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
Oct. 25, 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.
Halloween Night Out
Oct. 25, 6 p.m.
Friends of Loss Team Geauga County hosts the second annual Halloween Night Out at Century Village Bond Building, 1465 East Park St. in Burton. The adults only event includes a gourmet buffet, bar, trophies for best costumes and more. Visit www.friendsgeaugalossteam.org to purchase tickets.
Sign Pickup
The Geauga County Republican Women’s Club will have signs available for pickup every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 400 Water St, Chardon. For more information, contact Joanie Windnagel at 440-339-6894.
Tru Community Info Sessions
Oct. 26, 10 a.m.
Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Tru Community, a new local non-profit with a mission to better the lives of uniquely-abled adults, is hosting day club information sessions. Anyone with an adult family member with special needs is invited to attend one of the day club sessions. Register at www.trucommunity.org or call 330-577-8828 with questions.
Parkman Craft Show
Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Road, is hosting its second annual craft show featuring more than 20 crafters and vendors. There will be a Chinese raffle, 50/50 and a chance raffle. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. Admission is free.
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m.
Head over to Hemly Hardware Store, 16600 Thompson Road, Thompson Township, for trunk or treat. There will be giveaways and prizes for best costume and best trunk display.
LCC Trunk or Treat
Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m.
Lakeland Community College Police Department is set to transform its campus parking lot into a Halloween spectacular for its first-ever Trunk or Treat event. The free, family-friendly celebration invites community members to explore emergency vehicles and meet local first responders. Children are encouraged to dress up.
Century Village Speaker Series
Oct. 27, 2-4 p.m.
Step into history as Carane Ladd, Linda Retych and Tina Nicolo present “Mourning Clothes & Customs” at Century Village Auburn Church, 14653 East Park St., Burton. Cost is $5 per person. Children 6 and under are free. Call 440-834-1492 for information.
Free Community Lunch
Oct. 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All are welcome to attend a free community lunch presented by the Women’s League at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.
LCGS Meeting
Oct. 31, 10 a.m.
The Lake County Genealogical Society (LCGS) will meet via Zoom. Following a brief business meeting, guest speaker Mary Huey, first vice president of LCGS, will present “Sharing Our Family History – An Idea Swap”.
Visit www.lcgsohio.org for more information and the invitation to the Zoom meeting. One does not need to be a member to attend the monthly meeting.
Boo at PCC
Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join for trick or treating at Pilgrim Christian Church, 202 S. Hambden St. in Chardon. There will be a special Halloween musical presentation on the church’s pipe organ featuring organist Scott Duncan from 6-6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Holiday Boutique & Tea
Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chesterland Historical Village hosts its annual holiday boutique and tea in the restored 1842 restored Tanner House filled with handcrafted gifts and Christmas decorations. Tea will be served in the parlor all day. The general store will be open and features the potting works of Eric Cogan.
Admission is free. The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Young of Heart
Nov. 1, 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 are provided.
Speaker Ginnie Jescheling will talk about the Lake County fires, buried alive and a sniper on Christmas Eve.
The group will see “Conclave” at noon at the Aurora Atlas Movie Theater on Oct. 29. Then, on Nov. 13, the group is going to the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh.
For more information on these trips, call Kimber at 440-668-3293 or Kit at 216-543-4442.
Hershey Montessori Cosmic Run
Nov. 2, 9 a.m.
Hershey Montessori School is hosting its annual Cosmic Run: 5K and 1-mile family walk at Observatory Park, 101610 Clay St. in Montville Township. Race starts at 9 a.m. The event is open to the community. All ages are welcome. Cosmic-wear is encouraged. Event includes music, refreshments and prizes.
Visit hershey-montessori.org for information and to register.
Gift of the Magi Boutique
Nov. 8 and 9
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.
The preview party is Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. Admission is $5, adults only. The boutique continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.
Join the Boutique Bounce by also stopping at 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.
Thanksgiving Volunteers Needed
Geauga County Department on Aging needs volunteers on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28 to deliver meals to area seniors who are alone for the holiday.
All meals are prepared and made ready for delivery at Chardon Senior Center, 470 Center St., Building 8, in Chardon. Volunteers will pick up and deliver the meals to their assigned seniors’ homes.
To volunteer, or for more information, call Deana Catucci at Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2145.
