Geauga Happenings

January 17, 2019 by Staff Report

Monthly Fundraising Dinner

Jan. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.

Parkman Congregational Church will sponsor a monthly fundraising dinner for Geauga Faith Rescue Mission in the downstairs social hall on the third Friday of every month except December. January will feature meatloaf with mashed potatoes.

Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors over 65, $6 for children ages 5–10 and free for children 4 and under. Carry out is available.

All profits will go to the Geauga Faith Rescue Mission. Each month will feature a different menu.

Call or text Chris Lanstrum at 440-862-3593 or email her at clanstrum@bentronix.comfor more information.

Free Community Breakfast

Jan. 19, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Ledgewood Christian Church is hosting its free monthly community breakfast at the church located at 8261 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.

The menu includes pancakes, sausage, salmon patties, juice, coffee and tea. Ample parking is available in front and to the rear of the church building. All are welcome.

Audubon Explores Cuyahoga River

Jan. 19, 9 a.m.

Blackbrook Audubon will visit several sites along the Cuyahoga River in the Flats on a quest for unusual gulls, ducks or other winter visitors. Everyone is invited to meet at Merwin’s Wharf, a Cleveland Metroparks restaurant on the East Bank of the Cuyahoga, 1785 Merwin Ave. Participants will caravan to other spots along the river and have the option of stopping for lunch back at Merwin’s Wharf, at their own expense, then continuing to bird along the Cleveland lakeshore.

For more information, email Pat Morse at blackbrookaud@aol.com.

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.

EAA Chapter 5 IMC / VMC Club

Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m.

EAA Chapter 5 will host its first meeting of 2019 at Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Rd, Middlefield, at 7 p.m. Come a little early for a 6:30 social before the meeting program.

Stay for some good old “hanger flying” starting at 8 p.m. following the program. Coffee and cinnamon rolls will be provided.

Each one-hour program encourages hanger flying at its best, presenting a short scenario followed by the question, “What would you do?” All scenarios are based on actual experiences by pilots just like you.

Meetings will alternate between an emphasis on IMC and VMC scenarios. The January meeting program will focus more on VMC, but there will be something for instrument rated pilots as well.

Cub Scout Dinner and Auction

Jan. 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds to support events for the Pack for 2019 and support the work we do in our local community.

Friends of Middlefield Cub Scout Pack 3141 will be holding a spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction at Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road. Carry out is available.

Presale tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for youth ages 5-12. Tickets at the door are $9 for adults and $6 for youth ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free.

Chinese auction tickets will be sold throughout the dinner. The drawing will take place around 7 p.m. Winners need not be present.

For presale tickets, call Monique at 216-337-2104 or visit a pack meeting. The pack meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Middlefield Methodist Church. Join Scouts today.

Food Distribution

Jan. 26, 9-11 a.m.

The Cleveland Food Bank will be distributing food to people in need at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.

50 Gun Bash

Feb. 2, 11 a.m.

Ducks Unlimited 50 Gun Bash will be held in the Pavilion building at Heritage Market Place, 15848 Nauvoo Road in Middlefield. Doors open and side raffles start at 11 a.m.

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

Attendance tickets are $20 each, advance purchase only. Raffle only tickets are $10 each or three for $20.

Tickets are available from all Ducks Unlimited committee members or at Great Lakes Outdoor Supply stores in Middlefield and Chester Township.

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

WomenSafe Casino Night

Feb. 2, 6-10 p.m.

WomenSafe presents its 18th annual Casino Night at the Patrician Party Center, 33150 Lakeland Blvd., Eastlake.

The agency’s largest annual fundraiser, the evening includes a night of casino gaming managed by professional dealers, a silent auction, lucky number auction, wine pull, open bar, sit-down dinner and many other chances to win

Registration is $70 per person or $500 for a table of eight. Advance registration is required.

Funds generated will provide much needed support for the Green House.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.womensafe.orgor contact Megan Fisher at 440-286-7154 ext. 248 or events@womensafe.org.

GCRTA Meeting

Feb. 5, 11:15 a.m.

The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon. Gathering time will be followed by the business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and a breaded baked chicken luncheon at noon. A raffle for a free lunch and 50/50 raffle will be held.

Charlie McGibony, vice president and director of ground operations for Honor Flight Cleveland, will present the program. The mission of Honor Flight is to pay tribute to veterans by providing them a safe and memorable trip to visit the memorials honoring their service.

For reservations, send a check for $18 made out to GCRTA to Judy Miller, 17130 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, OH 44062. Call her at 440-487-4324 to inform her of any dietary restrictions. Payment must reach her by Jan. 27.

Remember to bring paper products or canned goods for the Hunger Task Force. All retired school personnel are welcome to attend. If transportation is needed, call Geauga Transit at 440-285-2222.