Geauga Happenings

December 7, 2017 by Staff Report

Czech Christmas Bread Sale

DTJ Taborville is selling the traditional Czech Christmas bread by order only. Vanocka, or houska, is a sweet dough with golden raisins and almonds baked into a braided loaf.

Cost is $7 for a two pound loaf. Orders must be placed by Dec. 15 and can be picked up Dec. 17 at DTJ Taborville, 9850 North Blvd. in Auburn Township. Call 440-543-8494 to place orders.

Claridon Cookie Walk

Dec. 9, 9-11 a.m.

Claridon Congregational Church will hold its 18th annual cookie walk at the church located at the intersection of Mayfield and Claridon-Troy roads. A wide assortment of holiday cookies and candies will be offered at $7 per pound; boxes provided. The church is handicapped accessible.

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.

Red Kettle Bell Ringing

Dec. 9 and 16

The Salvation Army Red Kettles will be out with volunteers from Rotary Clubs of Burton-Middlefield, Chardon, Chesterland and Chagrin Valley, as well as Interact Clubs from local high schools. All donations, checks or cash, placed in Geauga County’s Red Kettles remain in Geauga County to help neighbors with emergency assistance such as home heating costs, rent, gas cards to get to work and children’s school supplies.

Look for the bell ringers at Giant Eagle and Drug Mart in Chester Township, Wal-Mart in Middlefield and at Starbucks and Drug Mart in Bainbridge.

Dems Celebrate the Holiday Season 

Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m.

The Geauga County Democratic Party will host a holiday celebration dinner on at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Guests are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for a local food pantry.

Additional parking is available on the far eastern side of the plaza.

To RSVP, visit www.geaugadems.org or call Janet Carson at 440-836-4060.

KOC Pancakes with Santa

Dec. 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Mary Knights of Columbus will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with Santa in the cafeteria at St. Mary Church, 410 North St. in Chardon. Snat will make an appearance from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $3 for children 6-12 years. Children 5 and under are free.

A Christmas Tea

Dec. 10, 1:30 p.m.

Friends of WomenSafe annual Christmas Tea will be held in the banquet room at St. Mary’s Church, 401 North Street in Chardon. The theme is “A Regency Christmas,” commemorating the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen. Amy L Patterson, a noted authority on Jane Austen is the featured speaker. Guests are invited to come in costume, dressed as their favorite Jane Austen character.

Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets for the lavish gift raffle will be on sale. The three-course tea service begins at 1:30 p.m., catered by UpScale Eats.

Tickets are $45 per person, with a vegan/vegetarian or gluten free meal available by request. Children 12 and under are $20.

Make reservations online at www.fows.info or call 440-285-3741.

Cardinaires Christmas Concert

Dec. 12, 12-1:30 p.m.

The annual Cardinaires Christmas concert and luncheon will be held at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen in Middlefield. Doors open at 11:45 a.m.

Cost is $20 a person, which can be paid by cash or check at the door. Make checks payable to Middlefield Chamber of Commerce.

For reservations by Dec. 8, call 440-632-5705 or email mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com. The event will be cancelled if Cardinal Local Schools are closed on Dec. 12.

Annual Plan Family Forum

Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m.

Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (GCBDD) invites all individuals, their family members and community members to attend a family forum in the small gym of the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township

The forum will include a conversation about GCBDD’s goals and plans for 2018, as well as an opportunity to discuss the programs, services, school-age transition updates, and new rules and legislation. It will also include a look at the service provisions of GCBDD and the budget that was approved by the board in September.

The free event includes dinner. RSVP to Tami Setlock by email at Tsetlock@GeaugaDD.org or by phone at 440-729-9406.

For more information about the GCBDD, visit www.geaugadd.org.

Luncheon and Bake Sale

Dec. 13, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join for lunch and a bake sale at Aurora Inn, 30 Shawnee Trail, Aurora. Pat Tuttle will deliver an inspirational message “I’m Singing in the Rain.” Bring a baked good treat.

Cost is $17. For reservations by noon Dec. 6, call 440-338-3384 or 440-248-4914 or email cwcchagrin@gmail.com.

The event is sponsored by Cleveland East Christian Women’s Connection affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

Rescue Village Winter Camp

Dec. 28-29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rescue Village’s Kids Winter Camp is open for registration. The camp is for children ages 9-11 and will be held at Rescue Village. Fee of $100 is due at the time of registration.

Campers will learn about adaptations in animals during the winter months and what they can do to help as well as engage in hands-on activities. Activities will be held indoors and outdoors.

Registration is limited. Camp applications are available online at www.geaugahumane.org or by calling Nicole Latosky at 440-338-4819 ext. 20.