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  • Every Wednesday Evening, Smithville UMC, The Shepherd’s Table, 5:30 p.m., free meal. For more information, call the church at (330)669-2371.(243 N. Milton Street, Smithville).
  • Fourth Saturday of each month (beginning March 24), 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. First UMC in Cuyahoga Falls First Church-  Book Club. All are welcome to attend.  The book discussed on March 24 will be “Blood Done Sign My Name” by Timothy Tyson. It is an award-winning autobiography about the family of a white Methodist pastor who must confront racism and segregation.  Sign up for the club by March 4th at the church,  pay for the $10 book and it will be ordered for you in plenty of time to have it read before the March 24th meeting.  For more info call 330-923-5241 x214.(245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls.)
  • Each Wednesday in Lent, at First UMC, Cuyahoga Falls, , beginning February 29 there will be a Sermon on the Mount Bible study at 6:30 to 7:15 pm. Come and study the centerpiece of Christ’s teaching as we discover together what Jesus has to say about how we should live our lives and become truly human. There is no cost, just bring your Bible.  To sign up, call 330-923-5241 ext. 214  245 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls
  • Each Wednesday in Lent, First UMC, Cuyahoga Falls, At 7:30-8:15 pm, Tthere will be Taizé worship in the church Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Taizé worship is a style of contemplative worship which is modeled around prayer, repetition, silence and scripture. 330-923-5241, 214  245 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls
  • During Lent on Thursdays, First Church organist, H. Dean Wagner is presenting a half hour organ concert, “Musique de jeudi,” or Thursday music, during Lent on Thursdays from noon – 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary, beginning February 23 through April 5.  Feel free to bring a sack lunch to eat in our Asbury Hall before or after the concerts.  All are invited to come each Thursday to enjoy a variety of beautiful music. 330-923-5241, 214  245 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls
  • There is a new class this year at Weekday Christian Preschool at First UMC, 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls which has begun registering for the 2012/13 school year. Children must be 3,4, or 5 years old by September 30, 2012 and be fully potty trained. Preschool days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday and children may attend either a morning class (9:15 – 11:45 am) or an afternoon class (12:30 – 2:50 pm.) New this year is the option for the 4 and 5 year old children to attend an additional Tuesday/Thursday morning Enrichment Program (9:15 – 11:45 a.m.)  For more information, contact Sharon Watson at 330-923-5241 x220.
  • Saturday evening services, Lakemore UMC, 5:30 p.m.   For information call the church 330-733-6531. (1536 Flickinger Rd., Akron)
  • Second Tuesday of each month, Ravenna First UMC, 6:30  p.m.-  8:30 p.m. – The New You: Widows Support Group.  Please call the church with any questions 30-297-7196. (263 E. Prospect St., Ravenna)
  • Last Saturday of each month, Clinton UMC, 4-7:00 p.m. – Soup and Salad Dinners. Carry-outs. 330-882-6586. Sunday evenings, Hope UMC, 6:00 p.m. View the first in a series of DVD lessons from Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project,  Church phone: 330-753-2303.(7949 Fulton Rd, Clinton)
  • February 24, March 9, March 23, March 30, 4:30 – 700 p.m.  - The Men’s Club of First UMC of Akron is sponsoring four “Lenten Fish Frys.” There will be fried fish or baked cod, baked chicken breast, potatoes (baked or steak fries), cole slaw, cake and beverage. The price is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for chidlren 3-12. University of Akron students with current I.D. are free. Tickets can be purchased through the church office Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or at the door. (263 E. Mill St., Akron.)
  • Pierogi Lunches and dinners for Lent will begin on Friday, February 24, and continue thru March 30, 2012. Peninsula UMC. Lunch:  11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Serving: 4 Pierogies, coleslaw, applesauce, roll & beverage, $8.00.  2 Generous pieces of Fried or Baked Fish, coleslaw, applesauce, roll & beverage, $8.00. Mixed: 2 Pierogies and 1 Piece of Baked or Fried Fish, coleslaw, applesauce, roll & beverage, $8.00. Kid’s Meal:  2 Pierogies or 1 Fish,  coleslaw, applesauce, roll & beverage, $5.00 Additional Pierogies are $1.50 each and additional pieces of Fish are $2.50 each. Dine in or take out available.  Place order at 330.657.2567. Please join us for one or all 6 weeks! (1575 Main St, Peninsula  44264)
  • February 25, 1 to 5 p.m.- Poe UMC, What Is ‘Real’ Love Really? Motivational Speaker & Author, Jamie Slabaugh Wood invites adults who want to make good relationships better, challenging relationships less challenging, broken relationships restored, and future relationships inspired to attend her workshop on love and relationships.(Corner of Pe Road and Route 57) 6712 Wadsworth Rd., Medina, OH 44256-9703. Invited guest speakers Adman Michel & Todd Brown. Refreshments will be served. Jamie’s workbook will be available for purchase. Love offering will be taken. WIRLR_Flyer
  • March 3, Smithville UMC, Movie- Courageous, 7:00 p.m., Nursery provided. Snacks. Church: 330-669-2371. (243 N. Milton St., Smithville)
  • March 4, Centenary UMC Women, 4:00 p.m. – Presents their annual – Above All the Right Hat – Hat and Style Show. Guys Party Center, 500 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron. Call the church office for tickets: 330-376-9648. Centenary UMC is located at 1310 Superior Ave., Akron.
  • March 9 and 23 Dalton UMC, Carry outs 4-5 p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Lenten Fish Fries. All you can eat fish, fries, slaw, apple sauce, rolls and beverage. Adults $8.00, Children 12 & under $3.00.  Chicken strips 4-piece Adult $600, 2-piece Children 12 &; under $3.00. Address: 204 W Main St., Dalton. Phone: 330-828-2939.
