To commemorate the Wall That Heals event at the 2016 Great Geauga County Fair, the domestic arts department has created a new section…
Patriotic Quilt Contest
To commemorate the Wall That Heals event at the 2016 Great Geauga County Fair, the domestic arts department has created a new section to show Geauga County’s appreciation and pay tribute to local veterans. Enter one patriotic quilt project in any of the nine classes offered. One entry per class deadline for fair entry is Aug. 10.
Any project entered will be judged then displayed during the fair. At the end of the fair, all entries will be turned over to the Geauga County Veterans’ Services to be presented to county veterans at a special ceremony at “The Wall That Heals” event.
View official rules, requirements and entry information at geaugafair.com on Fair Entry page. For more information, call the secretary’s office Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 at 440-834-1846.
Chardon Kiwanis Food Drive
July 29, 7-9 p.m.
The Chardon Kiwanis Club will be accepting donations during the Concert in the Park on Chardon Square. Donations can be brought to the donation table and may include nonperishable food items, toiletries and cash. All donations will be given to the food pantry at the Pilgrim Christian Church.
People are encouraged to come out to enjoy rock ‘n’ roll performed by the 730 Club.
For more information, visit www.kiwanisclubofchardon.org.
Gates Mills Garden Club
July 29-30
The Gates Mill Garden Club is hosting “Primary Colors? flower show at Gates Mills Garden Club Esquire’s Cottage, 1280 Chagrin River Road. Hours are Friday from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free and open to the public, the show features more than 40 design exhibits and 60 different horticulture classes as well as educational, youth and photography exhibits.
Antique Power and Steam Show
July 29-31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Historical Engine Society will be holding its 46th Annual Antique Power and Steam Exhibition at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum in Burton.
The show features a large display of gas and steam engines, excavating equipment, antique cars and trucks, grain threshing machines, tractor pull, sawmilling and blacksmithing.
There will also be a parade of machinery through downtown Burton Saturday and Sunday morning, children’s rides on Murphy’s Railroad and open house tours of Century Village’s restored homes and shops.
Friday is a preview and setup day with reduced admission. Admission is $2 Friday and $6 Saturday and Sunday for adults, $3 for children 6-12 and free for children under 6.
For information, call 440-669-2578 or visit www.historicalengine.org.
Chardon Kiwanis Food Drive
July 29, 7-9 p.m.
The Chardon Kiwanis Club will be accepting donations during the Concert in the Park on Chardon Square. Donations can be brought to the donation table and may include nonperishable food items, toiletries and cash. All donations will be given to the food pantry at the Pilgrim Christian Church.
People are encouraged to come out to enjoy rock ‘n’ roll performed by the 730 Club.
For more information, visit www.kiwanisclubofchardon.org.
Scrap Tire Collection
July 30, 8 a.m. to noon
Troy Township will host its eighth annual scrap tire collection event in the parking lot behind the Troy Community House, 13950 Main Market Road. Bring identification to verify Troy Township residency; IDs will be checked.
Passenger vehicle and small truck/SUV tires only. No semi or tractor tires accepted. A maximum of eight tires per household will be accepted. Tires must be off rims.
The event is made possible through a grant received from the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District. For more information, call the township at 440-834-8614.
Kelly Miller Circus
July 30, 2 and 5 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga welcomes the Kelly Miller Circus to the West Geauga High School grounds, 13401 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. The public is welcome to come watch the Big Top go up at 8:30 a.m.
Tickets are on sale at Discount Drug Mart in Chester Township and Chagrin Falls. Advance sale tickets are $12 per adult and $6 per child. At the gate, tickets are $16 and $8, respectively. Tickets are also available online at www.kellymillercircus.com. Special ringside seating is available at the box office on circus day for an additional $2 per seat.
For more information, visit www.wgkiwanis.org or contact Bob Steinberg at 440 729-6244 or 440 823-8945 or by email: sirgwhiz@gmail.com.
Next Step Reverse Raffle
July 30, 7 p.m.
The Kiwanis Clubs of Geauga announce the return of the Next Step Reverse Raffle, an annual event organized in support of Next Step, which is a program that offers housing and guidance to at risk youth from age 18 to 24.
The raffle will be held at the Sales Barn Auctions, 15848 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield. There will be a full cash bar, food and game boards. The evening ends with a reverse raffle and a grand prize of $3,000. There are only 200 tickets being sold.
To purchase tickets, call Jim Rayl at 440-537-4718. For information, visit www.kiwanisclubofchardon.org.
Food Pantry Open
The Chesterland Food Pantry at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Road, provides, food to low-income families and individuals who are Geauga County residents. The pantry hours are: Monday, 6:30-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m.; Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m.; and Thursdays, from 10-11:30 a.m. ID is required for each member of the family.
