Geauga Happenings
Newbury United Community Church is hosting a rummage sale at the church located at 14916 Auburn Road in Newbury Township...
Rummage Sale
Aug. 8 and 9
Newbury United Community Church is hosting a rummage sale at the church located at 14916 Auburn Road in Newbury Township. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Maplewood Summer Concert Series
Aug. 8, 3 p.m.
Maplewood at Chardon’s summer concert series continues with Ron Papaleo performing polkas and rock variety. Visit with residents, family and friends while listening to music and enjoying refreshments. Call Trista Keller at 234-208-9871 for information.
Concert in the Park
Aug. 8, 7-9 p.m.
City of Chardon hosts its free summer concert series, featuring Cheap Trick tribute band Those Men Inside My Brain, at the gazebo on Chardon Square. Visit www.chardon.cc for information.
Chardon Kidsfest, Flea Market
Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The annual Chardon KidsFest is being held in conjunction with the Kids Flea Market on Chardon Square.
The flea market provides an opportunity for youth ages 15 and younger to sell toys, games and clothes. Booths must be attended by the child and an adult.
KidsFest features kid-friendly games and activities, including a dunk tank with Chardon Schools staff, a pizza eating contest, martial arts demonstrations and more.
For more information, visit chardonsquareassociation.org.
Raccoon County Music Festival
Aug. 9, noon
The 48th annual Raccoon County Music Festival will be held at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St. in Burton. Gates open at 11:30 a.m.
The fundraising concert features live music all day, an open jam session at 5 p.m., kite flying, a variety of food and drinks for purchase and more.
For up-to-date information and tickets, call 440-834-1492 or visit centuryvillagemuseum.org.
DTJ Harvest Festival
Aug. 10
DTJ Taborville is hosting its 91st annual Harvest Festival (Obzinky) at Taborville located at the corner of Bartholomew and Quinn roads in Auburn Township.
For information, call Bruce Marek at 440-543-8494.
Concert on Thompson Square
Aug. 12, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township continues its free summer music concert series on Thompson Square with the Castaways. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving kielbasa and pierogi dinners every Wednesday in August at the post located at 752 Water St. The public is welcome. For carryout orders, call 440-285-3699.
Flea Market on the Greens
Aug. 16, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chesterland Historical Village will host its annual Flea Market on the Greens featuring treasures galore, music, food trucks and more. Join in a great time of treasure hunting. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children.
The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. For information, call 440-729-1830.
American Legion Chicken Barbecue
Aug. 16, 5-7 p.m.
Newbury American Legion Post 663 is hosting its annual Texas style smoked chicken barbecue with sides at the Hunter Pavilion located at 11008 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.
For information and tickets, call or text Ken, 440-635-6536.
Chicken Dinner and Car Show
Aug. 17, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Edward and Lucy Parish will host its 16th annual Chicken Dinner and Car Show, rain or shine, at St. Edward Church, 16150 Center St. in Parkman. Event features classic cars and trucks, Chinese auction, pie auction, raffles, DJ Cory and kids games.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under. Early bird ticket sales for the Chinese auction and raffles are available Aug. 16 from 2-6:30 p.m. Drawing will be after 6 p.m. Aug. 17; winner need not be present.
Call 440-548-3812 or visit ssedwardlucy.com for information.
CVCWC Luncheon
Aug. 20, 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.
Special guest Dr. Ellen Rosenquist will discuss pain management and Stonecroft speaker Janice Buckingham will present “A Celebration of Life.”
Call or text 216-706-9150 or email cwcchagrin@gmail.com to RSVP by Aug. 15.
Junk in the Trunk
Auburn Township is seeking sellers for its upcoming Junk in the Trunk yard sale, taking place Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Auburn Park. The event is part of the township’s annual community celebration.
Visit www.auburntownship.com for registration information.
