Geauga Happenings

August 1, 2019 by Staff Report

Free Fresh Produce

Aug. 3, 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.

Family Fun Day

Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road, will host an event for the community, including bouncy houses, food, balloon twister, face painting, crafts and more. All activities and food are free.

School Supply Drive

Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Family Pride of Northeast Ohio is hosting its third annual school supply drive at the Middlefield Walmart. Help give area students a fresh start for the new school year.

To make a monetary donation, visit www.familyprideonline.org.

Foundation For Parks Explorer Series

Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Foundation for Geauga Parkswill host its monthly Explorer Series at Headwaters Park, where a hike will begin at the north entrance, 15055 Mayfield Road. All are welcome to join the Foundation to discover some of the wonders along the Eagle Trail and a portion of the Ohio Buckeye Trail.

The adventure is free and open to the public. Well-behaved pets are welcome.

For more information, contact the Foundation office at 440-564-1048 or www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org

HomeGrown Under the Dome

Aug. 3, 5:30-9 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for Geauga Growth Partnership’s annual HomeGrown Under the Dome 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.

All net proceeds benefit GCP’s youth workforce programs.

VFW Philly Cheesesteaks

Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve Philly cheesesteak sandwiches for dinner every Wednesday in August. Cost is $6 per serving. Fresh cut fries are an additional $2. Open to the public, the post is located at 752 Water St.

For information, call 440-285-3699.

Kiwanis Summer Concert Series

Aug. 7, 7-9 p.m.

The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga’s summer concert series continues at the gazebo in Chester Township Park with FM77. From their Fleetwood Mac tribute blocks to all the great music from disco to rock of the ‘70s and early ‘80s era, the group of five musicians brings back memories of those times.

In event of rain, the concert will be moved to Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.

Visit www.wgkiwanis.org to view the summer concert schedule.

Chardon Tomorrow Brewfest

Aug. 10, 12-5 p.m.

The eighth annual Chardon Brewfest will be held on Chardon Square. 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 www.chardontomorrow.org.

Raccoon County Music Festival

Aug. 10, 12-7 p.m.

The Raccoon County Music Festival will be held at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St. in Burton.  It will feature performances on two stages, square dancing, spontaneous jamming and more.

Food and drink will be available for sale, but event-goers may bring their own meals as well as chairs and blankets.

Admission is $10 for those 13 and older; $5 for children ages 6-12; and free for children under 6.

For up-to-date information, visit

www.raccooncountymusicfestival.com.

Upcoming Post 459 Events

Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 will participate in the annual Troy Homecoming Parade on state Route 422 at 2 p.m. Aug. 11. For information, call Larry at 440-479-0502.

The post will have a booth and displays at the Geauga County Fair Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 from 8 a.m. to closing. For information, call Skip at 440-834-1191.

Scrap Tire Collection

Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to noon

A scrap tire collection for Russell Township will be held at the township road garage located at 15625 Chillicothe Road.

There is a limit of eight tires per household. The tires must be dry and off the rim. Passenger and light truck tires only.

The event is limited to Russell Township residents only. No business or commercial drop-off.

The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit the township website: www.russelltownship.us.

Chicken Barbecue

Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m.

Newbury American Legion Post 663 is hosting its annual chicken barbecue 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 Ken, 440-635-6536; Pam, 216-315-2337; or Sandra, 216-570-7158.

Vendors, Donations Sought

Vendors and donations are wanted for St. Mark Lutheran Church Women’s League’s This ‘n’ That sale taking place Sept. 5-7.

Call Lori Cudnik, 440-338-3736, for arranging donations and call Edie Fetheroff, 440-667-5996, for vendor space at the sale.