Geauga Happenings
Burton Chamber of Commerce presents a Burton Country Christmas...
Burton Country Christmas
Nov. 29 and 30
Burton Chamber of Commerce presents a Burton Country Christmas. Weekend holiday festivities begin with rides on the Christmas Express Train around the park from 3-8 p.m. At 5:45 p.m., the community may join in caroling and a parade followed by the tree lighting of the gazebo tree at 7 p.m. and cookies and hot chocolate at Burton Congregational Church.
On Saturday, activities include the 5K Ugly Sweater Run and 1-mile Penguin Waddle, a hot chocolate walk, train rides, a Christmas tree scavenger hunt and Kris Kringle Mart holiday shopping from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Burton Congregational Church.
Santa will be at the Burton Chamber Log Cabin weekends Nov. 29 through Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are required. Call the Cabin at 440-834-4204.
Christmas Lighting of the Square
Nov. 30
Chardon Square Association, Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Chardon are hosting the Christmas lighting of Chardon Square. Pilgrim Christian Church will serve a chili supper from 5-7 p.m. The Geauga Music Center Band performs at 6:30 p.m. on the bandstand, followed by Chardon High School Free Harmony at 7 p.m., the lighting of the park and the arrival of Santa in a horse-drawn sleigh. The chamber will serve cider and cookies throughout the evening.
For more information, visit chardonsquareassociation.org.
Seeking Christmas Eve Singers
St. Luke Episcopal Church in Chardon is looking for singers for its 4 p.m. Christmas Eve service. For information, call 440-279-4022 or email mccannchris11@gmail.com.
Visit with Mrs. Claus and Her Elves
Dec. 1, 1-4 p.m.
Begin the holiday season in the restored 1842 Tanner House when Mrs. Claus and her elves host a fun afternoon at Chesterland Historical Village.
Enjoy storytime with puppets, make-and-take tree ornaments, letter-writing to Santa, Mrs. Claus’ favorite cookie recipe, holiday songs and much more.
The holiday gift shoppe will be open, offering unique, handcrafted items. There will be a raffle drawing at 3 p.m. for the new membership basket. The winner does not need to be present.
Admission is free. The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Community Sunday Dinner
Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m.
St. Luke Episcopal Church holds its monthly community Sunday meal at the church located at 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Chardon. Dinners are free and open to the public.
Geauga Skywatchers
Dec. 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for “Northern Lights” at Chardon Public Library, 110 E. Park St. Learn the science and mythology behind the aurora borealis. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net to register.
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
Dec. 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of bedding, pillows, toys, stuffed animals, clothing for the family, household items and Christmas decorations, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
First CCC Cookie Walk
Dec. 7, 9-11 a.m.
The 24th annual cookie walk will be held at the First Congregational Church of Claridon, 13942 Mayfield Road. A wide assortment of home-baked holiday cookies will be offered at $8 per pound; boxes provided. Come early for the best selection.
Breakfast with the Clauses
Dec. 7
Munson Township’s annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus takes place at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served.
Pictures with Santa will be available on a jump drive, with proceeds going to Boy Scout Troop 91. New this year is cookie decorating.
Sign-up forms may be downloaded at munsontwp.com or picked up at the township office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 440-286-9255.
FGP Explorers Series
Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a seasonal hike at Big Creek Park, 9160 Robinson Road in Chardon.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
St. Luke’s Cookie Walk
Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
St. Luke Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Chardon, is hosting its annual cookie walk. Walk along tables of delectable homemade holiday treats and pay by the pound. For more information, call 440-279-4022, or email stlukechardon@yahoo.com.
Festival of Trees
Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15, 12-6 p.m.
The Middlefield Historical Society will present a Festival of Trees at the historic Century Inn, 14979 S. State Ave. There will be many beautifully decorated Christmas trees to admire. Admission is free. For more information, call 440-632-1148.
GOP Christmas Party
Dec. 7, 5-8:30 p.m.
The Geauga County GOP Christmas holiday party will be held at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, 17260 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township. Call 440-339-6894 for reservations and mail check to the Geauga GOP, P.O. Box 536, Chardon OH 44024.
Joy to the World Concert
Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra presents “Joy to the World” featuring vocalist Emily Stack and conductor Greg Hillis at Lake Catholic High School. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Visit snowbeltmusical.org or call 440-296-9610.
GOP Women’s Luncheon
Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Geauga County Women’s Republican Club Christmas luncheon will be held in the banquet room at St. Mary’s Parish, 401 North St., Chardon. For reservations, call 440-487-2181 by Dec. 5 and mail payment to Sue Stevenson, Treasurer, 8669 Old State Road, Chardon, OH 44024.
St. Luke’s Play and Dinner
Dec. 15, 4 p.m.
St. Luke Episcopal Church presents Charles Shultz’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and dinner. The church is located at 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Chardon.
Call 440-279-4022 to register by Dec. 9.
