Geauga Happenings
The food pantry at Chester Christian Center Church will be open to the community...
Food Pantry Friday
June 25, 10 a.m. to noon
The food pantry at Chester Christian Center Church will be open to the community. The pantry is open to anyone who is in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend.
Chester Christian Center is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Amateur Radio Field Day
June 26–27
Ham radio operators from the Geauga County area will participate in a national amateur radio exercise from 2 p.m. on Saturday until 2 p.m. on Sunday. The event is ARRL Field Day, an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, the national association for amateur radio in the United States.
For more information, visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
Maple Splash Raffle
The Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield, along with The Chevy Network/Preston Chevrolet, is hosting the Maple Splash Raffle. Tickets are $20; only 5,000 tickets will be sold.
Prizes include a 2020 Ford F150 XLT, a diamond pendant, a chainsaw package, Toro snow blower, big screen TV and cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Visit www.maplesplashraffle.com for rules, to purchase tickets and to see a list of local retailers selling tickets.
Prize drawings will be held during the Maple Splash Festival July 3 from 4-9 p.m. at Century Village Museum in Burton. The grand prize drawing will be at 8 p.m.
American Legion Fireworks
July 3
Burton-Middlefield American Legion Post 459 is holding its 30th annual fireworks display at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. Gates open at 6 p.m. Event also features military displays and vehicles, musical entertainment and food concessions.
Donation is $5 per car or $1 per person walk-in.
FGP Explorers Series
July 3, 10:30 a.m.
Join The Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore various trails in Big Creek Park. The program starts at the Meyer Center parking lot, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon. Plan for stairs and hills. Pack a snack and water.
Visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org for information.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
July 5, 6:30 p.m.
Speaker Ron Werman teaches tips for photographing the moon and sun, including equipment and settings for the night sky, during “It’s All About the Sun and the Moon – Get the Picture?”
To register for the Geauga County Library virtual event, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com.
MHS Garage Sale
July 9 and 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Middlefield Historical Society will hold its annual garage sale in conjunction with Middlefield Chamber of Commerce’s community-wide sale at Century Inn Underloft, 14979 South State Ave., Middlefield Village.
Find books, craft supplies, housewares and many more treasures. Prices reduced at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Call 440-241-2192 for more information.
Master Gardeners Offer Free Class
July 12, 7-9 p.m.
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers will host a free event at Messenger Century Farm, 17098 Messenger Road, Auburn Township. Visit a working blueberry farm to learn about blueberries, including the varieties and their best uses, freezing, pests and diseases and recipes. Participants will visit the fields and hear a presentation. In the case of rain, there is a building for a sheltered presentation.
Advance registration is recommended at Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center or by calling 440-834-4656.
HomeGrown Geauga
Aug. 5, 6-10 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for Geauga Growth Partnership’s annual HomeGrown Geauga fundraising event at Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, 16965 Park Circle Drive, Bainbridge Township.
Join for an evening of homegrown food, spirits and entertainment, silent and live auctions and a raffle.
VIP tickets provide early entry to include private wine and cheese pairing at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese pairing.
For information or to purchase tickets, visit geaugagrowthpartnership.com.
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