Geauga Happenings

September 21, 2017 by Staff Report

LGRC Pancake Breakfast

Sept. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Celebrate National Recovery Month with Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers and the Lake County ADAMHS at the First Church Congregational UCC located at 22 Liberty St. in Painesville.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and under. No reservations are necessary. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, call Gail Keegan, 440-205-2671.

Giant Garage Sale

Sept. 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shop the Geauga County Dog Shelter’s third annual Giant Garage Sale taking place at 12513 Merritt Road in Chardon. There are thousands of items for sale, raffles, refreshments and adoptable dogs to meet.

All money raised will be used for the care of Geauga County’s homeless dogs.

The shelter is always in need of monetary donations, bleach, paper towels, soft treats, collars and leashes.

5K Zombie Run and Family Fun Walk

Sept. 24, 11 a.m.

Join the 5K Zombie Run and Family Fun Walk for the grand re-opening of Perfect Occasion Costumes and Magic, 14908 N. State St. in Middlefield. The 5K starts at 11 a.m. with a family fun walk to follow.

Event includes vendors, food trucks, costumed characters, magicians, music, karaoke, face and body painting, balloon twisters. There will also be a Zombie make up contest, and costume contest, basket raffle and 50/50 raffle.

All proceeds will be donated to Shop with a Cop.

To pre register for the 5K, visit www.greaterclevelandxc.com. For vendor information, call Deb at 440-632-1147.

VFW Spaghetti Dinners

Wednesdays, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve spaghetti and meatballs for dinner every Wednesday in September to complement its weekly Queen of Hearts drawing. Cost is $6 per serving. Extra meatballs are 50 cents each.

Get SepticSmart

Sept. 28, 6-7:30 p.m.

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and Geauga Public Health will host a free SepticSmart program at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Join for an informative presentation with Dave Sage, registered sanitarian with Geauga Public Health, to discuss how a home septic system works, how to maintain a home sewage treatment system and what to do when it appears to not be working properly.

Reservations by Sept. 25 are required due to limited seating. Call Gail Prunty at 440-834-1122 or email gprunty@geaugaswcd.com.

Friends Of Red Tulip Fundraiser

Sept. 29, 5-10 p.m.

The Friends of the Red Tulip Project of Geauga is holding a benefit “Pas- ta with a Purpose” dinner, silent auction and Chinese auction at St. Mary’s Church Banquet Room to benefit the Red Tulip Project.

The Friends are seeking sponsors and donations for the auction. Sponsor names will be in the program and announced at the event.

Dinner tickets are $10 for adults 12 and older, $5 for children 4-11 and free for children 3 and under. Take out is available.

Call Luanne Dvorak at 440-796-6191, Becky Dvorak Camposo at 216-314-2194 or Julie Dvorak Porter at 440-897-1213 for sponsorship information, to donate items or for tickets.

Audubon Visits Mentor Birding Hot Spots

Sept. 30, 8 a.m.

Blackbrook Audubon will meet at the farthest eastern parking lot of Headlands Beach State Park, closest to the Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve, to search for birds as they start their fall migration. If the main drive at Headlands Beach is closed, use the fishing access. Other stops will include Lake Metroparks Veterans Park and Wake Robin Trail at Mentor Marsh.

For more information, call Pat Morse at 440-256-1404, ext. 2101 or visit blackbrookaudubon.org.

Newbury Kiwanis Clambake

Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.

Newbury Kiwanis will hold its annual clambake at the Rookery.

Tickets available at Middlefield Bank, Newbury Branch or call 440-829-7171.

Proceeds benefit children in our communities.

Square Dance

Sept. 30, 7-9:30 p.m.

The North Bloomfield Historical Society will host a square dance at the town hall located at routes 45 and 87. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call 330-506-3370.

Canine Conditioning, Rehab Workshop

Oct. 1, 12-4 p.m.

Dr. Kathy Topham, a veterinarian who specializes in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation, will present a canine conditioning and rehab workshop at Cold Nose Companions, 12531 GAR Highway in Chardon.

She will share insights on avoiding and recovering from injuries. Owners will learn the basics of canine conditioning and fitness to prevent problems, as well as what to do if their dog experiences pain or injury.

This workshop is suitable for pet owners, as well as professionals. Cost is $60.

For more information or to register, call 855-286-3647 or visit coldnosecompanions.com.

DTJ Chicken and Duck Dinner

Oct. 1, 12-2 p.m.

DTJ Taborville is hosting its final chicken and duck dinner of the year at 9850 North Blvd. in Chagrin Falls. Cost is $12.50 for an adult dinner and $6.50 for a children’s chicken dinner. A half duck dinner is $17.50.

Czech beer is available at the bar. Anthony Culkar will provide music from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Call 440-543-8494 for reservations by Sept. 27.

