local church events

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 May 14
 Benefit Dinner
Grace UMC, Goodwill Industries, and Carrabbas Italian Grill are working together to give people with mobility limiting conditions much more than a “doggie bag.”  Grace UMC is hosting a benefit dinner at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. to raise awareness for Goodwill’s Assistance Dog Training Program.  The program trains and places Assistance Dogs with individuals to help them with everyday tasks necessary for independent living.  The evening will feature Service Dog demonstrations and a Carrabbas favorite: Chicken Marsala, Penne Pomodoro, Creamy Parmesan Salad, and bread, all for only $14 per person.  Tickets must be purchased by May 6th.  For more information on the dinner event, please call Grace United Methodist Church at (330) 499-2330.  The church is located at 1720 Schneider St. in North Canton.  For more information about the dog training program.

 

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May 14
Chamber Singers
Arts in the Cathedral will host the Chamber Singers from Pennsylvania’s Bloomsburg University for a free concert at 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Saviour in Cleveland Heights. The program will feature English madrigals as well as selections from Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes and Schubert’s Mass in G.  The Chamber Singers is a vocal group of 18 members performing a wide variety of music from classical repertoire to selections from musicals. Conductor Dr. Wendy Miller is a native of Cleveland. Church of the Saviour is located at 2537 Lee Road, in Cleveland Heights, one block north of Fairmount Blvd.  The church is handicapped-accessible and has plenty of free parking.  Contact (216) 321-8880 or  higbee@chsaviour.org for more information.

May 18
Evening of Praise
The Brentwood UMC presents an Evening of Praise beginning at 7:00 pm. Music will be provided by: The 3:16 Band, a contemporary gospel band. There will be refreshments following the service, everyone is welcome. For more information call: (740) 264-4531.

May 18
Family Rally Day
Boardman Park (Rt 224 in Boardman, OH), Hofmaster and Long Pavilions is the site from 2:00-8:00PM for a rally day. There is no cost for this fun, family oriented event.  Free food, games, gift baskets, guest artists, and speakers throughout the day. Artists and speakers include:  Chip Richter, Tia Ciferno, 11th Hour, Unmerited, Dave Kahout and Ash Welch. Music by the Boardman UMC Praise Band, Rejoice, Western Reserve UMC, and the Poland UMC Praise Bands. The event is sponsored by the Mahoning Valley District of the United Methodist Church. For more information call (330)757-1553, or cell (330)716-1553.

May 17
R.O.C.C. Fest
This free concert is from 4 - 10 PM on the practice field at Fredericktown High School, 117 Columbus Road, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019.  Scheduled to appear are The Devil Wears Prada, This Fire's Embrace, For The While and Kairos.  Regional bands include: Blood of God, WhiteStone, Seven Story Coalition, Safe Uprising, and Eric Bressi.  Guest speaker is Michael Redd , former OSU basketball player and current NBA player. Food vendors, merchandise and door prizes will be available. This is an ecumenical event sponsored by Fredericktown churches including Fredericktown UMC and Waterford UMC along with local businesses. For more information contact  www.roccfest.com or (740) -694-5806 x. 3.

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June 8
King’s Brass Concert
The King's Brass is coming to Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Rd in Chesterland, OH, at 6pm.  The concert is 90 minutes and is free; an offering will be taken.  The King's Brass features 7 brass players, a keyboardist and a percussionist. Their music is for the entire family.  Come early to get a good seat! For more information contact (440) 729-4006.  

June 7
Appalachia Service Project Fund Raiser
St. Paul UMC, 746 Cherry St, Galion will host an evening of music and dinner from 6:00- 8:00 pm. The cost is $12.50. Choice of vegetable or meat sauce lasagna with salad and dessert. Dinner music will be provided. All proceeds go to the Appalachia Service Project teams.  Reservations are required by May 29 and made be made at (419) 468-4557 or email: gspumc@rrohio.com 

June 28
Victory In Da Ville Christian Festival
The 3rd annual "Victory In Da Ville" Christian Festival will take place from 11:00am through 7:00pm at the Brentwood United Methodist Church grounds. The church is located at 148 Stephens St. Wintersville, OH.  The festival includes live music: Kalled Out(Christian rappers), The 3:16 Band (all styles), Fore-Runner(Christian rock), Revelation Praise Band, Real Life Praise Band, Experience Praise Band, The LeBeaus( Southern Gospel)plus food fun, fellowship, a car show, children's activities including a clown, face painting and much more. There is no cover charge at "Victory in Da Ville". Come and enjoy the day and bring a lawn chair. For more information contact (740) 264-4531.   

June 28
SummerFest 2008
SummerFest 2008 is a safe place for the whole family to have a great time, meet new neighbors and see old friends from 5:00-11:00 p.m. at Church of the Saviour in Cleveland Heights. SummerFest features live bands; a 52-foot long inflatable obstacle course; kids’ FunZone with games, prizes, face painting, puppet theater and clowns; a team pie-eating contest; cotton candy and snow cones; hamburger, hot dogs and sodas; some special visitors; and tours. The event concludes with a free, indoor, family-friendly movie beginning at 9:00 p.m. on two big screens. Admission is free and the event is open to the community. Game tickets are $.25 each and food is for sale. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for the indoor movie. Rain date is the 29th. All proceeds from SummerFest support the youth mission trips and service projects in local neighborhoods and around the nation. Church of the Saviour is located at 2537 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, one block North of Fairmount Blvd. Free parking.  

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July 28
Bishop’s Golf Challenge Cup
Montrose Zion UMC is sponsoring this annual golf outing at Rawiga Country Club. Prizes will be donated to the 3C’s Mission Initiative, (Churches, Clinics & Classrooms) in the name of the pastor’s local church.  Looking for pastor’s foursomes. The format is best ball. For more information contact (330) 665-9817 or (330) 864-9759.


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August 2
Summerfest/Puppet Workshop
 North Royalton UMC will be hosting One Way Street for a Summerfest/Puppet workshop on August 2 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  You are invited to attend. For more information.