Geauga Happenings
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.
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.
St. Mary Fish Fry
St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St., Chardon, will host its annual all-you-can-eat fish fry from 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays in Lent except on Good Friday, April 10.
Pricing for dine-in guests is $13 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carryout pricing is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6-12. Takeout is available.
Questions? Call 440-285-7051 for more information.
Montville Fire Dept. Fish Fry
Montville Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold fish fry dinners Fridays, Feb. 28 through April 3, from 5-7:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat dinners will be held at Montville Community Center. Cost is $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.
Proceeds benefit the Montville Fire Department “Harrisburg Fund,” for the purchase of new fire hose and other fire fighting equipment.
50 Free Pet Cat Spays
Valley Save-A-Pet, in cooperation with more than two dozen local veterinarians, will begin its annual Have A Heart Spay/Neuter program March 2. The program offers a discounted rate to cat and dog owners who cannot afford to have their pets sterilized.
The 2020 program features free spays to the first 50 female pet cats scheduled. Owners can call 440-232-2287 for information every Monday and Wednesday. Hours are Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feral cat caretakers may call on Mondays only.
To learn more about the organization, programs, events and updates, visit www.valleysaveapet.org.
Cats on Mats Yoga Class
March 4 and 18, 8:15-9:15 a.m.
Join every other Wednesday through May 27 for Cats on Mats at Rescue Village. Cost is a $10 donation to Rescue Village.
GEL Breakfast
March 6, 7:30-9 a.m.
Mahli Xuan Mechenbier, senior lecturer at Kent State University, will speak on “Operation Babylift: An Adoptee’s Perspectives on the Vietnam War” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) Breakfast at Kent State University’s Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.
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.
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.
Girl Scout Spaghetti Dinner
March 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
The West Geauga 12th-grade Ambassador Girl Scout Troop 70924 is hosting a spaghetti dinner at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. There will also be a bake sale and Girl Scout cookie booth sale.
Presale tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 3-11. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults and $7 for children. Cost for any Scout in a vest or shirt is $3.
Presale tickets are available by calling Jackie at 216-906-9408 or by visiting my23girlscouts@yahoo.com. All proceeds benefit the troop’s trip to the Grand Canyon and California in June.
Chardon VFW Dinner and Raffle
March 14, 5:30 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519’s annual corned beef dinner and $1,000 reverse raffle at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. followed by the drawing at 7:15 p.m. The final four may split. Donation is $25.
LGRC ST. Patrick’s Dinner Dance
March 14, 6-11 p.m.
The Lake-Geauga Recovery Center’s Alumni Association is hosting a sober St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at Painesville Township Park Community Center, 1025 Hardy Road. The event will feature Irish themed food and dessert, 50/50 raffle and dancing to classic rock music by Andy’s Last Band.
Tickets are $5 per person. Purchase online at www.lgrc.us or at the door.
For more information, call Dave Hanlon, residential treatment manager, at 440-205-2690.
VFW Corned Beef Sandwiches
March 17, 11:30 a.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve corned beef sandwiches from 11:30 a.m. until they are gone. Donation is $8. Call 440-285-3699 ahead for pickup orders.
Wickliffe HS 50th Reunion
Sept. 11-13
Wickliffe High School Class of 1970 is hosting its 50th reunion Sept. 11-13. Friday is a meet and greet, Saturday is the main event at the Wickliffe Italian-American Club and a golf outing is planned for Sunday. Detailed information will be sent.
Questions? Email whsclassof70@yahoo.com. If anyone knows of a classmate that has not been notified, please respond to the email.
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