
What we’re about
This group is for fun and active people who want to socialize and make some lasting friendships. We have a positive and energetic vibe going in this group with an emphasis on a safe and fun environment. It is open to adults of all ages, and members are welcome to post events (let me know if you want to do that!). Please scroll and read all of the policies below. THIS IS NOT A DATING GROUP!
8/26/25 NOTE:
- I am going to try going "dues free" in this group, and instead ask people to contribute a couple bucks at their first event, occasionally enable fundraising, or post a fundraising event to help cover the expensive Organizer fee. Those of you who have been members and have paid dues or gave a generous donation - a big THANK YOU, your contribution has been logged and you are covered!
- While going to restaurants is always fun, I am going to try to focus on more active events moving forward.
GROUP POLICIES:
- To join, you MUST have a profile picture with a clear view of your face and use your real first name. (You're photo must be of you, not a pic of just your pet, not an abstract art pic, etc.)
- To join, you must be based in Northern Ohio. If not, you'll have to explain in the Join Questions why you are trying to joing the group, and could be declined at the Organizer's discretion.
- Per Meetup policies, membership in this group is at the discretion of the Organizer.
- No discussion of politics or other divisive topics. Keep things friendly!
- This is NOT a dating group! Obviously it's ok for people to connect, but that is not the focus of this group, please don't come to events expecting that, and please do not put me in the middle. I am not a matchmaker and will not respond to requests for personal information about others, nor will I pass on messages to others.
- No bad behavior at any event, in chats, in comments, or with organizer/event hosts. Violating policies and/or bad behavior can result in being removed and banned from the group.
- If you RSVP you are expected to show up. If something comes up and you can't make it, it is super easy, barely an inconvenience to just change your RSVP!
- If there is a Wait List, Members and Trial Members in Good Standing will be given priority. Good Standing means you do not have a chronic history of No Shows, or very Late Dropping out. People with a history of No Shows, Very Late, and/or Chronic Late Dropping Out will be moved to the Wait List.
- HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: You join and attend events at your own risk, and AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Meetup, the Group Organizer, and the Event Hosts from any loss, liability, damage or cost, including court costs and attorney's fees, that they may incur due to your participation in said activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise.
- THANKS, AND NOW LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Free Open Track! Drag race in your everyday car!Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, OH
Ever wonder what it would be like to drag race your everyday car? This is your chance to find out! Bring any vehicle! (but no leaky ones else you'll cause lots of delays to clean the track!)
Ken Ganley Free Open Track- Please note: I'm not sure yet if I can attend this, but since it only happens once a year I am posting it. I did it last year with my Prius and it was a blast! You should go even if I can't!
- Attend and participate at your own risk - Meetup, the Meetup host, and the venue are NOT responsible for anything that might happen!
- Free for spectators and racers.
- Go whenever you can/want during the 4 hour window. To race make sure you go in via the racer's gate where you'll sign a waiver and get your car marked with a number (it washes off).
- The earlier you get there, the shorter the line to race. Most people just race for an hour or so, not the full 4 hours.
- There won't be any other events this day, and I don't know if any food booths will be open. Bring some water!
- Ravenna Balloon A-FairPortage County Fairgrounds, Atwater, OH
Come enjoy Hot Air Balloons and more at the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair, Saturday, September 27th at The Portage County Fairgrounds!
- Pricing, Admissions, & Directions
- $5 parking per car, $5 entry fee per person ($6 if using card)
- Bring friends if you like
- PLEASE NOTE: This is a large venue site with a variety of concurrent activities. I cannot guarantee that the group will always be together, but every hour or so I will post here in comments where we are. If you are a slow walker, can't keep up, want to move faster, or want to do/see a different part of the festival bring a friend or be comfortable being on your own. You don't have to arrive at 3:00 pm, come whenever you want, stay as long as you want. I'll be there at 3:00 pm!
- I will bring W! name tags so we can quickly identify group members while roaming the site (optionally you can put your first name on it). Check in with me on arrival to get a name tag, to figure out where I am check the comments section.
