Geauga Happenings
Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township...
Young of Heart
Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m.
Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverage are provided. Ron Papaleo will provide entertainment with his vocals and keyboard.
On Aug. 27, the group will visit the Northeast Ohio Steampunk Festival at the Burton Century Village. A Crystal Clear day trip to Tiffin is planned for Aug. 30. For trip information, call Kimber at 440-668-3293.
Concert in the Park
Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m.
City of Chardon continues its free summer concert series featuring Swamp Rattlers at the bandstand on Chardon Square, weather permitting. Visit www.chardon.cc for information.
FGP Explorers Series
Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a “Hurry-Not Heron Hike” at Blue Heron Preserve, Chagrin River Land Conservancy, 14747 Ravenna Road in Burton.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Back in Time Power Show
Aug. 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Step back in time to view all types of historic equipment at Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St. in Burton. Those interested in displaying equipment may contact the museum at 440-834-1492.
Wings And Wheels Event
Aug. 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Classic Jet Center and Carver Financial Services are hosting a Wings and Wheels event at Lake County Executive Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road in Willoughby.
Fly-in and drive-in; there is no registration fee for planes or cars. Registration and staging are from 9-11 a.m.
Trophies for Best in Show and People’s Choice will be awarded at 2 p.m. Food will be available.
Admission is free. For more information, call 440-942-7092 or 440-321-9036.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
Aug. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for an astronomy presentation at Middlefield Public Library. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net to register.
Concert On The Square
Aug. 8, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township continues its free summer outdoor music concert on the square with Vinyl Arcade. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
For information, call Audrey Kerr, 440-862-0043, or Pat Downing, 440-968-3558.
Kiwanis Summer Concert Series
Aug. 9, 7-9 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga continues its summer concert series at the Chester Township Park gazebo with the Swamp Rattlers Band. Visit www.wgkiwanis.org to view the summer concert schedule.
Chardon BrewFest
Aug. 12, 12-5 p.m.
BrewFest returns to Chardon Square, where more than 25 local brewers will provide samples of over 50 beers and ales. The event also features live music all day and local food vendors.
Chardon Rotary will hold a 50/50 raffle with all proceeds going to Geauga Hunger Task Force.
General admission is $45 and includes 15 pours and a tasting mug. The $15 designated driver ticket includes tasting mug and soft drinks.
Visit clevescenetickets.com for tickets.
Troy Homecoming Days
Aug. 12 and 13
Troy Homecoming Community Days will be held at Troy Community House and Grounds, 13950 Main Market Road in Burton. The event features live music, truck and tractor pulls, bouncy house, obstacle course, games and more. The parade on Sunday starts at 3 p.m. For a complete schedule, visit troyhomecoming.org.
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve jumbo chicken wing dinners every Wednesday in August. Open to the public, the post is located at 752 Water St.
Boots, Barrels & Glitz
Aug. 14, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Friends of WomenSafe is sponsoring the first ever Boots, Barrels & Glitz event at The Basil Place, 13271 Bass Lake Road, Chardon. Enjoy dinner, drinks, entertainment, line dancing and more.
Purchase tickets at friendsofwomensafe.org or call 440-285-3741.
Twilight Soiree
Aug. 18, 5:30-9 p.m.
Tickets are on sale for Foundation for Geauga Parks’ Twilight Soiree at Meadow Ridge Events, 17305 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg Township.
The event features a catered dinner, beverages, live music, and live and silent auctions featuring unique and nature themed experiences.
Proceeds benefit the Foundation’s support of land conservation, park improvements and nature education in Geauga County.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org.
Flea Market on the Greens
Aug. 19, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chesterland Historical Village will host its annual Flea Market On The Village Green featuring treasures galore, flowers, music and food booths. Join in a great time of treasure hunting.Admission is $3 for adults and free for children.
The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Steak Roast
Aug. 19, 4-8 p.m.
Harriet Tubman Movement, an advocacy group dedicated to helping victims of human trafficking, is hosting a steak roast, basket raffle and silent auction at Heritage Marketplace Event Center, 15864 Nauvoo Road in Middlefield. Advance sale tickets only; call 440-321-5007.
