Geauga Happenings

October 19, 2017 by Staff Report

Trick or Treat Street

Oct. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.

Mapleview Country Villa, 775 South St. in Chardon, will host a free trick-or-treating event with donuts, cider and live entertainment.

For more information, call 440-286-8176

Family Movie Night

Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Join First United Methodist Church for family movie night in the social hall of the church located at 14999 South State Ave. in Middlefield.

There is no charge for the movie, popcorn or beverages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For information about the movie, contact the church office at 440-632-0480.

Crafts On The Square

Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thompson Fire Department is sponsoring Crafts on the Square at the Thompson United Methodist Church. Event includes wonderful crafters, Chinese auction and food on site.

For more information, call Bobbi at 440-428-4769.

American Legion Pancake Breakfast

Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The American Legion, Geauga County Council is hosting an all-you-can-eat early bird pancake breakfast benefit for Geauga County veterans in need at Burton American Legion Atwood-Mauck Post 459,14052 Goodwin Ave. in Burton.

Brooks House Trick or Treat

Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m.

Brooks House Assisted Living, 18122 Claridon-Troy Road in Hiram, invites children under 16 and their families to a night of trick or treat fun. Come in costume, judge a scarecrow contest, and enjoy donuts and cider. RSVP to Amanda Scopilliti at 330-977-7389.

Candidates Night

Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m.

The Geauga County Tea Party will present a Candidates Night at the West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township. Election is Nov. 7.

Learn who the candidates are for villages, townships and school boards and what Ohio issues 1 and 2 are all about. Become an informed voter.

OPERS Retirees Meeting

Oct. 25, 11 a.m.

The local chapter of P.E.R.I. 86 of the Geauga County Public Employees Retirees meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at St. Mary’s Church, 401 North St. in Chardon. The cost is $12 per meeting for the luncheon and use of St. Mary’s facilities.

The next meeting is Oct. 25. Guest speaker is Geauga County Auditor Frank Gliha.

For information, call Nicholas Fischbach, president, at 440-834-4511.

Toastmasters Open House

Oct. 26, 6:15 p.m.

Chardon Toastmasters will hold an open house in the Western Reserve Land Conservancy office, 102-C East Park St. in Chardon. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m.

Toastmasters offers a proven learn-at-your-own pace continuing education program that has helped thousands of people worldwide improve their professional and personal lives.

The free event is open to the public. For more information, visit www.chardon.toastersclubs.org or call 440-384-0646.

Food Pantry Open

Oct. 27, 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 in need of food; one does not need to be a member of the church to attend.

The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Chili Bash Fundraiser

Oct. 28, 12–6 p.m.

St. Helen Unicycle Drill Team parents will be hosting a chili cook-off and Chinese auction fundraiser at the Hungarian Cultural Center 12027 Abbott Road, Hiram. Special guest entertainment will be classic rock band Tracer.

Discounted presale tickets at $16 each or $30 per couple will be available at Geauga Feed, Middlefield Bank- Newbury, Mantua Station Drug Co. and St. Helen Parish offices, 440-564-5805, until Oct. 21. Regular priced tickets at the door are $18 each or $34 per couple. Proceeds to help fund a trip to Florida’s Citrus Parade.

Hambden PTO Trunk or Treat

Oct. 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Hambden Elementary PTO will hold their annual trunk or treat event in the front parking lot of the Hambden Township park.

Peace Lutheran Trunk or Treat

Oct. 28, 2-4 p.m.

Peace Lutheran Church is hosting a trunk or treat Halloween safe event in the lower parking lot and pavilion at the church located at 12686 Bass Lake Road in Munson Township. There will be treats given from a circle of trunks and games, plus donuts and cider in the pavilion.

Chardon VFW Clambake

Oct. 28, 6-7 p.m.

Chardon Veterans of Foreign Wars are holding their annual clambake at Post 6519, 752 Water St. Cost is $25 per person for one dozen clams and half a chicken dinner, and $10 for extra clams.

