Geauga Happenings
Geauga Safety Council will meet at Huntsburg Community Center.
Safety Council Meets
July 7, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Geauga Safety Council will meet at Huntsburg Community Center.
William Haak, of Haak Law in Chester Township, will speak on the serious workplace injury response.
Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Join before July 30 to be eligible for the BWC premium rebate.
Contact safety@middlefieldcc.com or 440-969-1802.
St. Mary’s Parish Festival
July 7-9
The fourth annual St. Mary’s Parish Festival will feature live band performances, a casino, rides, homemade foods, beverages, dancing, entertainment and games for all ages. There will be a grand prize raffle for $7,500, raffle basket and handmade quilt raffle.
A full fireworks display will take place on Saturday at 10:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the church’s Facebook page or visit stmaryfestivalchardon.org.
Geauga Bowmen Archery
July 8 & 9
Cookout and Archery Fun Challenge is Saturday, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, with registration from 8 a.m. to noon, at Geauga Bowmen Archery Club, 12525 Sperry Road in Chester Township.
All shoots are open to the public with equipment available free of charge. All classes and bow types are welcome.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for cubs. Food and refreshments available.
The 50/50 Queen of Hearts Novelty Shoot pot carries over from June. Gun raffle tickets are available.
Questions? Contact Jerry Zamrzla at 440-313-8225.
Chardon VFW 6519 Events
Wednesdays in July, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will host Taco Wednesdays every Wednesday in July from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy soft or hard tacos for $1 each or taco salad for $2.
It will also host summertime happy hours Monday through Friday from 2-5 p.m. Enjoy discounted beer, wine and specialty drinks. See the canteen staff for information.
Chamber Open House
July 11, 12-1:30 p.m.
Join for the annual open house on the lawn of the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Office located at 16014 E. High St. Middlefield. Refreshments will be catered by Olde Towne Grille. Stop in to meet Chamber members, find out about becoming a member and learn about upcoming events.
RSVP by July 9; call 440-632-5705 or email to mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com. The event will be moved to Olde Towne Grille if it is raining as of 10:30 a.m.
Concert on Thompson Twp. Square
July 11, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Thompson Township Summer Entertainment Committee presents Erin Burke, a local singer and songwriter with a bluesy soulful voice inspired from her country roots.
The concert is free; lawn chairs are recommended and refreshments by donation will be provided by the Thompson Garden Club.
The Geauga County Library Fun Bus will be making a stop. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Thompson United Methodist Church.
Concert In The Park
July 12, 7-9 p.m.
The first concert of the 34th summer concert series features the Lenny Russo Band performing at the gazebo in Chester Township Parkside Park.
Free popcorn will be provided along with pop and water at nominal prices.
Presented by the West Geauga Kiwanis Club with support of local organizations and businesses. Visit www.wgkiwanis.org to view the summer concert schedule or call Dave Grenier, 440-729-4848, with any questions.
In event of rain, concert will be moved to Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.
Munson Community Day Picnic
July 15, noon
Munson Township’s annual Community Day Picnic will be held, rain or shine, at the town hall, 12210 Auburn Road. A fun day is planned for the entire family with a light picnic lunch, food vendors, music, Euclid Beach Rocket Car rides, rock climbing wall, raffles, games and activities.
Huntsburg Grange Concert
July 15, 6 p.m.
Fort Huntsburg Band will perform at the Huntsburg Grange concert in the bandstand at the corner of routes 322 and 528. There will be international food and a church bake sale.
Concert will be held rain or shine. For information, call 440-636-5517.
Concert in Claridon Park
July 18, 7 p.m.
The Great Geauga County Fair band will be performing in Claridon Township Park on the corner of Mayfield and Claridon Troy roads.
A Claridon Community Helps will provide a community picnic dinner before the concert from 5:30-7 p.m.
All donations collected will be donated to Claridon Congregational Church. For more information, call 440-321-5596.
Lake Health Auxiliary Fundraising Sale
July 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lake Health Auxiliary is hosting a large summer gift shop sale to benefit the auxiliary. Sales held in the lobby at TriPoint Medical Center, 7590 Auburn Road, Concord and West Medical Center, 36000 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Large selection of holiday, winter and clearance items for sale will be marked 50 to 75 percent off. Sales open to the general public. For more information call Lake Health volunteer services at 440-354-1665.
Geauga Dems Discuss the Judicial Branch
July 20
The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its monthly hot topic event at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for networking and desserts and hot topic begins at 7 p.m.
Judge Terri Stupica and the Honorable Mary Jane Trapp will present “Changing Faces and Cases – Elections Matter When it Comes to the Judicial Branch, Too!” They will discuss recent and future Supreme Court decisions and the crisis of opioids and heroin on local court systems. Participants will learn the importance of judicial races and the check and balances it provides over the other two branches of government.
Additional parking is available on the far eastern side of the plaza. For more information, email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440-836-4060.
Divine Word Rummage Sale
July 20-22
Divine Word Church is holding a rummage sale at 8100 Eagle Road in Kirtland. Sale takes place July 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early birds welcome July 19 from 6-8 p.m. for a $25 donation at the door. For more information, call the parish office at 440-256-1412.
CV Herb Society Field Trip
July 21
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will take a field trip to Kent State Draime Estate Gardens in Warren to have a guided tour of the diverse garden designs and sculptures. Reservations are required and the fee is $10.
Meeting time at Bainbridge Library to carpool will be announced.
To attend, please email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. To learn more about CVHS, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
Happy Tails Benefit
July 22, 5-8 p.m.
A benefit to raise funds for Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary and celebrate “35 Years of Rescue” will take place at the American-Croatian Lodge, 34900 Lakeshore Blvd in Eastlake.
Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and will be held at the door.
The event includes a family-style at 6 p.m. and access to a silent auction and raffles. A cash only bar will be available for alcoholic beverages.
For reservations by July 16, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076; send an email to HappyTailsCatSanctuary@gmail.com; utilize PayPal at www.HappyTailsCatSanctuary.org; or send a check or money order to Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 581, Chesterland, OH 44026.
Tax-deductible donations to the sanctuary can also be mailed or transmitted via PayPal.
It’s a Baby Life Run
July 23
LIFE Runners International is sponsoring a 5K/10K LIFE run and 1-mile walk to support Birthright Geauga. The race begins from the Birthright Geauga plaza parking lot located at 209 Center St., Chardon.
Contact Birthright Geauga at 440-286-9711 or go to itsababy.racedirector.com to register or get sponsorship information.
Flea Market Vendors Wanted
Auburn Community Church, 11076 Washington St., is hosting an outdoor flea market Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 12.
Vendors and individuals wanting to have a garage sale are encouraged to participate. Spaces are 25 feet wide and deep enough for tables as well as two standard-sized vehicles. Vendors must furnish their tables and chairs and to clean out the site at end of sale. Cost is $25 per space.
To reserve a space and obtain a registration form, call Arlene at 440-543-3392.
Stay Connected
