Geauga Happenings

September 3, 2020 by Staff Report

GEL Zoom Webinar

Sept. 4, 8-9 a.m.

Join Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) via Zoom webinar featuring Thomas Zenty, CEO of University Hospitals.

Mr. Zenty will address University Hospital’s response to COVID-19, healthcare changes due to the pandemic, how COVID-19 is impacting businesses and the ways in which UH can support businesses and their employees.

For information on how to register, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060

(G.E.L.) Breakfasts are co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga

Dems Host Alternative Fair

Sept. 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sept. 6, 1-4 p.m.

The Geauga Democratic Party will host its first alternative fair, rain or shine, on the front lawn of its headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township.

Register to vote, apply for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 general election, meet candidates and talk politics. Campaign signs, flags, hats, buttons and bumper stickers will be for sale. Food will be available. Wear a mask and plan to social distance under the big tent.

Free Community Giveaway

Sept. 10 and 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A free giveaway of clothing for the family, books, holiday theme decorations, linens and housewares will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon. Masks and social distancing are required.

Geauga SWCD Fall Fish Sale

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual fall fish sale will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Pond safety kits and farm pond management books are also available.

Order deadline is Sept. 11. Visit www.geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122 for an order form and instructions on fish pickup.

To guarantee orders, complete an order form and send with payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Make checks payable to Geauga SWCD or contact the office to pay by credit card. All proceeds support the district’s education programs.

Chagrin River Bird Quest

Sept. 11-12

Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland and Blackbrook Audubon Society are co-sponsoring the sixth annual Chagrin River Bird Quest. Bird alone or in teams and record species in one 24-hour period from 4 p.m. Sept. 11 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12.

All Bird Quest activities and materials are free, but registration is required by Sept. 10.

Drive-thru team check-in will be 4-6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Deer Run Shelter of The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township. Each check-in packet will have a map, checklist, a list of scheduled walks and T-shirts. Every registered quester will get a Subway gift card. Team members are asked to comply with physical distancing and ethical birding practices. Teams must send in their checklists by 4 p.m. Sept. 12.

This year’s Quest celebration will be 7 p.m. Sept. 12 via Zoom using a link provided to each email address given at registration. Audubon will award prizes.

For more information, or to register, visit www.clevelandaudubon.org.

Protect Geauga Parks

Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m.

Join Protect Geauga Parks for a Conservation Conversation with John Sabin, of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, via a Zoom. Sabin will present “Democracy is the Solution to Climate Change: an Introduction to Citizens’ Climate Lobby.”

The webinar is free, but guests must pre-register to attend. After registering, a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar will be sent.

For information, or to register, call Kathy Hanratty at 440-477-5468 or email info.protectgeaugaparks@gmail.com.

Get SepticSmart

Sept. 17, 6-7 p.m.

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, Geauga Public Health and Geauga West Library will host a free online SepticSmart program. Join for an informative presentation with Dave Sage and Zach Myers, registered sanitarians with Geauga Public Health, to discuss how a home septic system works, how to maintain a home sewage treatment system and what to do when it appears to not be working properly.

The program is free, but reservations are required by Sept. 16. Call 440-834-1122 or email gprunty@geaugaswcd.com.