Presale tickets only by Oct. 22; for information and tickets, call 440-285-3699.

Audubon Visits Bluffs

Oct. 29, 8 a.m.

Blackbrook Audubon will start at Lake Metroparks Lake Erie Bluffs in Perry and venture out to Erie Bluffs State Park in Pennsylvania, a new destination for the local chapter of National Audubon Society.

Meet at the Lane Road parking lot at 8 a.m. at Lake Erie Bluffs, 3301 Lane Road. Birders will walk the trails above the lakeshore in search of resident birds, then climb the 50-foot tower to get great views of Lake Erie. The next stop will be Erie Bluffs State Park, 12 miles west of Erie, Pa.

Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if available. Dress for windy weather.

For more information, call Pat Morse at 440-256-1404, ext. 2101.

GEL Breakfast

Nov. 3

Join for a local government forum at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton.

The forum features Geauga County Commissioner Tim Lennon, City of Chardon Mayor, Nancy McArthur, South Russell Mayor, Bill Koons, Bainbridge Township Trustee Kristina O’Brien and Claridon Township Trustee Roger Miller.

Each government official will present information about challenges and opportunities that are of interest to businesses, residents and/or the Geauga County community at large followed by a question and answer session.

Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation at 8 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.

Agape Autumn Auction

Nov. 4, 4 p.m.

Agape Christian Academy will host its 13th annual Autumn Auction at Mespo Expo Center. Tickets are $15 per person and include a family style chicken, pot roast and mashed potato dinner with dessert along with access to the Chinese, silent and live auctions. Doors open at 4 p.m., with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Several hundred items will be available.

For more information call 440-834-8022 or visit agapeca.com.

Veterans Recognition Lunch

Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

A veterans recognition lunch and pinning ceremony by the Burton American Legion Color Guard will be held in the banquet room of Sisters of Notre Dame, 13000 Auburn Road in Chardon.

All veterans eat free, however, must register. Cost is $15 for non-veterans.

For reservations by Oct. 27, call Christine Bacon at 440-279-2131 or Melissa Wheeler at 440-279-2126.

Housing Coalition Chili Cook-Off

Nov. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Geauga County Housing Coalition is holding its fifth annual fundraiser at Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Proceeds will be distributed to local agencies to help homeless and at-risk individuals and families in Geauga County.

Numerous Geauga County agencies will have their special chili recipes for attendees to taste and judge. The event also includes a silent auction, a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raffle and many door prizes, along with information about local agencies and services.

Tickets are $10, which includes appetizers, chili tasting, corn bread and homemade desserts.

To purchase tickets or make a donation, contact Teresa at 440-285-2282 or tslater@geauga.org.

Gift Of Magi Boutique

Nov. 10-11

A preview party for the annual Gift for the Magi holiday boutique will be held Nov. 10 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. For adults only, the $5 admission includes preview of the boutique, music, hors d’oeuvres and wine.

The boutique runs Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features handcrafted items by more than 35 juried crafters. Admission is free. Featured this year is a quilt raffle; tickets are $2 each or three for $5.

Join the Boutique Bounce on Nov. 10 and 11 by also shopping the boutiques at St. Anselm Church, 13013 Chillicothe Road in Chester, and Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland. Shoppers who visit the three boutiques will be eligible for one of three grand prizes. Begin the bounce at any of the churches and get the card stamped at each location.

Vendors Sought for Shopping Fair

Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Auburn Firedevils, auxiliary to the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department, is hosting its sixth annual arts, crafts and consultants fair at Adams Halls, 11455 Washington St., Auburn Township.

The group is seeking vendors for the event. Tables are $25 each. Tables and chairs are provided. There is ample parking.

For more information and a registration form, call Shelby DeCapite 440-543-7733 or email shelbydecapite@yahoo.com.