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Chardon VFW Post 6519 is collecting nonperishable food items for Veterans in Need.
VFW Holds Food Drive
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is collecting nonperishable food items for Veterans in Need. Donations may be dropped off at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon.
GEL Breakfast
Jan. 11, 7:30-9 a.m.
Mr. Bob Eckman, security principal and chief information security officer at MCPc, Inc., will present “Staying on the Safe Side of a CyberAttack”at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) Breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.
He will discuss what bad cyber hygiene looks like, how ransomware can take control of a shop floor and how to employ technical controls to improve safety.
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.
VFW Dishwasher Fund Dinner
Jan. 12, 6 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is holding dishwasher fund dinner and raffle. A chicken parmesan and pasta dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. followed by the raffle. Donation is $15. Only 70 tickets will be sold for the $300 raffle.
Funds will be used to purchase a new commercial dishwasher for the post in time for the spring pancake breakfasts.
Scouting Open House
Jan. 14, 7 p.m.
Middlefield Scout Troop 3141 will hold an open house at United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave in Middlefield. Boys and girls ages 11-17 who are intrigued by camping, canoeing, hiking, survival skills, rock climbing, kayaking, shotgun shooting, skiing, fire building and backpacking are encouraged to attend.
Enjoy a root beer float, meet new friends and learn about exciting opportunities.
Protect Geauga Parks
Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Protect Geauga Parks for a conservation story and walk at Sunnybrook Preserve, 12474 Heath Road, Chester Township.
Members, supporters and friends of Protect Geauga Parks will meet at the before taking a winter walk. Hot beverages will be served.
For information, call Kathy Hanratty at 440-477-5468.
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