Geauga Happenings

March 12, 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.

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.

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.

Irish Songs and Lullabies

March 14, 6 p.m.

The Munson Community Dancers, a non-profit dance troupe, presents Irish Songs and Lullabies at Munson Town Hall. Tickets are $5 each. Children 4 and under are free.

All proceeds benefit Munson Fire and Rescue and Munson Elementary School PTO.

The troupe offers free lessons every Thursday night at Munson Town Hall from 5-7 p.m.  The dance lessons are open to the public, with all ages and abilities welcome.

For more information, call Viluna Jennings at 440-338-3696.

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.

Corned Beef, Cabbage Dinner

March 17, 5-6:30 p.m.

Claridon Community Helps is serving corned beef and cabbage dinner at Claridon Congregational Church located at the corner of Mayfield and Claridon Troy roads. Enjoy dinner after voting or pick up to take home. Donations will be accepted.

Call 440-321-5596 for more information.

Lucky Charm Adoption Event

March 17-21

Rescue Village is hosting a five-day adoption special event! All adult dogs and cats ages 6 months and older will have a reduced adoption fee of only $17 per animal at Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township.

All adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and have up-to-date vaccinations at the time of adoption.

View rescuevillage.org for a list of adoptable animals. Call at 440-338-4819 for more information.

VFW Wednesday Dinners

Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve salisbury steak dinners every Wednesday in March at the post located at 752 Water St. Donation is $7.50. The public is welcome.

Audubon Talks Trail Cams

March 17, 7 p.m.

Blackbrook Audubon will host Geauga Park District naturalist Tami Gingrich as she presents “Trail Cam Treasures” at Big Creek Park, 9160 Robinson Road in Chardon Township.

She will cover trail camera models and features as well as techniques she has developed over years of surveying with them on Geauga Park District property. Tami will also share many images and video obtained in her survey work.

The program is open to all. For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.

Good Samaritan Dinner

March 18, 5-6:30 p.m.

The Burton Congregational Church, UCC, Good Samaritan Dinner will be held at the church on the square in Burton. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children 4-11 years old and free for children 3 and under.

Homemade meal consists of corned beef and cabbage, sides, beverage and dessert. Take-outs are available the day of the dinner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 440-834-4495.

Proceeds will go to meet emergency needs of local families.

Perennial Gardeners Meet

March 18, 7 p.m.

Joann Bartsh, a Cuyahoga County master gardener, will present “All About Alliums” at the next meeting of Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland at West Geauga Middle School, 8615 Cedar Road. Meetings are open to the public. Refreshments and meeting will follow the presentation.

Membership in The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland is open to Geauga County residents. For information, contact Gwenn, membership chair, at 440-804-4167.

CV Herb Society Meets

March 20, 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Bob Marquard, horticultural expert, researcher and teacher, will share his knowledge about hypertufa planters at the Chagrin Valley Herb Society gathering at the Bainbridge Library. Hypertufa construction materials and directions will be available for $10 as well as various pre-made containers ranging from $5 to $20.

The program will begin after a brief business meeting and refreshments and. Bring a mug. Guests are welcome.

Faith Rescue Mission Dinner

March 20, 5-7 p.m.

Parkman Congregational Church will hosts its monthly dinner to raise funds for the Geauga Faith Rescue Mission at the church located at 18265 Madison Rd, Middlefield. The menu changes monthly.

Donation is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for children 5-10 and free to children 4 and under. Takeout is available for $12.

Questions? Call Chris at 440-862-3593.

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.