Geauga Happenings

March 5, 2020 by Staff Report

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 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.

Maple Driving Tour

The 2020 Northeast Ohio “How Sweet It Is” Maple Driving Tour hosted by Maple Producers of NE Ohio will be March 7-8 and March 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eighteen maple syrup producers across northeast Ohio will open their sugarhouses for you to visit and learn about their operations. Enjoy the different ways the producers make their syrup.

Visitors are encouraged to pick one or all of the stops over the two weekends.

For a complete listing of dates, times and a map of locations visit mpneoh.com; Maple Syrup Producers of NE Ohio’s Facebook page or Destination Geauga’s event calendar.

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.

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.

St. Patrick’s Music Session

March 13, 6-8 p.m.

The Steele Mansion and Inn is sponsoring an open Irish music session at 348 Mentor Ave. Painesville.

Admission is free. All musicians and the public are welcome.

Interested? Email Sheldon Firem at sheldonfsheldonf@yahoo.com.

Chili Cook-Off and Auction

March 14, 4-7 p.m.

Peace Lutheran Church will host a chili cook-off, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and bake sale. The church is located at 12686 Bass Lake Road, Munson Township. Parking is available around back.

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.

Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle

March 14, 6 p.m.

A spaghetti dinner and Chinese raffle fundraiser for New Promise Early Learning Center will be held at New Promise Church, 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Doors open at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.

Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for youth 2-12 years and free for children under 2.

For tickets or information, call 440-256-3705.

Woodland Wednesdays Workshop

March 18, 6-7:30 p.m.

Forestry 101 for Landowners woodland workshop will be held in the garden meeting room at the Portage Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 6970 State Route 88, Ravenna.

Learn the foundations of forest management from state service foresters in this interactive program.

The workshops are being offered through a partnership between Northeast Counties Farm Bureau, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, ODNR Division of Forestry and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

The workshop is free and open to all. Registration is required by March 16; call 440-426-2195. For more information, visit ofbf.org/counties.

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.

Grange Chili Cook-Off

March 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Huntsburg Grange is holding its annual Chili Cook-Off and Chinese auction at the corner of state routes 528 and 322. Parking is available behind the community center. Buy a sampler for $3 and vote for People’s Choice. Event also features a 50/50 raffle, food, cake walk, entertainment and vendors.

For more information, call 440-636-3052.

Czech Easter Bread

DTJ Taborville is selling the traditional Czech Easter bread by order only. Mazanec, or houska, is a sweet dough with golden raisins and almonds baked into a round loaf with a cross cut into the top.

Cost is $8 for a 2-pound loaf. Orders must be placed by April 2 and can be picked up April 5. Call 440-543-8494 to place orders.