100 Women Of East GeaugaAug. 18, 7 p.m.100 Women of East Geauga is a group of area women who come together and collectively support local…
100 Women Of East Geauga
Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
100 Women of East Geauga is a group of area women who come together and collectively support local charities. Meetings are held four times per year at Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. For more information, call Andrea Pollock at 216-990-0524 or Sara Shininger at 440-478-3597.
CV Herb Society Meets
Aug. 19, 12:30 p.m.
Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library for refreshments, business meeting and a “Culinary Adventure.”
To learn more about CVHS, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org. To be a guest, email one’s name and contact information to chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.
Wine & Cheese Meet and Greet
Aug. 19, 5-7 p.m.
Friends of McIntee will host a wine and cheese meet and greet fundraiser for Terri McIntee, candidate for Ohio House District 76, at the Geauga Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Music will be provided by Will Duns. For more information, call 440-834-1089.
Summer Daylily Sale
Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Western Reserve Daylily Society will hold its summer daylily hybrid plant sale, rain or shine, at the Chesterland Historical Village Flea Market at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. Flea market admission is $2.
Plants are available in limited quantities.
Free Breakfast
Aug. 20, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
The men of Ledgewood Christian Church are hosting their free monthly community breakfast at the church located at 8261 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. Ample parking is available in front and in the rear of the church building. All are welcome.
Scrap Tire Collection
Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to noon
A scrap tire collection for Russell Township will be held rain or shine at the township road garage located at 15625 Chillicothe Road. Limit of eight tires per household. Tires must be off the rim and dry. Passenger tires and light truck tires only; no business or commercial drop off. Limited to Russell Township residents only.
Event information is available at the township website www.russelltownship.us.
Sweet Corn Celebration
Aug. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.
The Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market will feature Geauga County sweet corn at its sixth annual Sweet Corn Celebration in the South Russell Village parking lot at Chillicothe and Bell roads. There will be free samples of corn and the chance to “paint” the corn with a variety of toppings. Recipes will be available.
Market hours are 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday, rain or shine, until October. For more information, visit www.geaugafarmersmarket.com.
WG Kiwanis Punt, Pass & Kick
Aug. 20, 10 a.m.
The West Geauga Kiwanis Club will again be hosting the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition at Howell Field at West Geauga High School.
Boys and girls in five separate age groups (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15) will compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in fun and engaging competition. The competition is free. No cleats are allowed.
Register at www.nflppk.com.
For information, email Eric Milnar at wgkiwanis@gmail.com.
Barbecue Chicken Dinner
Aug. 20, 4:30-7 p.m.
Newbury American Legion and Auxiliary Post 663 is hosting a barbecue chicken dinner in the Hunter Pavilion behind the Post located at 11008 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 advance sale.
Call 440-635-6390 for information.
Huntsburg Concert in Park
Aug. 20, 6-8 p.m.
The free Huntsburg Concert in the Park will be held in the Huntsburg Bandstand at US322 and SR528 and features Rock Creek Jammers performing country and gospel tunes. Bring lawn chairs. There will be a bake sale; donations are needed.
Bathrooms are available. Concert will be held indoors in case of rain. Questions? Call Mary Graham, 440-548-5892. Proceeds benefit the Huntsburg Grange.
Chicken Dinner and Car Show
Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SS. Edward and Lucy Parish will host the eighth annual Chicken Dinner and Car Show, rain or shine, at 16150 Center St. in Parkman. Event features classic cars and trucks, Chinese auction, raffles, bingo, DJ Cory and family horse racing. Tickets for the barbecue chicken dinner are $11 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under.
Donation of $10 requested for car show entries. Goodie bags and dash plaques given to first 100 cars. Three prizes will be awarded along with a $200 gas card, compliments of Best Funeral Home. Drawing at 4 p.m. Winner must be present. Door prizes awarded every 15 minutes. Call 440-548-3812 or visit ssedwardlucy.com for information.
Protect Geauga Parks
Aug. 21, 2-3 p.m.
