Geauga Happenings
Geauga County Retired Teachers Association is looking for recently retired school employees.
GCRTA Membership Drive
Geauga County Retired Teachers Association is looking for recently retired school employees. The group welcomes anyone who has worked for a school district anywhere in the United States.
All new members who attend the annual picnic luncheon on Aug. 7 at Munson Township Park, 12641 Bass Lake Road, will automatically receive free membership dues for the remainder of 2018 and all of 2019. Contact Jean at 440-286-4992 to RSVP for the picnic or for information about membership.
Militaria Show
Aug. 3, 3-7 pm.
Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
American Legion Post 167 is sponsoring a militaria show at Post 6519, 752 Water St. in Chardon.
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for veterans. The show features weapons only, World War II or earlier.
Dealers may call the post at 440-285-3699 for table reservations.
Extra parking is available at Sage’s Apples.
Free Fresh Produce
Aug. 4, 9-11 a.m.
Newbury United Community Church will be hosting a fresh produce giveaway at 14961 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID and bags. Distributions are the first Saturday of the month through November. There is no distribution in September.
Civic Club Ox Roast
Aug. 4, 12:30-8:30 p.m.
The seventh annual Community Ox Roast sponsored by the Bainbridge Civic Club will be held at Centerville Mills Park, 8558 Crackel Road in Bainbridge. Proceeds benefit Bainbridge Area Food for Friends and the club’s Kenston High School Scholarship Fund.
There will be entertainment, including a bounce house and field games for children, corn hole tournament, beer tent, music, various Kenston organizations, police and fire department information booths and other surprises.
A fun run around the former campgrounds will start at 11 a.m. Register by 10:30 a.m. and receive a meal and T-shirt.
A full adult meal will be served from 12:30-6 p.m. for $20. There will also be a beef sandwich served from 4-8:30 p.m. for $10. Adult tickets with beer are an additional $2. A child’s hot meal is $6.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.oxroast.org.
Questions? Call Chuck Hesse at 440-543-7425.
Geauga Dems Steak Roast
Aug. 4
The Geauga County Democrats will host their annual steak roast at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm.
Speakers are Ohio Supreme Court Justice candidates Melody Stewart and Michael Donnelley.
Reservations are required. Cost is $45.
Additional parking is available on the far eastern side of the plaza.
For more information, email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440-836-4060.
Claridon Community Picnic
Aug. 5, 1-3 p.m.
Claridon Community Helps and Aquilla Village is hosting a community picnic. Please bring a dish to share. The main dish, drinks and paper products will be provided.
School supplies will also be distributed during lunch. Voucher/verification is not needed.
For more information, call 440-321-5596
Protect Geauga Parks
Aug. 9, 7-8:30 p.m.
Join Protect Geauga Parks for a Conservation Conversation at West Geauga Public Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road Chester Township. Judy Semroc, of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will present “Land Use and Abuse: Perils of Habitat Fragmentation.”
The event is free. Refreshments will be provided.
Questions? Contact Kathy Hanratty, 440-477-5468.
Greens for the Greenhouse
Aug. 10
Lyndhurst Lumber will host the second annual Friends of WomenSafe golf outing, “Greens for the Greenhouse” at Little Mountain Country Club, 7667 Hermitage Road in Concord. The scramble begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
Cost is $100 golfers and includes a light breakfast, driving range privileges, soft drinks and/or beer throughout the day, hole games, 50/50 raffle, prizes, lunch and light dinner.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
For more information or to register, call the Friends of WomenSafe at 440-285-3741 or visit www.fows.info.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 Events
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will host a Chinese auction and bake sale Aug. 11 from 12-3 p.m. Tickets are $1 each, six for $5 or 15 for $10. Winner need not be present. Put name and phone number on each ticket. Questions? Call Paula Geiss at 440-635-0192.
The post will serve Philly cheesesteak sandwiches every Wednesday in August from 5-7:30 p.m. during its Queen of Hearts drawing. Cost is $6 for sandwiches and $2 for fries.
The auxiliary is holding a patio furniture raffle. The drawing will be held during the steak dinner on Aug. 25. Tickets are available behind the bar at $5 each or six for $20. Winner need not be present.
The post is located at 752 Water St. in Chardon.
Chardon Tomorrow Brewfest
Aug. 11, 12-5 p.m.
The seventh annual Chardon Brewfest will be held on Chardon Square, 111 E. Park St. More than 25 local breweries will be featured, along with live music all day and onsite food vendors. Must be 21 or over to purchase a ticket. Everyone must show ID for entry. All proceeds benefit Chardon Tomorrow.
For a list of brewers and updates, or to purchase tickets, visit chardontomorrow.org.
Chicken Barbecue
Aug. 11, 5-7 p.m.
Newbury American Legion Post 663 is hosting an annual chicken Texas smoked barbecue and 50/50 raffle in the Hunter Pavilion behind the post at 11008 Kinsman Road, Newbury.
Donations are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. To go orders are available.
For more information, call 440-635-6536, 216-315-2337 or 216-570-7158.
Burton FD Spaghetti Dinner
Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m.
Come support the Burton Fire Department by attending the all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner at the Burton Fire Department Hall.
Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Kids 4 and under eat free. Event includes a 50/50 raffle and silent auction.
Call the fire department at 440-834-4416 with any questions.
HomeGrown Geauga
Aug. 11, 5:30-9 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for Geauga Growth Partnership’s sixth annual HomeGrown Geauga fundraising event at ASM International, 9639 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
The evening features food, spirits, music, silent auction, raffles and homegrown entertainment.
Tickets are $125 per person. For information or to purchase tickets, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
Sponsorships are still available. All net proceeds benefit GCP’s youth workforce programs.
Next Step Reverse Raffle
Aug. 11, 7-11 p.m.
The fourth annual Next Step Reverse Raffle will be held at the Century Village in Burton. Tickets are $60 per person and include dinner, wine and beer. Side boards available and grand prize is $3,000.
Sponsored by Geauga Kiwanis Clubs, proceeds benefit Next Step, a program providing housing and case management services for young adults 18-24 who are homeless and at risk.
For tickets, call 216-990-0524.
Upcoming Post 459 Events
Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 will participate in the annual Troy Homecoming Parade on state Route 422 at 9 a.m. Aug. 12. For information, call Larry at 440-479-0502.
The post will have a booth and displays at the Geauga County Fair Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. New attraction is an amateur radio station operating. For information, call Larry at 440-564-9518.
Geauga Dems Women’s Caucus
Aug. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Democratic Women’s Caucus will host “Changing Faces and Cases: Elections Matter When it Comes to the Judicial Branch, Too,” at the Geauga Democratic Party Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.
Join for salads, desserts and conversation on the judicial branch of government with three candidates for Geauga judicial positions: Darya Klammer, Mary Jane Trapp and Matthew Rambo.
Suggested donation is $25.
For more information or to register, visit www.geaugadems.com , email geaugademwomen@gmail.com or call Cris Takacs, 440-226-1051.
CV Herb Society Meets
Aug. 17, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library for light refreshments and a short business meeting followed by a presentation by Mr. Ron Minor from the Ohio Dahlia Society.
At 2 p.m., the group will reconvene at the Minor garden for a tour. Guests and prospective members are welcome to join, but please RSVP to chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.
To learn more about the group, check us out at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
Flea Market On The Greens
Aug. 18, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chesterland Historical Village will host its annual Flea Market On The Greens where bargain hunters can find antiques, fine collectibles, doll clothing, tools, glassware, vintage jewelry, Rogish Farms flowers, Lily Society lilies, home decor, repurposed items, furniture and more. The event also includes food and music.
The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Chicken Dinner and Car Show
Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Edward and Lucy Parish will host the 10th annual Chicken Dinner and Car Show, rain or shine, at 16150 Center St. in Parkman. Event features classic cars and trucks, Chinese auction, raffles, bingo, DJ Cory and family horse racing.
Tickets for the barbecue chicken dinner are $11 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under.
Donation of $10 requested for car show entries. Goodie bags and dash plaques given to first 100 cars. Three prizes will be awarded along with a $200 gas card, compliments of Best Funeral Home. Drawing at 4 p.m. Winner must be present
Door prizes awarded every 15 minutes. Chinese auction early bird tickets go on sale Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 400 items to bid on, with the drawing at 6 p.m.; winner need not be present.
Call 440-548-3812 or visit ssedwardlucy.com for information.
Cub Scout Recruitment
Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Cub Scout Pack 193 will hold a recruitment hike at Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park. The pack is based out of Russell Township, but accepts any and all boys grades 1-5.
Join to learn more about the pack and Cub Scout. There will be information to take home along with a 20-30 minute hike around the park trails. Bring the whole family.
For more information, email westgpack193@gmail.com.
Middlefield Chamber Golf Outing
Aug. 24
The Middlefield Chamber of Commerce’s sixth annual golf outing will be held at Rolling Green Golf Club in Huntsburg. Cost is $75 per player or $300 per team. Event includes skins games, proximity games, long drive contests and prizes for first, second and third places.
Registration is from 7:30-9 a.m. Tee off at 9 a.m. Event is a four-person scramble and includes lunch at the turn and dinner following golf.
To register, or for more information, contact 440-632-5705 or mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com. Sponsorships are available.
Yoga at Chardon UMC
Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m.
Join for a gentle, progressive style of yoga suitable for all ages and body types, on the floor or on a chair, at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St. No experience is needed.
Conducted by master teacher and instructor Susan Gundersen, a suggested donation of $10 is requested, with proceeds going towards the church’s Guatemala mission. Bring a yoga mat, light blanket and wear comfortable clothing.
For more information, call the office at 440-285-4581.
Fall Fish Sale Begins
Sept. 20
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual fall fish sale will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Orders are currently being taken for fingerling-size largemouth bass, redear “shellcracker” sunfish, yellow perch, bluegill/sunfish mix, channel catfish, white amurs and fathead minnows. Pond safety kits and farm pond management books are also available.
Order deadline is Sept. 14. Order forms are available by visiting www.geaugaswcd.com or calling 440-834-1122.
To guarantee orders, complete an order form and send with payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Make checks payable to Geauga SWCD or contact the office to pay by credit card. All proceeds support the District’s education programs.
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