Geauga Happenings
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a brook trout outing with Geauga Park District biologist Paul Pira and retired naturalist Dan Best at Spring Brook State Nature Preserve, Cleveland Museum of Natural History...
FGP Explorers Series
June 10, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a brook trout outing with Geauga Park District biologist Paul Pira and retired naturalist Dan Best at Spring Brook State Nature Preserve, Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Meet in Bass Lake Preserve parking area, 1445 Lakeview Road in Munson Township
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Geauga Dems Collect Signatures
June 10 and 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Geauga Democratic Party will be collecting signatures for the reproductive freedom petition at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township; at Chardon Square by the gazebo; and at the South Russell Medical Building, 5192 Chillicothe Road. Signatures will also be collected in front of county libraries, parks and public spaces. Call 440-273-8200 for information.
Caveman Crawl
June 11
The Foundation for Geauga Parks presents the 12th annual Caveman Crawl at The West Woods in Russell Township.
The 5K trail run and 1-mile fun walk is a heart-pumping, costume-wearing, all-ages athletic event popular with competitive and casual runners, families and local nature lovers.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. There is a costume contest at 8:30 a.m. The race steps off at 9 a.m.
Call 440-564-1048 with any questions.
Buckeye Road Reunion Picnic
June 11, 12-6 p.m.
The Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio will co-host its Buckeye Road Nationalities Reunion Picnic at the club grounds located at 12027 Abbott Road, Hiram. Admission is $5, youth under 12 are free.
Church Collecting Sneakers
The First Congregational Church of Claridon is collecting used sneakers to support its sanctuary repair and renovation. Place used sneakers in the bin under the portico at the back door of the church located at the corner of state Route 322 and Claridon Troy Road in Claridon Township. Sneakers only, please.
Concert On The Square
June 13, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township begins its free summer concert series on the square with the Chardon Polka Band. In the event of rain, the concert will be relocated to the Thompson United Methodist Church gym.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
Refreshments will be available. For information, call Audrey Kerr, 440-862-0043, or Pat Downing, 440-968-3558.
Third Thursday Business Social
June 15, 8 a.m.
Chester, Russell and Newbury area businesses may register for West Geauga Chamber of Commerce’s Third Thursday Business Social at Geauga West Library for a “Who Done It?” networking event. Coffee and donuts are provided.
Outreach Spaghetti Dinner
June 15, 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.
CV Herb Society Meets
June 16, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Geauga Park District Naturalist Denise Wolfe will speak about bees and native pollinators.
Consider donating; contributions are needed to complete the new garden.
Learn about the organization at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org or on Facebook. To RSVP, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.
MHS Garage Sale
June 15 and 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Middlefield Historical Society will hold its annual garage sale at Century Inn Underloft, 14979 South State Ave., Middlefield Village. Shop for many treasures, discounted after noon on Saturday. Call 440-241-2192 for more information.
Community Fishing Derby
June 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Munson Township’s annual community Fishing Derby is open to all Munson Township residents. Join for a morning of fishing fun at the Scenic River Retreat, 10900 Mayfield Road. Bring a fishing pole – catch and release only. Bait will be provided. Door prizes awarded.
RockAbility Auditions
June 24 and 26
RockAbility, an adaptive, integrated music project for musicians with developmental disabilities, is holding auditions for musicians with developmental disabilities at Metzenbaum/West Geauga Schools Transportation Building located at 8615 Cedar Road, Chester Township. The auditions require registration. Auditions start at 2 p.m. on June 24 and 7 p.m. June 26.
Email annemarie@npowerservices.com to sign up for a 15-minute time slot.
Trash And Scrap Tire Collection
July 29, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Troy Township will host its annual trash and scrap tire collection event in the parking lot behind the Troy Township Community House, 13950 Main Market Road. Tires and trash only; no hazardous materials or liquids will be accepted. Collection is for township residents only.
For more information, call the township at 440-834-8614.
