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 John Bauswein and Anne Bauswein North. 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.

 EMAIL ADDRESS FOR ALL SPIRIT OF BAINBRIDGE CORRESPONDENCE:
spiritofbainbridge@gmail.com
 

Inside this Spirit...

  • Our "Civics 101" series of articles continues with Cecil West's explanation of the Rule of Law. Please see page 6.
  • As we celebrate spring, Easter and Passover, let's also remember to observe Earth Day on April 22. Learn all the fascinating facts on page 22.

Our next edition will be delivered May 2, 2025,

 and will feature our 

Spring Home & Garden Guide.
 

Editorial Deadline is April 18.  

Ad Deadline is April 23.
 

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

This Just In...

Czech Easter Bread ("Mazanec") for sale at DTJ  

Who doesn't remember the smell of fresh baked goods from Mom's kitchen at Easter?  Mazanec or houska is a sweet dough with golden raisins and almonds baked into a round loaf with a cross cut into the top.  DTJ will again be selling the traditional Czech Easter bread by order only.  Cost is $15 for a two-pound loaf.  Orders must be in by April 10 and can be picked up April 13.  Call 440-543-8494 to place orders.

St. Joan Women's Guild Luncheon May 1

 St Joan of Arc Women's Guild is holding its annual Spring Luncheon at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club on May 1  from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For tickets contact Janeen at 440/725-7302. St. Joan of Arc Church is seeking to provide breakfast to families in need, both in our local community and the greater Cleveland area. They are collecting packaged cereals of any size and variety at the church until April 30. Cereal donations can also be brought to the luncheon on May 1.

Learn Soil “FUN”damentals with Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District!

Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District at the Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield, OH 44062, to learn about Soil “FUN”damentals” on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m.  This unique interactive program will dig into an overview of soil composition, soil properties, and ways we can protect soil, through hands-on activities and soil painting.  Registration required by visiting geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/13200537 or calling 440-632-1961 by April 7. 

CV Christian Women Luncheon April 16

Chagrin Valley Christian women’s connection will be hosting their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, April 16 from 12-1:45 p.m. at Chagrin Valley Athletic Club. Cost is $20. RSVP by April 9 to CWCCHAGRIN@gmail.com or 216-706-9150. Come and enjoy food, fun and fellowship, featuring guest speaker Lisa Haley, on surviving life. Special feature will be April Suva-Surovi discussing how to keep your brain, sharp and young.

VSAP Is Here to Help 

For 48 years Valley Save-a-Pet has been helping pet parents obtain low cost spay/neuter services for their companion pets. Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 VSAP Have-a-Heart program. 
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for a spay/neuter certificate for a companion pet, call 440-232-PETS (2287) and speak with a HAH volunteer. Phone lines are open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and the first Saturday of the month with the following exceptions for July, August and September when the line will be open on the second Saturday. 
Modest added charges are required for any animal not current on vaccinations and for large dogs whose weight might require special anesthesia.
Spay/neuter services for feral cats to to help reduce the feral cat population are also available.
To learn more about Valley Save-A-Pet’s programs and events, please visit www.valleysaveapet.org.

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Library

Township

Obituaries

Civics 101

Easter Events

Health & Spirit

Kenston Spirit

Film Focus

Jeff Griff column

St. Joan of Arc 

Home & Garden

Home & Garden

Spirit Classifieds

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Pages 17-21

Pages 23-28

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