Village of Hiram

The Hiram Historical Society will have the dedication for the new James A. Garfield monument at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Hiram Village Hall at 11617 Garfield Rd.

Mayor Anne Haynam will be one of several speakers. The 16-foot, 8-inch tall statue of the 20th president of the United States was built and then showcased in Wilmington, Delaware, for many years. Because Garfield spent several years living in the village of Hiram, including as a student at what is now Hiram College, the statue was relocated to Hiram earlier this year and installed on Oct. 19 in a meadow adjacent to the Village Hall.   

“We’ll give some of the background to Garfield’s time in Hiram and also give some of the history of the statue,” Haynam said. “We’ll tell the story of how a statue came to be in Wilmington and how it came to be moved to the village of Hiram.

“It’s a white, bronze statue that sits on granite stones. It’s really a stunning statue.”

The village’s Trick or Treat will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. At 7 p.m. that evening, the Hiram Fire Department will host its annual Halloween party with food and contests at the fire department garage at 11617 Garfield Rd.  

Garrettsville

The area’s original Christmas Walk to benefit the James A. Garfield Historical Society will take place on Nov. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. Tour three lovely Garrettsville-area homes and a historic landmark. It will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Donations of $20 will be accepted. No reservations needed. Be prepared to remove shoes while touring the homes. Kicking things off will be Candlelight Night from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. Donations of $30 will be accepted. Call for reservations for Candlelight Night only at 330-842-2822 or email garrettsvillehistory@gmail.com.

Also:

• Garrettsville United Methodist Church is decorated for the season and selling lunches.
• A Crafts & Artisan Show will be held at the Garrettsville Village Hall.

Garrettsville’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be on Saturday, Nov. 28, downtown at the clock tower between 5:30 and 6 p.m., during which Santa Claus will arrive. There will be caroling, plus cookies and hot chocolate provided by McDonald’s. Also, Mrs. Claus will read Christmas stories to the kids at the Cellar Door.  

Upcoming Garrettsville Summerfest fundraisers:

• Casino & Winery Bus Trip, Tuesday, Nov. 17 – The first stop will be the Presque Isle Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania. The second stop will be the Ferrante Winery in Geneva, Ohio, for dinner and wine tasting. The cost is $135, which includes transportation and dinner. The bus will depart SkyLane Bowling at 9:45 a.m. and will return at 7:30 p.m. The bowling alley is located at 8311 Windham St. 
• Santa Pub Crawl, Saturday, Dec. 5.

Reserve spots for both events by calling or texting Aaron at (330) 524-2646.  

The Bay Window Flower Shop at 8331 Windham St. will be closing at the end of the month. The florist business has been located in Garrettsville several years at different locations.

Village of Mantua

The Mantua Village Police Department will host a Halloween Bash from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the station at 4650 W. High St. Wear a costume and enjoy some spook-tacular fun.

Face painters will be available, along with food, drinks, goodie bags and a DJ. Fun for the whole family.

Christ Lutheran Church will host Trunk or Treat at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Stop by for some family activities and collect some candy and hot chocolate. The church is located at 10827 Main St.

The next Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, at the Hura Lodge in Buchert Park at 4810 E. High St. The next one after that will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Restoration 44 Coffee at 10675 Main St. Find out what exciting projects the DMRC will be tackling next. All are encouraged to attend and share ideas.  

For those who want to help improve the Mantua community, the Rotary Club might be the place. The Rotary Club sponsors Safety Town at Crestwood school, among other philanthropic activities. The club’s next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the R44 event space at 10675 Main St. The meetings are open to everyone. Meetings are held on the first three Thursdays of each month.

Hammers Village Pizza opened about a month ago at 10714 Main St. for dine-in and take-out.

Craved – Bakehouse & Mobile, a donut shop located at 10511 Main St., closed recently. Also shutting its doors a short while ago was Top Tier Pastry at 4668 E. Prospect St. after some three years in business there. The owner retired.  

Upcoming Crestwood Community Center events at the Crestwood central offices in room 112 at 10880 John Edward Dr.:

• SAIL Class (Stay Active in Life), Oct. 28, 10:45 a.m. – A gentle exercise class to get blood flowing. Note the time change.
• Lunch & Halloween Party, Oct. 28, noon – Lunch provided by Rebecca Moore from Boulder Crossing. RSVP to crestwoodcommunitycenter@gmail.com or text (234) 973-8863 so there’s enough food. At 1 p.m. will be the Halloween party. Dress in a costume, make chocolate candies ($4 to cover costs) and play games.

Mantua Township

The next fundraising dinner for the Mantua Restoration Society will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Mantua Center School gym at 11741 Mantua Center Rd. in Mantua Township.

Dine-in or carry-out. No charge, but donations accepted. Please consider giving what a comparable meal at a restaurant plus tip would cost. 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, will be available. All food is home cooked and donated by the MaRSI members: soups to casseroles to cornbread to 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, which 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. 

Windham Township

An approximately 8-foot clock was dedicated on Oct. 14 inside the village of Windham, but on the property where the Windham Township Town Hall is located on the Township Green. The clock was donated by the Windham Historical Society with grants from the state of Ohio. Lynnea St. John from the historical society was instrumental in leading this project with the help of State Reps. Heidi Workman and Steve Demetriou.

Freedom

Freedom’s Trunk or Treat will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the town hall at 8966 state Route 700.

Cookies with Santa, hosted by the Freedom Community Park Boosters, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the town hall.