Geauga Happenings
American Legion Post 459 is holding a mock funeral at the Great Geauga County Fair...
Mock Funeral
Sept. 2 and 4, 1 p.m.
American Legion Post 459 is holding a mock funeral at the Great Geauga County Fair.
FGP Explorers Series
Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m.
Join naturalist and Foundation for Geauga Parks Trustee Dan Best to explore the Duane Ferris Trail in Eldon Russell Park, 16315 Rapids Road in Troy Township.
For information, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
Sept. 8 and 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A free community giveaway of clothing for the family, bedding, household items, toys, books and miscellaneous items will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon.
NEOCAG Meeting
Sept. 10, 9:15 a.m.
The NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society will hold its monthly meeting online via Zoom. The meeting opens at 9:15 a.m., with the presentation beginning at 9:45 a.m.
Speakers Linda Debe will present “Google My Maps, Visualizing Your Ancestors’ Lives.”
For more information and to register, visit neocag.net or email webmaster@neocag.net.
St. Patrick Chinese Auction
Sept. 10, 11 a.m.
St. Patrick Church is hosting its annual Chinese auction at the church located at 16550 Rock Creek Road in Thompson Township. Doors open at 11 a.m. for the auction and a light lunch. The drawing begins at 1:30 p.m. followed by a 50/50 raffle. Winners need not be present.
An entrance fee of $2 includes six raffle tickets. Auction, high end auction and raffle tickets will be for sale.
Geauga Veterans Sports Fest
Sept. 10, 3-8 p.m.
The fourth annual Geauga Veterans Sports Fest will be held in the parking lot of Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, 14855 N. State Ave., Middlefield. Fireworks show begins at 8 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit GeaugaVets.com.
Auburn FD Clambake
Sept. 10, 6-8:30 p.m.
The Auburn Fire Department is hosting its annual clambake at the fire station located at 10950 Washington St. in Auburn Township.
Regular bake dinner costs $35 and includes a dozen clams, half a barbecue chicken, corn, yams, coleslaw, roll and beverages. Extra clams will be available for $12 per dozen, as well as hot dogs and chips for the kids.
Presale tickets only by Sept. 1 are available by calling or texting 440-343-0054, emailing Auburnclambake@gmail.com or contacting any Auburn fire person. Takeout is available.
Genealogical Society Meets
Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
The Geauga County Genealogical Society will meet in the Bostwick room of the Chardon Library, 110 E, Park St. Chardon.
Melissa Cole and Lynn Vandevort will discuss how to utilize the resources of the Anderson Allyn room, the library’s updated genealogical resource room. The program will begin after a short business meeting.
For more information, visit gcgsoh.org.
Slovenian Sausage Festival
Sept. 14, 12-8 p.m.
The National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum is hosting the 18th annual Slovenian Sausage Festival at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland.
Enjoy non-stop polkas and waltzes with favorite Cleveland-style bands. Sample sausages from several makers and then pick a winner. Prizes are awarded in the People’s Choice and the juried Best of Fest categories.
Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. Youth 18 and under are free.
For tickets or more information, call 216-261-3263 or visit www.polkafame.com.
Fall Fish Sale
Sept. 15, 1-2:30 p.m.
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual spring fish sale will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Orders are currently being taken for fingerling-size largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill/sunfish mix, minnows, redear “shellcracker” sunfish and white amurs. Pond safety kits and farm pond management books are also available.
To place an order, visit www.geaugaswcd.com.
Order deadline is Sept. 9. All proceeds support the district’s education programs. Questions? Call 440-834-1122.
CV Herb Society Meets
Sept. 16, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. After a social time and snacks, Jerry Moreno from the Dahlia Society will talk about dahlias.
Consider donating; contributions are needed to complete the new garden.
Prospective members can learn about the organization at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org or on Facebook. To RSVP, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.
Airport Community Day
Sept. 17
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 5 will host its last fly-in of the summer at the Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield.
An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served from 7-11 a.m. Donation is $10 for adults, $5 for kids and free for children under 3.
Youth will enjoy a variety of hands-on activities including flight simulators, crafts and free Young Eagle airplane rides for ages 8-17 beginning at 8 a.m. Parental permission is required; register at youngeaglesday.org.
The event features aircraft displays and demonstrations. Bring lawn chairs. Fly-in or drive in.
For more information, call 440-632-1884, 440-836-3225 or 440-321-9036.
CWC Lunch and Program
Sept. 21, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join Christian Women’s Connection for lunch and a program at a new location, Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township.
Cleveland storyteller Dan Ruminski will share the entertaining stories of Cleveland’s past personalities. Featured speaker Lori Kempton will present “Change Happens.”
Cost is $16 at the door; lunch catered by Hungry Bee
To RSVP, email cwcchagrin@gmail.com or call/text 440-213-1205.
Get Septic Smart
Sept. 22, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, Geauga Public Health and Middlefield Library will host a free SepticSmart program at the Middlefield Library. Presenters Dave Resource professionals with Geauga Public Health will discuss how a home septic system works, how to maintain a home sewage treatment system and what to do when it appears to not be working properly.
The program is free, but reservations are required by visiting geaugalibrary.libcal.com or calling 440-632-1961.
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