Munson News

January 8, 2015

Township Meetings

At Munson Township Hall: Jan. 12, Park & Recreation Board, 6:15 p.m.; Jan. 13, Board of Trustees Public Hearing for Zoning Amendment followed by regular meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 15, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 20, Zoning Commission, 7 p.m.; Jan. 27, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.

All township offices closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Day. Meeting dates are subject to change and can be verified by visiting www.munsontwp.com or by calling the office, 440-286-9255.

Organization Meetings

At Munson Township Hall: Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29, Chardon Toastmasters Club (Patterson), 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 15, 4-H Feathers & Fleece Club (Ray), 6 p.m.; Jan. 18, 4-H Breeders & Feeders Club (Teichman), 2-6 p.m.; Jan. 23, Leadership Geauga Health & Safety Day (Harris), 7-10 a.m.; Jan. 24, Chardon Hilltoppers Baseball 12U Fundraiser (Tyminski), 7 p.m.

At the Senior Center

Tax paying seniors, 60 years and older, can receive tax assistance at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Munson, weekdays by appointment only starting Feb. 2 and continuing through April 9. Tax preparers will be using the electronic E-filing method and will require two forms of identification from each taxpayer using this assistance.

For more information and required appointment, call 440-279-2130.

For seniors who are celebrating January birthdays, there will be a birthday party Jan. 14 with lunch and a birthday cake. Reservations may still be available by calling 440-279-2130.

All Geauga County Senior Centers will be closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Geauga Senior Walkers

The Geauga Senior Walkers will meet for their weekly one and one-half mile hike Jan. 13, from 1-2:30 p.m., at the Geauga Park District’s Rookery on Rockhaven and Cedar roads in Munson. The hike will be cancelled if inclement weather or temperature is 20 degrees or below.

For more information, call the Geauga Senior Center, 440-279-2137.

Food Addicts in Recovery

The next meeting of Food Addicts in Recovery (FAIR) will be held Jan. 14, from 6:30-8 p.m., at St. Luke Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road, Munson. For those who have made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and remain healthy, FAIR offers dietary information, help and support.

Meetings are free and open to all. For more information, call 330-819-5028.

Casino Royale

Reservations are being accepted for WomenSafe’s annual fundraiser, Casino Royale, taking place Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Patrician Party Center, 33150 Lakeland Blvd. in Eastlake. There will be games of chance by professional dealers, a silent auction, Chinese auction, $1000 raffle, wine pull, open bar and sit down dinner.

Tickets are $70 per person or $500 for a table of eight. For reservations and more information, visit fundraising@womensafe.org or call Marissa Vanio at 440-286-7154, ext. 223.

Indoor Flea Market

Applications for table space rental are available for Munson Township’s annual indoor flea market to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at Munson Township Hall and Fire Station’s bay, 12210 Auburn Road. There will be antiques, garage sale items, collectibles and more.

Forms are available at the township office, weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or may be downloaded at www.munsontwp.com.

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