Geauga Happenings
Dr. Kirsten Ellenbogen, president and CEO of Great Lakes Science Center, will present "Transforming Education in the 21st Century" at the next Geauga Economic (GEL) Breakfast being held at Kent State University Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton.
GEL Breakfast
May 5
Dr. Kirsten Ellenbogen, president and CEO of Great Lakes Science Center, will present “Transforming Education in the 21st Century” at the next Geauga Economic (GEL) Breakfast being held at Kent State University Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton. She will speak about what smart communities are doing to prepare for the rising need for skilled workforce.
Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated.
G.E.L. Breakfasts are sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga.
For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
LWV Hosts Free Speech Forum
May 5, 2 p.m.
The League of Women Voters of Geauga County will host its annual free speech forum at Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. All are welcome.
Speakers will be state Sen. John Eklund and state Reps. Sarah LaTourette and John Patterson. They will each have 10 minutes to present on the state of the state, followed by questions from the audience.
Anyone interested in joining the LWV may call Rosemary Balazs at 440-729-8265 or Janet Kramarz at 440-781-7660 for information.
Uncorked Beer & Wine Tasting
May 5, 6-8 p.m.
The Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden presents the 10th annual Wine Tasting & Craft Beers: Uncorked at Colonial Beverage, 8389 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.
This event provides continuing support for the renovation of the Hungarian Cultural Garden.
Tasting features craft beers, Hungarian and international wines. Enjoy a buffet of hot and cold culinary delights.
Admission is $40 per person; for reservations, call Marcia Mestrits, 440-442-3413.
GCBDD Garage Sale
May 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (GCBDD) is hosting a garage sale organized by staff. The sale will take place at the GCBDD, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester Township.
The garage sale will include gently used items from the board and community donations. There will also be homemade baked goods for sale.
All proceeds will be used to provide activity opportunities for the residents of the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF).
For more information, call Michelle Hawthorne at 440-729-9406 ext. 1401 or Valerie Simpson at 216-618-7457.
Fresh Farmers’ Market Opens
May 6, 9 a.m. to noon
The Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market opens for its 16th season in the South Russell Village parking lot at Chillicothe and Bell roads. The market will be open every Saturday, rain or shine, until October.
Customers will receive a complementary BlueCrop blueberry plant donated by Hawthorne Springs Greenhouse in Burton – while they last. There will be two drawings and free balloons. Everyone is welcome.
For information, visit www.geaugafarmersmarket.com.
Caregiving Grandparents
May 10, 10 a.m. to noon
The Geauga County Educational Service Center will host an informal event for custodial grandparents at Buckeye Chocolates, 510 Water St. in Chardon.
The event is free to all attendees and includes baked goods and refreshments. Grandparents who need transportation may call the main office at 440-279-1700.
The event is designed to provide an opportunity for grandparents to meet one another. Information will be provided about nearby free resources that can be obtained. Parent mentor Jennifer Cooper will speak about her services.
RSVP by May 8.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
May 12, 12-7 p.m.
May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 459 is holding their annual mothers day plant sale at the hall on Goodwin Street in Burton. The money raised helps to support the post’s scholarship program.
Contact Linda at 440-321-5510 with any questions.
WRJSL Red Stocking Revue
May 12 and 13, 7:30 p.m.
The Western Reserve Junior Service League (WRJSL), a leadership and service organization, will perform its 27th annual Red Stocking Revue, “The Most Excellent Entertainment Adventure,” in the T.W. Harvey High School theatre in Painesville. The classic variety show is filled with dance numbers, singing, skits and other family-friendly entertainment.
Proceeds from the biannual event will go to the WRJSL Community Grant Program, which provides funds to Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula non-profit agencies
Tickets are $15 each for general admission or $35 for reserved seating. For ticket information, contact Colleen Bergmann, 440-725-5343 or Marlene Castilyn, 216-780-7140.
Sponsorship packages are available. For more information, contact co-chairs Carrie Dotson, 440-376-7919 or Ame West, 440-567-6139.
Plant Sale
May 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Perennial Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale at Chester Township Town Hall, 13455 Chillicothe Road.
Plants galore, including perennials, annuals, shrubs, herbs and lush hanging baskets. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
The Perennial Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of most months at West Geauga Middle School. Membership is open to those living in Geauga County.
For information, call Sue at 440-729- 4782 or Linda at 440-338-8644.
GOP Coffee Conversations
May 13, 9 a.m.
