Geauga Happenings

May 3, 2018 by Staff Report

Donate to Veterans Food Pantry

The Geauga Veterans Food Pantry needs donations of canned goods, nonperishables and paper products.

Bring donations to the Middlefield VFW Post 9678,16013 E. High St., Middlefieldby the canteen door through May 16. Donations may also be mailed to: VFW Post 9678, 11374 Clay St., Huntsburg, OH 44046.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 is also collecting donations and has a red food box in the canteen located at 752 Water St.

Geauga Dems Discuss Fake News

May 3

The Geauga County Democratic Party will host a taco and salad bar served with a hot topic – “Fake News: What the Public Needs to Know Going into the 2018 Elections” – at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for networking followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m. and the hot topic at 7 p.m.

Join in a conversation with Janet Leach,associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University and director of Kent’s Media Law Center for Ethics and Access. Learn what to look for, what to watch for and how best to expose fake versus honest media.

For more information, email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440-836-4060

GEL Breakfast

May 4, 7:30-9 a.m.

Professor David Ward, Herrick Endowed Chair of Plant Biology, Kent State University, will present “The Hidden Invasive Species: Multiple Roles of Native Invasive Plants” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) Breakfast at Kent State University’s Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.

Learn about the ecological effects of native invasives and their impacts on natural communities. Hear about the research that has been conducted in Africa, as well as at Kent State University.

Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated.

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.

Boys State Orientation Program

May 6, 2 p.m.

An orientation for the American Legion Boys State program will take place at the Atwood-Mauck Post 459, 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. For information, call Skip at 440-313-2095.

VFW Spaghetti Dinners

Wednesdays, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve spaghetti and meatballs for dinner every Wednesday in May to complement its weekly Queen of Hearts drawing. Cost is $6 per serving. Extra meatballs are 50 cents.

Genealogical Society Meets

May 8, 7 p.m.

Tom Edwards, from the Cleveland Public Library’s map collection, will present “Mapping it Out” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society at the Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St.

Learn how old maps helped identify landowners, types of structures in an area and more.

The program is free and open to the public.

For more information, email gensocyinfo@gmail.com.

Rummage and Bake Sale

May 12, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A rummage and bake sale will be held at Claridon Town Hall, 13930 Mayfield Road. A $1 bag sale will be from 2-2:30 p.m.; bags will be provided.

Proceeds benefit Claridon Congregational Church and Claridon Community Helps. Call 440-635 1467 for information.

Fresh Farmers’ Market Opens

May 12, 9 a.m. to noon

The Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market opens for its 17th season in the South Russell Village parking lot at Chillicothe and Bell roads. The market will be open every Saturday, rain or shine, until October.

Customers will receive a complementary strawberry plant donated by Hawthorne Springs Greenhouse in Burton – while they last. Everyone is welcome.

For information, visit www.geaugafarmersmarket.com.

Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour

May 12, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Destination Geauga and 25 local businesses are hosting the 16th annual Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour. Each stop offers special activities, giveaways, sales, food samples or demonstrations to tour participants.

Choose a minimum of 10 locations to visit and get map stamped, and then join the fun for the grand finale at 3:45 p.m. at Middlefield Market Pavilion. The building will open at 2:45 p.m. with vendors, entertainment, snacks, a silent/Chinese auction, and prize drawings begin at 4 p.m. Three grand prize baskets will be awarded. Winners must be present.

Participants can get a list of all of the stops and activities at Destination Geauga Office, 14907 North State Ave., Middlefield or online at DestinationGeauga.com.

50 Gun Bash

May 12, 11 a.m.

Ducks Unlimited 50 Gun Bash will be held at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St. in Burton

The main raffle will be drawn at 1 p.m. and the last at 5:30 p.m. One gun will be given away every five minutes. Food served from 1-4 p.m.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets are available at all Great Lakes Outdoor Supply stores or from any Ducks Unlimited committee member. Gun list is posted on www.NortheastOhioDU.com and winner’s list will be posted after May 15.

