Geauga Happenings

August 24, 2017 by Staff Report

Geauga Dems Discuss Issue 2

Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m.

The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its monthly hot topic at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Dr. Mark Rood, of Bainbridge, will dissect Issue 2. Hear the facts about the Ohio Drug Price Relief Act.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for light appetizers and dessert and the hot topic at 7 p.m.

Additional parking is available on the far eastern side of the plaza. For more information, email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440-836-4060.

Food Pantry Open

Aug. 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 attend.

Chester Christian Center is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Community Fishing Derby

Aug. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Munson Township’s Community Fishing Derby is open to all Munson Township residents at the Scenic River Retreat, 10900 Mayfield Road. Bring a fishing pole. Catch and release only; bait will be provided. Door prizes awarded.

Century Village Trunk Sale

Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Geauga County Historical Society will hold its first annual Trunk Sale on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton.

Additional vendor sales spaces remain available at $25 per space. Sellers will be assigned a designated location. Sellers will be permitted to park their vehicle in that space and may sell out of their trunks, use tables, and/or place their sales items on the grounds.

No admission will be charged to the buying public.

For more information, call Century Village Museum at 440-834-1492.

Newbury Twp. Bicentennial Celebration

Aug. 26 & 27

Vintage car and truck show is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oberland Park, 14639 Auburn Road, Newbury. Welcoming all years and makes of vintage cars, trucks and semi-trucks (cabs only; no trailers, please).

Free registration and no admission fee. 100 goody bags will be distributed. First 75 entrants get dash plaque.

There will be show awards, trivia contest and music mix by a DJ. Food and contest sales benefit Newbury School Music Boosters.

On Sunday, from 1-4 p.m., there will be an open house of the South Newbury Union Chapel located on State Route 44. Visit the charming 1858 building, much as it was in the mid-19th century. It has an Ohio Historic Marker and prestigious designation on the National Register of Historic Places.

It is the last Chapel open house of the summer season. Parking is limited. There are no amenities and it is not wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Scouts On The Square

Aug. 27,1-4 p.m.

All families and children are welcome to come celebrate Scouting in the Chardon area on the south lawn on Chardon Square. Visit with local Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Venture Crews.

Visit all of the units and earn a commemorative patch. The event is free to the public.

Words and Wine

Sept. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Kisha Nicole Foster, Fellow for Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library, will be the featured poet at the next gathering of Words and Wine at Rider’s Inn, 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville.Open mic will precede her reading.

For more information, contact Margie DeLong, 440-579-5990.

This ‘N’ That Rummage Sale

Sept. 8-9

St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, will hold its annual This ‘n’ That Rummage Sale. Hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit local and worldwide ministries as well as congregational needs.

GEL Breakfast

Sept. 8

University Hospitals Chief Executive Officer Thomas F. Zenty III will present “An Update on Healthcare: The Future is Closer Than You Think” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton. Hear the most up-to-date information about the changing tides of healthcare and the impacts on business.

Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation from 8-9 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated.

G.E.L. Breakfasts are sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga.

For information or to register, contact Denise Milhollan at dmilholl@kent.edu or Marcia Owen at info@geaugagrowth.com.

Munson Twp. Flea Market

Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Munson Township’s annual indoor/outdoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall, the fire station bay and outside town hall located 12210 Auburn Road, Chardon.

Vendor spaces are $20 each and sell out quickly. Admittance fee for shoppers is $1.

For more information, call the township office at 440-286-9255.

Chardon Rubber Reunion Picnic

Sept. 9, 1-4 p.m.

The eighth annual Chardon Rubber Employee Reunion Picnic will be held at Walter C. Best Preserve on State Route 44 in Chardon. Bring a dish to pass and lawn chairs.

There will be a 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

Monetary donations are needed for continuation of the yearly picnic. Donations of items for Chinese raffle appreciated.

Lions Club Raffle

Sept. 9, 5 p.m. to midnight

The Chesterland Lions Club will host its annual Poor Man’s Raffle at SNPJ Hall, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Join for a night of dinner, dancing and music.

Cost is $60 per couple and $40 for a single ticket. Ticket price includes drawing in the $500 prize raffle as well as roast beef and pork dinner as well as beer and wine and sideboards.

For information, call Mike Stark 440-666-5600 email Stark6@aol.com or visit http://chesterlandlions.org/

Family Pride Comedy Night

Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m.

Stand Up for Family Pride Comedy Night takes place at Notre Dame Education Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon.

A fundraiser for Family Pride, a local nonprofit that provides counseling and support services for children and families in Geauga, Lake and Ashtabula counties, the event features Liz Russo and a second comedian, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, raffle and Chinese auction.

Tickets are on sale now for $25 each; call 440-286-1553 or visit familyprideonline.org.

Auburn FD Clam Bake

Sept. 9, 6-8:30 p.m.

The Auburn Fire Department is hosting its annual clambake and Chinese auction at the located at 10950 Washington St. in Auburn Township.

Regular bake dinner costs $30 and includes a dozen clams, half a barbecue chicken, corn, yams, coleslaw, roll and beverages. Extra clams will be available for $10 per dozen, as well as hot dogs and chips for the kids.

There will also be entertainment and a 50/50 raffle to benefit the fire department. The Auburn Firedevils will have cookbooks available.

Presale clambake tickets only are available by calling or texting 440-343-0054, emailing Auburnclambake@gmail.com or contacting any Auburn fire person.

Woofstock 2017

Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rescue Village’s annual Woofstock festival and fundraiser will be held at Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field. Event features adoptable dogs, live music, kick off parade and best look contest, Cleveland Browns watch party, senior dog Olympics, dog games and contests, blessing of the animals, vendors and food trucks.

Registration is $25 for individuals 15 and older. Youth 14 and under are free

To register, visit www.geaugahumane.org/woofstock.

Genealogical Society Meets

Sept. 12, 7 p.m.

Wind, Strings & Ivory will present “Civil War in Song and Narrative” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society at Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon.

The program will begin immediately after the short business meeting.

The program is free and all are welcome. For more information, visit www.gcgsoh.org or email info@gcgsoh.org.

Bingo For Scholarships

Sept. 16, 5 p.m.

The American Legion Auxiliary of Post 459 in Burton will be holding a Bingo fundraiser at its hall located at 14052 Goodwin St Burton. There will be food available as well as a raffle with cash prizes.

All the money raised goes into the scholarship fund. Call Linda at 440-321-5510 with any questions.

Chefs Unbridled Tickets on Sale

Tickets are on sale for Chefs Unbridled, a tasting dinner to benefit Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center’s ridership program. The dinner, prepared by 10 of the area’s top chefs, will start at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club Polo Field, 7620 Old Mill Road, Chagrin Falls.

Tickets begin at $140 and include a tax-deductible donation to the center.

Reservations can be made before Sept. 1. Visit www.fieldstonefarmtrc.com or call Maureen Foster at 440-708-0013 or email her at mfoster@fieldstonefarmtrc.com.

Volunteer Open House

Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to noon

Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity is hosting a volunteer recruitment open house at Newbury ReStore 12180 Kinsman Road. Join for a continental breakfast and learn how to can make a difference in the community, meet new friends and help local families volunteering at Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity.

Reservations are required; call Julie Nagy at 440- 226-3000, ext.101.