Geauga Happenings
Superintendents of Geauga County public schools will share updates from schools at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at Kent State University – Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton...
State of the Schools
Nov. 3, 8-10 a.m.
Superintendents of Geauga County public schools will share updates from schools at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at Kent State University – Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.
Breakfast and networking begin at 8 a.m. Free and open to the public.
For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
Christmas Gathering Boutique
Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Chesterland Historical Village hosts its annual Christmas Gathering in the 1842 restored home of Silas and Molly Tanner. Enjoy a holiday tea, handcrafted gifts, unique decorations and display of vintage clothing and hats. Admission is free.
Young of Heart
Nov. 3, 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.
Maria, from Cardinal Physical Therapy, will give advice for keeping in shape during the winter.
A Christmas trip has been planned for Dec. 12-14 to Lancaster, Pa., which includes “Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight and Sound Theatre, “The First Noel” variety show at the American Music Theatre and Holidays at the Mount Hope Mansion dinner theater and more. For reservations, call Nancy at 440-729-9684.
Craft Fair
Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lake Catholic will host a craft fair featuring over 100 crafters at the school located at 6733 Reynolds Road in Mentor. The event also features raffles, food and a kids’ corner. Admission is $3 general or $2 for seniors.
FGP Explorers Series
Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for Rompin’ in Thompson with naturalist Dan Best. Explore the park and trails at Thompson Ledges Township Park, 16755 Thompson Road in Leroy Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Community Sunday Meal
Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m.
St Luke Episcopal Church resumes its monthly community Sunday meal at the church located at 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Chardon. All are welcome.
Transgender Panel Discussion
Nov. 5, 2-4 p.m.
Geauga Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Support Network is hosting a panel presentation and discussion titled “What is Transgender?” at the Bainbridge Public Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Panelists include a pediatric clinical psychologist, a gender nonconforming minister, a transgender individual and the parent of a transgender young adult.
The free event is open to the public. For more information, visit www.GeaugaSOGI.org.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
Nov. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club at Burton Public Library for “UFO Stuff to Know.” Visit burtonlibrary.org to register.
Election Night Watch Party
Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
Join members of the Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus for a watch party of the state and local elections at the county party headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township.
Kristallnacht Candlelight Vigil
Nov. 9, 6 p. m.
Geauga County’s third annual candlelight vigil will be held on Chardon Square to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. Organized by Mary Briggs, candles will be provided.
VFW Veterans Day Dinner
Nov. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will host its annual free Veterans Day dinner for veterans and their families in the dining room of the canteen. Meal choice is Salisbury steak, butterflied shrimp or pork and sauerkraut dinner.
Donations Sought
Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mayfield Church and Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore are teaming up to collect furniture, appliances and other items for the ReStore truck. The truck will be at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.
Visit Lake-GeaugaHabitat.org for a list of acceptable items.
Gift Of the Magi Boutique
Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township, is hosting its annual Gift for the Magi Christmas boutique featuring quality gift items by juried artists and crafters and a quilt raffle. Admission is free.
Join the Boutique Bounce by also shopping the boutiques of St. Anselm Church in Chester Township and Old South Church in Kirtland. Pick up a card at the first stop and have it stamped at each show for a chance to win one of three grand prizes.
Call 440-729-1668 for more information or visit stmarkchester.org.
Christmas Boutique
Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Anselm Women’s Guild annual Christmas Boutique will be held at St. Anselm School, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. There will be handcrafted and unusual items for holiday shopping as well as a snack bar, bake sale and prize raffle.
For more information, call Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158.
Veterans Day Dinner
Nov. 11, 4:30-7 p.m.
Burton American Legion Post 459, 14052 Goodwin St., is serving soup and chili dinner on Veterans Day. The dinner is free to all veterans.
CWC Lunch and Program
Nov. 15, 12-1:45 p.m.
Join Christian Women’s Connection for a luncheon and basket raffle at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Speaker Nora White will deliver a message of hope, joy and peace.
To RSVP by Nov. 9, email cwcchagrin@gmail.com or call/text 440-213-1205.
