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 Anne North's explanation of the Bill of Rights.  Please see page 6.
  • Our Spring Home & Garden Guide of 2025 is here to help you finish those spring projects around your home and yard. What a plethora of resources and information we have assembled for you, beginning on page 16.

Our next edition will be delivered May 23, 2025,

 and will feature our 

Spring Home & Garden Guide, Spirit Pet Guide and our Summer Fun section!
 

Editorial Deadline is May 9.  

Ad Deadline is May 14.
 

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

This Just In...

DTJ Chicken/Duck Dinner May 18

On Sunday May 18, DTJ Taborville is having a Chicken or Duck Dinner. Cost is $17 for an adult dinner and $8.50 for a children’s chicken dinner. A half duck dinner is $23. Dinner includes dumplings, sauerkraut, homemade doughnut and coffee. Serving from 12-2 p.m.; dine in or take out. Music for your listening pleasure will be provided by Patty C and the Guys from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Reservations are necessary. 
DTJ Taborville is located at 9850 North Blvd., Auburn Township, OH 44023
For reservations and more information about DTJ events, call (440) 543-8494. 

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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Civics 101

Easter Events

Health & Spirit

Kenston Spirit

Film Focus

Jeff Griff column

St. Joan of Arc 

 Home & Garden

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Spirit Classifieds

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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.
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No portion of content may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.
Anne E. North, Publisher, 242 Reber Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130-1758