The Geauga County Republican Party will hold its quarterly Coffee Conversations at its headquarters located at 100 Center St., Suite 250 in the Chase Bank Building in Chardon. Guest speaker and sponsor is state Sen. John Eklund, who will give a legislative update at 9:30 a.m.
Coffee, juice and donuts will be served.
RSVP to nmcarthur@windstream.net.
Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour
May 13, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Destination Geauga and 25 local businesses are hosting the 15th annual Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour. Each stop offers special activities, giveaways, sales, food samples or demonstrations to tour participants.
Choose a minimum of 10 locations to visit and get map stamped, and then join the fun at Middlefield Market Pavilion by 345 p.m. for the grand finale. The building will open at 2:30 p.m. with vendors, entertainment, snacks, a silent/Chinese auction, and prize drawings begin at 4 p.m. Three grand prize baskets will be awarded.
Participants can get a list of all of the stops and activities at Destination Geauga Office, 14907 North State Ave., Middlefield at online at DestinationGeauga.com.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
May 13, 5-7 p.m.
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the benefit of Geauga Faith Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter project for Geauga County, will be held at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St. Cost is by donation.
For information, call Mike at 440-636-5240.
Audubon Features Black Bears
May 16, 7 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will offer a free program at Big Creek Park in Chardon Township. West Geauga High School science teacher Mike Sustin will present “Buckeye Black Bears Are Back,” highlighting the biology and ecology of these resilient animals and sharing what he and his students have learned from the population study they conduct in partnership with the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
WomenSafe Spring Luncheon
May 17
The 18th annual Friends of WomenSafe spring luncheon, “CAROUSEL – Euclid Beach Memories,” will be held in the banquet room at St. Mary’s, 401 North St. in Chardon. Keynote speaker John Frato, president of the Euclid Beach Now Society, will tell the story of the search, rescue and reconstruction of the famous Euclid Beach Carousel, one of Northeast Ohio’s most cherished memories.
Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Gift raffle items include certificates for restaurants, Kings Island, overnights, jewelry made by area artists and specialty baskets. Reserve House Catering will prepare lunch and guests will be serenaded with the music of harpist Virginia Dickson.
Cost is $30 per person, with a vegan, vegetarian or gluten free meal for $35.
Make reservations online at www.fows.info to pay by credit card or call 440-285-3741 for more information.
St. Mark’s Plant Sale
May 19-21
Tweets For The Garden plant sale and preview party is May 19 from 7-9:30 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Tickets for the adult only event are $10 each and include hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Featured are donated items from members, area nurseries and garden centers, as well as handcrafted items from area artisans and gift baskets and raffle items.
Plant sale takes place May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Annual bedding plants, perennials, vegetables, hanging baskets, houseplants and other garden items will be available. Selected annuals and hanging baskets may be preordered and prepaid and will be ready for pick up May 19.
Order blanks and reservations for the preview party are available by calling 440-729 1668 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Audubon Migrates To Magee Marsh
May 20, 9 a.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will visit Magee Marsh Wildlife Area for an up close look at over 30 species of warblers and other neotropical birds as they rest before crossing Lake Erie on their spring migration.
Meet at the Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center parking lot after entering the marsh complex, past the Black Swamp Bird Observatory at the entrance. For directions, use 13229 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH.
GOP Golf Outing
June 2
The Geauga County Republican Party will hold its annual golf outing at Wicked Woods Golf Club, 14085 Ravenna Road in Newbury. Golf is $75 per person and includes 18 hole scramble, cart, prizes, lunch and steak dinner. Lunch is at noon followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start. There will be games, raffles, Chinese auction and cash prize for the top winning team.
Dinner only is $40 and is at 5:30 p.m. There are also sponsorship opportunities.
RSVP and full payment is due by May 26.
Contact Ed Ryder at 440-479-4800 or visit www.geaugagop.com for more information.
Tail-Waggin’ Good Time
June 15
Geauga County Recorder Sharon C. Gingerich and the Totally Dogs 4-H Club will be hosting their ninth annual Tail-Waggin’ Good Time benefit dinner and silent auction for the Geauga County Dog Shelter and the Geauga County K9 Unit at Century Village Historical Museum in the Lennah Bond Building, Burton Village.
Cost is $25 per person for the meal prepared by Guidos Italian Restaurant.
Auction donations are appreciated. Drop them off at the Recorder’s Office, 231 Main St., 1C, Chardon.
Tickets are now available at the Recorder’s Office or the Geauga County Dog Shelter or by calling Dalene Becka at 440-286-4329 or Sandy Cox at 440-285-0779.
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