Schedule:
3:00pm - Gates Open
3:00pm - Jeep Show sponsored by Haasz Automall
4:00pm - Car Crush (as part of the Jeep Show)
3:00pm-6:30pm - Invincible: Pat Benatar Tribute Band
5:00pm - Hot Air Balloons Lift off followed by Static Displays that let you onto the field with the balloons (Weather Permitting)
7:00pm-11:00pm ESCAPE: The Journey Tribute Band
7:00pm - Cornhole Tournament (register at www.scoreholio.com)
9:00pm - Fireworks sponsored by Myers Appliance
All day activities:
Food Vendors, Wine & Beer Garden by West Main Street Winery, Craft Booths, Helicopter Rides, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Monster Truck Rides, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Axe Throwing, Putt Putt Golf, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Trackless Train Rides, , Mobile Smash Room! See costs below.
- The Balloon A-Fair is held rain or shine
- All hot-air balloon lift-offs are weather permitting
- Entrance fees and parking are non-refundable
- No drones, firearms, bicycles, skates, skateboards,
or pets of any kind are allowed at The Portage County Fairgrounds
Inflatables: $3 a ticket, $10 for 5 tickets, and $20 for unlimited bracelets (good for that day)
Helicopter Rides: $45 per person. Maximum passenger weight limits for all flights is 285 pounds per person, and 540 pounds combined for 2 or 3 people. One person = one seat
Hot Air Balloon Tether Rides: $30 per person (Friday and Saturday ONLY)
Trackless Train Rides: $3 per person
Mechanical Bull: $10 for 2 rides
Axe Throwing: $5 for 5 throws, $10 for 12 throws
Putt-Putt Golf: $3 a person
Monster Truck Rides: $10 per person per ride
Outrage Room: $1 Small plates, $2 large plates, $5 radios, $10 radios, $15 monitors
Cornhole Tournament: $50 per team (2 players per team) - Kinzua Bridge State Park, PA (Long Day Trip)Kinzua Bridge State Park, Kane, PA
Once the highest and longest railroad viaduct in the world (in 1882), partially destroyed by a tornado in 2003, today you can walk on it and get a stunning view of the Kinzua Gorge and the debris field below. The bridge was closed last November for renovations, but has been re-opened for 2 months (Sept - Oct) to allow viewing fall foilage.
- It's free, but you are attending at your own risk, and you are responsible for yourself and for your own travel arrangements!
- This is 3.5 hrs from me in Parma/Middleburg Hts, but I am going to allocate at least 4 hours to get there to account for rest stops. Check the distance from your place on Google Maps. Start and End time shown includes a 4 hr drive there and back, your drive time might be different, stay as long as you like, or leave for home earlier.
- I plan on getting there at 12 noon and will visit in the following order:
- 1 - Visitor Center/Museum (open 8:00 AM. to 6:00 PM - it's small)
- 2 - Skywalk Overlook (open 8 AM to sunset, picnic area closes at dusk)
- 3 - Skywalk walkway (open 8 AM to sunset)
- 4 - Kinzua Creek Trail - a steep and difficult 0.8 mile/1 hour, out & back trail to the debris field. Requires sturdy hiking shoes, bottled water, and high stamina!
- 5 - There's also an easy 1.6 mile/45 min to 1 hour, hardwood forest loop trail (General Kane Trail) that you can optionally do.
- 6 - I might stay nearby overnight and go back at sunset, and see other nearby things Sunday morning.
- Pack a lunch and use the picnic tables, eat at Little Sisters Big Rig food truck in the parking lot, and/or head out to a nearby restaurant afterwards like Barrel House or Tack's Inn.
- Park Map
- Park Info
- Renovation Info and Weather Cam
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Attend at your own risk, you are responsible for yourself and for your own travel arrangements!
- Parking will be limited due to construction equipment. On busy days, traffic might be backed up or slow-moving going into the park, and you may have to wait to enter. Parking is not allowed on the side of the road leading into the park. If parking lots become full, incoming vehicles will be turned away. (We'll just come back an hour or so later if that ends up happening)
- Carpool with a friend to make getting in and out easier due to limited parking!
- The railroad tracks on the Skywalk have been temporarily removed for the renovation, and the view looking through the glass panel at the end of the Skywalk is currently obstructed.
- The Skywalk and Kinzua Creek Trail may be closed to visitor access during periods of inclement weather including snow, ice, thunderstorms, and high winds.