Geauga Happenings
The 25th annual benefit auction for D.D.C. Clinic – Center for Special Needs Children will be held at the Maple Country Farms (Busters) located at the intersection of Newcomb and Nash roads in Middlefield...
DDC Clinic Benefit Auction
Aug. 22
The 25th annual benefit auction for D.D.C. Clinic – Center for Special Needs Children will be held at the Maple Country Farms (Busters) located at the intersection of Newcomb and Nash roads in Middlefield. The auction starts at 2 p.m.; lunch and dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Event includes a live and silent auction and raffles. Bid on quilts, furniture, kitchen cabinets, tools, farm supplies, buggies and more, including a 32×48-foot building to be built on-site, custom kitchen cabinets and countertops and a 16×24-foot timber frame pavilion.
There will also be a benefit breakfast served by The Back 40 from 5-8 a.m.
For information, call Eli Miller at 440-442-0147.
CSA Family Market
Aug. 23, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chardon Square Association’s final Family Market of the season is Saturday 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.
Vintage Car, Truck and Tractor Show
Aug. 23, 11 a.m.
Newbury Township is hosting its eighth annual vintage car, truck and tractor showat Oberland Park, 14639 Auburn Road, Newbury Township. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. Registration and admission are free.
Food and raffle sales benefit Geauga Federation Soccer Club. Event includes a concert featuring Pet the Cougar at 7 p.m.
For information, contact Eric at 440-318-3742 or bluebirdcustom18@yahoo.com. Rain date is Sept. 6.
Geauga PERI Meets
Aug. 27, 11 a.m.
The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees Chapter 86 will meet at Punderson Marina. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Sandy McLeod from the Geauga County Department on Aging. For reservations, call 440-226-4491 by Aug. 22.
Labor Day Dance
Sept. 1, 1-7 p.m.
A Labor Day polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the Frank Stanger Orchestra and the Zolkas. Open to the public; families are welcome. For information, call 330-318-3004.
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.
This & That Garage Sale
Sept. 4-6
The St. Mark Lutheran Church Women’s League will hold its annual garage sale at the church located at 11900 Chillicothe in Chester Township.
Hours are Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m., with a $5 donation at the door; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free Friday and Saturday. Proceeds benefit monthly community lunch and mission grants.
Meet Us in the Garden
Sept. 6, 10 a.m.
The OSU Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers host its next Meet Us in the Garden talk at the Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave.
Join for “All You Really Need to Know About Bulbs.” and learn how to create a nature-friendly landscape within a mostly open yard.
The event is free, but registration is required by Aug. 23. Visit mentorpl.org or call 440-255-8811.
LCRTA Luncheon
Sept. 9, 11 a.m.
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Mama Roberto’s, 8658 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Social time will be followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. and buffet lunch.
Bill Siegferth from Summit County Retired Teachers Association will address the group.
Members are asked to donate nonperishable items for the Salvation Army.
For reservations, contact Karen Sawitke, 9399 Ridgeside Drive, Mentor, OH 44060 by Aug. 29. For more information, visit lakecountyrta.weebly.com.
Rummage and Bake Sale
Sept. 10 and 11
Southington United Methodist Church is hosting a rummage and bake sale at 4348 state Route 305, Southington. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday; and 9-11 a.m. Thursday, bag day. Questions? Call 330-898-2156.
Boots, Barrels & Glitz
Sept. 10, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Friends of WomenSafe is sponsoring its annual Boots, Barrels & Glitz fundraiser at Tall Oaks Resort in Kirtland.
Purchase tickets at friendsofwomensafe.org or call 440-285-3741. Proceeds will be used to increase awareness of domestic violence and the support services provided by WomenSafe, Inc.
Free Chainsaw Safety Class
Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Woodland Wednesdays partners, along with the Maple Producers of Northeast Ohio, are offering a free introductory Chainsaw Safety Awareness that Works (CSAW) course through the Ohio Forestry Association at Adam Hall, 11455 Washington St. in Auburn Township.
The demonstration class will cover the basics of safety and equipment and review personal protection equipment, chainsaw safety features, proper maintenance, safe starting and handling, actions of a chainsaw, a felling plan walk-through and spring pole/hazard mitigation. Lunch will be provided. Held rain or shine, the free program includes indoor and outdoor sessions.
Visit geaugaswcd.com to register by Sept. 1. Questions? Contact 440-834-1122.
Auburn FD Clambake
Sept. 27, 6-8 p.m.
Auburn Fire Department is hosting its annual clambake at the fire station located at 10950 Washington St. in Auburn Township.
Presale tickets only by calling 440-343-0054 or 216-375-1218 or emailing Auburnclambake@gmail.com.