Dining Around Town
Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m.
Join others from St. Anselm Church to enjoy dinner on the first Wednesday of each month and try out different restaurants in the area. Meet at Mangia, Mangia located at 11081 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. All are welcome. RSVP to Joan Gambrill by email at sdssignup@aol.com or text 440-533-5015.
Concert in the Park
Aug. 3, 7-9 p.m.
Deutscher Musik Verein will be performing at the bandstand in Chester Township Parkside Park.
The 30-piece costumed German concert band plays a variety of German and other European music. The band has performed extensively at festivals throughout the area as well as European tours and the Munich Hofbrauhaus.
Presented by the West Geauga Kiwanis Club in conjunction with the Chester Township Park Commission.
In event of rain, concert will be moved to Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.
Auburn CC Rummage Sale
Aug. 4-6
Auburn Community Church, 11076 E. Washington St., will host a rummage sale. Hours are Aug. 4, 5-9 p.m.; Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday is $2 standard grocery bag sale. Larger items are 80 percent off. Sale includes vintage toys and wood children’s tables and chairs, two antique parlor tables, jewelry, clothes, household items, linens, barstools and more.
GGP International Trade Program
Aug. 5, 8-10:30 a.m.
Geauga Growth Partnership is offering a free program, International Trade: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions, at Kent State University Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton. Registration and continental breakfast is at 7:30 a.m.
Hear from experts from Northeast Ohio Trade & Economic Consortium, The ExportImport Bank of the U.S., Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority and Global Metal Services. All are welcome.
For more information or to register, call 440-564-1060.
Geauga Safety Council
Aug. 5, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Geauga Safety Council will meet at Punderson Manor House in Newbury. Doug Newman, from CompManagement, will speak on slips, trips and falls how they lead to OSHA’s top workplace injuries. Cost is $20, or $25 for nonmembers. Preregistration is required by emailing safety@middlefieldcc.com.
Welcome new members. Employers may join the Geauga Safety Council with no dues or fees.
Self Defense Seminar
Aug. 6, 9-11:30 a.m.
Chardon Takedown Club will host a self defense seminar at Chardon High School library and gym. RSVP by Aug. 1 to corinna_connick@yahoo.com.
Prescription Drug Prices Examined
Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Terri McIntee, candidate for District 76 state representative, will facilitate the Let’s Talk Series topic: “Why Are Prescription Drug Prices so High?” at West Geauga Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Dr. Mark Rood, founder of South Russell Family Practice and a leader in the healthcare community in Northeast Ohio, will be the presenter.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m.
To register call 440-834-1089 or email mcinteeforohio@gmail.com.
Community Picnic
Aug. 13, 4-6:30 p.m.
Auburn Community Church will host a community picnic at Adam Hall in Auburn Township. Hamburgers, a variety of side dishes and beverages will be the menu. A raffle will be held to benefit the school children of Geauga County.
Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children three and under. All members and friends of the church are invited to attend.
Veterans Olde Fashion Picnic
Aug. 13, 5 p.m.
Join to honor and celebrate veterans at the Veterans Olde Fashion Picnic held indoors at St. Helen Church, 12060 Kinsman Road in Newbury.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and buffet opens at 6 p.m. Event features money tree, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction and lottery raffle basket. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids. All veterans are guests.
For information or to buy tickets, call 440-759-3437. Sponsored by Feed My Sheep.
Parade Participants Needed
Aug. 14
Parade participants are needed for the 82nd annual Harvest Festival Parade held at DTJ Taborville in Auburn Township. Wanted are cars, tractors, bands, drummers, horses and more. The parade lines up at 1 p.m. and steps off at 2 p.m. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. Call Dave or Linda Zmek at 440-543-5008 or email akpote96@aol.com to sign up.
Golfing For Kids
Aug. 15, noon
Golfing for Kids, an 18-hole scramble, dinner and auction event hosted by Friends of CASA For Kids of Geauga County, will take place at Barrington Golf Club in Aurora with a 12 p.m. shotgun start.
By visiting the event website, friendsofcasa.org/golfingforkids, the public can purchase various levels of sponsorships, an individual golfer registration and guest dinner tickets. All sponsorships are tax deductible and benefit local abused and neglected children in need.
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.
Fall Fish Sale
Sept. 22
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual fall fish sale will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Orders are currently being taken for fingerling-size largemouth bass, redear “shellcracker” sunfish, yellow perch, bluegill/sunfish mix, channel catfish, white amurs and fathead minnows.
Order deadline is Sept. 15. Order forms are available by visiting www.geaugaswcd.com or calling 440-834-1122.
To guarantee orders, complete an order form and send with payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Make checks payable to Geauga SWCD or contact the office to pay by credit card. All proceeds support the District’s education programs.
