Geauga Happenings
The Geauga Democratic Party will host its annual turkey dinner at the Geauga Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall...
Dems Serve Up Thanksgiving
Nov. 16, 6:15 p.m.
The Geauga Democratic Party will host its annual turkey dinner at the Geauga Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Make reservations early; contact Janet Carson, 440-836-4060.
GCP Entrepreneur Success Breakfast
Nov. 17, 7:30-9 a.m.
Geauga Growth Partnership’s quarterly Entrepreneur Success Breakfast features the Epprecht family of Great Lakes Cheese. Hear the success story behind Geauga County’s largest privately owned business with nine state-of-the-art plants nationwide.
The event begins with networking and a light breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by a program from 8-9 a.m. at Kent State University Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton.
Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated; call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
Fall Rummage Sale
Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to noon
Christ Covenant Church, 16406 Kinsman Road in Middlefield, is holding a fall rummage and bake sale to benefit Charity Children’s Ministry.
CV Herb Society Meets
Nov. 17, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library. Following the business meeting, the group will enjoy a high tea, with finger sandwiches and sweets. Guests may dress for the occasion and are asked to bring a teacup and dessert plate.
Prospective guests may attend. RSVP to chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. To learn more about the group, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
Food Distribution
Nov. 18, 9-11 a.m.
The Cleveland Food Bank will be distributing food to people in need at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
Shopping Extravaganza
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.
For more information and a registration form, call Shelby DeCapite 440-543-7733.
Hambden Explorers Open House
Nov. 18, 3-7 p.m.
Hambden Fire Explorers open house will take place at 9867 Old State Road in Chardon.
Everyone is welcome. The event will feature walking tacos, a bake sale, fire trucks, equipment demonstrations, pictures with Sparky, gear races and the ambulances.
Sausage Sandwich Dinner
Nov. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve an Italian sausage sandwich dinner. Donation is $6. There will also be drink specials and games.
Audubon Birds Geauga Lakes
Nov. 19, 9 a.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will scan inland lakes for migrating ducks, loons and grebes. Everyone is invited to meet at the State Route 608 parking lot of Geauga Park District’s Headwaters Park in Huntsburg to carpool or caravan to LaDue Reservoir.
For more information, call Pat Morse at 440-256-1404, ext. 2101.
Mentor Marsh Restoration
Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will host a free program at the Holden Arboretum is at 9550 Sperry Road in Kirtland. Guest speaker David Kriska, biodiversity coordinator for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will present “Mentor Marsh: History, Tragedy, Recovery.”
The meeting will also feature a ticket raffle of nature-themed items as a fundraiser for “Audubon Adventures,” a publication for third- through fifth-graders in Lake and Geauga counties.
For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.
VFW Chili With Cornbread
Wednesdays, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve homemade chili with cornbread for dinner every Wednesday in November to complement its weekly Queen of Hearts drawing. Cost is $5 per serving. To-go dinners are available.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 23, 12-3 p.m.
St. Anselm Church is holding its annual free buffet style Thanksgiving dinner in Kelly Hall located on the church grounds, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. All are welcome.
Any donations or free will offerings will go to the Geauga Hunger Task Force. For more information or to make a donation, call the parish office at 440-729-9575.
Food Pantry Open
Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to noon
The Food Pantry at Chester Christian Center A/G Church will be open to the community. The pantry is open to anyone in need of food; one does not need to be a member of the church to attend.
The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
PCC Chili Dinner
Nov. 30, 5-7 p.m.
Pilgrim Christian Church is holding its annual chili dinner at 202 S. Hambden St. on Chardon Square. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Phil*an*thro*pi*a
Dec. 4
Executive Caterers’ annual fundraising luncheon at Landerhaven will benefit Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers. Enjoy lunch and a performance by the Singing Angels.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. followed by the luncheon and program at noonl.
Cost is $75 per person or $750 for a table of 10. Make checks payable to Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers and mail to: Phil*an*thro*pi*a, c/o Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Hts., OH 44124.
For information, call LGRC at 440-255-0678.
Holiday Cookie Sale
Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Chardon Eagles FOE 2261 is holding its sixth annual holiday cookie sale at the post located at 317 Water St. in Chardon. Cost is $6 per pound. Proceeds benefit the ladies auxiliary scholarship fund.
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