Geauga Happenings
Join as Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State Geauga host Brenda Cummins and Andrew Katusin, of the Cleveland Foundation Geauga Partnership, at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast taking place at KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton...
GEL Breakfast
March 3, 8-9:30 a.m.
Join as Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State Geauga host Brenda Cummins and Andrew Katusin, of the Cleveland Foundation Geauga Partnership, at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast taking place at KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton.
Learn about updates on Cleveland Foundation initiatives and discussing grantmaking in Lake and Geauga counties. Find out how local individuals and organizations can get involved. A continental breakfast is provided.
To register, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.
Young of Heart
March 3, 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 local author Marty Gitlin with a funny program about funny programs.
The group is open to Geauga County residents 55 or older. Yearly dues are $25. Come to a meeting to join or call Monica at 216-659-8117.
The St. Patrick’s Day luncheon will be held at 3 p.m. March 19 at the Silver Skillet. For reservations, call Kim at 440-668-3293.
A trip has been planned to Thousand Islands, N.Y., for May 8-11. Includes tours of Boldt Castle, Singer Castle, the Antique Boat Museum, a winery and more. Cost is $785 per person, or $797 non-members. For information, call Nancy at 440-729-9684.
Master Gardeners Offer Free Class
March 4, 9 a.m. to noon
Geauga County Master Gardeners volunteers Chris Pappas and Matt Valencic will present “Birds, Butterflies, and Pollinators” at the Geauga County Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Advance registration is appreciated for the free class by calling 440-834-4656; walk-ins are welcome.
Maple Driving Tour
The 2023 N.E. Ohio “How Sweet It Is” drive-it-yourself Maple Tour hosted by Maple Producers of NE Ohio will be March 4-5- and 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maple syrup producers across northeast Ohio will open their sugarhouses to visitors to learn about their operations and see how maple syrup and maple products are made.
For a complete list of participating producers and a map of locations, visit mpneoh.com.
Montville Chili Cook-Off
March 4, 5-7 p.m.
Montville Firefighters’ Association will host a chili cook-off at the Montville Community Center. A sample of each entry, crackers, beverage and dessert is $10.
FGP Explorers Series
March 4, 5-7 p.m.
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for an Explorers Series and Geauga Skywatchers crossover event at Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St. in Montville Township. During “Stars Above and Beauty Below,” Geauga Park District Naturalist Chris Mentrek will guide participants through an evening of outdoor stargazing.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Chesterland Village Open House
March 5, 12-4 p.m.
The Chesterland Historical Village will hold an open house, with all buildings open for the new season. Guest speakers Dan Best and Ron Whiting will present a program at 2 p.m. at the Olde Town Hall on the Ice Age, featuring the mammoth bones found on Sam Whiting’s farm along the Chagrin River in the 1940s and 1950s.
The Village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Mama Bears Documentary
March 5, 2-5 p.m.
Geauga SOGI Support Network (GSSN) is sponsoring an in-person and virtual screening of the documentary “Mama Bears,” followed by a panel discussion, at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township.
The feature film was shown at the Chagrin Documentary Filmfest in October 2022 and was awarded Best Documentary of both the Sun Valley Film Festival and Out Shine LGBTQ+ Film Festivals in 2022.
Tickets are free, but are required for each in-person attendee by 3 p.m. March 4.
Visit givebutter.com/hxpXEv. Free-will offerings are appreciated.
Virtual viewing is limited to residents of Ohio; email info@GeaugaSOGI.org to receive the link.
For more information, visit www.GeaugaSOGI.org
Geauga Skywatchers Club
March 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club and astronomer Russ Swaney for “Beginning Astrophotography” at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com to register.
St. Patrick’s Day Party
March 11, 5-7:30 p.m.
Geauga Democratic Party will host a St. Patrick’s Day corned beef dinner at the party headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Cost is $24. Seating is limited; take-out is available.
For more information, make reservations and prepay by March 8, visit www.geaugadems.com or call 440-218-2747.
CWC Lunch and Program
March 15, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join Christian Women’s Connection for lunch and a program at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Cost is $16 at the door.
Sharon O’Donnell, of Shepherd’s Run, will discuss the process of raising sheep for wool and yarn. Featured speaker Jennifer Ebaugh will talk about choices and consequences in dealing with tough situations in life.
To RSVP by March 9, email cwcchagrin@gmail.com or call/text 440-213-1205.
