Geauga Happenings
St. Francis of Assisi is hosting a Family Festival at 6850 Mayfield Road in Gates Mills...
St. Francis of Assisi Festival
June 5-8
St. Francis of Assisi is hosting a Family Festival at 6850 Mayfield Road in Gates Mills. Hours are 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy live music and entertainment, food, a beer and wine tent, kids rides, games, face painting, balloon twisting, bingo and a prize raffle to win a 2025 Chevy Trailblazer.
Kindness Sewing Circle
June 6, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
NPower Services hosts a Kindness Sewing Circle at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon. The free monthly gathering is open to people of all abilities and provides a creative space for participants to craft fabric projects that benefit others in need.
Anyone interested in participating may email Anne Marie Wolfe at
AnneMarie@NPowerServices.com or register online at www.npowerservices.com.
EAA Pancake Breakfast
June 7, 8 a.m. to noon
Chapter 5 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at Lake County Executive Airport 1969 Lost Nation Road, Willoughby. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12. Children under 3 are free.
Free Young Eagle Airplane rides will be offered, weather permitting, to youth ages 8-17; parental permission is required.
For more information, visit EAA5.org.
Community Garage Sale
June 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting a community garage sale featuring over 25 sellers at 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Hot dogs and pop will be available for sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For information, call 440-729-4006 ext. 104.
Large Item Trash Drop-Off Day
June 7, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Auburn Township residents may bring their items to the Adam Hall Community Center, 11455 Washington St. Proof of residency is required.
A nominal fee of $10 per car and $15 per truckload will be charged. The event is free for seniors.
Senior residents qualify for free large item pick-up service on June 5 and 6. Seniors must first preregister with the Geauga County Department on Aging by calling 440-279-2130.
For any questions, call the Auburn Administration Office at 440-543-7028 or visit www.auburntownship.com.
Beekeepers Field Day
June 7, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Geauga County Beekeepers Association is holding its 10th annual Field Day at University School, 2785 SOM Center Road, Huntington Valley.
Register at geaugacountybeekeepers.org
Community Fishing Derby
June 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Munson Township’s community Fishing Derby is open to all township residents. Join for a morning of fishing fun at the Scenic River Retreat, 10900 Mayfield Road. Bring a fishing pole – catch and release only. Bait will be provided. Door prizes awarded.
Chester Grave Hunters Meet
June 9, 7 p.m.
Chester Grave Hunters will meet at the Geauga West Library to discuss cleaning the Chester Township cemeteries over the summer. Learn how to safely clean and read a tombstone and listen to stories about the Chester cemeteries. All are welcome.
Summer Concert on the Square
June 10, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township begins its free summer music concert series on Thompson Square with Two Kings. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
In case of rain, this event will be in the gym of Thompson Church on the Square.
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving shrimp basket dinners every Wednesday in June at the post located at 752 Water St. The public is welcome.
Democracy by Design
June 14, 4-8 p.m.
The League of Women Voters Geauga County celebrates art and democracy at Democracy by Design at the Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Russell Township. The benefit will feature artwork from over 40 local artists, offering pieces for exhibition and sale.
For more information, visit lwvgeauga.org.
CWC Tea
June 17, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Christian Women’s Connection of Lake County presents “Talking…Tea and Tea Cups” at Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe. Bring a teacup and share its story.
The program features Palmer Place Teas and the woodwind quartet from Lake Effect Concert Band. Inspirational Stonecroft speaker Rose Britner will present “Joy for the Journey.”
To RSVP by June 12, email CWCStonecroft@yahoo.com or call 440-488-4351.
CVCWC Luncheon
June 18, 12-1:45 p.m.
Join Chagrin Valley Christian Women’s Connection for a lunch, learn and fellowship at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, 17260 Snyder Road in Bainbridge Township.
Ingrid Dawkins, a West Point graduate, author and personal trainer, will present “Be Fit to Serve.” Stonecroft speaker Rose Bitner will present “From Feeling Totally Rejected to Finding Total Acceptance.”
Call or text 216-706-9150 or email cwcchagrin@gmail.com to RSVP by June 13.
First Fly-In Of Summer
June 21, 7-11 a.m.
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 5 will host its first fly-in of summer at the Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield.
An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served by donation of $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3-12. Proceeds benefit EAA, Chapter 5.
Free Young Eagle airplane rides will be offered for youth ages 8-17 with parental permission.
The event also features displays and demonstrations.
For more information, call 440-632-1884, 440-836-3225 or visit www.EAA5.org.
