Geauga Happenings

August 12, 2021 by Staff Report

Chicken BBQ and Car Show

Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SS Edward and Lucy Parish will host the 12th annual Chicken Barbecue and Car Show, rain or shine, at 16150 Center St. in Parkman. Event features classic cars and trucks, Chinese auction, raffles, bingo, DJ Cory and family horse racing.

Tickets for the barbecue chicken dinner are $14 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under.

Donation of $10 requested for car show entries. Goodie bags and dash plaques given to first 100 cars. Three prizes will be awarded along with a $200 gas card, compliments of Best Funeral Home. Drawing at 4 p.m. Winner must be present.

Chinese auction early bird tickets go on sale Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 400 items to bid on, with the drawing at 6 p.m.; winner need not be present.

Call 440-548-3812 or visit ssedwardlucy.com for information.

Scrap Tire Collection and Document Shredding

Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to noon

A scrap tire collection and document shredding event will be held at the Russell Township Road Garage located at 15625 Chillicothe Road. Both events will be held rain or shine and limited to Russell Township residents only.

There is a limit of eight tires per household. Passenger tires only and tires must be dry and off the rim. No business or commercial drop-off.

Residents may bring personal records or sensitive documents for secure, automated shredding. Bring up to five paper bags or copy paper boxes per household. The event is sponsored by a NOPEC Community grant.

For more information, visit www.russelltownship.us.

Kiwanis Summer Concert Series

Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga’s 38th annual summer concert series at the Chester Township Park gazebo continues with the Great Geauga County Fair Band. In the event of rain, the concert will be canceled.

Visit www.wgkiwanis.org to view the summer concert schedule.

Outreach Spaghetti Dinner

Aug. 19, 6-7 p.m.

Christ Presbyterian Church offers free outreach spaghetti dinners the third Thursday of each month. Dinners are drive-thru only. The church is located at 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

CV Herb Society Meets

Aug. 20, 12:30 p.m.

Laura Matulac and Kaie Cenkus will talk about propagating plants at the next meeting of the Chagrin Valley Herb Society at the Bainbridge Library. The program will begin after refreshments and business meeting.

Email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com to RSVP. Prospective members can learn about the group at chagrinvalleyherb society.org or on Facebook.

Spaghetti Dinner

Aug. 20, 5-7 p.m.

Enjoy a spaghetti and meatballs dinner with salad, fruit, garlic bread and dessert at Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Road in Parkman Township. Dinner is drive-thru, carryout only.

Cost is $12. Proceeds benefit missions.

Free Fresh Produce

Aug. 21, 9-11 a.m.

Newbury United Community Church will host a fresh produce giveaway at the church located at 14916 Auburn Road.

Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents the third Saturday of each month through October. Please bring ID and bags.

Twilight Soiree

Aug. 21, 5:30

The Foundation for Geauga Parks’ signature event, Twilight Soiree, returns to Big Creek Park Donald Meyer Center in Chardon Township.

The indoor/outdoor celebration of Geauga County’s parks and preserves features catered food, beverages, live entertainment by Neil Young tribute band Harvest, as well as a silent auction, Best of Geauga raffle and more.

Proceeds benefit Foundation programs and educational initiatives.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org.

Chardon VFW Fish Fry

Aug. 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Chardon VFW will host a fish fry at the post located at 752 Water St. Enjoy a choice of white cod, Alaskan haddock or shrimp.

Eat in or take out, cost is $10 for one main dish and two sides. Clam chowder is $4. For information, call 440-286-3699.

Munson Indoor Flea Market

Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Munson Township’s indoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall & Fire Station Bay, 12210 Auburn Road.  The $1 entrance fee for shoppers goes towards the Munson Township Scholarship Fund. Youth 12 and under are free.

Contact the township office at 440-286-9255 for more information or to rent a space.