Geauga Happenings

January 2, 2020 by Staff Report

Geauga Skywatchers Club

Jan. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Skywatchers for “Exploring our Solar System” at Burton Public Library. The hands-on club is geared towards youth in grades 6-12, although all are welcome. Monthly classes and astronomy activities are taught by members of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society.

Telescopes are now available for loan through local Geauga County libraries.

Programs are made possible through collaboration of Foundation for Geauga Parks, Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society, Geauga County Library System, Burton Public Library and Geauga Park District.

GEL Breakfast

Jan. 10, 7:30-9 a.m.

Bill Mahoney, managing director of ASM International, will present “ASM’s Renewal – Crossing the Digital Divide” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) Breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Learn what it took to achieve its digital transformation without major disruptions.

Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 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.

Benefit Dinner and Auction

Jan. 10, 5 p.m.

A benefit dinner and auction for Bill and Mary Troyer will be held at Century Village Museum’s Bond Building. Benefit it to help with medical expenses for Mary’s cancer treatment.

A pizza and soup dinner is by donation. Tickets for the Chinese auction, big ticket items and 50/50 raffle will be sold. Donations are welcome.
Make checks out to ACAP, with Mary Troyer Benefit in the memo line and mailed to GCHS, PO Box 153, Burton, OH 44021.

For information, contact Terri at the Geauga County Historical Society at 440-834-1492 or email info@geaugahistorical.org.

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.