Geauga Happenings
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve butterflied shrimp and coleslaw dinners with sides on Wednesdays in June at the post located at 752 Water St...
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve butterflied shrimp and coleslaw dinners with sides on Wednesdays in June at the post located at 752 Water St.
The post also serves steak-um style sandwiches on Tuesday evenings and hamburgers on Thursdays. All dinners are open to the public.
Young of Heart
June 7, 11:30 a.m.
Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Speaker Ginnie Jescheling will talk about the Cleveland Clinic fire in 1930.
The annual for-members-only birthday party with a Western theme will be on June 21 in St. Anselm’s Kelly Hall. Lunch and birthday cake will be provided by YOH. Entertainment will be by Steppin’ Out. To reserve a spot, sign up at the meeting or call Elaine Hippley at 440-729-9371.
NE Ohio Volunteer Summit
June 9, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Portage and Trumbull County Democratic Parties are hosting a Northeast Ohio Democratic Volunteer Summit in Geauga County. A social hour will follow the event.
Open to the public, engage in campaign training and insightful discussions with panels of experts. Featured speakers are U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown; Melissa Cropper, AFL-CIO/OFT/AFT; and more.
RSVP to mobilize.us/s/CfckC4; reservations are required for the location of the event.
Family Fun Day
June 9, 12-5 p.m.
Miss SNPJ’s Family Fun Day at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland features the Chardon Polka Band from 1-5 p.m., kids crafts from 1-3 p.m. and Jungle Terry at 3 p.m. The kitchen and bar open at noon. Open to the public. For information, call 440-256-9373.
Entertainment in the Park
June 11, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township begins its free summer entertainment series on Thompson Square with the Big North Band.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
Refreshments will be offered by local organizations. For information, call Audrey Kerr, 440-862-0043, or Pat Downing, 440-968-3558.
Women’s Caucus Meets
June 11, 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. Donations are requested for the Hola Cupboard by June 9. For information, call 440-273-8200.
Geauga Dems Film Showing
June 12, 7 p.m.
In recognition of Pride Month, the Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus presents the movie “The Times of Harvey Milk” at the Geauga Democratic Headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Then, on June 26, either “And the Band Played On” or “Before Stonewall” will be shown.
All are welcome to the free events; donations will be accepted.
For information, call 440-273-8200.
Geauga Pride Day
June 15, 2-6 p.m.
The third annual Geauga Pride Day will be held on Chardon Square. Celebrate, honor and embrace Geauga’s LGBTQIA community. Event will include live music, dancing, drag show, vendors and food trucks. Visit geaugapride.com for information.
Taste the Tea
June 18, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join Christian Women’s Connection of Lake County for a ladies luncheon featuring Alice Sems, Stonecroft Ministries speaker, and Pat Dennison, of Palmer Place Fine Teas. The luncheon will be held at Pine Ridge Country Club, 30601 Ridge Road, Wickliffe. To RSVP by noon June 13, email cwcstonecroft@yahoo.com or call 440-487-0661.
American Legion Steak Roast
June 15, 5-7 p.m.
The Newbury American Legion is hosting its annual ribeye steak roast at the post located at 11008 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. The event includes a 50/50 raffle, with the drawing at 7 p.m. Call Ken at 440-635-6536 for information and to reserve tickets.
VFW Rib Dinner and Raffle
June 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is hosting a rib dinner and $500 reverse raffle drawing at the post located at 752 Water St. Proceeds benefit the Russell Ward Scholarship Foundation.
Chardon All Alumni Dinner
June 15, 6:30 p.m.
Chardon High School invites all alumni to the Chardon All Alumni Dinner at St. Mary’s Banquet Hall, 401 North St., Chardon. A distinguished graduate from the class of 1967 will be inducted into the Chardon High School Hall of Fame. Guests are asked to bring socks for a donation drive for Geauga County Job and Family Services.
For more information, contact Bonnie Clemson at 216-789-9607.
Polka Picnic
June 16, 3-7 p.m.
The ladies auxiliary picnic dance at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland features the Bob Kravos Band from 3-7 p.m. The kitchen and bar open at 2 p.m. Open to the public. For information, call 440-256-3423.
Polka-Style Worship
June 23, 9:30 a.m.
Join the Chardon Polka Band as it leads its 10th annual polka-style worship service at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Au- burn Road, Chardon.
Following the 10 a.m. worship service, members of the congregation will provide a free picnic lunch. The band will present a free concert from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kids are welcome. Bring lawn chairs.
The event will be held indoors in case of inclement weather.
Donations will be accepted during the service and concert to benefit The Ox Shoppe, a nonprofit serving people with employment barriers.
For more information, call Paul at 440- 897-0121.
Pioneer School
July 8-12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Geauga County Historical Society will host its 51st annual Pioneer School for children ages 8-12 on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton. Each day will be filled with a variety of activities, each with a link to the past. On the last day, families can bring a picnic lunch and participate in a scavenger hunt.
Cost is $100 per child for Society members and $120 for nonmembers. To register, call 440-834-1492.