For more information, call Don Paschke 216-310-1212 or email punka@windstream.net.

Audubon Features Peregrine Falcon

May 15, 7 p.m.

Blackbrook Audubon Society welcomes Chad and Chris Saladin as they offer “A Look into the Lives of Peregrine Falcons” at The West Woods in Russell Township. The Saladins have observed and recorded peregrine activity at several Northeast Ohio nests for some 20 years. Attendees will even meet a live peregrine falcon ambassador from Lake Metroparks Wildlife Center.

For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.

CVHS Herb and Plant Sale

May 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chagrin Valley Herb Society is holding its annual herb and plant sale, rain or shine, in the community room at the Bainbridge Public Library, 17222 Snyder Road. CVHS members will be on hand to answer questions, and the sale will include members’ plants.

Visit www.chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org for more information.

Dairy Goat Show

May 19 and 20, 9 a.m.

The Western Reserve Dairy Goat Association’s 34th annual weekend of shows will be held at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton. The shows are officially sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association for registered dairy goat breeds and are open to the public.

Saturday begins with open youth showmanship classes followed by open senior doe and junior doe shows and two rings of open buck shows. Sunday begins with an open senior doe show followed by an open junior doe show. For more information, call 440-298-3464 or email jmhr2001@yahoo.com.

SNPJ Farm Picnic Schedule

Slovenska Narodna Podporna Jednota (Slovenian National Benefit Society) is hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the farm located at 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under.

On May 28, the farm will host a holiday dance from 1-7 p.m. featuring the Don Wojtila Band and Fred Ziwich ISM. Gates open at noon. Food will be catered by Joe Tavcar.

SNPJ is located at 10945 Heath Road in Kirtland. For information, visit www.snpjfarmkirtlandor call 440-256-3423 or 440-461-6476.

Rolling Thunder Blessing

May 20, 9:45 a.m.

Hambden Congregational Church will hold a patriotic service and bike blessing with Rolling Thunder at 13840 GAR Hwy., Hambden Township. All are welcome, two wheels or four wheels, rain or shine.

Motorcycles will depart from Chardon Square at 9:45 a.m. The church service will begin at 10:15 a.m.

A potluck picnic will follow at Hambden Township Park. Please bring a dish to share. The church will provide burgers, hot dogs and drinks. The Chardon VFW will grill and the Young Marines will participate with Jack Martin on bagpipes.

Protect Geauga Parks

May 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Join Protect Geauga Parks for a Conservation Conversation – “ “Vernal Pools – Diamonds in the Rough” – at West Geauga Public Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.

Guest speaker is Ray Stewart, Ohio Wetlands Association. He will discuss the wonder, beauty and importance of vernal pools.

Admission is free and open to the public; light refreshments provided.

For information, call Kathy Hanratty at 440-477-5468 or visit www.protectgeaugaparks.us.

Century Village Trunk Sale

May 26, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.

Geauga County Historical Society will hold its second annual Trunk Sale on the grounds of Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St. in Burton.

To reserve a space for $25, contact Terri at 440-834-1492. The number of spaces is limited. Sellers will be provided with an assigned site and may sell out of their vehicle’s trunk or from their own tables. Members of the Society may obtain a space at no charge.No admission will be charged to the buying public.

Tail-Waggin’ Good Time

June 1, 6-9 p.m.

Geauga County Recorder Sharon C. Gingerich, state Rep. Sarah LaTourette and the Totally Dogs 4-H Club will be hosting the 10th annual Tail-Waggin’ Good Time benefit dinner and silent auction for the Geauga County Dog Shelter and the Geauga County K9 Unit at St. Helen’s Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.

Tickets are $25 per person, advanced sale only.

For tickets, or to donate auction items, call Dalene Becka at 440-286-4329, Sandy Cox at 440-285-0779 or Sharon Gingerich at 440-834-4317. Please bring a bag of dog food, dog toy or other pet friendly item.