Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 in the wastewater plant parking lot at 9958 E. Center St. (next to the American Legion) in the village. No flammable or hazardous items, paint or construction materials. Limit of four tires per household (no rims). Proof of residency required (photo ID or piece of mail).
The Village of Windham is in the infancy stages of considering either a demolition of or refurbishing of the community building on East Center Street. A new and more updated community center is a possibility.
Village council recently hired Matthew Roach as its new street superintendent.
Nelson
The annual Nelson Township clean-up will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or until the dumpsters are full) Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 behind the Nelson Community House.
Items that will be accepted include broken appliances, furniture and electronics items that your regular garbage collector won’t take. Also accepted will be six tires with or without rims from each household (car/pickup truck/farm tractor tires). Items that will not be accepted are paint, oil, gasoline, hazardous materials, yard waste, shingles and building materials (wood, drywall, toilets and concrete items).
Nelson residents only. Proof of residency will be checked, so be prepared to show ID with address. If you have questions, contact Anna Mae VanDerHoeven at 330-527-4969.
Village of Mantua
Want to help improve the Mantua community? Then the Rotary Club of Mantua might be the place for you! Rotary sponsors Safety Town at Crestwood schools among other philanthropic activities. The Rotary Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first three Thursdays of each month at the R44 Coffee event space at 10675 Main St. in the Village of Mantua. The meetings are open to everyone. Upcoming meetings are April 16 and May 7.
Go to Jake’s Eats at 4680 E. Prospect St. at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23 to find out what exciting projects the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) will be tackling next. The DMRC needs your input. All are welcome. Meeting in the upper room.
Rotary Club member Dean Olson will lead a spring-themed painting class at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at the R44 Coffee event space at 10675 Main St. All you need to do is register and show up. All supplies will be provided along with light refreshments and coffee, water and soft drinks. Feel free to bring your own adult beverages. There will be games and door prizes as well.
The fee is $35. Register at www.mantuarotary.org.
The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a sidewalk sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. Check out the websites and social media of local businesses to see what they’ll have to offer and for details on their hours. Or just wander around and uncover a great find!
Stop by the Granary at 4690 E. Prospect St. between 4 and 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 for an Earth Day Farmers & Makers Market to celebrate Earth Day (April 22). There will be fresh food products and handmade crafts. Don’t forget you can bring your DORA beverage to the market and “sip ‘n’ shop.”
Join the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation at R44 Coffee’s event space at 10675 Main St. for a social half-hour at 5:30 p.m. before the annual meeting begins at 6 p.m. All are encouraged to attend and share ideas.
The Portage County District Library Bookmobile will be at Buchert Park from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 15, April 22, April 29 and May 6. A wide selection of books is offered, and your favorites can be ordered.
Upcoming events in the Martin S. Hura Lodge at Buchert Park at 4810 E. High St. :
- SAIL (Stay Active in Life) class at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, April 15, April 22 and May 6. A gentle exercise class to get your blood flowing. (No SAIL class Wednesday, April 29.)
- Free lunch at noon Wednesday, April 15 in the Crestwood Community Center (CCC). Provided by Rebecca Moore from Boulder Crossing. Be sure to RSVP to crestwoodcommunitycenter@gmail.com so there’s enough food. Dietician Sue from Boulder Crossing will provide healthy food suggestions. At 1 p.m., Luann will lead the group in painting with water colors ($4 fee to cover materials).
- Lunch on your own/coffee class at noon Wednesday, April 22 in the CCC. Bring a brown-bag lunch to enjoy before Steve Thorn of Good Earth Roasters teaches about Coffee 101. The class will start around 1 p.m. if you’d just like to come for the education.
- Marc Streem of UH Portage will speak on women and heart disease at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 29 in the CCC.
- Learn about natural therapy with Ro at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29 in the CCC.
- Spring Fling free lunch at noon Wednesday, April 29 in the CCC.
- Self-care presentation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 in the CCC.
- Dance fitness presentation by Jodi Neu at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 in the CCC.
Mantua Township
The next fundraising dinner for the Mantua Restoration Society will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 8 at the Mantua Center School gym at 11741 Mantua Center Rd. in Mantua Township. Dine-in or carry-out. No charge, but donations accepted. Consider giving what you’d pay for a comparable meal at a restaurant plus tip.
A variety of entrées provided, including one supplied each month from Main Street on the River. Several salads and a variety of desserts, including homemade pies. All food is home-cooked and donated by MaRSI members, including soups, casseroles, cornbread, salads and desserts. Light piano music provided by Steve Stork.
Note: This is not a free community meal, but rather a fundraiser for the society that helps provide funds for the restoration and upkeep of Mantua Center’s historic buildings and sites. For more information, contact Susan Pollard at 330-586-8337.
Roger Gordon