Geauga Happenings

October 25, 2018 by Staff Report

Upcoming Geauga Dems Events

The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its monthly hot topic – Candidates’ Night – at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Spaghetti and meatball dinner served at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $10.

Meet the candidates for the midterm elections and talk about the ups and downs of this campaign season.

Then, on Oct. 28 from 4:30-6 p.m., meet and greet the Ohio Democratic Party’s “People First” busat the headquarters and talk with local, state and federal Democratic candidates.

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

Halloween Trunk and Treat

Oct. 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

Chesterland Community Seventh-day AdventistChurch, 7480 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, will host a faith-based option to trick-or-treating. Bible characters will pass out treats from the trunks of cars in the church parking lot.

Food Pantry Open

Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to noon

The food pantry at Chester Christian Center will be 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.

Join Blackbrook Audubon Society

Blackbrook Audubon Society will look for migrating birds on Oct. 27 in Ohio’s only national park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Meet at 9 a.m. at Beaver Marsh at the Ira Trailhead parking lot, 3801 Riverview Road, Peninsula. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. For more information, call Pat Morse at 440-567-5879 or visit www.nps.gov/cuva.

Then, on Oct. 28 at 8 a.m., the public is invited to join Blackbrook Audubon Society on its monthly walk at Chagrin River Park to monitor avian life in the park to benefit the Chagrin River Corridor IBA, or Important Bird Area. Meet at 3100 Reeves Road off Lost Nation Road. For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org or email blackbrookaud@aol.com.

Free Book Giveaway

Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to noon

Join the Christ Child Society of Geauga County for Make a Difference: Read to Me in the meeting rooms at Geauga West Library and Middlefield Library. Books are for children in grades K-5 and one book per child.

Hambden CC Tables and Treats

Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hambden Congregational Church is hosting Tables and Treats, a free indoor trick or treating event for the whole family, at the church located at 13840 G.A.R. Hwy. Hot dogs and chili will be served.

Lil’ Goblin’s Gathering

Oct. 30, 5 p.m.

The Geauga County Historical Society is hosting a Lil’ Goblin’s Gathering on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton. The family-friendly evening will include traditional Halloween activities, trick and treating, wagon rides, stories, games and snacks.  Costumes are welcomed and encouraged.

Cost is $6 for children of members and $8 for children of nonmembers. The accompanying adults are free.

It is a reservation-only, pre-paid event. Groups will depart for trick-and-treating around the village in 15-minute increments starting at 5 p.m.

For more information, call Century Village Museum at 440-834-1492.

GEL Breakfast

Nov. 2; 7:30-9 a.m.

Mr. Blake Andres, executive director, DDC Clinic, will be the speaker at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) Breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.

Learn how DDC Clinic’s local community commitment has global impact through a unique collaboration with the Geauga Amish community that is changing medicine for everyone.

Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation from 8-9 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.

Christmas Gathering

Nov. 2 and 3, 9 a.m.

All are welcome to join the annual Christmas Gathering boutique and tea held in the 1842 Tanner House at Chesterland Historical Village located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.

The restored vintage home is decorated in holiday finery and each room is filled with fine, handcrafted gifts. Tea is served in the parlour.

Call 440-729-7768 for more information.

BWC’sHoliday Boutique

Nov. 2, 4-8 p.m.

Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bainbridge Women’s Club will host its 41st annual holiday boutique at Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road. Admission is free. Enjoy crafts, a bake sale, light lunch and raffle.

Free Fresh Produce

Nov. 3, 9-11 a.m.

Newbury United Community Church will host its final fresh produce giveaway for the year at the church located at 14961 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID and bags.

Metzenbaum Quilt & Craft Auction

Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Families and Friends of Metzenbaum Center are sponsoring the annual Amish quilt and craft auction at the center located at 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Event features more than 25 handmade quilts, wreaths, Amish furniture, toys and more.

A silent auction and cash and carry holiday shop will round out the day’s activities. A hot lunch, refreshments and Amish baked goods will also be available.

Proceeds benefit the clients of Metzenbaum Center, Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (GCBDD). Parking is free.

Agape Autumn Auction

Nov. 3, 4 p.m.

Agape Christian Academy will host its 13th annual Autumn Auction at Mespo Expo Center. Tickets are $15 per person and include a family style chicken, pot roast and mashed potato dinner with dessert along with access to the Chinese, silent and live auctions. Doors open at 4 p.m., with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Several hundred items will be available.

