Geauga Happenings

February 20, 2020 by Staff Report

CV Herb Society Meets

Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m.

The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Public Library. Member Amber Slane, a professional florist and multi-year best-of-show winner for floral arranging at the Geauga County Fair, will present a floral design lecture demonstration featuring spring flowers.

Bring a mug for refreshments. Guests are welcome; visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org to RSVP.

Chicken Paprikash Dinner

Feb. 21, 5:30-7 p.m.

Parkman Congregational Church is hosting its monthly fundraising dinner for the Geauga Faith Rescue Mission at the church located at 18265 Madison Road, Parkman Township.

Donation is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for children. Carryout is available.

To receive help or volunteer, call 440-313-8981.

Food Distribution

Feb. 22, 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.

Bluegrass at Hambden Grange

Feb. 22, 7 p.m.

Hambden Grange will host Mark Posey’s Doghouse Entertainment Bluegrass Jamboree, featuring Family Pride and Kyle Jarvis and 3rd Generation Bluegrass.

Doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. Food stand is available.

Tickets are $12 for adults and children under 13 are free.

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

Protect Geauga Parks

Feb. 23, 3 p.m.

Join Protect Geauga Parks for a Conservation Conversation with Dan Best at West Geauga Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. West, a retired Geauga Park District naturalist and raconteur, will present “Parked: A Rearview Mirror Retrospective.”

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. doors open, followed by the free program and light refreshments.

Questions? Contact Kathy Hanratty, 440-477-5468.

TNR Fees Waived

Feb. 25

In celebration of World Spay Day, Rescue Village will spay and neuter stray or feral community cats for free.

The goal is to spay or neuter 50 cats in a single day. Those interested in participating in the program must fill out an application on the website: http://bit.ly/2Szryh2
The TNR (Trap, Spay/Neuter, Return) program is for stray and feral cats only. If the cat is social, bring it in a secure carrier. If the cat is feral or unsocial, Rescue Village offers a trap rental.
For information, contact the shelter programs coordinator at shelterprograms@rescuevillage.org.

Candidate Night at Tea Party

Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.

Candidate night at the Geauga County Tea Party will be held at the Geauga Parks West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.

Join to hear the candidates in the Republican March 17 primary election present their positions and field questions from the audience.

Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway

Feb. 27-29

A free giveaway of clothing for the family, household items, bedding, books and toys will take place on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 9-10 a.m.at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon.

GCBDD Hosts Community Carnival

March 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (GCBDD) is hosting its fifth annual community carnival at the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township.

The free event is open to all. Enjoy free food, games, bounce house, face painting and a chance to win prizes.

Anyone interested in volunteering or contributing to the carnival may email metzenbaum.foundation@gmail.com.

For more information, visit www.geaugadd.org.

Munson Indoor Flea Market

March 21, 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. The $1 entrance fee will go toward the Munson Township Scholarship Fund.

Contact the township office at 440-286-9255 for more information or to rent a space.

Spring Tree Sale

April 24-25 

Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its spring tree sale at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. The sale offers a streamlined selection of both bareroot seedlings and 1-3 gallon container trees and shrubs. Rain barrels and compost tumblers are also available.

For more information and a complete list of trees, visit geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122. To place an order, complete the order form and submit with payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Make checks payable to Geauga SWCD or to pay by credit card, contact the office at 440-834-1122.

Order deadline is April 2. The tree sale pickup dates are April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and April 25, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Seeking Former Idol Winners

Garrettsville Summerfest Committee is seeking out former Garrettsville Idol winners for an evening show on opening night, June 12. The show will feature former Idol winners performing on stage once again.

The committee is primarily looking for winners from the teen and adult category, however welcomes to hear from youth winners who are now older teens or adults.

Contact Denise Bly at dbly993@yahoo.com.