Geauga Happenings

August 11, 2016 by Staff Report

Crop Walk Rally

Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m.

Church groups and individuals interested in fighting world hunger are invited to an organizational meeting and Rally for the 2016 Greg Weemhoff Crop Walk in Geauga County. Come to the Claridon Congregational Church, 13942 Mayfield Road, for a light supper and a short presentation by Andrew Gifford of Church World Service. Materials will be distributed for the Crop Walk that takes place Sept. 25 at 1:30 p.m. starting at the fairgrounds in Burton.

Twenty-five percent of the funds raised are donated to the Geauga Hunger Task Force, with 75 percent to Church World Service, an ecumenical humanitarian organization focused on providing people with food and clean water. For more information, call Carane Ladd at 440-286-4671.

PCC Trash and Treasure Sale

Aug. 12-13

Parkman Congregational Church is holding its annual Trash and Treasure Sale at the church located at 18265 Madison Road.

Hours are Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, when everything is half off. Doors reopen at 12:30 p.m. when whatever remains is free.

Refreshments available. Call the church office at 440-548-4829 for information.

Free Fresh Produce

Aug. 13, 9-11 a.m.

Newbury United Community Church, 14961 Auburn Road, will be hosting a fresh produce giveaway.

Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID and bags.

Distributions will continue the second Saturday of the month through November.

Chardon VFW Chinese Auction

Aug. 13, 12-3 p.m.

Chardon VFW is holding a Chinese auction and bake sale at the post located at 752 Water St., located across from Sage’s Apples.

Questions? Call Paula Geiss, 440-635-0192.

Chardon BrewFest

Aug. 13, 12-5 p.m.

The fifth annual Chardon BrewFest takes place on Chardon Square. Festivalgoers will enjoy 15 pours from a selection of 25 craft brewers from Ohio and surrounding states. Bands will supply live music all day, and food will be on sale from local eateries.

Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.chardontomorrow.org or in person at Chardon BrewWorks or Beans Coffee Shop in town. Event updates, including a brewer map and parking recommendations, can and will be found on Facebook and Twitter. Admission is $30 advance online, $25 for six or more, or $40 at the door and includes a tasting glass. Designated drivers pay $15 for a tasting glass and unlimited soft drinks.

Before sampling, at 10 a.m., people may join in the Run for Suds 5K, which starts and ends near Heinen’s and includes an exclusive loop around Chardon Square. BrewFest admission is included with race registration of $30 advance online, $35 race day; or just run the race for $20 advance online, $25 race day.

Raccoon Co. Music Festival

Aug. 13, 12-7 p.m.

The Raccoon County Music Festival will be held at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St. in Burton. A wide variety of American and international music will be presented by more than 10 live performing artists and groups on two stages.

The festival features workshops on banjo and clogging, spontaneous jamming and kite flying. Several historical buildings will be open on the grounds as well as the museum’s Crossroads Store. Food and drink will be available.

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.

For more information, call 440-834-1492.

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.

Auburn CC Anniversary

Aug. 14, 10 a.m.

Auburn Community Church, 11076 East Washington St., Auburn Township, invites the community to help celebrate its 175th anniversary. Members of the community will have opportunity to reflect on the history of the church. A coffee hour will follow in celebration.

DTJ Harvest Day Festival

Aug. 14

DTJ Taborville’s 82nd annual Harvest Day Festival will be held at Taborville in Auburn at the corner of Bartholomew and Quinn roads in Auburn Township. Czech foods will be served from 11 a.m.

Lineup for the parade is at 1 p.m.; the parade starts at 2 p.m. Cars, tractors, bands, drummers, horses and more participants are needed.

Music will begin at noon. Scheduled to perform are Eric and Nancy Noltkamper, Sokol Greater Cleveland Concert Band, Anthony Culka and Frank Moravcik Orchestra.

Czech beer will be available at the bar. T-shirts and other Czech items will also be for sale. No coolers, please.

There is a $5 donation at the gate for those over 12. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

For more information, call 440-543-8494.

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.

Meet Your Farm Bureau Night

Aug. 16, 7-9 p.m.

Geauga County Farm Bureau Night will be held at Fair Weather Farm, 10065 Taylor May Road in Chagrin Falls.

Come learn about farming issues critical to one’s horse farm, show stable or boarding operation. Learn about how Ohio Farm Bureau helps Ohio horsemen.

RSVP by calling Farm bureau at 440-437-8700. Light refreshments will be served.

Aquilegia Garden Club

Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m.

Aquilegia Garden Club will meet at Christ Presbyterian Church in Chester Township. The speaker will be Will Lynch, of Lynch Designs, a young, local business owner who creates high-end floral arrangements for events. A short business meeting and light lunch will follow the presentation.

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.

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.

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.

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.