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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. Due to construction at the Town Hall, the pantry is temporarily located at Centerville Mills.

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 "History 101" series of articles continues with Ron Simerick's in-depth view of the Cold War and McCarthyism. Please see page 6.
  • Our Spirit Summer Fun Guide can be found on pages 10-13. Brace yourself for lots of fun and some tender memories, too!
  • Our final Spring Home & Garden Guide of this year begins on page 18.
  • We salute Dads and Grads throughout this issue!

Our next issue will be delivered June 26, 2026, when we will celebrate the 250th birthday of our country!
We will also feature our Spirit Auto Guide.

Editorial Deadline is June 12.
Advertising Deadline is June 16.

For more information, email us at spiritofbainbridge@gmail.com.
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Peruse our latest issue of Spirit of Bainbridge...

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

Advice to Grads
Library
Township News
Scrapbag
Obituaries

Editorial Spirit
History 101
Father's Day
Spirit & Health

Spirit Summer Fun

Kenston Spirit
St. Joan of Arc
Film Focus

Spirit Spring
Home & Garden Guide

Pages 6-9

Pages 14-17

Pages 18-28

Requires Acrobat Reader

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  • Phone: 440-478-2950 Please leave a message!
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  • 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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Anne E. North, Publisher, 242 Reber Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130-1758