Take a hike at Sunnybrook Preserve with Protect Geauga Parks, led by renowned hike leader Katherine Malmquist. The hike will be at a leisurely pace, with Malmquist sharing tidbits about wildflowers, birds and interesting facts about the history of Sunnybrook Preserve located at 12474 Heath Road, Chester Township.
For information, call Kathy Hanratty, 440-477-5468.
OPERS Retirees Meeting
Aug. 24, 11 a.m.
Geauga County Public Employee Retirees (PERI) 86, an organization that supports the retirement system and benefits, will meet in the banquet room of St. Mary’s Church, 401 North St. in Chardon. The program will be candidates for the November general election. Lunch is $12, payable at the door. Reservations are by Aug. 18. For information, call Catherine at 440-286-3730.
Pancake and Waffle Breakfast
Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to noon
St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township, is hosting a pancake and waffle breakfast in Kelly Hall in the rear of the school. Breakfast includes pancakes, waffles, sausage, hash browns, coffee and juice.
Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-10 and $30 for families. All are welcome.
St. Anselm Church, working with the St. Kizito Foundation, provides textbooks and aid to children in Uganda.
Blue Knights Ride For Diabetes
Aug. 28
The Blue Knights Chapter XV is sponsoring the 27th anniversary Mark Laccheo Memorial Ride for Camp Ho Mita Koda. All proceeds go toward providing camperships for children with diabetes.
The day starts with registration from 10-11:45 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts at the Lake County FOP Hall, 8355 Auburn Road, Concord. Ride departs at noon and returns an hour later for lunch, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction and raffles. Grand prize tickets are $10 each or three for $25. Special guest is Monica Robins of WKYC.
Donation is $15 for drivers and $10 for passengers.
For more information or to register, visit www.blueknightsohioxv.org or call Steve Szeredy, 440-478-2300; Andy Mominey, 440-537-0293; Dorothy Hoffacker, 440-537-9267; or Jean Bowen, 440-585-9867.
Cordial Connections
Fall into some amusing adventures and make new friends. Find out more about Cordial Connections, the singles club that offers a variety of activities for members to enjoy.
Call Gayle for more information, 440-953-4469.
Join Scouting Today
Sept. 6, 6-8 p.m.
Cub Scout Pack 4076 will hold a kickoff meeting for boys in grades 1-5 in the basement of Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Road, Parkman.
Join in fun activities and enjoy a root beer float while learning more about the adventure of Scouting. For information, email parkmanpack76@gmail.com or visit www.pack4076.org.
Auburn FD Clam Bake
Sept. 10, 6-8:30 p.m.
The Auburn Fire Department is hosting its annual clambake and Chinese auction at the newly renovated fire station. Dinner includes a dozen clams, half a barbecue chicken, corn, yams, cole slaw and beverage. Extra clams will be available, as well as hot dogs and chips.
There will also be entertainment and a 50/50 raffle to benefit the fire department. The Auburn Firedevils will have cookbooks available.
Presale clambake tickets only are available by calling or texting 440-343-0054, emailing Auburnclambake@gmail.com or contacting any Auburn fire person.
Wine Tasting
Sept. 15, 6-9 p.m.
Friends of WomenSafe is partnering with Adams Reserve Cheddar to host the seventh annual wine tasting event at the Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road in Newbury. Enjoy hearty appetizers, cheese and a variety of domestic wines while listening to the music of Vince Menti. Cost is $35 per person or $25 for adults not wishing to sample wine. For reservations, visit www.fows.info or call 440-285-3741.
JAG Alumni Banquet
Sept. 17
Alumni of James A. Garfield or Freedom, Nelson or Garrettsville schools are welcome to attend the 11th annual alumni reunion banquet at James A. Garfield Elementary School.
Mail reservations to: James A. Garfield Alumni Banquet, P.O. Box 93, Garrettsville, OH 44231. Cost is $18 per person. Include the name and year of the alumni attending and the name(s) of any guests. Reservation requests must be postmarked by Sept. 1.
For more information, call Helen Louise Bouts at 330-309-2734.
