Community Calendar, Jan. 24

COMMUNITY

• A New Beginning, a social group for widows and widowers of all ages, will meet for dinner and conversation the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. For restaurant locations and more information call 330-745-6239.
• Red  White on Thursday Night, a strolling dinner party benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter, returns to the John S. Knight Center on Jan. 28, from 5:30 – 9 p.m.  The event, which is presented by Akron General, features cuisine from area restaurants, exquisite wine and a silent auction. Funds raised support critical arthritis research, programs and services.  Tickets are $85 in advance or $95 at the door.  V.I.P. tickets are $125. Visit www.RedAndWhiteOnThursdayNight.Eventbrite.com or contact Angie Smith at 330-644-3390, Ext. 11 or angelasmith@arthritis.org.
• “Fireproof” is the featured free movie Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., at the Main Library. Parking is free in the High-Market Street Parking deck after 6 p.m. For more information call 330-643-9015.
• “Staying Very Married While Staying Very Busy” is the TableTalk topic Feb. 3, noon - 12:50 p.m. at Mocha Maiden, near Crave and Big City Chophouse. Cost is $6.50 for a boxed lunch. Register by noon, Feb. 1, call 330-315-5612.
• The Ladies Auxiliary of Post 8975, 1649 Krumroy Rd., are having airport burgers, fries or onion rings, coffee or tea for $4.50. Cole slaw is 50 cents extra. Served from 5 - 7 p.m. Public welcome. Desserts are $1.25.  Public welcome. Take out orders. Call 330-784-0230.
• “The Express: The Ernie Davis Story” is the featured free movie Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m., at the Main Library. Parking is free in the High/Market Street Parking deck after 6 p.m. For more information call 330-643-9015.
• Feb. 5, enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner at the Hartville Church of the Brethren, from 5 - 7 p.m. The menu will consist of spaghetti, meatballs, salad beverage and dessert. Cost is: Adults - $7; Children ages 3-10 - $4. The church is located at 353 Crestmont Ave. SW, Hartville.  Contact the church office at 330-877-9480 for information.
• “It Starts With A Tiny Seed” is the topic of Donzell’s free garden seminar Feb. 6, 11 a.m. To register, call 330-724-0550. ext 110. Donzell’s is located at 937 E. Waterloo Rd.

Church

• Join Springfield Baptist Church, 1920 Krumroy Rd., for Christian Movie Night every fourth Sunday of every month. Admission is free. Movies begin at 7 p.m. Call ahead for the title of the upcoming movie. Call 330-784-3114. Movies are geared for the family and children.
• Bethany Mennonite Church, 3497 Edison St. in Hartville, will host a pancake breakfast with sausage, fried mush and scrambled eggs Saturday, Feb. 20, 7 - 10 a.m. For more information call the church office at 330-877-3497. A donation box will be placed at the door.

Senior Moments

• Manchester United Methodist Church, 5625 Manchester Rd., invites area seniors to gather for food and fellowship Jan. 28. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and a light lunch for $2.50 will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon featured speaker patty Schwalbach whose topic is “Ohio & Erie Canal and Its Relationship to Akron.” For reservations or transportation, call the church office at 330-882-4818.
• Monday's Pinochle begins at noon at the Springfield Township Boyd Esler Senior/Community Center, 2491 Canfield Rd. Other activities include Bingo on Tuesday's at 11 a.m.; Bridge at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday's; Line Dancing at 9 a.m. on Thursday's and Euchre beginning at noon on Friday's. Blood pressure checks are offered Wednesday's at 3 p.m. and home cooked meals are served Monday through Friday beginning at 3:30 p.m. Reservations must be made by 11 a.m. each day for the meal program. Call 330-733-2556. All ages are welcome for all activities.
• Coventry Senior Center, 335 Willowview Rd. is open Mondays through Thursdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call 330-645-9089. The center is always in need of donated yarn.
• The Ellet Golden Keenagers will hold only one meeting in January. This covered dish luncheon will be held Monday, Jan. 25, noon, at the Ellet Community Center, 2449 Wedgewood Dr. Guests are welcome.
• Green AARP 5042 will meet Jan. 26 at Greensburg United Methodist Church, 2161 Greensburg Rd. Refreshments served at 1 p.m. and the meeting begins at 1:30. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office will sent a guest speaker.
• Coventry AARP #3820 will meet 1:15 p.m., Feb. 8, at the Kiwanis Club of Portage Lakes, 727 Portage Lakes Dr. Guests welcomed.

Medical memos

• Having trouble coping on the job, in the family, socially? Feel like you’re on a treadmill? Going nowhere? Life is a hassle? Emotions Anonymous can help. Call 330-849-0849 for meeting places and information.
• CoDependents Anonymous, a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose to develop healthy relationship, will meet in Ellet. Wedgewood United Methodist, 2350 Wedgewood Dr., 7:30-9 p.m. For details call 330-784-7742.
• The Alzheimer’s Association will hold their monthly Caregiver Support Group Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. at the Summa Health Center, 3838 Massillon Rd. in Green. For more information call the association at 330-966-7343 or 1-800-272-3900.
• Trinity United Church of Christ, 8101 Manchester Ave., Canal Fulton, will host the Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m. For details call 1-800-272-3900.
• Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m., Summa Health Care, 3838 Massillon Rd. in Green, will host the Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group. For details call 330-966-7343.

Blood Drives

• Feb. 1, Lakeview Elementary, 2910 S. Main St., 4-8 p.m.
• Feb. 2, Hartville Fire Department, 411 E. Maple St., 2-7 p.m.
• Feb. 2, Ellet Community Center, 2449 Wedgewood Dr. 1-7 p.m.
• Feb. 2, Green Intermediate School, 1737 Steese Rd., 2-7 p.m.