Geauga Happenings
Visit the Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ booth display “Connecting to Our Roots” located in building 9 at the south end of the fairgrounds at the Great Geauga County Fair...
Master Gardeners at the Fair
Aug. 29 – Sept. 2
Visit the Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ booth display “Connecting to Our Roots” located in building 9 at the south end of the fairgrounds at the Great Geauga County Fair. Theme areas include Out in the Weeds, Gardening Basics, Homesteading Basics, Clean Green Earth, and a children’s fun area. MGVs will be on duty to help answer gardening questions.
Food Pantry Open
Aug. 30, 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.
Free Community Dinner
Aug. 30, 5-6:30 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available.
Holiday Polka Party
Sept. 2, 12-7 p.m.
A Labor Day polka party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the Eddie Rodick Band and Frank Stanger Band. For information, call 330-318-3004.
Geauga County Tea Party Meets
Sept. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Speaker Jeanne Majerus will discuss the Ohio Election Integrity Network (OEIN) at the next meeting of the Geauga County Tea Party at the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township.
Dorothy’s Porch
Sept. 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing for the family, bedding, household items, toys and books, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
This And That Garage Sale
Sept. 5-7
St. Mark Lutheran Church Women’s League will host its annual This and That garage sale at the church located at 11900 Chillicothe in Chester Township. The sale runs Thursday from 6-9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds support its monthly community lunch and mission grants.
GEL Breakfast
Sept. 6, 8-9:30 a.m.
John Wilton, director of client services Northern Ohio at Spooner Risk Control Services, will present “Ohio BWC 101: Claims, Programs and Other Nuggets” 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. Co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga, the event is free and open to the public.
For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
Young of Heart
Sept. 6, 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. Entertainment will be by Joe Bortnick on his accordion.
Any Geauga County resident 55 or over may join Young of Heart. To join call Monica at 216-659-8117.
The group will go see a movie at the Atlas Movie Theater in Aurora on Sept. 11. A trip to the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum has been planned for Oct. 13-15. For more information on the trips, call Kimber at 440-668-3293.
FGP Explorers Series
Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a nature interpretation at the Rookery, 10110 Cedar Road in Chester Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Chinese Auction
Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
St. Patrick Church is hosting its annual Chinese auction at the church located at 16550 Rock Creek Road, Thompson Township. Call 440-298-1327 for information.
LCRTA Lunch Meeting
Sept. 9, 11 a.m.
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the Kirtlander Party Center, 9270 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland. Social time will be followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. and lunch. The program features candidates who are running in the Nov. 5 general election. A representative from the Lake County Board of Elections will also be in attendance
For advance reservations, contact Karen Sawitke, 9399 Ridgeside Drive, Mentor, OH 44060 by Aug. 30.
For more information, visit lakecountyrta.weebly.com
Seeking Craft Vendors
St. Anselm Women’s Guild is now accepting vendors for its Christmas Boutique on Nov. 9. If interested, contact Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158 or shirlthewhirl76@yahoo.com.
Genealogical Society Meets
Sept. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Genealogical Society will present “Down on the Farm: Geauga County Farm Life 1958” at the Chardon Library 110 E. Park St. Chardon. Dan Best, retired naturalist, will talk about a fictional farm family and dairy farming, maple sugaring, teen pastimes and more.
The program begins after social time and a short business meeting at 7 p.m. There will be a raffle of Geauga County products.
Registration is required; visit www,gcgsoh.org.
Twilight Soiree
Sept. 12, 5:30-9 p.m.
Tickets are on sale for Foundation for Geauga Parks’ Twilight Soiree at Fowler’s Mill in Chester Township.
The event features gourmet cuisine, live music, live and silent auctions, and nature-related programming and night sky viewing.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org.
Night Owl Prowl
Sept. 13, 4:30-9 p.m.
Lake County Genealogical Society presents Night Owl Prowl at Morley Library in Painesville. The genealogy session includes a presentation by Judy Stebbins, breakout groups and genealogy room help.
For reservations by Sept. 4, visit www.lcgsohio.org.
Harvest Handmade Market
Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chardon Square Association is hosting Harvest Handmade Market on Chardon Square. The free event features unique handmade goods and food, including the Kiwanis Corn Roast. For information, visit chardonsquareassociation.org.
Auburn FD Clambake
Sept. 21, 6-8 p.m.
The Auburn Fire Department is hosting its annual clambake at the fire station located at 10950 Washington St. in Auburn Township.
Presale tickets only are available by calling or texting 440-343-0054, emailing Auburnclambake@gmail.com or contacting any Auburn Fire person.
Junk in the Trunkfest
Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sell items from one’s trunk or set up a table at Junk in the Trunkfest held in conjunction with Auburn Township’s annual community picnic at Auburn Community Park, 17484 Munn Road, Auburn Township.
Vendors must preregister by Sept. 25 at www.auburntownship.com.
For information, call Nancy at 440-543-7028.
Get Septic Smart
Sept. 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and Geauga Public Health for a free SepticSmart program at the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon.
Resource professionals with Geauga Public Health will discuss how a home septic system works, how to maintain a home’s sewage treatment system and what to do when it appears to not be working properly.
Registration is required by visiting www.geaugaswcd.com or calling 440-834-1122.
