Geauga Happenings
March 30, 2023 by Staff Report

St. Mary Catholic Church will host its final Lenten fish fry at the church located at 401 North St., Chardon...

St. Mary’s Fish Fry

March 31, 4:30-7 p.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church will host its final Lenten fish fry at the church located at 401 North St., Chardon.

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.

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.

Geauga Dems Collect Signatures

April 1 and 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Geauga Democratic Party will hold a drive-thru event to collect signatures on the petition to restore reproductive rights in Ohio. Stop by party headquarters at 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township to support reproductive care for women.

Chesterland Village Open House

April 2, 2-4 p.m.

Chesterland Historical Village will host an open house featuring the Interurban Railroad. All vintage buildings will be open for tours. The village is located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.

G.A.R. Highway Presentation

April 3, 6 p.m.

Come to Hambden Town Hall to learn the history of U.S. Route 6, the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, the longest, oldest and highest transcontinental highway in the country. Gary Hunter, with the U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association, will take attendees on a 3,652-mile adventure.

Geauga Skywatchers Club

April 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for “A Trace of Space” at Chardon Public Library. Discover the impact of space exploration on everyday lives. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net or call 440-632-1961 to register.

Breakfast With Easter Bunny

April 8, 9-11 a.m.

Chardon Square Association hosts a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Pilgrim Christian Church on Chardon Square from 9-11 a.m.
Cost is $9 for adults and $7 for children, payable by cash only at the door. There will be photo opportunities.
At 11 a.m., Chardon Chamber of Commerce hosts a free egg hunt for children 10 and under in the park. Bring a basket.

Montville FD Easter Egg Hunt

April 8, 10:30 a.m.

Montville Fire Department will hold a community Easter egg hunt for children ages preschool through 10 at the Montville Community Center pavilion. Easter Bunny arrives at 10:30 a.m. with the egg hunt to follow.

Dress for the weather; event will be held snow, rain or shine. Bring baskets for gathering eggs. Donations will be accepted at the event.

FGP Explorers Series

April 8, 10-11:30 a.m.

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a hike at Oberland Park, 14899 Auburn Road in Newbury Township.

For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.

FOW Night at the Races

April 15, 6-9 p.m.

Friends of WomenSafe is hosting its first annual Night at the Race at Centerville Mills, 8558 Cracker Road, Bainbridge Township. Participants can become horse owners for an evening, bet on races, win money and watch racing action on big screens.

Tickets are $40 each and include dinner and entry into the event. Tickets are limited; visit www.friendsofwomensafe.com or call 440-285-3741 for more information.

Veterans Resource Fair

April 19, 3-6 p.m.

Geauga County Veteran Services is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair in room 168 of the new Geauga County Offices, 12611 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon.

Speak with a Veterans Affairs representative about a VA claim, obtain a Geauga County veterans ID card, receive a biometric screening from University Hospitals Geauga, learn about the new VA Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act and conditions that are covered and much more.

To register by April 14, call 440-279-1860 or email Geaugavet@CO.GEAUGA.OH.US.

Happy Tails Benefit

April 23, 2-5 p.m.

The non-profit, no-kill Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary is holding a “Sunday Dinner with a Purr-pose” benefit at St. Noel Banquet Center, 35200 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills.Registration begins at 1:30 p.m.

Event includes food, silent and Chinese auctions, 50-50 raffle.

Tickets are $50 per person and will be held at the door unless requested in advance.

For more information or to purchase tickets by March 31, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076.

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 at 1 p.m. July 21 led by the principal. Call Jim Karda at 216-396-7813 to RSVP.