Chardon Polka Band is hosting a holiday open house Nov. 27 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at SunnyBrook Preserve, 12474 Heath Road, Chester Township...
Polka Band Returns for Holidays
Chardon Polka Band is hosting a holiday open house Nov. 27 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at SunnyBrook Preserve, 12474 Heath Road, Chester Township. The event will include an area to create Christmas crafts, snacks and goodies and an appearance by Santa.
On Dec.4, the Geauga Lyric Theater will be screening “The Chardon Polka Band Holiday Special,” a short film originally released in 2015 that plays tribute to Christmas TV-specials of yesteryear. The project follows the variety show format, featuring animation, claymation and live-action video. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The band will start the festivities with a set of holiday favorites at 7 p.m. Then at 8 p.m., the 30-minute holiday movie begins. Admission is $5.
Then, on Dec. 18 from 7-9 p.m., the band will host its annual Christmas Polka Extravaganza at Munson Township Hall. Bring a dish or desert to share. The event is free.
WomenSafe Theater Party
Nov. 27, 2 p.m.
The matinee performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Chagrin Valley Little Theater is a benefit hosted by Friends of WomenSafe. The lobby will open at 1 p.m. for a gift certificate raffle. Complimentary refreshments will be served during intermission.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children aged 10 and under, making it a great bargain. The theater party is made possible through the generosity of the Junction Auto Family.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the “coat of many colors” story of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis, with lyrics by Tim Rice.
Call 440-285-3741 for more information or to reserve seats. Or visit www.fows.info.
Geauga Hunger Task Force Benefit Planned
Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Dec. 4, 3 p.m.
The Good Tidings Benefit Choir will perform at Notre Dame Chapel, 13000 Auburn Road in Munson Township.
Celebrating its 27th year, the popular program raises money through goodwill offerings for the Geauga Hunger Task Force, which consists of seven emergency food pantries throughout the county.
The Good Tidings choir will be performing Christmas selections, including a portion of GF Handel’s “Messiah.” Concertgoers will be invited to join in the Hallelujah chorus. Pilgrim Brass from Pilgrim Christian in Chardon and “Ebenezer” LDS men’s a cappella chorus from the LDS Church in Kirtland will also perform at both concerts.
Admission is free, but a goodwill offering will be collected. Reservations are not necessary.
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The Good Tidings Benefit Choir will perform its 27th annual musical benefit for the Geauga Hunger Task Force Dec. 3 and 4 at Notre Dame Chapel in Munson Township.
