Ask us about our Teddy Bear Trees! Proceeds from the sale of Heritage Farms Teddy Bear Trees will be used to buy martingale collars and kennel beds for the National Great Pyrenees Rescue kennel, New Beginnings, in Springfield, Ohio and to provide food and other supplies for Rubber City Rescue in Akron, Ohio. Heritage Farms, 6050 … Read more
The Portage Park District is pleased to present an arts and crafts sale featuring the work of 34 artists. The “Nature’s Store Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale” will be held December 7th and 8th from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the Downtown Gallery located at 141 East Main Street, Kent. A reception will be held both evenings … Read more
It’s been another busy year! By its end, the Portage Park District will have acquired another 433 acres of land, including 1.5 miles of future hike and bike trail corridor. We’ve made great strides in the maintenance and repair of park infrastructure and in natural areas stewardship through invasive species management and tree plantings. We’re … Read more
The Peninsula Community Christmas Bazaar is a holiday sale featuring handmade, up-cycled, re-purposed and vintage items, bakery, antiques and crafts, with a focus on past or present residents of Boston Township, Peninsula, 44264. It’s the ultimate shop local experience! We’ve gathered over 40 local artists and vendors to create this holiday shopping event just for … Read more
On November 18th at 5:00 p.m., the Portage Park District is partnering with NASA Solar System Ambassador, David Dailey, to offer a short presentation on the Cassini mission to Saturn. The presentation is free and will take place at Morgan Park, 8828 State Route 44, Ravenna, Ohio 44266. If you are planning to attend, please call 330.297.7728 to reserve … Read more
Fall activities, hay rides, pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks and other harvest decorating needs are available thru Sunday October 29th. Special Guests! Music: Brent Kirby: October 14th, 15th & 28th from 11:00 am -1:00 pm Fairy Visits: Autumn the Pumpkin Fairy: October 14th & 21st from 10:00 am-12:00 noon The Spider Fairy: October 14th & 15th from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Face Painting: with … Read more
On Monday, October 16th, Portage Park District will begin to fill cracks along paved trails and parking lots. The process will take approximately two days and is slated to be complete on Wednesday, October 18th. Trails and lots affected are: The Portage Hike and Bike Trail, beginning at the Franklin Connector and continuing to Oakwood … Read more
Safer Futures, Portage County’s only Domestic Violence Shelter, will be hosting the 7th annual Hope in a Handbag fundraiser on Saturday, October 7th from 7:oo p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Overlook in Twin Lakes. The event will once again feature a silent auction including an array of new and gently used handbags, purses, and clutches. Many of the … Read more
Come on out to Heritage Farms on Saturday, September 2nd for the season’s last Peninsula Flea, as Heritage Farms prepares for Pumpkin Pandemonium and Cut your own Christmas Tree. We’ll be expanding to include 50 vendors for the Peninsula Flea on September 2nd due to the quality of artists and merchants we’ve met who are interested … Read more
Do You Need More Information On Issue 2? On Thursday, August 24th, join the Geauga County Democrats for some seasonal appetizers and desserts! Afterward, stay for an important conversation with Dr. Mark Rood, of Bainbridge, as he dissects Issue 2. Where do you stand? For or against? Which side is right? Who does big Pharma … Read more