Geauga Happenings
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food...
Food Pantry Open
Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to noon
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend.
The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
FGP Explorers Series
Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks and West Creek Conservancy for Spring Creek Preserve Preview at the property located at 17120 Hart Road in Montville Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
DTJ Chicken and Duck Dinner
Nov. 2
For information about DTJ’s final chicken and duck dinner of 2025, call 440-543-8494.
Americanism and Government Test
Nov. 6, 6 p.m.
The American Legion’s Americanism and Government Test will be held at Post 459, 14052 Goodwin Ave., Burton. Testing begins promptly at 6 p.m. and lasts one hour. The test is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors in Geauga County high schools or homeschool programs.
To reserve a seat or learn more, call or text Joyce at 216-392-9752.
Christmas Boutique & Tea
Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chesterland Historical Village hosts its annual Christmas boutique and tea in the Tanner House filled with handcrafted gifts and unique holiday decorations. Tea will be served in the parlor.
Admission is free. The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Gift of the Magi Boutique
Nov. 7 and 8
St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township, is hosting its annual Gift of the Magi Christmas Boutique.
The preview party is Friday from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $5, adults only. The boutique continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission.
Join the Boutique Bounce by also stopping at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township and Old South Church in Kirtland. Cards stamped at each church will be entered in a free drawing for a chance to win one of three gift baskets.
Call 440-729-1668 for more information or visit stmarkchester.com.
Christmas Boutique
Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Anselm Women’s Guild’s annual Christmas Boutique will be held at St. Anselm School, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. More than 80 vendors will offer a variety of unique items. A bake sale, snack bar and prize raffle with many great prizes will also be featured. Admission is $1.
For more information, contact Shirley at 216-832-5158 or Pam at billsfn12@gmail.com.
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.
VFW Veterans Day Dinner
Nov. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will host its annual Veterans Day dinner for veterans and their families in the dining room of the canteen. Meal choice is Salisbury steak, butterflied shrimp or ham steak or smoked turkey dinner.
Genealogical Society Meets
Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
The Geauga County Genealogical Society will meet via Zoom for “Researching Your Union Civil War Ancestors.” The program will begin after a short business meeting.
Scott Norrick, a nationally known speaker and professional genealogist, will present how to find and use the records of Union soldiers. Bring questions about one’s Union Civil War veterans.
Visit www.gcgsoh.org to register.
Happy Tails Benefit Brunch
Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The non-profit, no-kill Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary is hosting “Sunday Brunch with a Purr-pose” benefit at the Banquet Center at St. Noel, 35200 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with a brunch buffet opening at 11:30 a.m. Event includes silent and Chinese auctions and 50-50 raffle.
Tickets are $45 per person. For more information or to RSVP by Nov. 9, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076 or email HappyTailsCatSanctuary.com.