For more information, call 440-834-8022 or visit agapeca.com.

Taste of Geauga

Nov. 3, 6-8 p.m.

Taste of Geauga will be held in the new lodge at Claridon Woodlands Park, 11383 Claridon Troy Road in Claridon Township. The cost is $20 per person.

Local restaurants, caterers and food establishments will be sharing samples of their favorite menu selections. Guests will be invited to vote on the Best Bite award.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Destination Geauga at 440-632-1538. Visit www.DestinationGeauga.comfor more information.

DTJ Chicken and Duck Dinner

Nov. 4, 12-2 p.m.

DTJ Taborville is holding its final chicken and duck dinner of the year. Cost is $12.50 for an adult dinner and $6.50 for a children’s chicken dinner. A half duck dinner is $17.50.

Czech beer is available at the bar. Anthony Culkar will provide music from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Call 440-543-8494 to RSVP by Oct. 31. DTJ Taborville is located at 9850 North Blvd. in Auburn Township.

Estate Planning Seminar

Nov. 7, 6 p.m.

DeJohn Funeral Homes welcomes the community to a free discussion on responsible estate planning with Matt Deliberato, accredited VA attorney and estate planning specialist. He will present “Responsible Estate Planning: Guiding Your Future to Protect the Ones You Love” at DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center in Chester Township.

The discussion will focus on wills, powers of attorney, trusts, Medicaid and VA burial benefits.

The discussion is free, but registration is required. RSVP online at DeJohnCares.com/events or call 440-516-5555.

Gift Of Magi Boutique

Nov. 9-10

A preview party for the annual Gift for the Magi holiday boutique will be held Nov. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. For adults only, the $5 admission includes preview of the boutique, music, hors d’oeuvres and wine.

The boutique runs Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features handcrafted items by more than 35 juried crafters and a raffle for a handcrafted Saint Nicholas quilt. Admission is free.

Join the Boutique Bounce on Nov. 10 by also shopping the Christmas Bazaar at Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland and boutique at St. Anselm Church, 13013 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Shoppers who visit the three boutiques will be eligible for one of three grand prizes. Begin the bounce at any of the churches and get the card stamped at each location.

Housing Coalition Chili Cook-Off

Nov. 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

The Geauga County Housing Coalition is holding its sixth annual fundraiser at Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Proceeds will be distributed to local agencies to help homeless and at-risk individuals and families in Geauga County.

Numerous Geauga County agencies will have their special chili recipes for attendees to taste and judge. The event also includes a silent auction, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and door prizes, along with information about local agencies and services.

Tickets are $10, which includes appetizers, chili tasting, corn bread and homemade desserts.

To purchase tickets or make a donation to the Coalition, call Teresa at 440-285-2282 or tslater@geauga.org.

Christmas Bazaar

Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Old South United Church of Christ, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland, is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar. All items sold are made by church members, not vendors. There is no admission fee. The bazaar includes a luncheon, bake sale, rag rugs, quilt raffle and Attic Treasures.

Visitors can win a gift basket by joining in the Boutique Bounce by also visiting the boutiques at St. Mark Lutheran Church and St. Anselm Church.

For information, call the church at 440-256-3329.

Christmas Boutique

Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Anselm Women’s Guild Annual Christmas Boutique will be held at St. Anselm School, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. There will be handcrafted and unusual items for holiday shopping, as well as a snack bar, bake sale and prize raffle with many great prizes. Admission is $1.
Anyone interested in vendor space should contact Karen O’Donnell at 440-729-2476 or ktodonnell@roadrunner.com or Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158.

Join the Boutique Bounce by also stopping at Old South Church in Kirtland and St. Mark Lutheran Church in Chester Township.

Harvest Dinner Dance

Nov. 10, 6 p.m.

Knights of Columbus – Geauga Council is hosting a harvest dinner dance with music by Ron Papaleo in the St. Helen’s School gym in Newbury Township.

Event includes a 50/50 raffle, $1 and $2 side boards and a roast pork and sauerkraut dinner; beer and soda are extra. Wine and spirits are BYOB.

Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Tickets are on sale after Masses on Oct. 27 and 28 as well as at the door on Nov. 10. Or call Mike Kalal, 440-552-4276, or Art Oleksiak, 440-655-7706.