Fall Fest

Oct. 1, 7-9 p.m.

Fall Fest will be held on historic Chardon Square. The evening will include s’mores, sponsored by the Chardon Area Rotary; scarecrow making, sponsored by the Chardon Area Kiwanis; a balloon artist, sponsored by the Chardon Square Association; hot drinks, sponsored by Sheetz; and DJ music, sponsored by the City of Chardon. In addition, there will be free hot dogs, cider and roasted marshmallows.

Rain date is Oct. 8. For more information, visit www.chardon.cc.

GCRTA Luncheon Meeting

Oct. 3, 11:15 a.m.

The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Grand River Cellars, 5750 Madison Road, Madison. Gathering time will be followed by a business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and a marinated half chicken luncheon at noon.

The program is ‘Is Abe Lincoln Smart Enough for Mary Todd,” a theatrical presentation of a re-enactment conversation between Abe Lincoln and Mary Todd.

Cost is $19.50 per guest, which includes a $1 donation to the Grant-in-Aid Program. Reservations and payment required by Sept. 24. Make checks out to GCRTA and mail to: Judy Miller 17130 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, OH 44062. Call Judy at 440-487-4324 with any dietary restrictions.

Bring a donation of paper products or canned goods for the Geauga Hunger Task Force.

If a ride is needed from Geauga Transit, call 440-285-2222 or 440-564-7131 ext. 5160 a week ahead of time.

Annual Turkey Dinner

Oct. 7, 4-6:30 p.m.

Huntsburg Congregational Church will hold a traditional turkey dinner at the church located at 12435 Madison Road.

Cost is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors 65 and older, and $6 for children ages 5-10. Children under 5 are free. Carry out is available. Tickets will be sold at the church beginning at 4 p.m.

Chinese auction tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

Come to the Pumpkin Festival and stay for dinner. Call 440-636-5504 for information.

A Knight at Sharon James

Oct. 7, 5-9:30 p.m.

Newbury Black Knight Parent Association presents the fourth annual “A Knight at Sharon James” at Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road in Newbury.

A dine to donate event, a portion of each meal cost will go back to Newbury Local Schools. Event includes raffle prizes, Chinese auction and 50/50. No tickets required.

For more information or to donate a gift basket, call Marlene at 440-227-2350.

Help for the Homeless

Oct. 7, 6-9 p.m.

The annual fundraiser dinner and program for Geauga Faith Rescue Mission (GFRM), a homeless shelter project in Geauga County, will be held at the Notre Dame Education Center Auditorium, 13000 Auburn Road in Chardon. Tickets can be purchased by mailing $75 per person to GFRM, P.O. Box 823, Chardon or online at www.gfrmission.org by clicking on the Events link.

The evening includes live music with dinner, a video presentation, informational speakers and silent and live auctions. Guest speaker is Gerry Grim, chief operating officer at Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute.

For more information, call 440-636-5240. Donations are appreciated and accepted online at www.GFRMission.org or can be mailed to Geauga Faith Rescue Mission.

Flying Club Hosts Swap Meet

Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to noon

Geauga Radio Controlaires is hosting the sixth annual Jim Gardner Memorial RC Model Swap Meet at the Mentor Beach Park Pavilion, 7779 Lakeshore Blvd. in Mentor-on-the-Lake.

Eighty exhibitor tables of radio controlled planes, helicopters, quadcopters, cars, boats, radios, tools and accessories will be displayed for sale, barter and trade by regional modelers.

Admission is $5. Youth 11 and under are free. Hot food will be available. Parking is free.

For information, visit www.GeaugaRC.com or call Tim at 440-785-9519.

Fall Bazaar

Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Burton Congregational Church will hold its Fall Bazaar of craft, items, baked goods, candy and rummage sale items. Lunch will be served all day.

Craft vendors may reserve table space for $20 per table; call Kathy at 440-834-1172.

The church is located at 14558 W. Park St. in Burton Village.

Master Gardeners Offer Free Class

Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to noon

Geauga Master Gardener volunteers are offering “Gardening for Free/On a Budget: Gardening RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” at the OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton.

Learn how to feed one’s family for less by growing an RRR vegetable garden by getting free seeds, plants, compost and DIY containers. Class will also include information on monarch butterflies.

The free class will be taught by Master Gardener volunteer Nikki Coben. To register, call 440-834-4656.

Vendors Sought for Shopping Fair

Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Auburn Firedevils, auxiliary to the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department, is hosting its sixth annual arts, crafts and consultants fair at Adams Halls, 11455 Washington St., Auburn Township.

The group is seeking vendors for the event. Tables are $25 each. Tables and chairs are provided. There is ample parking.

For more information and a registration form, call Shelby DeCapite 440-543-7733 or email shelbydecapite@yahoo.com.