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...

  • We welcome the New Year with grit—and some good old-fashioned book learnin'! Many questions and topics arose during the 2024 presidential campaign and election. It was suggested to us by a dedicated reader that we present a series of articles on basic civics. To that end, three of our writers and a guest columnist will tackle myriad topics over the next year, ranging from checks and balances, gerrymandering and NATO to civility and the rule of law. We begin this enlightening journey on page 6.
  • Our 2025 Winter Pet Guide on pages 8-9  holds the words of a very concerned citizen in regard to Geauga County Dog Shelter. Please read.
  • Our Spirit 2025 Bridal Guide, beginning on page 20, offers local resources and some surprising information for the modern-day bride. 

Our next edition will be delivered Feb. 7, 2025,

 and will feature our 

Spirit Winter Health Guide and

Spirit Summer Camp Guide.
 

Editorial Deadline is Jan. 24.  

Ad Deadline is Jan. 29.
 

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

This Just In...

Geauga County Public Library’s Valentines for Seniors Looks to

Brighten the Spirits of Geauga Seniors This Valentine’s Day

Geauga County Public Library’s (GCPL) Valentines for Seniors program is returning this winter, and the Library is calling on you, Geauga County, to help library staff brighten the spirits of local homebound and facility-bound seniors this Valentine’s Day. Valentines for Seniors is a program that encourages library patrons of all ages to come to their local branch and make handmade valentine cards for homebound and facility-bound seniors who may need extra cheer this Valentine’s Day. Card-making materials are available for free at each Geauga County Public Library branch from now to Feb. 5. Completed cards should not be placed in an envelope or addressed to a specific person and must be returned on or before Feb. 5 to be included in the program. All completed and returned cards will be delivered to local Geauga seniors by the Library’s Mobile Services department. Groups or organizations such as scout, 4-H, or church groups wanting to participate can request group kits at their local branch. Please contact your local branch and ask for the Reference Desk for more information.

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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KIT, Pantry

New Years

Scrapbag

Obituaries

Community Spirit

Civics 101

Spirit Pet Guide

St. Joan of Arc Spirit

Spirit & Health

Film Focus

New Years

Book Reviews

Kenston Spirit

Spirit

Bridal

Guide 

Scouts

Jeff Griff

Spirit Classifieds

Pages 8-13

Pages 20-23

Pages 24-28

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Contact Us:

  • Phone: 440-478-2950 Please leave a message!
  • NEW MAILING ADDRESS: 242 Reber Ave., Lancaster, OH  43130-1758
  • NEW email:  spiritofbainbridge@gmail.com

The Spirit of Bainbridge mailed to every home and business in Auburn and Bainbridge Townships (zip code 44023).

Additional copies are distributed locally at Bainbridge Library, Lowe’s Greenhouse, and other locations in Auburn, Aurora, Bainbridge, Chagrin Falls, Chesterland, Solon and South Russell.

Approximately 7,300 copies of Spirit of Bainbridge are circulated.
Copyright 2024 Spirit of Bainbridge Inc.
No portion of content may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.
Anne E. North, Publisher, 242 Reber Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130-1758