Geauga Happenings
July 17, 2025 by Staff Report

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township...

Young of Heart

July 18, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Refreshments will be provided. Ron Papaleo will entertain with his vocals, accordion and keyboard.

A trip has been planned to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, for Aug. 20. The main focal point in the town is the dog fountain. Lunch will be at Der Dutchman Restaurant, followed by a tour of the Red Velvet Ice Cream Factory. Call Kimber at 440-668-3293 for reservations.

CV Herb Society Meets

July 18, 12:30 p.m.

The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library. Light refreshments will be served following a presentation “Nature In My Backyard” by Matt Valencic from the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland.

For more information and/or to attend as a guest, contact CVHS at chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.

Concert in the Park

July 18, 7-9 p.m.

City of Chardon hosts its free summer concert series featuring Abbey Rodeo at the gazebo on Chardon Square. Visit www.chardon.cc for information.

CSA Family Market

Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Chardon Square Association’s Family Market runs Saturdays through Aug. 23 on Chardon Square.  The community-based marketplace provides fresh, locally sourced products in a family-friendly atmosphere, connecting the community with local farmers and artisans. Enjoy live music, games and raffles while shopping and supporting the local economy.

For more information, call CSA Family Market manager Ed Slusarski at 216-577-0864 or email edwardslusarski@outlook.com.

Free Fresh Produce

July 19, 9-11 a.m.

Newbury Community Church hosts a fresh produce giveaway at 14916 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to lower income Geauga County residents the third Saturday of each month through October. Please bring ID and bags.

Antique Power Exhibition

July 25-27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Historical Engine Society’s 54th annual Antique Power Exhibition will be held at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland.

The event will feature antique tractors, construction equipment, cars, trucks and hit and miss engines, tractor pull, a parade of machinery, demonstrations, barnyard animals and more.

Rubber Stamp Sale

July 26, 9 a.m. to noon

Montville Crafters will hold their annual sale featuring 30 tables selling new and gently used rubber stamps and craft supplies at Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, Montville Township. For more information, email rav4linda@gmail.com.

Veterans Resource Fair

July 30, 3-6 p.m.

Geauga County Veteran Service Office is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair at Guidos Generations Event Center in Chester Township.

Learn about county, state and federal resources available for veterans and their families. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information and to register, call 440-279-1860.

Basket Raffle

Aug. 2, 12-4:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Troop 70602 is hosting a basket raffle at Claridon Town Hall. The drawing is at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds will support a community service project and a science museum trip.

CSA Arts Festival

Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chardon Square Association is sponsoring the 44th annual Arts Festival on historic Chardon Square. The outdoor show features more than 100 juried artists. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.chardonsquareassociation.org.