Geauga Happenings
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society is holding its annual herb and plant sale at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road...
Herb and Plant Sale
May 15 and 16
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society is holding its annual herb and plant sale at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Hours are 1-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Receive a free seed packet with any purchase.
For more information, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
KIA Memorial Ceremony
May 15, 6 p.m.
A KIA Memorial Dedication Ceremony will be held, rain or shine, at the Geauga County Courthouse on Chardon Square to honor fallen service members from Geauga County.
The ceremony will recognize Staff Sgt. Sean G. Landrus and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher H. Thibodeau, along with all Geauga County service members killed in action from World War I to the present.
The program will include a guest speaker, KIA roll call, wreath-laying and taps. Veterans, Gold Star families and community members are invited.
For information, call 440-279-1860.
Spring Drive-It-Yourself Tour
May 16, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Destination Geauga’s 22nd annual self-guided tour will feature 25 participating businesses throughout Geauga County offering discounts, giveaways and samples.
The event concludes with a grand finale at Adam Hall, 11455 Washington St., Auburn Township, featuring refreshments and prize drawings. Participants must be present to win.
For information and participating locations, visit destinationgeauga.com or call 440-632-1538.
Bloom & Browse Market
May 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ohman Family Living at Briar will host Bloom & Browse, a free outdoor green market, at 14820 N. State St., Middlefield.
The event will feature more than 20 local vendors offering flowers, handcrafted goods, artisan breads, specialty coffee, natural skincare and more, along with a food truck and live demonstrations. Vendor booths will include plants, handmade items, specialty foods and garden-related goods.
The market is part of Briar’s community engagement series. Cottage tours of The Cottages at Briar will be available during the event.
Admission is free and open to the public.
For information, contact Kristin Wallace at 440-261-4808 or visit ohmanfamilyliving.com.
Gardening 101 Series Continues
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers will continue the free Gardening 101 series at the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton.
“Working and Maintaining the Garden” will be held May 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by “Harvesting and Preserving Your Garden’s Bounty” on May 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration is required. Call 440-834-4656 or visit geauga.osu.edu for information.
Blessing of the Hot Rods
May 17, 10:30-11 a.m.
Mayfield Church invites riders, drivers and automotive enthusiasts to a special Blessing of the Hot Rods, held between services, in the west parking lot located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township
The event offers the community an opportunity to come together in celebration of a shared passion for the open road. Participants are encouraged to bring their vehicles as the church offers a blessing for safety, protection and guidance for the upcoming riding season.
Chicken and Duck Dinner
May 17
DTJ Taborville is having a chicken and duck dinner at 9850 North Blvd., Auburn Township. For reservations, call 440-543-8494.
Plant Sale and Vintage Boutique
May 23, 8 a.m. to noon
Gates Mills Garden Club will host its annual plant sale and vintage boutique at 1280 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills. Admission is free.
The sale features wide variety of perennials, shrubs, annuals and houseplants, along with vintage garden décor and home accents.
For more information, visit TheGatesMillsGardenClub.com.
Holiday Polka Party
May 25, 1-6 p.m.
A Memorial Day polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the orchestras of the Frank Stanger and Anthony Culkar bands. Bring an instrument to join the jam session.
Open to the public. For information, call 330-318-3004.
Maple Splash Raffle Tickets
The Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club is selling tickets for its annual Maple Splash Raffle, featuring a grand prize of a 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Custom 4WD or a $30,000 cash option.
Additional prizes include equipment, outdoor gear, electronics and cash.
The final early bird drawing is May 27. The main drawing will be held July 11 at the Maple Splash Raffle Festival.
Visit Maplesplashraffle.com for tickets, prize listings and official rules.
Polka-Style Worship, Picnic and Concert
May 31
The Chardon Polka Band will lead a lively polka-style worship service at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon, beginning with coffee and donuts at 9:30 a.m.
Following the worship service from 10-11 a.m., a free picnic-style lunch will be provided by members of Celebration from 11 a.m. to noon., and the Chardon Polka Band will present a free concert in the sanctuary from 12-1 p.m. Activities for children will be available.
Monetary donations will be accepted during the worship service and concert to benefit Torchlight Youth Mentoring Alliance based in Painesville.
For more information, contact Paul at 440-897-0121.
GCRTA Luncheon
June 2, 11:15 a.m.
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the Tanglewood Golf Club, 8745 Tanglewood Drive in Bainbridge Township. Social time will be followed by the business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and a salad buffet lunch at noon.
The program will include speakers from the STRS Board and ORTA with updates and discussion.
For information and reservations, call Judy Miller at 440-487-4324 by May 23.
Please bring paper products or canned goods for the Geauga County Hunger Task Force.
EAA Pancake Breakfast
June 6, 8 a.m. to noon
EAA Chapter 5 pilots will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at Lake County Executive Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road, Willoughby.
Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, coffee and drinks. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12; children under 3 are free.
Free Young Eagles airplane rides for ages 8-17, with parental permission, and hands-on youth activities also will be offered.
For information, call 440-836-3225 or visit eaa5.org.
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