Geauga Happenings

March 21, 2019 by Staff Report

A.Y.C.E Fish Fry

March 22, 5-8 p.m.

The church youth group of Lighthouse United Methodist Church is hosting an all-you-can-eat fish fry at the church located at 14780 Mayfield Road, East Claridon Township. Carry out is available.

Call 440-635-4744 for information.

Munson Indoor Flea Market

March 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Munson Township’s indoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall and Fire Station Bay, 12210 Auburn Road. Contact the township office at 440-286-9255 for more information or to rent a space.

Master Gardeners Offer Free Class

March 23, 10-11 a.m.

Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers are offering “Wildflowers & Folklore” at the OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton.

Join GPD Naturalist Denise Wolfe for a program about the wildflowers of Geauga County.

To register, call 440-834-4656. Visit www.geauga.osu.edu for information on upcoming volunteer sponsored classes.

Grange Chili Cook-Off

March 23, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Huntsburg Grange is holding its annual Chili Cook-Off and Chinese auction in the Huntsburg gym located at the corner of state routes 528 and 322.

Event also features free cake, cake walk, live music, kids games, 50/50 raffle and outdoor grill raffle.

To enter the contest, or for more information, call 440-636-3052.

Chili Cook-Off

March 23, 4-7 p.m.

Peace Lutheran Church will host a chili cook-off, Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle at the church located at 12686 Bass Lake Road, Munson Township. Event also includes a bake sale. Parking is available around back.

Fabulous ‘50s and ‘60s Fundraiser

March 23, 5:30 p.m.

Middlefield First United Methodist Church will host a Fabulous ‘50s and ‘60s fundraiser at the Huntsburg Community Center. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, three entrees, dessert, a live and silent auction and live music by the band Downtown.

Cost is $35 per ticket. All proceeds will benefit the church’s land fund.

Call 440-812-5892 to purchase tickets.

Bluegrass at Hambden Grange

March 23, 6 p.m.

Hambden Grange will host Mark Posey’s and Doghouse Entertainment Bluegrass Jamboree, featuring Ottawa County and Highway 57. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. Food stand is available.  Tickets are $10 for adults. Children under 11 years are free.

The Grange is located at 9778 Old State Road, Chardon.

Maple Murder Mystery

March 23, 6-10 p.m.

Destination Geauga and Geauga Lyric Theater Guild are co-hosting a Maple Murder Mystery at E.O.U.V. Hall, 8636 Pekin Road in Russell Township.

Tickets are $40 each and include dinner and the show. There will be a cash bar, raffle baskets and 50/50 raffle.

Purchase tickets at www.geaugatheater.org or call Destination Geauga at 440-632-1538.

GCRTA Meeting

April 2, 11:15 a.m.

The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Fowler’s Mill Golf Course, 13095 Rockhaven Road, Chester Township. Gathering time will be followed by the business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and a pork medallion lunch at noon.

Guest speaker is STRS Communications Director Nick Treneff, who will address STRS funding, the status of COLA and the health care program. Members are requested to submit questions and concerns in writing on provided index cards.

For reservations, send a check for $21 made out to GCRTA to Judy Miller, 17130 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, OH 44026. Payment must reach her by March 23. Call her at 440-487-4324 with any dietary restrictions.

The meeting will include a 50/50 raffle and a free lunch raffle. Remember to bring paper products or canned goods for the Geauga County Hunger Task Force.

GCP Member Networking Event

April 4, 5-7 p.m.

Join the Geauga Growth Partnership’s annual networking event at Innovest Global Inc., 8834 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Cash bar; appetizers will be provided. Guests and colleagues are welcome.

Registration is appreciated by calling 440-564-1060 or visiting geaugagrowthpartnership.com

GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

April 6

The Geauga County Republican Party will hold its annual Lincoln Day dinner at The Tanglewood Club, 8745 Tanglewood Trail, Bainbridge Township. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 pm.

Keynote speaker will be Ohio Senate President Larry Obhoff, with special remarks by Congressman Dave Joyce and a visit from Abraham Lincoln.

RSVP by March 29 to info@geaugagop.com.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.GeaugaGOP.com.

Tri For A Reason

April 7

The Geauga Family YMCA is hosting Tri For A Reason, an indoor triathlon. Event consists of a 15 minute swim, 20 minute bike ride and 20 minute run.

Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Relay teams are $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers.

Proceeds benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a zero-cost fitness program for cancer survivors.

Call 440-285-7543 with questions or to register.

Patchwork Benefit

April 13, 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening celebrating the achievements and continued progress of DDC Clinic at the Federated Church Family Life Center in Bainbridge Township. The 19th annual event includes dinner, drinks, music, basket raffle, and live and silent auctions.

Cost is $90 per person or $175 per couple. Sponsorships are available.

For more information and to order tickets or sponsorships by March 22, call Patti at 440-632-1668 or email patti@ddcclinic.org.

GEL Breakfast

April 5, 7:30-9 a.m.

Dan Ruminski – The Cleveland Storyteller – will be the guest speaker at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast program at Kent State University Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton. He will use stories from Cleveland’s past to shine a light on critical business values that can drive and sustain business leaders through the most challenging times.

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

G.E.L. Breakfasts are sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga.

For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.