Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce

Beer is everywhere, but many of us don't know what goes into making it or think much about its long history. Join the Garrettsville Library on Saturday, March 16 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. to learn what goes into your beer and it's impact. Limited to 25 participants.

Get ready for the Eclipse on April 8th! The Garrettsville Area Chamber is selling commemorative "Total Eclipse of The Block" shirts as a fundraiser for the Buckeye Block Amphitheater. In addition you will receive a pair of eclipse glasses with your shirt. Shirts can be mailed to your home address or picked up at The Villager 8088 Main Street in Garrettsville. Orders must be placed by March 25 to ensure delivery by the April 8th Eclipse!! https://garrettsvillechamber.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

It's BASEBALL Season!! Time for some Garfield Baseball swag!!! Proceeds from this site benefit the Garrettsville Youth Baseball League. Check out these great designs!! https://garfieldyouthbaseball.itemorder.com/shop/category/440241/

Registration is now open for the annual Community-Wide Yard Sale Weekend. Visit https://www.garrettsvillearea.com/page/garage-sale-weekend and complete your registration online today. Sale dates will be May 17-19, 2024.

If your kiddo is participating in the Lil' Dribblers Youth Basketball Tournaments at Windham High School over the next two weekends be sure to get your Tournament Shirt!! Villager Printing will be set up both weekends (Feb 10 & 17) but PRE-ORDERS ensure we have your size available! Questions? Call 330.472.7304 or email sales@villagerprinting.com Proceeds benefit the Windham Sports Boosters. https://lildribblers.itemorder.com/shop/home/

How about a book for your Valentine? The Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale will be held on the following dates: Friends ‘Members Only’ Preview on Wednesday, February 14, from 2 to 6 pm; Open to the public Thursday, February 15, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Friday, February 16, from 10 am to 4 pm. Every day is Bag Day! Bring your own bag and fill it for $5.00. Don’t want a whole bag of books? Make a donation of $.50-$1.00 per item. All proceeds directly support our library! The Portage County District Library Garrettsville Branch is located at 10482 South Street.

NGCC's next distribution dates are Monday, February 5th from 3-5:30pm; and Wednesday, February 14th from 9-11:30am. If you are a current home delivery client, your delivery will arrive February 7, 14, or 21st. Please refer to the letter you received in January for your specific delivery date. 
 Existing clients of the NGCC should bring their photo ID with them when picking up their distribution. New clients should bring a photo ID and a utility bill in their name with an address that matches their ID. To sign up for home delivery, you must be an existing client, OR register as a client in-person on a distribution day.

In the heart of winter, where the temperatures can be chilly, we are delighted to extend warm congratulations to Cal's Restaurant & Pizza Express on their 41st anniversary! As many residents can say, Cal's had been a lasting destination for great food in our community. To make your winter evenings even more delightful, Cal's is offering two anniversary specials this Friday, January 19th, and Saturday, January 20th: 4pc Chicken Dinner - Includes choice of potato, garden salad, roll & butter - Only $10.99 Veal or Chicken Parmesan (2 Cutlets) - Served with a side of spaghetti, garden salad, roll & butter - Priced at $15.99 We encourage you to take advantage of these specials, allowing Cal's to take the chill out of your evening while celebrating their remarkable milestone. On behalf of the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce, we want to express our heartfelt congratulations to Cal's Restaurant & Pizza Express. Your dedication to excellence has not only contributed to the success of your business but has also added warmth and flavor to our community. Here's to 41 years of success and countless more to come!

Due to the weather, Garrettsville Curtains Up Theatre has canceled the Friday, January 19 performance of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" The weekend performances will go on as planned!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please note our holiday hours -- We will close Saturday, Dec 23 at 1 pm and reopen January 2, 2024 at 9 am.

The Garrettsville Area Chamber is on a mission to create a lively hub that celebrates our town and provides space for year-round activities. By becoming a recurring donor for this project, you're not just contributing funds - you're weaving yourself into the fabric of Garrettsville's legacy. Visit https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=537N22MGDBWL4 to setup your donation.

A lovely way to begin the holiday season! Join us for an hour of harp and hammer dulcimer music in the main room of the Garrettsville Library - December 04, 2023 - 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Registration recommended - Portage County District Library - Events https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/9370477

Don't miss the 2nd annual Fall Festival today from 11-3 at Garfield Elementary. Vote for your favorite scarecrows and chili, and pick up some great locally grown/produced items like cider, mums and fry pies!

Due to the weather forecast on Saturday, the Chamber Fall Festival and all events have been moved to JAG Elementary this Saturday from 11-3. Come out and enjoy scarecrows, chili, cider, and more! This event helps fund work at the Buckeye Block Amphitheater site.

Sign up your kids for a Harvest Party, a not-so-scary halloween alternative for kids in 0-6th grade on Sunday, Oct. 29th from 3pm to 5pm. This event is free and being hosted by Life Church, across from the high school. Register your kids at https://mylifechurchag.org/register

Do you love parks and trails? The Garrettsville Library is hosting a Portage Parks District presentation ** TODAY 10/7/2023 at 1:00 pm**. The event is free. The library is located at 10482 South St. It's a great time of year to hit the trails and enjoy the fall colors!

The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce will be hold their October meeting on Wednesday October 4th at 7:30 am at Life Church across from the Garfield High School.

Detectives are wanted to solve a Murder at The Pep Rally on October 28th. Join us for the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard's Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser where amateur detectives will solve this year's case presented by Curtains Up Theatre. Dinner, Chinese Auction and 50/50 raffle round out the evening. Tickets can be purchased by calling 330-527-2011, at The Villager or The YMCA. $30 each or $50 couple --- limited to 150 detectives -- get your tickets today!!

The Garrettsville Area Chamber's Chili Cookoff is back, and last year’s competition was intense! Eight chili chefs vied for bragging rights and amazing trophies, offering both traditional-style and venison chili for attendees to savor. Tasting cups and bowls of chili will be available for purchase at the event. To participate in the chili cookoff please email secretary@g a r r e t t s v i l l e a r e a . c om by October 17th

Join in the fall fun... the Second Annual Fall Scarecrow Pageant is open to all!! Register today by emailing news@weeklyvillager.com or completing the form.