Geauga Happenings
First meeting of 2017 will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church in Chester Township.
Aquilegia Garden Club
April 20, 10:30 a.m.
First meeting of 2017 will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church in Chester Township.
Guest speaker Katherine Malmquist, manager of the Gates Mills and Chagrin Falls branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, will provide members with a presentation: “Beatrix Potter’s Life and Conservation.”
A brief meeting will follow the presentation.
GGP Member Networking Event
April 20, 5-7 p.m.
Join fellow members for the Geauga Growth Partnership’s spring networking event at Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road in Newbury.
No fee to attend. There will be a cash bar; appetizers are provided.
To RSVP, contact info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.
Protect Geauga Parks
April 20, 7 p.m.
Protect Geauga Parks will hold a Conservation Conversation at Orchard Hills Center at Patterson Fruit Farm, 11414 Caves Road, Chester Township. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Brett Rodstrom, vice president of eastern field operations for the nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy, will deliver a presentation on regional land conservation and restoration efforts and the Land Conservancy’s work to preserve private lands as well as create public parks.
Admission, parking and refreshments are free.
For information, call Kathy Hanratty at 440-477-5468.
CV Herb Society Meets
April 21, 9:30 a.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the herb gardens adjacent to the Bainbridge Library to clean up the gardens and prepare for spring plantings. Afterwards, the group will enjoy a soup luncheon.
To join in, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com and stop by with tools and gloves.
The society’s annual plant sale at the Bainbridge Library on May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org for more information.
Appliance Recycling Collection
April 22, 9 a.m. to noon
The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District is holding a free appliance collection event at the Geauga County Engineer’s yard, 12665 Merritt Road, Munson Township.
Freon will be removed free of charge from Freon-bearing appliances by certified technicians.
Some acceptable appliances include but are not limited to refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
NO hazardous waste, electronic (e- waste) or television sets will be accepted at this time.
Questions? Call 1-800-707-2673 or visit www.startrecycling.com.
Red Wagon Spring Luncheon
April 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Christ Child Society of Geauga County is holding its 27th annual Red Wagon Spring Luncheon at St. Noel Party Center in Willoughby Hills. Jenn Harcher, meteorologist at Channel 8 News, is the guest emcee.
The Chinese auction and luncheon raffles support the many programs and activities of the Society in its mission to help and serve children at risk in Geauga County for over 30 years.
The luncheon will again feature signature gift baskets, along with spring plants and flowers.
Tickets are $45 per person. Email Jeanette Bussoletti at jbussoletti@yahoo.com or call 216-401-8190 for more information and reservations.
Cookin’ For Life
April 22, 4-8 p.m.
Geauga County Right to Life is sponsor- ing its 29th annual Chili Cook-Off at New Promise Church, 8671 Chardon Road, Kirtland.
Cost is $12 adults, $6 for children ages 6- 13 and free for children age 5 and under. Tickets available at the door. Takeout food available.
For reservations or more information, call Peggy Edwards at 440-338-1367 or Bruce Pfeifer at 216-299-6909.
Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner
April 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
All are welcome to the 20th annual Boy Scout Troop 195 all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner held at the Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. The homemade dinner comes with salad, spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, rolls, drink and cupcake.
Tickets available at the door for $8 adults, $4 children ages 4 to 11, and free for ages 3 and under. Take out and bake sale will also be available.
Unicycle Drill Team Dinner
April 22, 5-9:30 p.m.
St. Helen Unicycle Drill Team will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction fundraiser at St. Helen Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury. A unicycle performance will take place in the gym at 7:30 p.m.
Discounted presale tickets with a bonus will be available until April 19 at Geauga Feed, O’Reilly Equipment in Newbury and at the parish office, 440-564-5805. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and kids 9-17, $4 for kids 5-8 and free for kids under 5.
Event also includes a Chinese auction and 50/50 cash raffle. Bidding runs from 5-8 p.m., with winners drawing beginning at 8:10 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast Benefit
April 23, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 is serving a Geauga County Council fundraiser breakfast at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton.
For information, call Ron at 440-313-1478.
Help a Horse Day
April 23, 12-3 p.m.
Rescue Village’s Help a Horse Day is free to the public and will include tours of the Rescue Village barn, Chinese raffles, activities for kids, educational information on horses, a chance to meet some of the Rescue Village horses and ambassador horses, and much more.
Rescue Village is at 15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township.
Bluegrass Jamboree
April 22, 7 p.m.
The Hambden Grange Bluegrass Jamboree, located at 9778 Old State Road in Hambden Township, features M&M Express and Young-n-Blue. Refreshments are available.
Spring Round Up
April 25, 6-8 p.m.
Join Parkman Pack 4076 at Parkman Congregational Church for its spring round up meeting about joining Cub Scouts. If anyone has questions or just wants to see what Scouting is about, please come. There will be snow cones, pop bottle rockets and fun.
OPERS Retirees Meeting
April 26, 11 a.m.
The next meeting of the Geauga County Public Employees Retirees (PERI 86), an organization that supports the retirement system and benefits, will meet at St. Mary’s Church in Chardon. Geauga County Recorder Speaker will be Fred Green, president of the Geauga County Historical Society.
