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St. Anselm Church is holding its annual free buffet style Thanksgiving dinner in Kelly Hall located on the church grounds,13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township...
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 24, 12-3 p.m.
St. Anselm Church is holding its annual free buffet style Thanksgiving dinner in Kelly Hall located on the church grounds,13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. All are welcome.
Any donations or free will offerings will go to the Geauga Hunger Task Force. For more information or to make a donation, call the parish office at 440-729-9575.
Food Pantry Open
Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to noon
The Food Pantry at Chester Christian Center church will be open to the community. The pantry is open to anyone who is in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to come to the pantry.
Chester Christian Center is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
iHeart Square Dance
Nov. 27, 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy some modern square dancing to current popular tunes with the iHeart dance group at Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Free and open to all.
Questions? Call Randy at 440-479-7643 or John at 440-785-4039.
Cats on Mats Yoga Class
Nov. 30, 10-11 a.m.
Rescue Village will be offering a Cats on Mats yoga class where a litter of kittens will be let loose to roam amongst the yogis. Donation is $10. Bring a yoga mat.
Preregistration is not required. Rescue Village is located at 15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township.
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
Dec. 1-3
A free giveaway of clothing for the family, household items and Christmas items will take place Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 9-10 a.m. at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon. All is free.
PCC Chili Supper
Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m.
Pilgrim Christian Church is hosting its annual chili supper at 202 S. Hambden St. in Chardon. Join us for chili and community friendship before the Christmas lighting on Chardon Square.
2016 Festival of Trees
Middlefield Historical Society invites the community its biennial Festival of Trees. Dozens of beautifully decorated trees, a large collection of nativities and festive holiday décor will be displayed on all three levels of the Century Inn, 14979 South State Ave. in Middlefield Village.
The display will be open to the public Fridays, Dec. 2 and 9 from 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, Dec. 3 and 10 from 12-6 p.m.; and Sundays, Dec. 4 and 11 from 12- 6 p.m.
Admission is free. Stop by The Depot next door for more holiday decorations and a free ice cream treat during open hours.
Donations will be accepted, and poinsettia sales and a 50/50 raffle will help defray expenses.
For more information, call Sue at 440-479-4867 or Diana at 440-241-2192.
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 3, 8:30-10 a.m.
Parkman Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa at the Parkman Community House, 16295 State Route 422. Bring a camera to take a photo child’s with Santa Claus and enjoy a breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage and pancakes.Cost is $3 for kids and $5 for each accompanying adult.For reservations, call Lucinda at 440-221-0577, Patty at 440-548-2242, Denise at 440-548-2939 or Sandy at 440-548-5740.
Breakfast With The Clauses
Dec. 3
Munson Township’s annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus takes place at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road.
Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 4 to12. Children under 3 are free.
Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available on a jump drive for $10, with proceeds going to Boy Scout Troop 91.
Sign-up forms may be downloaded at munsontwp.com or picked up at the township office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Advance registration required.
For more information, call 440-286-9255.
Rotary Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Chesterland Rotary Club is hosting its 26th annual all-you-can eat pancake and sausage Breakfast with Santa at the West Geauga High School cafeteria, 13401 Chillicothe Road.
Tickets are $6 per person. Children under 1 year old are free. A framed color photo with Santa is $3. Every child receives a free gift.
Tickets are available at the door or by sending a check to Chesterland Rotary Club, P.O. Box 722, Chesterland, OH 44026. Reserved tickets will be held at the door.
Dining Around Town
Dec. 7, 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 Bass Lake Tavern, 426 South St. in Chardon. All are welcome. RSVP to Joan Gambrill by email at sdssignup@aol.com or text 440-533-5015.
Cardinaires Christmas Concert
Dec. 13, 12-1:30 p.m.
The annual Cardinaires Christmas concert and luncheon will be held at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen in Middlefield.
Cost is $20 a person, which can be paid by cash or check at the door. Make checks payable to Middlefield Chamber of Commerce.
For reservations by Dec. 7, call 440-632-5705 or email mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com. The event will be cancelled if Cardinal Local Schools are closed on Dec. 13.
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