Geauga Happenings

December 3, 2020 by Staff Report

FGP Virtual Silent Auction

Dec. 1-6

Foundation for Geauga Parks hosts its first-ever “Treasure Our Parks” virtual silent auction. Visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org for the secure auction link.

For more information, contact the Foundation office at 440-564-1048.

Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway

Dec. 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A free giveaway of clothing for the family, Christmas items, books and bedding will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon. Masks are required; social distancing will be observed.

GEL Zoom Webinar

Dec. 4, 8-9 a.m.

Join Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) via Zoom webinar for its December Entrepreneur Success Event. Hear Deby Lexow, of LOCLE Box, discuss the challenges and joys of starting and running a thriving gift business.

To register, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.

GEL breakfasts are co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga.

GCP Holiday Networking Event

Dec. 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership will host a virtual holiday networking event via Zoom. Join for conversation, games and prizes. Upon registration, guests will receive goodie bags filled with gifts from fellow members.

Call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com to register.

Hot Cocoa Stroll

Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chardon Square Association presents Home for the Holidays Hot Cocoa Stroll. Stop by Beans Coffee Shop for free cocoa in a reusable cup, while supplies last. Get a photo with the giant snowflakes on the square. Letters to Santa can be dropped off at Antiques on the Square, Beans or the Nest.

Operation Santa Sleigh

Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Officers from the Chester Township Police Department, their families and Santa will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the 10th annual Operation Santa Sleigh in front of the Chester Township Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road. No toy guns, please.

All donated toys will be given to Geauga County Department of Job and Family Services to benefit local families.

Live Nativity

Dec. 18 and 19, 6-8 p.m.

Huntsburg Congregational Church will present a live nativity at 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg Township. Call 440-636-5504 for more information.