Lunch is $12, payable at the door. Reservations are by April 20.
For information, call Catherine at 440-286-3730.
Geauga Dems Hot Topic Dinner
April 27
The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its monthly spaghetti dinner served with a hot topic at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Ohio Rep. Kathleen Clyde will moderate a Geauga County kitchen table conversation.
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for networking, followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m. and the hot topic at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $12.
Additional parking is available on the far eastern side of the plaza. For more information, email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440-836-4060.
Trinkets And Treasures Sale
April 27-29
The Federated Church of Chagrin Falls will hold its annual Trinkets and Treasures sale of household and kitchen goods, sporting equipment, holiday decor, gently worn clothing and accessories, tools, books, children’s toys, electronics and more at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge. A boutique area will offer jewelry, antiques, collectibles and vintage and designer clothing.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, bag day.
Shop the “First Opportunity to Buy” event on April 26 from 5:30-8 p.m. Admission is $10 on Wednesday only.
Call 440-247-6490 or visit FedChurch.org for more information.
GGP Entrepreneur Success Breakfast
April 28
Geauga Growth Partnership Entrepreneur Success Breakfast features the Babcock family at Junction Auto, which is celebrating 86 years. The event begins with registration, networking and a light breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by a 8-9 a.m. presentation and tour at Junction Auto, Chrysler/Jeep Showroom 12423 Mayfield Road, Chardon.
Learn about their roots, challenges and the evolution that has and will impact the automobile business.
Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated; call 440-564-1060 |or email info@geaugagrowth.co.
Couples Golf League
April 28, 6:30 p.m.
Couples golf league May through August at Hemlock Springs Golf Course.
Friday evenings with tee-off between 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Kick off the season at dinner/meeting at Grand River Cellars.
For more information about league or to reserve for dinner, call Gayle at 440-474- 0555.
Audubon Visits Arboretum
April 29, 10 a.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will explore the Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden with horticulturist Ann Rzepka Budziak in the outdoor portion of her presentation on Ohio’s native wildflowers. She will show participants the plant communities she tends in this five-acre garden.
Meet at the Corning Visitor Center. Admission to the Holden Arboretum will be free for those attending Blackbrook’s program. After the hike, anyone wanting to visit the canopy walk or emergent tower who is not a member of Holden will have to pay $4 per ticket at the visitor center. For more information, call Becky Thompson at 440-602-3852.
KOC Pancake Breakfast
April 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Mary of Chardon Knights of Columbus will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon at St. Mary Church, 401 North St., Chardon. Senior discount is now offered. Parking is free for the Maple Festival.
GCBDD Garage Sale
May 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Geauga County Board of Develop- mental Disabilities (GCBDD) is hosting a garage sale organized by staff.
All proceeds will be used to provide activity opportunities for the residents of the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF).
The garage sale will include gently used items from the board and community donations. There will also be homemade baked goods for sale.
The goal of the sale is to raise funds for residents to participate in activities such as social outings.
The garage sale will take place at the GCBDD, 8200 Cedar Road, Chesterland.
For more information, call Michelle Hawthorne at 440-729-9406 ext. 1401 or Valerie Simpson at 216-618-7457.
Amateur Radio License Testing
May 14, 1 p.m.
Technician, General and Extra license testing will be given at the Geauga County Emergency Operations Center, 12518 Merritt Road, Munson Township. Testing is free.
Sponsored by Geauga Amateur Radio Association and Federal Communication Commission, preregistration is not required. Licensed volunteers will give and grade tests onsite.
For information, call Jackie Williams 440-636-2721 or email N8JMW2@gmail.com.
WomenSafe Spring Luncheon
May 17
The 18th annual Friends of WomenSafe spring luncheon, “CAROUSEL – Euclid Beach Memories,” will be held in the banquet room at St. Mary’s, 401 North St. in Chardon. Keynote speaker John Frato, president of the Euclid Beach Now Society, will tell the story of the search, rescue and reconstruction of the famous Euclid Beach Carousel, one of Northeast Ohio’s most cherished memories.
Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Gift raffle items include certificates for restaurants, Kings Island, overnights, jewelry made by area artists and specialty baskets. Reserve House Catering will prepare lunch and guests will be serenaded with the music of harpist Virginia Dickson.
Cost is $30 per person, with a vegan, vegetarian or gluten free meal for $35.
Make reservations online at www.fows.info to pay by credit card or call 440-285-3741 for more information.
James Warren Cancer Benefit
May 20, 4 p.m.
Join for a spaghetti dinner, live auction, Chinese raffle, entertainment and more at Burton American Legion on Goodwin Street in Burton.
Tickets are available at His Daughter, Ferroni’s Allegro Café and Bistro, Perfect Occasion Costumes and Magic, Maggie’s Donuts and Flip Flop Cove. All presale ticket stubs will be entered in a special drawing. Proceeds will help Jim with his mounting medical expenses.
F.O.E Auxiliary Fish Fry
May 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
F.O.E Ladies Auxiliary is serving a fish fry on Armed Forces Day at the post located at 317 Water St., Chardon.
Dinners range from $7 to $10. Choose from Lake Erie perch, orange roughy, shrimp or chicken tenders with sides.
For to go orders, call 440-286-9921.
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