Geauga Happenings
The food pantry at Chester Christian Center will be open to anyone in the community who is in need of food.
Food Pantry Open
March 30, 10 a.m. to noon
The food pantry at Chester Christian Center will be open to anyone in the community who is in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to come to the pantry.
The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Good Friday Meals at VFW
March 30, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 Auxiliary is serving lunch and dinner on Good Friday at the post located at 752 Water St. Meals range from $3 to $7.
Munson Easter Egg Hunt
March 31, 10:30 a.m.
Munson Township will hold its annual Easter egg hunt, rain or shine, at Munson Township Park, 12641 Bass Lake Road. The Easter bunny will arrive at 10 a.m. to greet children and watch your kids hunt for eggs.
Bring a basket or bag to collect the eggs, which will be turned in for a bag of goodies. Children will be divided into two age groups: 2-5 years and 6-9 years.
Contact the township office at 440-286-9255 or www.munsontwp.com for information.
Chardon Easter Egg Hunt
March 31, 11 a.m.
The annual event begins with a pancake breakfast from 9-11 a.m. at Pilgrim Christian Church, 202 South Hambden St., Chardon. Price is $8 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under and includes the opportunity to take photos with the Easter bunny.
The bunny will then head over to Chardon Square for the Easter egg hunt, which begins at 11 a.m. The hunt is free and open to children 8 and under. Children are asked to bring their own baskets and will be divided into separate age groups for the hunt.
Sponsored by Lucas Pest Control, the event is hosted by the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce, the Chardon Square Association and Chardon Tomorrow. The candy is donated by Walmart with the eggs stuffed by residents of Chardon Healthcare. Additional support is also provided by the City of Chardon.
For more information, call 440-285-9050 or visit chardonchamber.com.
Wanted: Attendees of Auburn School
The Auburn School Alumni Reunion dinner will be held May 20 at Adam Hall on Washington Street. There are graduates from 1933 to 1981, but the committee would also like to include those who attended in the 1990s before the school was closed.
Contact Patti Phillips at 440-343-0054 or Jake Trethewey at 440-991-7432, or email AuburnSchoolAlumni@gmail.com with one’s name and address. Invitations will be mailed mid-April. All former students, teachers or staff members are welcome.
GEL Breakfast
April 6, 7:30-9 a.m.
Dr. Beverly Warren, Kent State University president, will be the guest speaker at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at Kent State University Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.
Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the program from 8-9 a.m. Free and open to the public.
G.E.L. Breakfasts are a collaborative partnership between Kent State University at Geauga and Geauga Growth Partnership.
For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
VFW Offers CCW Course
April 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enroll in a NRA concealed carry weapons (CWW) safety course at Middlefield VFW Post 9678, 16013 E. High St, Middlefield. The class will provide the Ohio CCW eight hours required firearms training, including classroom and fire range instruction. The course is for beginners and the experienced shooter. The $60 fee benefits Veterans in Need fundraiser. Registration is due by April 1. Joe Stehlik is the instructor.
For information, call at 419-632-1257.
GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
April 7
The Geauga County Republican Party will hold its annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Tanglewood Club, 8745 Tanglewood Trail, Bainbridge Township. The VIP reception begins at 5:30 p.m., with general admission at 6:15 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.
Keynote speaker is state Sen. Frank LaRose, the 2018 Republican candidate for Ohio Secretary of State.
For information, visit www.GeaugaGOP.com/events, call 440-253-9677 or email info@geaugagop.com.
Framing the Future Fundraiser
April 7, 7-11 p.m.
Join for a rockin’ evening to benefit Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity at LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor.
Event includes hor d’oeuvres, open bar and grand buffet, $1,500 reverse raffle, silent auction, door prizes and music by Monica Robins and the Whiskey Kings. Complimentary valet parking is available. Business casual attire.
Tickets are $90 ($38 tax deductible).Event sponsorships available. RSVP by March 30. For information on sponsorships or to purchase tickets, call Tracy Solan at 440-226-3000, ext. 108, or visit Lake-GeaugaHabitat.org.
Spring Fish Sale
April 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual spring fish sale will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
Visit www.geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122 to obtain an order form and instructions regarding fish pickup.
Order deadline is April 13. To guarantee, send completed order form with payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Call the office to pay by credit card. All proceeds support the district’s education programs.
Rummage and Bake Sale
April 19-21
Huntsburg Congregational Church, 12435 Madison Road, is holding its annual rummage and bake sale April 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 21, bag day, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 440-636-5504 for information or to donate.
Grange Open House, Sale
April 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Huntsburg Grange will host its annual open house and rummage sale at Huntsburg Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Lunch available. Call 440-286-7210.
Red Wagon Spring Luncheon
April 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Christ Child Society of Geauga County is holding its 28th annual Red Wagon Spring Luncheon at St. Noel Party Center in Willoughby Hills. Guest emcee is Jenn Harcher, Channel 8 meteorologist.
The Chinese auction and luncheon raffles support the many programs and activities of the Society in its mission to help and serve children at risk in Geauga County for over 30 years.
The luncheon will again feature signature gift baskets, along with spring plants and flowers.
Tickets are $45 per person. Email Jeanette Bussoletti at jbussoletti@yahoo.com or call 216-401-8190 for more information and reservations.
Bingo, Raffle for Scholarships
April 21, 5 p.m.
American Legion Post 459 Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a bingo and raffle for scholarships at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton.
Raffle starts at 7 p.m. Raffle tickets are $2 each.
Admission is a non-persishable food item, personal hygiene item or cash donation to a local food bank.
Refreshments will be available. No food for consumption may be brought in.
All proceeds will fund the scholarship program and Buckeye Girls State.
VFW Breakfast and Raffle
April 22, 9-10 a.m.
Chardon VFW 6519 Auxiliary is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and raffle at the post located at 752 Water St.
Drawing is at 10:15 a.m. Giveaway is $300. Donation is $15.
Bloody Mary bar. Purchase tickets in the canteen.
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