For the Community • By the Community

Bainbridge Area Food For Friends

Most needed items: In addition to all non-perishable food items, the pantry is always seeking donations of toiletries (deodorant, toothpaste, bath soap, shampoo), paper goods (toilet tissue, Kleenex, paper towels) and cleaning supplies (dish and laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner).

Drop-Off Sites: Lobby bin at Bainbridge Library and at the Pantry, located on the lower level of Bainbridge Town Hall.

Monetary Donations may be made in the Bainbridge Area Food For Friends account at PNC Bank, Solon. Please note that in these economic times, demand at the pantry has increased dramatically. Please keep us in mind for your generous donations! Thanks!

If you or someone you know needs the confidential assistance of the pantry, please call 440-708-9829.

Bainbridge Area Food For Friends was founded in 1990 by Anne and John Bauswein. Now co-sponsored by Bainbridge Civic Club and Spirit of Bainbridge, it is a local entity supported totally by local donations and fundraising events. BAFFF receives no government funding.

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  • Our 2024 Spirit Senior Guide and the first of our four Spirit Spring Home & Garden Guides can be found in this edition. Think warm!

Our next edition will be delivered March 22, 2024,

 and will feature Easter events and

Spring Home & Garden Guide.
 

Editorial Deadline is March. 8.  

Ad Deadline is March 13.
 

Email us at spiritofbainbridge@gmail.com for more information!

This Just In...

Lord of Life to host Pancakes & Eggs!

The Family LIFE group at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Bainbridge is always on the lookout for ways to share the Good News of Jesus’ love and participate in mission projects together.  On Saturday, March 16, the group will host a “Pancakes & Eggs” event. Families are invited to join together for a pancake breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and then the children will enjoy an Easter egg hunt!  Children are not to worry if they find an empty egg in their hunt.  The meaningful part is in knowing the empty egg is to remind us that Jesus is risen!  Families who would like to attend this event need to register by March 11 at www.loloh.org/current-events   

For more information about Lord of Life’s Family LIFE Ministry, or any of our other programs, please visit our website loloh.org or contact the church office at (440)543-5505.  Lord of Life is located at 17989 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Twp. just south of Rt. 422.

Chagrin Valley Herb Society Meets March 15

Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet on Friday, March 15 at 12:30 p.m. at Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Rd. After light refreshments and mingling, a business meeting will take place.  Linda Gilbert from the Geauga Park District will give a presentation on water gardens. Prospective members can learn about the organization at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org or on Facebook. To make a reservation,  contact chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.

Woodland Wednesdays Trees for Bees Virtual Workshop March 20

While trees provide many well-known ecological benefits, the importance of trees as a source of food for bees is sometimes overlooked.
Bees and flowering plants have a critical relationship. Flowering plants provide nectar and pollen for a bee’s diet. Pollen is an essential source of protein for developing bee larvae, and nectar provides a carbohydrate source. Bees, in turn, transport pollen from flower to flower as they forage, allowing for plant fertilization and the production of seeds and fruit.
Join us for a virtual program on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss this important relationship, showcase significant tree species, and find out what it means for your yards and your woods.  Our featured speaker is Denise Ellsworth, Program Director, Pollinator Education, Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University.
Registration is required for this free online presentation by visiting https://bit.ly/WoodlandWednesdaysMarch2024
For more information call the county Farm Bureau office at 440.426.2195 or Ashtabula SWCD at 440-576-4946 or email ashtabulaswcd@gmail.com.
Woodland Wednesday Collaborators include NE Counties Farm Bureaus, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula, Portage, and Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Division of Forestry, Division of Wildlife, and Holden Forests and Gardens.

2023 Have A Heart Spay/Neuter Program 

Valley Save-A-Pet opened its 2023 Have A Heart low cost spay/neuter program on March 1.  This program offers cat and dog sterilizations at a discounted rate to pet owners.

Call (440) 232-2287 (CATS) any Monday or Wednesday or the first Saturday of each month between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for more information and to apply for a spay/neuter certificate.  Modest additional charges are required for any pet not current on vaccinations and large dogs whose weight might require additional fees.  Feral cat caregivers are also encouraged to call.

With the cooperation of local veterinarians Valley Save-A-Pet has been able to offer this vital service to pet owners for over 40 years.  The support of veterinarians has been vital to the success of the Have A Heart program and has helped reduce cat and dog overpopulation.  Pet owners and feral cat caregivers are urged to take advantage of the reduced fee being offered.

For information: (440) 232-2287 (CATS)

Hours: Monday, Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

To learn more about Valley Save-A-Pet’s programs and events, please visit www.valleysaveapet.org.

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