Geauga Happenings
Solon PTA’s 61st annual Budget Bin consignment sale at Parkside Elementary Gym, 6845 SOM Center Road in Solon, offers area shoppers a wide array of bargains on new and gently used clothing, household items and more...
Fall Budget Bin
Oct. 16 and 18-20
Solon PTA’s 61st annual Budget Bin consignment sale at Parkside Elementary Gym, 6845 SOM Center Road in Solon, offers area
shoppers a wide array of bargains on new and gently used clothing, household items and more.
Community sale days are Oct. 16, 3-8 p.m. and Oct. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clothing bag days are Saturday and Sunday. Last chance bag day is Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, email ptabudgetbin@gmail.com.
Free Fresh Produce
Oct. 18, 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.
Camp Ho Mita Koda Fall Fest
Oct. 18, 12-4 p.m.
Camp Ho Mita Koda invites the community to its annual Fall Fest at 14040 Auburn Road in Newbury Township.
The family-friendly event includes hayrides, archery, pumpkin launching, tomahawk throwing, face painting, balloon art, Jungle Terry and more. Food will be available for purchase.
Tickets are available at camphomitakoda.org or at the gate.
All proceeds benefit programming for children living with Type 1 diabetes.
VFW Steak Dinner and Raffle
Oct. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 Auxiliary is hosting a steak dinner and $1,000 raffle drawing at the post located at 752 Water St. The drawing is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the canteen.
Halloween Night Out
Oct. 18, 6 p.m.
Friends of Loss Team Geauga County will host its annual Halloween Night Out at Century Village Bond Building in Burton.
The 21-and-older event will feature a gourmet buffet, bar, DJ, trophies for best costumes, raffle baskets and more.
Tickets are $70 each or $120 per couple at www.friendsgeaugalossteam.org.
Candidate Meet and Greet
Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m.
Geauga County GOP is hosting a candidate meet and greet for local candidates running in the November 2025 general election in the small gym at the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Questions? Call 440-339-6894.
Audubon Explores Birding Trail
Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon welcomes Jamey Emmert of the Ohio Division of Wildlife for a presentation reintroducing the Lake Erie Birding Trail at Lake Metroparks’ Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland. Emmert will highlight hidden gems along the seven trail loops, discuss how the trail benefits local communities and conservation and share updates on the program’s future. Copies of the revised “Ohio Lake Erie Birding Trail Guidebook” will be available for purchase.
For more information, email blackbrookaud@aol.com.
Geauga PERI Meets
Oct. 22, 11 a.m.
The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees Chapter 86 will meet at St. Mary Banquet Hall, Chardon. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Derek Weinrich, AMBA benefits advisor. For reservations, call 440-226-4491 by Oct. 17.
Gentle Yoga at Chardon UMC
Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m.
Join for a gentle, progressive style of yoga suitable for all ages and body types in the parlor at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St. No experience is needed.
Bring a yoga mat and light blanket and wear comfortable clothing.
For more information, call the office at 440-285-4581.
Business Check Up Forum
Oct. 23, 8-10 a.m.
Geauga Growth Partnership invites local entrepreneurs and community leaders to its small business “Business Check Up” forum, designed to help local businesses strengthen operations and connect with resources.
The forum is free, open to the public and will be held at Kent State University – Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. A light breakfast will be provided.
For more information or to register, visit www.geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.
Ghost Walk Tours
Oct. 24 and 25, 5-10 p.m.
The Geauga County Historical Society hosts its annual Ghost Walk Tours at Century Village Museum in Burton. Costumed guides will share eerie tales, haunted folklore and chilling local legends among the historic buildings of the village. Call 440-834-1492 or visit centuryvillagemuseum.org for tickets.
Chinese Auction and Bake Sale
Oct. 25, 12-3 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will host a Chinese auction and bake sale at the post located at 752 Water St. The event is open to the public.
Meet Us in the Garden
Nov. 1, 10 a.m.
The OSU Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers host its final Meet Us in the Garden talk for the year at the Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave.
Join for “The Basics of Backyard Composting: How to create “Black Gold.” Learn what is it and why is it beneficial.
The event is free, but registration is required by Oct. 18. Visit mentorpl.org or call 440-255-8811.
The Master Gardeners helpline number for any gardening questions is: 440-853-2625.
Chardon Rotary Harvest Auction
Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m.
Chardon Rotary’s 33rd annual Harvest Auction will be held at Guido’s Generations Event Center, 12809 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. The event includes open bar, dinner and silent, Chinese and live auctions.
Tickets are $125 each; contact a Chardon Rotarian or email jlqdm77@gmail.com to purchase.
