Geauga Happenings
The Federated Church of Chagrin Falls will hold its annual Trinkets and Treasures sale of quality household and kitchen goods, sporting equipment, holiday decor, gently worn clothing and accessories, tools, books, children’s toys, electronics, jewelry, antiques and more...
Trinkets and Treasures Sale
April 28-30
The Federated Church of Chagrin Falls will hold its annual Trinkets and Treasures sale of quality household and kitchen goods, sporting equipment, holiday decor, gently worn clothing and accessories, tools, books, children’s toys, electronics, jewelry, antiques and more at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, half price and bag day.
The sale benefits the church’s programs and missions.
Call 440-247-6490 or visit www.FedChurch.org for more information.
WG Kiwanis Pancakes
May 1, 8 a.m. to noon
West Geauga Kiwanis Club will hold a free drive-thru pancake breakfast at Eddy Fruit Farm in Chester Township. Limited dine-in space will be available.
For more information, call 440-221-0112 or visit WGkiwanis.org, where there is also a link to preorder breakfast.
East Kiwanis Fish Fry
May 6, 4:30-7 p.m.
East Geauga Kiwanis is hosting fish frys at Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Drive in Middlefield. Dine in or carry out.
Perennial Gardeners Plant Sale
May 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual plant sale in the parking lot of Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, features a large assortment of hanging baskets, perennials, houseplants and annuals. Check out the Garden Shed and the boutique for some surprises and Mother’s Day gifts. Sale will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page.
Chesterland Baptist Luncheon
May 7, 11 a.m.
The women of Chesterland Baptist Church invites all ladies, girls and boys to a potluck luncheon at the church located at 12670 Chillicothe Road. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Great Geauga County Fair with a presentation by the president of the fair’s auxiliary. Free and open to the community. To register, call 440-729-7101and leave a message.
Genealogical Society Meets
May 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
Cheryl McClellan will present “Read All About It. Discovering Your Family in Newspapers” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society being held at the Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon.
The free program begins after the short business meeting. Registration is requested by visiting www.geaugalib.net and selecting “Programs.”
Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour
May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Destination Geauga’s 18th annual self-guided tour of Geauga County businesses. Each stop offers a discount, giveaway or sample to enjoy. Pick up a map of participating businesses and collect a stamp at each stop.
At the end of the tour, head to the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton for the finale with music, food, children’s activities and a chance to win prizes from local businesses. Those who have visited 10 or more participating businesses will be entered to win the grand prize. Drawings begin at 4 p.m.
For more information and the list of participating businesses, visit www.destinationgeauga.com.
Woodland Wednesdays Workshop
May 14, 10 a.m.
Join for a special interactive field day at Working Woods at The Holden Arboretum, 9805 Sperry Road, Kirtland.
Attendees will have the opportunity to walk through the woods and learn about woodland management demonstrations firsthand at Working Woods. On-the-ground demo areas include a single-tree selection timber harvest, edge feathering and habitat improvements, nontimber forest products, invasive management, thinning, plantings and more.
Multiple agencies and professionals will also be in attendance with materials and information.
Collaborators include Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, NE Farm Bureau, Division of Forestry, Division of Wildlife and Holden Forests and Gardens.
For more information or to register, call 440-946-4400 ext.117 or visit geaugaswcd.com.
Auburn School Alumni Reunion
May 22, 2 p.m.
The Auburn School Alumni 114th Reunion will be held at Adam Hall on Washington Street. The event is open of anyone who attended Auburn School as a teacher, student, staff member or other capacity from 1933 to 1990s.
Contact Patti Phillips at 440-343-0054 or Jake Trethewey at 440-991-7432, or email AuburnSchoolAlumni@gmail.com with one’s name, address and how many by May 12. Cost is $20 per person.
Master Gardeners Helpline
The Ohio State University Extension has trained volunteers empowered to educate others with timely research-based gardening information. They work to solve problems by providing helpful tips, fact sheets and other resources.
Geauga County Master Gardener volunteers are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, May 1 through Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by email at mggeauga@yahoo.com anytime. They can be found at the OSU Extension, 14269 Claridon Troy Road in Burton, 440-834-4656.
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