  • March 14, Smithville UMC, 7:30 p.m., The Otterbein University Concert Choir from Westerville, Ohio, will perform., OH. The performance is part of the Choir’s annual tour, which will visit Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio from March 9th – March 24th. All performances are free and open to the public. For more information, call the church at (330)669-2371.(243 N. Milton Street, Smithville). The Shepherd’s Table is FREE and open to the public every Wednesday evening, so come join the Otterbein Choir for dinner at the Smithville United Methodist Church’s, Shepherd’s Table, at 5:30 p.m. and stay for a great evening of entertainment following dinner… Join Us!
  •  March 17, You are invited to “Come and See” what is coming before General Conference 2012. Cuyahoga Falls UMC.  Learn from East and West Ohio General Conference delegates about the Call to Action Report and Ministry Study. Have your questions answered by a Round Table panel, any question on any GC topic. Speakers: Mr. Jerry Rinehart, Rev. Greg Stover, Rev. Dr. Gary George, Mrs. Jessica Vargo, and Rev. Dr. David Baker. Preacher: Rev. Dr. Chet Harris. Worship Leader: Rev. Scott Walsh. Sponsored by the East Ohio Evangelical Fellowship www.eoefboard.org. .(245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls.) 
    Registration opens at 9 a.m.. Program 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Includes lunch, cost $10. Please prepay lunch. Checks payable to: EOEF. Mail to: EOEF c/o Lynn Carper, 800 N. Market, Minerva, OH 44657. Registration information can be emailed to: lecarper@frontier.com Questions? Email EOEFNewsletter@aol.com.  
    More information and registration form can be found at http://www.eoefboard.org/Come.pdf. Registration DEADLINE: Friday, March 9.
  • March 17, UMC of Uniontown, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Cabbage Roll Dinner. Dine in or carry out. 330-699-3587. Famous for their tasty cabbage rolls served during the craft show luncheons, the United Methodist Church of Uniontown will be sponsoring a Community Cabbage Roll dinner. The menu consists of two cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, salad, roll, beverage and homemade dessert. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 4-12 years (an alternate child-friendly meal will be offered).  (13370 Cleveland Ave., NW, Uniontown) Patrons can choose to dine in or carry out. In addition, cabbage roll 6 packs will be sold for $12. Buy extras and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • March 17, 4 – 6:30  p.m., Lakemore UMC is hosting a Swiss Steak Dinner . The cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.50 for children (3-12).  Menu includes Swiss Steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cole slaw, applesauce, bread, beverage, and dessert.  Carryout is available  The church is located at 1536 Flickinger Rd., Akron. 330-733-6531.
  • March 17, Chili Supper & Movie Night, Manchester UMC. invites you to join us for our Chili Supper & Movie Nights held every third Saturday of the month.  Supper will be held from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM which will include:  chili, beverages and cookies.  We will also supply corn chips, cheese, sour cream and other garnishes for your chili.  Our feature film presentation, “Peter Pan – Return To Neverland”, will begin at 7:00 PM.  The church is wheelchair accessible, and we have ample parking.  DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!  For more information, please call (330) 882-4818. 5625 Manchester Road in Akron 
  •  March 19-20, Mission and Evangelism Institute at MTSO, “Missional Church in Many Contexts” Methodist Theological School in Ohio will host the Mission and Evangelism Institute with the theme:“Missional Church in Many Contexts.” The institute will offer pathways toward becoming a missional congregation in rural, suburban and urban settings. The event’s three speakers are proven missional leaders who have had breakthroughs in transforming congregations from inward-oriented to mission-focused. Additional material, including a schedule and registration form, is available at www.mtso.edu/mei.
  • March 25, Mission Auction, Manchester UMC invites you to come to our 20th Annual Mission Auction from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (doors open at 3:00 PM).  You can bid on golf packages, vacation get-aways, restaurants and much, much more!  Also, we will have white elephant items, televisions, appliances, furniture and delicious baked goods!  Join us for an evening of FUN with auctioneer “extraordinaire”, Darrel Thomas!  Refreshments will be available.  All proceeds to benefit the United Methodist Missions Fund.  We have ample parking and our church is wheelchair accessible.  For more information, please call (330) 882-4818. Located at 5625 Manchester Road in Akron
  • March 31, Spaghetti Dinner, Manchester UMC invites you to come and join us for our delicious Spaghetti Dinner from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  Dinner includes:  spaghetti, meatballs, bread and butter, salad, beverage and dessert.  The cost is $8.00/Adults, $4.00/Seniors & Children (ages 4-12) and Under 4 is FREE.  All proceeds to benefit the Caregivers Ministry.  We have ample parking and our church is wheelchair accessible.  For more information, please contact Sandra at (330) 645-0994 or Janet at (330) 644-0343. located at 5625 Manchester Road in Akron
  • April 6, Dalton UMC, Carry outs 4-5 p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Fish Fry. All you can eat fish, fries, slaw, apple sauce, rolls and beverage. Adults $8.00, Children 12 & under $3.00.  Chicken strips 4-piece Adult $600, 2-piece Children 12 &; under $3.00. Address: 204 W Main St., Dalton. Phone: 330-828-2939.
  • April 15, 12 – 3 p.m., Minority Community Resource Fair. **NO COST TO ATTEND**Centenary UMC, 1310   Superior Ave, Akron 43307. Health Screenings**Community Resources**Family Fun**We hope to see you there! Sincerely, on behalf of, The Minority Health Fair Planning Committee: Maureen Shannon and Beth Elsass Hospice of the Western Reserve Cazzell Smith Centenary United Methodist Men Darrick Willis Program Coordinator for the Office of Minority Health Patricia Allen
    Community Resource 

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