Geauga Happenings
A community garage sale is being held in the parking lot of the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township...
Community Garage Sale
June 11, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A community garage sale is being held in the parking lot of the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Local residents may rent a space to sell gently used items from their “Trunk to You.” Proceeds benefit the Metzenbaum Foundation community and recreation programming.
Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase.
For information on renting a space, call Marsha Marin at 440-729-9406, ext. 2502.
Chinese Auction
June 11, 12:30 p.m.
Claridon Community Helps is hosting a Chinese auction at Claridon Town Hall. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; the drawing begins at 3 p.m.
Proceeds benefit Claridon Congregational Church for the purpose of restoring the church sanctuary. For information, call 440-321-5596.
Joe Peters Memorial Pig Roast
June 11, 3-8 p.m.
The fifth annual and final Joe Peters Memorial Pig Roast will be held at Shangri La Event Center, 16110 McCall Road in Parkman. Proceeds benefit all Cardinal students through Cardinal Athletic Boosters. Dinner will be served at 4 p.m.
Event includes Chinese auction, cornhole, sand volleyball, free pontoon cruises and five $5,000 cash raffles.
Tickets are $60 for adults, $35 for students ages 13-17, $10 for kids ages 6-11 and free for kids under 6. Adult dinner ticket includes a cash raffle entry. Separate cash raffle entries are $25.
Tickets are on sale at the Cardinal Board Office and Middlefield Village Hall. One hundred percent of proceeds lower activity fees for all Cardinal students.
Questions? Visit www.peterspigroast.org or call 440-429-2227.
Geauga Dems Hot Topic
June 12, 3-4:30 p.m.
The Geauga Democratic Party will discuss its hot topic, ‘”We’re Done with Covid, but Covid is Not Done With Us,” at the party headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township.
Panelists are Dr. Michael Lederman and Dr. Neil Korman, experts on pathology, microbiology and Covid. Please be vaccinated or have a recent negative Covid test to attend. Desserts and coffee will be served at the free event.
Summer Concert Series
June 14, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township begins its free summer concert series on the square with the classic rock ‘n’ roll band, Word of Mouth.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
Stop by the pre-concert market from 5-7 p.m. For information, call Audrey Kerr, 440-862-0043, or Pat Downing, 440-968-3558.
Dems Women’s Caucus Meets
June 14, 7 p.m.
The monthly meeting of the Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus will be held at Democratic Headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Special guest is Matt Kilboy, candidate for the U.S. Congress.
Bring questions and ideas. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact GeaugaDemWomen@gmail.com
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve Italian sausage sandwiches with a side of French fries every Wednesday in June at the post located at 752 Water St. Donation is $8. The public is welcome.
GGP Networking Event
June 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Geauga Growth Partnership is hosting a networking event at Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. The free event is open to members, guests and the community.
Call 440-564-1060 or visit www.geaugagrowth.com to register.
CV Herb Society Meets
June 17, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. A business meeting will be held after refreshments. The program will be a discussion on planning a personal herb garden with master gardener Jacque Gallager.
July’s meeting will be a trip to Stan Hywett Hall. Payment of $9.50 is due at the June meeting. The group will meet at the library at 9 a.m. to carpool.
To RSVP, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. Visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org to learn more about the organization.
Free Fresh Produce
June 18, 9-11 a.m.
Newbury United Community Church is hosting a fresh produce giveaway at 14961 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID and bags.
Community Fishing Derby
June 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Munson Township’s annual community Fishing Derby is open to all Munson Township residents. Join for a morning of fishing fun at the Scenic River Retreat, 10900 Mayfield Road. Bring a fishing pole – catch and release only. Bait will be provided. Door prizes awarded.
Geauga Co. Gay Pride Day
June 18, 2-8 p.m.
Geauga County’s first Gay Pride Day will take place on Chardon Square. Featuring comedian Karen Williams as emcee, speakers include retired Ohio Supreme Court Justice William O’Neill, former Gay Peoples Chronicle publissher Martha Pontoni and “award-winning Jewish lesbian rabble-rouser” Brynna Fish.
Enjoy dancing, live entertainment, vendors, mom hugs, face painting, free speech forum and voter registration.
The event is hosted by Community Church of Chesterland with co-organizers Mary Briggs and Megan Carver. Donations are tax deductible. For information, visit chesterlanducc.org or email geaugapride2022@gmail.com.
American Legion Steak Roast
June 18, 5-7 p.m.
The Newbury American Legion will host its annual rib-eye steak roast at the post located at 11008 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Cost is $15 per dinner. The event includes a 50/50 raffle; drawing is at 7 p.m. Call Ken at 440-635-6536 for more information and reservations.
Farm Bureau Ice Cream Social
June 22, 6-8 p.m.
The Geauga County Farm Bureau is hosting its annual member appreciation ice cream social and policy development meeting at Claridon Woodlands Lodge, 11383 Claridon Troy Road, Claridon Township. The meeting session is at 6:45 p.m.
The event is free for Farm Bureau members and their guests.
RSVPs appreciated by June 15 by emailing geauga@ofbf.org or calling 440-426-2195.
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