Geauga Happenings
Attorney Elizabeth A. Crosby, a partner at Buckley King, will present “Getting Legal: Understanding and Complying with Workplace Laws” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast...
GEL Breakfast
April 5, 8-9:30 a.m.
Attorney Elizabeth A. Crosby, a partner at Buckley King, will present “Getting Legal: Understanding and Complying with Workplace Laws” 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.
Learn to Square Dance
April 5, 7-9 p.m.
Learn how to square dance at 10222 Bundysburg Road in Middlefield. For more information, call 440-632-1074 or email rlmarsch@windstream.net.
Indoor Flea Market
April 6, 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.
FGP Explorers Series
April 6, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore a new park featuring an elevated scenic observation deck and boardwalk at Troy Wetlands, 18725 Claridon Troy Road, Hiram Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Total Eclipse of the Arts
April 8, 1-5 p.m.
Fairmount Center for the Arts will offer an art-inspired eclipse viewing party with family-friendly art, music, dance and theater activities inspired by the eclipse. Guests will receive complimentary eclipse viewing glasses.
Admission is free; advanced reservations are requested by visiting fairmountcenter.org or calling 440-338-3171.
Genealogical Society Meets
April 9, 6:30 p.m.
Judy MacKeigan, Cleveland Metro Park historian and archivist, will present “The Canal That Created Cleveland” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society at the Chardon Library, 110 E Park St. She will discuss the history of the “Big Ditch” and its impact on Northeastern Ohio. The program begins at 7 p.m. following social time and a brief business meeting.
Registration is required for the free program; visit www.gcgsoh.org.
Women’s Caucus Meets
April 9, 7 p.m.
The Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus will meet at the Geauga Democratic Headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. All are welcome. For information, call 440-273-8200.
Red Wagon Spring Dinner
April 10, 4:30-8 p.m.
The Christ Child Society of Geauga County is holding its 31st annual Red Wagon spring fundraiser dinner, raffles and auction at St. Noel Banquet Center in Willoughby Hills. Guest emcee is Jen Harcher, Channel 8 meteorologist.
The event supports the many programs and activities of the Society that has served at-risk children in Geauga for over 40 years.
Tickets are $50 per person. Email Jeanette Bussoletti at jbussoletti@yahoo.com or call 216-401-8190 for more information and reservations.
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve chicken wings in a variety of flavors every Wednesday in April at the post located at 752 Water St. Dinners are open to the public. Call 440-285-3699 for to-go orders.
Happy Tails Benefit
April 21, 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. with a family-style dinner at 2:30 p.m. Event includes silent and Chinese auctions and 50-50 raffle.
Tickets are $50 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets by April 14, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076.
