Geauga Happenings
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of household items, bedding, clothing for the family, holiday items and books and toys, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon...
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
Feb. 16 and 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of household items, bedding, clothing for the family, holiday items and books and toys, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
Outreach Spaghetti Dinner
Feb. 16, 6-7 p.m.
Christ Presbyterian Church offers free drive-thru spaghetti and meatball dinners the third Thursday of each month. Salad and dessert are included. The church is located at 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Young of Heart
Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.
Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Parish Center, 12969 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverage are provided. Guest speaker is Chester Fire Chief William Shaw.
Young of Heart is open to Geauga County residents 55 or older. Dues for the year are $25. Come to a meeting to join or call Monica at 216-659-8117.
CV Herb Society Meets
Feb. 17, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will be meeting on, Feb. 17 at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Louise Reiling from Auburn Pointe Greenhouse will talk about the care of houseplants and succulents.
Consider donating; contributions are needed to complete the new garden.
Prospective members can learn about the organization at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org or on Facebook. To make a reservation contact, chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.
Farm Bureau Membership Breakfast
Feb. 18, 9-11 a.m.
Join for the member appreciation pancake and sausage breakfast at the Lennah Bond Activity Center at Century Village in Burton to celebrate Farm Bureau membership.
Breakfast is free for Farm Bureau members and $10 for nonmembers.
Attendees may sign up for membership at the event. Visit the membership table for information on helping with the volunteer membership campaign.
For more information, call the county Farm Bureau office at 440-426-2195 or email geauga@ofbf.org.
Maple Leaf Hosts Day at Races
Feb. 19, 1 p.m.
Maple Leaf Community Residences will host A Day at the Races in the banquet hall of Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon.
Tickets are $30 per person and include lunch, unlimited betting, sideboards, 50/50 raffle and more.
For more information, visit MLCR.org or call 440-279-4444. Proceeds will benefit the Raise the Roof Fund for the continuing needs of maintaining MLCR homes.
Presidents Day Commemoration
Feb. 20, noon
Geauga County’s third annual Presidents Day commemoration will be held at the Heritage House on Chardon Square. Join to hear selected historic readings from presidential speeches and official documents.
OPERS Retirees Meet
Feb. 22, 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. Cost is $15, payable at the door.
Guest speaker is Geauga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Carolyn Paschke.
For information and to RSVP by Feb. 19, call 440-226-4491.
GCP Entrepreneur Success Event
Feb. 23, 5-6:30 p.m.
GCP Entrepreneur Success Event features Det Chansamone, founder of Schoolyard Studio, 14510 N. Cheshire St., Burton. Learn how the business started, the challenges and opportunities presented in the current climate and his plans for the future.
To register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
Free Community Dinner
Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting a chili dinner along with cake at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township.
Gardening 101
Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to noon
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ free, four-part Gardening 101 series being held in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, opens with “Site Selection and Preparation.” Master gardener Kelly Morgan will discuss the basic considerations of site selection, soil testing and preparation, and common pitfalls to avoid when starting a garden.
Registration is not required but appreciated. Contact Wendy Ward at 440-834-4656 or email ward.714@osu.edu.
St. Mary’s Fish Fry
Fridays in Lent, 4:30-7 p.m.
St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St., Chardon, will host its annual fish fry Fridays in Lent, Feb. 24 through March 31.
Pricing for dine-in guests is $17 for adults, $8 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carryout pricing is $15 for adults and $7 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under choose two items free.
All proceeds benefit St. Mary School’s Adopt-a-Student scholarship.
For more information, call Mike Boehnlein at 440-286-8879.
Auburn Pancake Breakfast
Feb. 26, 8 a.m. to noon.
Auburn Boy Scout Troop 101 will host its annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast at the Auburn Fire Station, 10950 E. Washington St., Auburn Township. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors, kids 12 and under, first responders, veterans and active military.
Montville Chili Cook-Off
March 4, 5-7 p.m.
Montville Firefighters’ Association will host a chili cook-off at the Montville Community Center. To enter, leave message at 440-968-3779 or email mrsb53@hotmail.com before Feb. 28. There is no fee to enter. A sample of each entry, crackers, beverage and dessert is $10.
GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
March 11, 5:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day dinner will be held at The Tanglewood Club, 8745 Tanglewood Trail, Bainbridge Township. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Keynote speaker will be newly elected Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou. Cost is $75 per person; VIP tickets are $125.
Visit www.GeaugaGOP.com/events to RSVP by Feb. 28. No walk-ins will be admitted.
For more information, sponsorship opportunities and program ads, call 440-253-9677 or email info@geaugagop.com.
Munson Indoor Flea Market
April 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Munson Township’s indoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall and Fire Station Bay, 12210 Auburn Road. The $1 entrance fee for shoppers will go toward the Munson Township Scholarship Fund. Youth 12 and under are free.
Contact the township office at 440-286-9255 for more information or to rent a space.
Mentor HS 50th Reunion
July 22, 6 p.m.
Mentor High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion at Toth’s Place, 6966 Heisley Road in Mentor. Enjoy catered food, desserts, DJ and cash bar. Cost is $35 per person; send nonrefundable checks to Mrs. Vickie (Ensign) Kuhn, 6196 Tall Oaks Drive, Mentor, OH 44060. A block of hotel rooms in Mentor have been reserved. Contact Vickie at 440-477-4784 for information by May 10.
There will be a tour of the high school on July 21 at 1 p.m. led by the principal. Call Jim Karda at 216-396-7813 to RSVP and for information on a possible golf get-together.
