Geauga Happenings

March 3, 2022 by Staff Report

Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway

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

Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing, bedding, household items, books and toys, will be held at Celebration Lutheran church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.

GEL Zoom Webinar

March 4, 8-9 a.m.

Dr. Bonnie Shaker, Kent State University, will present “Media Literacy: New Approaches for a New Age” via Zoom webinar at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) meeting.

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

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

Young Of Heart

March 4, 11:30 a.m. 

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm’s Parish Center in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Musical entertainment will be provided by Steppin’ Out.

If the West Geauga Schools are closed because of weather, the meeting is canceled.

St. Mary’s Fish Fry

Fridays, 4:30-7 p.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St., Chardon, will host its annual all-you-can-eat fish fry buffet from 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays in Lent through April 8.

Pricing for dine-in guests is $15 for adults, $7 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carryout pricing is $13 for adults and $6 for children 6-12.

All proceeds benefit St. Mary School’s tuition assistance fund.

Questions? Call 440-286-8879 for more information.

Maple Driving Tour

The 2022 N.E. Ohio “How Sweet It Is” drive-it-yourself Maple Tour hosted by Maple Producers of NE Ohio will be March 5-6 and 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maple syrup producers across northeast Ohio will open their sugarhouses to visitors to learn about their operations and see how maple syrup and maple products are made.
For a list of participating producers and map of locations, visit mpneoh.com.

Mini-Golf at the Library

March 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the Geauga County Library Foundation for its 10th annual fundraiser at Geauga West Library in Chester Township. The $5 admission includes 18 holes of indoor mini-golf, free family entertainment and prize auction.

Call 440-286-6811, ext. 2533 for more information or visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

Chesterland Village Open House

March 6, 2-4 p.m.

The Chesterland Historical Village will host its first open house of the year at the village located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.

A snow angel contest is planned, followed by hot chocolate and cookies in the Town Hall. The 1842 Tanner House and the General Store will be open for guests to see the collection of quilts, displays and memorabilia of the time. Visit the Wool Hollow Room to learn about history of fabric and view the working barn loom.

Call 440-729-1830 for information.

Improving Farm Profits

March 8, 6:30 p.m.

Geauga and Portage soil and water conservation districts, Heritage Cooperative, Pheasants Forever and Natural Resources Conservation Service are hosting an online webinar to discuss improving profits for grain-growing operations by identifying and addressing problem areas in fields that are losing money.

The program is free, but registration is required. To register, email aprieur@pheasantsforever.com.

Genealogical Society Meets

March 8, 7-8:30 p.m.

Alan Jones will present “Free Online Help for Family History Research” via Zoom at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society. The program will begin after a short meeting.

Registration is required, visit www.gcgsoh.org. Participants will receive a confirmation email from LibCal.

Woodland Wednesdays Workshop

March 10, 6-8 p.m.

The 2022 Woodland Wednesdays series continues with a virtual program, “Wicked Weeds Winter Woodies.” Speakers Natalie Gertz-Young, conservation educator with Lake Soil & Water Conservation District, and Becky Donaldson, Mentor Marsh naturalist with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will discuss techniques one can use to combat invasive plants.

The online workshop is free, but registration is required; call 440-350-2033. For more information, visit geaugaswcd.com.

For a fee, join the optional second field part of the program at the Mentor March Nature Center on March 12 from 12-2 p.m. or 3-5 p.m. To register for the field program, call 440-350-2033.

Collaborators include Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Division of Forestry, Farm Bureau and Holden Forests and Gardens.

Munson Indoor Flea Market

March 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Munson Township’s indoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall and Fire Station Bay, 12210 Auburn Road. The $1 entrance fee will go toward 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.

Chili Cook-Off

March 12, 5–7 p.m.

Montville Firefighters Association is hosting a chili cook-off at Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, Montville.

Township. There will be judged categories and popular vote. Cost is $10 for a sample cup of each entry along with crackers, beverage, and dessert.

There is no entry fee, but preregistration is requested. The event is open to all.

Call 440-968-3779 or email mrsb53@hotmail.com by March 7 to enter or for more information.

Lincoln Day Dinner

March 12, 5 p.m.

The Northeast Ohio Conservative Club is hosting its Lincoln Day Dinner at LaVera’s Party Center, 32200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills. Keynote speakers are Jim Renacci, candidate for Ohio governor; and Joe Knopp, candidate for lieutenant governor.

Tickets are $50 each or $400 for a table of eight and are available online only at geaugaccc.square.site. Call 216-520-1977 for information.

Beer & Hymns

March 13, 4-6:30 p.m.

Join the Chardon Polka Band for Beer & Hymns at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon. The event will benefit SubZeroMission.org.

Food and soft drinks will be provided by the church. Participants 21 and older may bring a beverage of their choice.

For more information, contact Paul Gochnour at 440-897-0121.

Groundwater And Well Maintenance

March 15, 6-8 p.m.

Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, Geauga Public Health, Geauga County Department of Water Resources and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency are collaborating to present “Well Educated: A Deeper Look at Geauga County’s Groundwater and Well Maintenance” at the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon.

Free and open to the public, the program will feature an overview of groundwater in Geauga County, the public’s role in maintaining water wells, the importance of testing and helpful resources that are available.

Reservations are required by March 11.  Geauga SWCD also offering free total coliform bacteria drinking water tests to county residents who register and attend this program

For more information or to register, contact Gail Prunty at gprunty@geaugaswcd.com or 440-834-1122.

Tunebackers Chinese Auction

March 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Berkshire Tunebackers are hosting their 11th annual Chinese auction and 50-50 raffle at Berkshire High School. Auction drawing is at 5:30 p.m. There will be performances by the band and choir.

Items may be picked up after the drawing or at the high school on March 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Berkshire music program.

There will also be a craft show at high school every Sunday in March from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Happy Tails Benefit

April 9, 5-8 p.m.

Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary is holding its 40th Anniversary Benefit at Patterson Fruit Farm’s Orchard Hills Party Center in Chester Township. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.

Event includes food, silent and Chinese auctions, 50-50 raffles and cash bar.

Tickets are $40 per person and will be held at the door unless requested in advance.

For more information or to purchase tickets by March 31, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076.