Geauga Happenings
City of Chardon hosts its free summer concert series featuring Pieces of Eight at the bandstand on Chardon Square, weather permitting...
Concert in the Park
July 7, 7-9 p.m.
City of Chardon hosts its free summer concert series featuring Pieces of Eight at the bandstand on Chardon Square, weather permitting. Visit www.chardon.cc for information.
Yard and Trunk Sale
July 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce is hosting a yard and trunk sale at Harrington Square Mall and other map locations. For information, email mccinfo.middlefieldcc@gmail.com or call 440-632-5705.
FGP Explorers Series
July 8, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Over the Fields and Through the Woods along the Old Inter-Urban Railroad” at the Upper Chagrin Preserve in Russell Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Art & Wine Festival
July 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation will host its 15th annual Mantua’s Art on the Hill & Wine Tasting, Too festival on East Prospect Street in Mantua Village. The street festival will feature more than 80 artisan booths, wine tasting by local wineries, artisan demonstrations, delicious food, a photography contest, an art and prize auction, live entertainment and more.
Admission and ample parking are free. For more information, call Christine Pitsinger at 330-414-6486.
Maple Splash Raffle Festival
July 8, 4-9 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield is hosting the fifth annual Maple Splash Festival at Century Village in Burton. The free event includes 50/50 raffle, live music, food trucks and other local vendors. More than 20 local charities will be represented offering games, snacks and information.
Donations of nonperishable food items for the Veterans Food Pantry will be accepted.
Visit www.maplesplashraffle.com for rules, to purchase tickets and to see a list of local retailers selling tickets.
Troy Homecoming Steak Roast
July 8, 6 p.m.
Troy Homecoming Community Days committee is hosting a steak roast fundraiser at Troy Community House grounds, 13950 Main Market Road in Burton. For advance ticket sales only, call 440-728-5841 or email pattyhazlett1@gmail.com.
Thompson/Ledgemont Reunion
July 9, noon
The annual Thompson/Ledgemont Old Timers Reunion will be held at Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, Montville Township. Bring a dish to pass.
The Ledgemont class of 1973 will be honored for its 50th anniversary, and the class of 1983 will be welcomed for the first time.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
July 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club at Bainbridge Public Library to learn about solar eclipses with Martin Mullet, of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net to register.
Concert On The Square
July 11, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township begins its free summer concert series on the square with the Hickory Rockers. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome. In the event of rain, an alternate date will be given.
For information, call Audrey Kerr, 440-862-0043, or Pat Downing, 440-968-3558.
Clothing Shop
July 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New Promise Church is holding a Clothing Shop of gently used clothing at the church located at 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road in Kirtland.
The church will also present its second annual car show on July 23 from 2-5 p.m. The family event includes food, music, inflatables, games and vendors. Call 440-256-3705 for information.
Yoder Brothers Reverse Raffle
July 14, 6-11 p.m.
The fourth annual Yoder Brothers Memorial Scholarship Reverse Raffle will be held at the EOUV, 8636 Pekin Road, Russell Township.
Event features a $5,000 grand prize, silent auction and fish bowl raffle.
Buy tickets online at www.yoderbrothersfoundation.com.
Free Fresh Produce
July 15, 9-11 a.m.
Newbury Community Church is hosting a fresh produce giveaway at 14916 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents the third Saturday of each month through October. Please bring ID and bags.
Craft Show and Flea Market
July 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A craft show, flea market and farmers market will be held at Troy Community House and grounds located at 13950 Main Market Road in Burton across the street from Troy Self Storage and Welshfield Inn.
Indoor and outdoor vendor space is available. To reserve a space, call 440-728-5841 or email pattyhazlett1@gmail.com.
Polka-Style Worship Service
July 16, 9:30 a.m.
Join the Chardon Polka Band as it leads a polka-style worship service at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon.
Following the worship service, the band will be in concert from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the congregation will provide a free picnic lunch for those in attendance. Kids are welcome. Bring lawn chairs.
Concert will be held indoors in the event of inclement weather.
Donations will be accepted during the service and concert to benefit Project Hope for the Homeless and Lake County Humane Society.
For more information, call Paul at 440-897-0121.
