Geauga Happenings

December 12, 2019 by Staff Report

A Jazzy Christmas Concert

Dec. 14, 4-5 p.m.

The Gateway Band, the jazz house band of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland, will perform Christmas tunes at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon.

A free will offering of $7 per person is suggested, with proceeds going to WomenSafe.

Geauga Dems Host Brunch

Dec. 15, 12:30 p.m.
The Geauga Democratic Party is hosting a holiday brunch at party headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; buffet opens at 1 p.m. Guest speaker is Judge Jennifer Brunner, candidate for Ohio Supreme Court. Cost is $25. To RSVP, visit www.geaugadems.org or call 440-273-8200.

Afternoon of Christmas Carols

Dec. 15, 2 p.m.

Singing duo In Fine Leather accompanied by pianist Jo Downing will perform an afternoon of Christmas carols at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 101 Daniels Drive in Chardon. Join in song this holiday season.

Free Community Breakfast

Dec. 21, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Ledgewood Christian Church is hosting its free 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 the rear of the church. All are welcome.

BCUCC Cookie Walk

Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to noon

Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ is hosting its annual cookie walk. Select from a wide variety of cookies at $9 per pound.

All proceeds benefit the ministry of the church and its ongoing efforts to support the community. The church is located at 17751 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township.

Audubon Monitors Beaty Landing

Dec. 22, 8 a.m.

Accompany Blackbrook as members continue their monthly Important Bird Area (IBA) survey at Beaty Landing in the Grand River – Lower Watershed IBA. Park at the lower lot located at 543 East Walnut Ave, Painesville.

Blackbrook will monitor this site on the fourth Sunday of each month at least until March 22. The list of birds found is posted on eBird.org.

For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.

Holiday Volunteers Needed

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of volunteers who will deliver meals to seniors who are alone for the holidays.

Volunteers are needed for Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

Volunteers pick up the holiday meal from the Chardon Senior Center, drive it to the senior’s home and spend some time visiting.

All meals are delivered from the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive.

For more information or to volunteer, call the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2130.

CV Jaycees Chili Brew-Off

The Chagrin Valley Jaycees will soon be hosting their annual chili brew off and welcome all local chili brew-masters to enter their recipes.

Deadline for entries is Jan. 9 and participants may enter into one of three categories – service member teams, amateur teams and restaurant teams. Entries will be judged he day by three expert chili tasters.

Entry fee is $50. Visit www.cvjc.org or email info@cvjcfoundation.org.

Ohio Justice Speaks at Chesterland Rotary

Jan. 15, 7 a.m.

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith French will speak at the Chesterland Rotary Club on the topic, “The Supreme Court of Ohio: What We Do, How We Do It, and Why It’s Important.”

Rotary will be held at the Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads.

All are welcome to attend.