Geauga Happenings

July 28, 2022 by Staff Report

Antique Power Exhibition

July 29-31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The 51st annual Antique Power Exhibition, sponsored by the Historical Engine Society and Lake Metroparks Farmpark, will be held at Lake Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland.

The event will feature Massey-Harris tractors, Speedex garden tractors and Fuller & Johnson gas engines. A wide spectrum of running equipment will be shown, with continuous activities each day.

The grand prize of a raffle will be 1964 Ford 2000 tractor. There will be a parade of tractors at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission is $8. For more information, call 440-669-2578 or 440-256-2122.

Food Pantry Open

July 29, 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.

Free Community Dinner

July 29, 5-6:30 p.m.

Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting a free dinner featuring burgers and brats at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available upon request.

Rubber Stamp Sale

July 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Montville Crafters will hold their fourth annual sale of new and gently used rubber stamps and paper crafting supplies at Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, Montville. The sale features 30 tables reserved showing rubber stamps, punches, card stock, embellishments and more.
For more information, call Linda at 440-298-3476.

Geauga Skywatchers

Aug. 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Geauga Skywatchers for “Asteroids and Small Solar System Bodies” at Bainbridge Library. Take a look at the many leftovers and detritus in the solar system presented by a member of The Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society.

Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com to register.

Kiwanis Summer Concert Series

Aug. 3, 7-9 p.m.

The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga continues its summer concert series at the Chester Township Park gazebo with FM77 performing hits from the late ‘70s to early ‘80s.

Donations from the public are welcome and may be sent to WG Kiwanis, PO Box 553, Chesterland OH 44026.

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

Chardon KidsFest, Flea Market

Aug. 4

The annual Chardon KidsFest is being held in conjunction with the Kids Flea Market on Chardon Square.

The flea market runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is an opportunity for youth ages 15 and younger to sell toys, games and clothes. Booths must be attended by the child and an adult.

KidsFest, which runs from 12-3 pm., features kid-friendly games, activities, demonstrations and contests.

Visit chardonsquareassociation.org for information and booth registration.

Benefit Auction

Aug. 5, 4:30 p.m.

The annual benefit auction for Middlefield Care Center Amish Birthing Center will be held at the Buster Miller Farm, 17719 Newcomb Road, Middlefield. Event includes food, bake sale and live and silent auctions. Quilts sell at 7 p.m. Donations are needed and appreciated.

Wings And Wheels Event

Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Classic Jet Center and Carver Financial Services are hosting a Wings and Wheels event at Lake County Executive Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road in Willoughby.

Fly-in and drive-in; there is no registration fee for planes or cars. All planes are welcome. Registration and staging are from 9-11 a.m.

Trophies for Best in Show and People’s Choice will be awarded at 2 p.m. Food will be available.

Admission is free. For more information, call 440-942-7092 or 440-321-9036.

VFW Post 6519 Golf Outing

Aug. 6

Chardon VFW Post 6519 is hosting its 10th annual golf outing at Chardon Lakes Golf Course. The four-person scramble begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start.

Cost is $85 per person and includes golf, lunch and a steak dinner at the post. Sponsorships are available.

For information, call Kyle Petersen at 440-226-0068 or email KyleSPetersen1@gmail.com.

Summer Concert Series

Aug. 9, 7 p.m.

Thompson Township continues its free summer concert series on the square with the Geauga County Fair Band.

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.

Community Policy Discussion

Aug. 18, 7-8 p.m.

Geauga Bipartisan Advancements, a small nonprofit that seeks to bring Geauga County residents of all political leanings together for civil discussion, is hosting a community discussion on abortion policy and firearm policy.

All Geauga residents are encouraged to attend the constructive community meeting at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.

For more information and to register, visit www.gbageauga.org.

Flea Market on the Greens

Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chesterland Historical Village will host its annual Flea Market On The Greens where bargain hunters can find books and comic books, handmade items, jewelry, glassware, kitchen items, furniture, antiques, day lilies from Great Expectations, fresh produce and flowers from Rogish Farm and more. Freddie’s Fabulous Franks will be at the flea market.

The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.

Twilight Soiree

Aug. 20, 5:30-9 p.m.

Tickets are on sale for The Foundation for Geauga Parks’ signature event, Twilight Soiree, at Veterans Legacy Woods in Newbury Township.

The indoor/outdoor celebration of Geauga County’s parks and preserves features catered food, beverages, live music by Thorne Musica, live and silent auctions, night sky viewing and Best of Geauga raffle and more.

Proceeds benefit Foundation programs.

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

Middlefield Chamber Golf Outing 

Aug. 26

Register for the annual Middlefield Chamber of Commerce golf outing at Rolling Green Golf Club in Huntsburg Township. Cost is $340 for a team or $85 per player. Registration for the four person scramble is from 8-8:45 a.m. with players teeing off at 9 a.m. Event includes lunch at the turn and dinner.

Sponsors are available. Contact Lynnette at mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com or 440-632-5705.

EAA Flying Start Program

Aug. 28, 1 p.m.

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 5 is hosting a Flying Start informational program on learning to fly in Hangar 3 of the Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield. The event will cover the steps and requirements in learning to fly, provide tips on how to make it economical and will culminate in a free introductory flight. The program is open to adults 18 and older

Pre-register at www.flyingstart.org.

For more information, contact Sherry Niederkorn at 440-477-1198.