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Volunteers are being sought to pick up and deliver meals for the holiday season.
Holiday Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are being sought to pick up and deliver meals for the holiday season. The Geauga County Department on Aging volunteers will deliver meals to seniors who are alone on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.
Volunteers pick up one holiday meal per route at the Chardon Senior Center, drive it to the senior’s home and spend some time visiting.
All meals are delivered from the Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon.
To register as a volunteer, call the department on aging at 440-279-2130.
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.
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign
Dec. 16, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Burton-Middlefield Rotary will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign at the Middlefield Wal-Mart. Other Rotary clubs will be ringing the bell throughout Geauga County and in the Chagrin Falls area. All the money donated is distributed in Geauga County.
Free Community Breakfast
Dec. 16, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
The men of Ledgewood Christian Church are hosting their free monthly community breakfast at the church located at 8261 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
The menu includes pancakes, sausage, salmon patties, juice, coffee and tea. Ample parking is available in front and to the rear of the church building. All are welcome.
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.
OPERS Retirees Meet
Dec. 28, 11 a.m.
The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. Chapter 86 (PERI 86) will meet at St. Mary’s Church, 401 North St., in Chardon. Join for a holiday lunch and a speaker from Protect Geauga Parks.
Lunch is $12, payable at the door. Reservations are due by Dec. 23. For reservations or information, call Catherine at 440-286-3730.
Audubon Seeks Bird Counters
Blackbrook Audubon Society needs eyes and ears for the 118th annual Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 30. The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running citizen science project in North America and helps biologists monitor bird population trends.
The object of the Christmas Bird Census is to count all the bird species and number of birds in a 15-mile diameter circle in one 24-hour period between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5. Participants within the circle can also report birds at their feeder.
To be assigned to a team covering a specific area or to report backyard feeder counts, contact Dan Donaldson, the compiler for Blackbrook’s circle, at danook057@yahoo.com.
Blackbrook Audubon’s circle includes Fairport Harbor, Mentor, Painesville, Concord and north central Geauga County near Big Creek Park. Counters are invited to RSVP Dan if they plan to meet for lunch at Local Tavern-Fish Bar on Chester St. in Painesville after the count.
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