Geauga Happenings
A Labor Day polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland...
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.
Lunch with the Curator
Sept. 2, 12-1 p.m.
The Geauga County Historical Society and the Geauga County Department of Aging are hosting Lunch with the Curator in the Auburn Church basement at the Century Village Museum in Burton. Guest speaker Chester Kurtz, from the Geauga Amish History Center, will explore the history, customs and daily life of Geauga County’s Amish community.
Open to the public. A box lunch can be provided through the Geauga County Department on Aging. To register, call Sandy McLeod at 440-279-2137.
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.
Dorothy’s Porch
Sept. 4 and 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing for the family, bedding, household items, toys and books, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
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.
Kindness Sewing Circle
Sept. 5, 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.
Young of Heart
Sept. 5, 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. Tom Todd will entertain with his guitar, banjo and vocals.
Final payment is now due for “Noah” at the Sight and Sound Theater. Call Kimber at 440-668-3293 for more information.
Chinese Auction
Sept. 6, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Church is holding its annual Chinese auction at the church located at 16550 Rock Creek Road in Thompson Township. Winners do not need to be present.
FGP Explorers Series
Sept. 6, 1-3 p.m.
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Pollinators Aplenty Amid Fields of Flowers” at Katydid Lodge, Frohring Meadows, 16780 Savage Road in Bainbridge Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Taste of Heritage
Sept. 9, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Leadership Geauga is hosting Taste of Heritage at Geauga Park District’s Claridon Woodlands. The event welcomes Heritage Program alumni and those interested in learning more about the program for an evening of connection, appetizers and stories from graduates. For information, visit leadershipgeauga.org.
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.
Get Septic Smart
Sept. 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and Geauga Public Health for a free SepticSmart program at the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon.
Resource professionals with Geauga Public Health will discuss how a home septic system works, how to maintain a home’s sewage treatment system and what to do when it appears to not be working properly.
Registration is required by visiting www.geaugaswcd.com or calling 440-834-1122.
Seeking Craft Vendors
St. Anselm Women’s Guild is accepting vendors for its Christmas Boutique on Nov. 8. If interested, contact Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158 or shirlthewhirl76@yahoo.com.
