Geauga Happenings

September 24, 2020 by Staff Report

Free Meal Kits

Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to noon

Free meal kits will be available at the Community Church of Chesterland, 11984 Caves Road.

Each kit includes an entree for two that includes a protein, fruit, vegetables and a breakfast item. A recipe accompanies each kit, which is packaged in a bag that can be given contact free to individuals and families.

The church plans to continue providing kits every other Saturday through October.

For more information, contact the church at 440-729-7898.

Protect Geauga Parks

Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. 

Join Protect Geauga Parks via a free webinar for a Conservation Conversation with David Beach, legendary environmental activist, writer and ecologist. Beach will present “New Strategies for Conserving Nature in Northeast Ohio When Climate Change Will Change Everything.”

Preregistration is required. After registering, a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar will be sent.

For information, or to register, call Barb Partington at 216-346-4025 or visit protectgeaugaparks.us.

FGP Holds Geauga Trail Challenge

Oct. 1–31

The Foundation for Geauga Parks hosts its first-ever Geauga Trail Challenge: Walk-Run-Ride held during the month of October as a way to engage the public in enjoying their parks while supporting the work of the Foundation.

Funds raised support initiatives for land conservation, nature education and park and trail improvements. The activity is being held in lieu of the annual Twilight Soiree fundraising event, canceled because of COVID 19.

Participate by creating a team, joining a team or joining as an individual and choose to walk, run, ride a bike or horse or any other favorite park activity. Participants may invite friends and family to join in the activity and/or donate to their efforts or make a donation to Foundation for Geauga Parks.

For more information, contact the Foundation office at 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org.

GEL Zoom Webinar

Oct. 2, 8-9 a.m.

Join Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) via Zoom webinar for “Reflections from Public Servants” with state Sen. John Eklund and state Rep. John Patterson.

Hear from the outgoing legislators as they share their insights and experiences from their time as public servants.

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.

Huntsburg Turkey Dinner

Oct. 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Huntsburg Congregational Church will hold a turkey dinner drive-thru and pickup at the church located at 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg. Cost is $10 for an adult portion dinner with pumpkin pie.

The church is also holding a 50/50 raffle; tickets are six for $5.

Tickets are presale only. Call or text 234-600-9582 with name, phone and number of dinners before Sept. 25.

Happy Tails Halloween Benefit

Oct. 10, 3-6 p.m.

A “Happy (Tails) Halloween” fundraiser to benefit the non-profit, no-kill Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary will be held at Billy’s – A Cappelli Martini Bar, 7338 Industrial Park Blvd., Mentor.

To meet social distancing guidelines, the event will be held both indoors and under a large tent outdoors and will feature a dinner buffet, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and cash bar. Tickets are $35 per person and will be held at the door unless requested in advance.

For more information, or to RSVP by Oct. 2, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076 or email HappyTailsCatSanctuary@gmail.com.