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.
Feb. 9, the Ladies Auxiliary of Airport Post 8975 will hold their regular meeting starting at 7 p.m.
“The Proposal” is the featured free movie Feb. 11, 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.
The Airport Post and Ladies Auxiliary of 8975, 1649 Krumroy Rd., are having a steak dinner with all the fixings Feb. 12, 4-7 p.m. Cost is $11. Celebrate Valentine’s Day. Take orders available. Call 330-784-0230.
Join the MOMS Club of Uniontown for the annual Valentine's Open House. Friday, Feb. 12 from 10:30 a.m. - 1p.m. at the North Canton Library community room. All moms and children that would like to find out more about our group, join us for lunch, games, and, crafts. Please bring a dish to share. Reserve your spot by emailing rebeccaa13@yahoo.com.
Not Just A Bake Sale will be held Feb. 13, in the Lakemore Fire Department garage. The event will run from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
“Growing Orchids is Easy” is the topic of the free seminar at Donzell’s, 937 E. Waterloo Rd., Feb. 13, 11 a.m. To register call 330-724-0505. ext. 110.
Glory Productions will present its Second Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance, Feb. 13, with appetizers, dinner and beginning ballroom dance at 107 W. Maple St. in Hartville. Cost is $60 per couple for non-members and $55 for members. Call 330-877-3777 for reservations.
The Kids’ Book Club for grades 3-6 will begin Feb. 17, 4-4:45 p.m. at the Canal Fulton Public Library, 154 Market St. NE. The featured book is “Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson. To register for this free program, call 330-854-4148.
Members and visitors are invited to Akron Civic Theatre Women’s Guild Luncheon Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. at Akron Woman’s City Club, 732 W. Exchange St. The menu includes punch bowl, creamed chicken in potato basket, vegetables and Valentine cookies. Mail a $15 check for reservation to Lynn Asente, 1555 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH 44313.
“In the Heat of the Night” is the featured free movie Feb. 18, 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.
Canton Christian Women's Connection will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 18, at 11:30 am. The theme for this month is “Celebrate the Home!” The luncheon is held at the North Canton Civic Center and will feature Carolyn Kovac from Celebrate Home showing us how to create, celebrate and decorate! Speaker Shirley Davidson shares valuable and unforgettable memories! Kim Moore will singing. Reservations may be made by calling Madeleine at 330-453-8289 or e-mailing glennie2010@live.com by Feb. 14. The cost is $13 which includes lunch. Free childcare is available upon request. Canton Christian Women's Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, a non-denominational organization.
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is the featured free movie Feb. 25, 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.
The Tudor Spinners will meet at the Tudor House in New Franklin Feb. 28, 2-5 p.m. Meetings are open to any interested spinner.
The Celtic Club is sponsoring the Mountain Rose Concert Series and is inviting Suburbanite readers to spend the evening on Valentine's Day at a concert featuring Brian Henke and Waterband Duo. The concert is Sunday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fred Fuller Park Shelter House at 497 Middlebury Road in Kent. There is a $7 donation at the door. For additional information please call 330-733-8845 or e-mail twistintom@aol.com.
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 Feb. 11. 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 featuring guests Jerry and June Wennerstrom with “Pictures and Memories of Chile.” 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.
Coventry AARP #3820 will meet 1:15 p.m., Feb. 8, at the Kiwanis Club of Portage Lakes, 727 Portage Lakes Dr. Guests welcomed.
Hartville AARP Chapter #2433 will meet at the Hartville Church of the Brethren, 353 Crestmont Ave., Feb. 10, noon, followed by meeting and entertainment. The program features singer David Atwood. Reservations are required for lunch. Call 330-497-9259 by noon Feb. 7 for reservations. Everyone welcomed.
The Ellet AARP Chapter #2473 will meet Feb. 16, noon, at the Ellet Community Center, 2449 Wedgewood Dr. Covered dish luncheon will be followed by a business meeting and a slide program by Dean Wheaton on the Orient. Guest welcomed.
The Ellet Golden Keenagers will hold only one meeting in February. The covered dish luncheon will be held Monday, Feb. 22, at the Ellet Community Center, 2449 Wedgewood Dr. at noon. The luncheon will be followed by a business meeting and program as yet to be announced. Guests are welcomed.
Medical memos
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.
Mended Hearts, Inc. Chapter #59, a support group for heart patients, families, friends and guests, will meet Feb. 9, 7 p.m. at Summa Akron City Hospital, South Professional Bldg., This is the annual pot luck dinner and white elephant auction. Contact Linda at 330-733-8450 or Glenn at 330-688-4418 for information and directions.
Blood Drives
Feb. 10, Grace Bible Church, 5781 Manchester Rd., 3-7 p.m.
Feb. 10, Springfield High School, 2966 Sanitarium Rd., 7:30-1 p.m.
Feb. 12, Summa Health System Barberton Hospital, 155 Fifth St., 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
