The League of Woman Voters of Geauga County will hold its annual meeting at Munson Town Hall on Auburn Road.
LWV Hosts Annual Meeting
Sept. 28, 7 p.m.
The League of Woman Voters of Geauga County will hold its annual meeting at Munson Town Hall on Auburn Road.
Agenda will include election of officers, financial report and updates about plans for the Voters Guide and Candidates Nights.
New members are needed if the Geauga League is to continue providing a service to the county. Anyone interested in attending the meeting or joining, call Rosemary Balazs at 440-688-3152, or Janet Kramarz at 440-781-7660.
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.
GCP Fall Networking Event
Oct. 5, 5-7 p.m.
Join for the Geauga Growth Partnership’s free fall networking event at Caritas Financial, 11360 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Beverages and appetizers provided.
For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or contact Tracy Jemison, president, at info@geaugagrowth.com.
Veterans Appreciation Dinner
Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Burton Chamber of Commerce is honoring all veterans at its monthly dinner being held in Post 459 Hall. Social hour is 6:30 a.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
The complimentary dinner for veterans and their guests is being provided by Smith’s Restaurant. Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, biscuits, cold slaw, macaroni and cheese and desserts.
For reservations, call Marie Lovas at Beaches and Dream Travel Co., 440-834-1386, by 4 p.m. Sept. 28.
GEL Breakfast
Oct. 6
Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga will sponsor “21st Century Manufacturing – Impact & Opportunity” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton.
Hear the story of The Technology House (TTH), who nearly 20 years ago was on the leading edge of 3-D printing. Today, TTH is at the forefront of 3-D printing having been selected as one of five companies nationwide to beta test carbon MI printers.
Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation from 8-9 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated.
For information or to register, contact Denise Milhollan at dmilholl@kent.edu or Marcia Owen at info@geaugagrowth.com.
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.
Taste of Bainbridge
Oct. 7, 6 p.m.
The annual Taste of Bainbridge affair will be held at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. plus raffles and games. More than 20 area eateries will serve their special delicacies.
Tickets are $40 per person. Proceeds benefit Bainbridge Area Food for Friends, student scholarships and other community activities.
Tickets are available from club members or online at www.tasteofbainbridge.org.
Geauga Dems Clambake
Oct. 7, 6 p.m.
Join the Geauga County Democratic Party for its annual clambake at the county headquarters and social hall located at 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury. Ohio District 99 Representative John Patterson will provide updates on education, local parks and other insider tidbits.
Networking begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Call to place an order for chicken or steak along with the clams.
Representative Patterson will give us updates on education, local parks and other insider tidbits.
Additional parking is available on the far eastern side of the plaza.
For more information and to RSVP, email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440-669-6062.
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.
Fall Fest
Oct. 7, 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.
Chili Cook Off
Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
There will be a chili cook-off to benefit United Way Services of Geauga at Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton.
Submit a chili entry. Three prizes will be awarded. Sample entries and vote for your favorite. Make a donation to United Way.
For information and entry rules, visit www.kent.edu/geauga or call 440-834-3749.
CV Herb Society Meets
Oct. 13, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library. After refreshments and a business meeting at 1 p.m., there will be a demonstration and workshop on making potpourri presented by the potpourri garden committee headed by Ann Sekerak.
Members should bring the lemon verbena plant they received in May. Perspective members are welcome to attend the meeting. RSVP to chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. For more information about CVHS, visit chagrinvalleyhersociety.org.
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.
Creations Boutique Sale
Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Children’s Guild of Cleveland is hosting its annual CREATIONS boutique featuring holiday decor, jewelry, women’s accessories, children’s items, fiber arts, gourmet, gift ideas and more at Acacia Reservation Clubhouse, 26899 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst.
Admission is $5 at the door. All proceeds benefit Cleveland area children.
For more information, visit childrensguildcleveland.org.
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.
