Geauga Happenings
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food...
Food Pantry Open
April 26, 10 a.m. to noon
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend.
The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Master Gardeners Helpline
Have gardening questions? A Master Gardeners Volunteers helpline is available via phone on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by calling 440-834-4656, May through October, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Or email questions to mggeauga@yahoo.com anytime.
Planning a garden-related event and need a speaker or interested in learning more about MGV scholarships? Call 440-834-4656.
FGP Explorers Series
May 4, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore wildflowers and sugaring history along the Eagle Trail at Headwaters Park, 15052 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Meet Us in the Garden
May 4, 10 a.m.
The Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers, in partnership with the Mentor Public Library, hosts its next Meet Us in the Garden session at the library’s main branch, 8215 Mentor Ave.
Join for “Lawn Care Calendar,” an overview of turfgrass varieties commonly grown in northeast Ohio and the conditions that promote a healthy lawn. Common pest and disease problems will also be discussed, along with some suggested pest management practices.
The session is free, but registration is required. Visit mentorpl.org or call 440-255-8811.
Have A Heart Spay/Neuter
Valley Save-A-Pet’s Have A Heart program offers cat and dog sterilizations at a discounted rate to pet owners.
Call 440-232-2287 any Monday, Wednesday or the first Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for information and to apply for a spay/neuter certificate. Spay/neuter services for feral cats to help reduce the feral cat population are also available.
For more information, visit www.valleysaveapet.org.
Perennial Gardeners Plant Sale
May 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual plant sale in the parking lot of Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, features a large assortment of hanging baskets, perennials, natives, houseplants, herbs and annuals. Check out the Garden Shed and the boutique for unique items related to home and garden. Gift certificates are available now. Sale will be held rain or shine. For more information, email perennialgardenerschesterland@gmail.com.
Auburn School Alumni Reunion
May 19, 2 p.m.
The Auburn School Alumni 116th Reunion will be held at Adam Hall on Washington Street. The event is open to anyone who attended Auburn School for any period of time as a teacher, student, staff member or other capacity from 1933 to the 1990s.
By reservations only, contact Patti Phillips at 440-343-0054 or Jake Trethewey at 440-991-7432, or email AuburnSchoolAlumni@gmail.com with one’s name, address and how many by May 12.
