Geauga Happenings
The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) will meet in the banquet room at St. Mary Church, 401 North St. in Chardon...
WG Plaza Trick Or Treat
Oct. 20, 4-6 p.m.
The merchants at West Geauga Plaza in Chester Township are hosting a Halloween Trick or Treat for children ages 2-12 accompanied by an adult. Dress in costume, bring a treat bag and stop by the plaza stores for treats.
OPERS Retirees Meet
Oct. 26, 11 a.m.
The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) will meet in the banquet room at St. Mary Church, 401 North St. in Chardon. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. followed by the program at noon. Cost is $13, payable at the door.
The program will feature Meg Pauken with information on elder law.
RSVP by Oct. 21. For information, call Catherine Whitright, president, 440-286-3730.
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 27, 6:30-8:30
Geauga County Sherriff’s Office will host Trunk or Treat at the Geauga County Safety Center, 12450 Merritt Road, Chardon. The event is free. For more information, call 440-279-2070.
Housing Coalition Chili Cookoff
Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Housing Coalition is holding its eighth annual fundraiser at Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Proceeds will be distributed to local agencies to help homeless and at-risk individuals and families in Geauga County.
Numerous county agencies will have their special chili recipes for attendees to taste and judge. The event also includes a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and wine pull, along with information about local agencies and services.
Tickets are $15, which includes appetizers, chili tasting, homemade desserts, door prize entry and one auction ticket.
To purchase tickets or make a donation to the Coalition, contact Teresa at 440-285-2282 or tslater@geauga.org.
Good Deeds Program
Nov. 5, 10 a.m.
Geauga County Probate Court will present the Good Deeds Program in the small gym of the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester Township.
The free informational program is designed to inform individuals about how they title their assets now will determine whether their family will need to go through probate court upon their death. Learn less expensive alternatives in titling assets to avoid the probate process.
An asset checklist will be provided. Volunteer attorneys will be available to discuss individual estate needs.
For more information or to register, call 440-279-1840.
Taste in Bainbridge
Nov. 12, 5:30-11 p.m.
Bainbridge Civic Club’s Taste in Bainbridge returns to the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club. The event features around 20 restaurants and the club’s Ox Roast carving station along with multiple raffles and auctions.
Social hour with cocktails and appetizers is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. followed by dinner from 6:30-8 p.m. Auction winners will be announced from 8-8:30 p.m. The casino and dancing begin at 8:30 p.m.
The number of tickets is being reduced to eliminate the congestion at the continuously sold out event. Tickets are $45 and are on sale at www.TheCivicClub.org.
For information, call Dave Strauch at 440-667-8583 or Mark George at 440-591-1819.
Proceeds provide funding for Bainbridge Civic Club’s scholarships and philanthropic donations and the Bainbridge Area Food for Friends food pantry.
Holiday Boutique and Brunch
Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maple Leaf Community Residences will host a holiday boutique and brunch at the Club of Hillbrook Club in Chagrin Falls. Brunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and guests will enjoy a special appearance by the Cleveland Ballet.
Tickets are $60 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under. Ticket sales close Nov. 4.
For more information, visit www.MLCR.org or call 440-279-4444.
Maple Leaf provides housing for adult Geauga County residents with developmental disabilities. Proceeds will benefit the Raise the Roof fund for the continuing needs of maintaining the homes.
