Geauga Happenings

January 25, 2018 by Staff Report

Food Pantry Open

Jan. 26, 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.

Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner

Jan. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Parkman Cub Scout Pack 4076 is hosting a spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction at Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road. Carryout is available.

Presale tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for youth ages 5-12. Tickets at the door are $9 for adults and $6 for youth ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free.

Chinese auction tickets will be sold throughout the dinner. The drawing will take place around 7 p.m. Winners need not be present.

For presale tickets, call Monique at 216-337-2104 or visit a pack meeting. The pack meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Parkman Congregational Church.

Veterans Health Fair

Jan. 27, 1-5 p.m.

American Legion Post 6519 will host a Veterans Health Fair at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. All veterans are invited.

For information, call Mike at 440-286-1202.

Groundwater and Well Maintenance

Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m.

Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, Geauga Public Health, Geauga County Water Resources, and the U.S. Geological Survey are collaborating to present “Well Educated: A Deeper Look at Groundwater and Well Maintenance” at the Notre Dame Educational Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon. Free and open to the public, the program will feature an overview of groundwater in Geauga County, the public’s role in maintaining water wells, the importance of testing and other protection strategies and helpful resources that are available.

Reservations are required by Jan. 26. For more information or to register, contact Gail Prunty at gprunty@geaugaswcd.com or 440-834-1122. 

GEL Breakfast

Feb. 2, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership, Kent State University at Geauga and Leadership Geauga will present “Geauga: State of the County” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast taking place at Kent State Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton.

Featured panelists include: Dean Angela Spalsbury, Kent State University Geauga; Angela Daugherty, Family Pride; Larry Gaspar, Chardon Fire Department; Joe Catell, Geauga County Engineer; Bill Dysert, Exscape Designs; Ben Sage, Sage’s Apples Farm Market; and Brigette Fiorille, Fairmount Center for the Arts.

A question and answer session will follow.

Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation from 8-9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated.

For information or to register, email dmilholl@kent.edu or info@geaugagrowth.com.

Volunteer at Resale Shoppe

Volunteer opportunities exist at WomenSafe Resale Shoppe, which is open five days a week and Thursday evenings at its location, 12601 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Gentlemen volunteers and couples welcome as well.

All proceeds from the shop support the mission of the WomenSafe Shelter in Chardon.

For more information, call 440-729-2780, visit www.womensafe.org or email wsresale@womensafe.org for a volunteer application.

VFW Warm-Up Breakfast

Feb. 4, 8 a.m. to noon

Chardon VFW Post 6519 pancake breakfasts begin Feb. 4 with a “warm-up breakfast” at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. All meals will be $5 on an abbreviated menu

Regular season runs Feb. 11 through April 15, excluding Easter. Kids and senior menus are available.

Newbury Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts

Newbury Area Kiwanis Club is serving its all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfasts every Sunday in February at Newbury High School cafeteria from 8:30 am to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-12 and free for children 2 and under. Proceeds benefit scholarship funds and other community needs.

Four Chaplains Program

Feb. 4, 3 p.m.

The Atwood-Mauck American Legion will host a Four Chaplains program at the Post 459 home located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. The program is open to the public.

For information, call Skip at 440-834-1191.

Munson Indoor Flea Market

March 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Munson Township’s indoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall & Fire Station Bay, 12210 Auburn Road.

Contact the township office at 440-286-9255 for more information or to rent a space.