Conneaut School District will hold Kindergarten Registration at Conneaut Lake Elementary on Wednesday, March 19th from 8am-2:15pm and 4pm-6pm and at Conneaut Valley Elementary on Tuesday, March 25th from 8am-2:15pm and 4pm-6pm. Prospective students must be age 5 prior to August 1, 2025 to enroll for the 2025-2026 school year. Full day kindergarten is in place at both elementary schools. Parent(s)/guardian(s) must be present to provide: (1) the child’s original birth certificate (not a hospital certificate), (2) records of immunizations, (3) proof of residency, and, if applicable, (4) custody papers. Children entering school must have been immunized for the following: Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTP) – 4 doses – fourth dose must be after the 4th birthday; Polio – 4 doses; MMR – 2 doses; Hepatitis B – 3 doses; and 2 doses of varicella (Chicken Pox) or provide the date and age of the child when he/she had the disease. The new kindergarten student should also be present at the time of registration. If this is not conducive to your schedule and/or if you are a parent/guardian of an eligible child, and have questions regarding registration, please contact the appropriate elementary office at the following phone numbers: Conneaut Lake Elementary 814-683-5900, ext 5040 or Conneaut Valley Elementary 814-683-5900, ext. 3040.

Are you an income eligible Mercer County resident in need of supplemental food assistance? Mercer County Food Bank is hosting a Pop Up Mobile Pantry Food Distribution at Grace Chapel Community Church in Hermitage on Friday, March 28th from 1pm -3pm or until supplies last. For more information, visit www.mercercountyfoodbank.org.

Center for Family Services will present a First Time Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, March 29 from 9am-2:30pm at FCCA in Meadville. Dreaming of homeownership? Educate yourself and help make your dream a reality. Ask questions and receive valuable information presented by industry experts in their field at this FREE workshop. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. For registration or information, please contact Diann Bolharsky at 814-337-8450, ext. 115 or email d.bolharsky@ctrforfamilyservices.org. Please register by Tuesday, March 25th.

WAES PTO is hosting a no cost Shoe Drive to collect new and gently used shoes of any size or style to raise money for student enrichment programing. Drop boxes will be placed throughout the community that will be open for donations from now until May 2nd, as well as, several scheduled drop off events. The first drive up and drop off event will be held on March 29th from Noon-5pm at the Wilmington Area parking lot. For more information email waepto@gmail.com.

Jazz Cafe 2025 will be held Saturday, April 5 from 5:30pm to 9pm at Conneaut Area Senior High. Enjoy live music by local high school Jazz Ensembles and special guests Grove City College and Youngstown State University. Jazz Cafe is a fundraiser for the Conneaut Area Senior High School Music Department. For more information, email Christina at cclark16424@gmail.com

Johnston Activities Committee will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 6th from 1pm to 3pm at Johnston Fire Department in Farmdale, OH. Ages 0-12yrs. Childrens activities. Learn more on the Johnston Activities Committee Facebook page or email hlloyd0803@gmail.com