Geauga Happenings

February 8, 2018 by Staff Report

LGRC Alumni Valentine’s Dinner Dance

Feb. 9, 7 p.m. to midnight

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers Alumni Association is hosting its fourth annual Valentine’s Day dinner dance at Fairport Harbor Senior Center, 1380 East St., Fairport Harbor. Event includes a pasta dinner, dancing and 50-50 raffle.

Tickets are $5 per person.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Gail Keegan at 440-205-2671.

Republican Leadership Initiative

The Geauga County Republican Party will hold specialized training called the Republican Leadership Initiative (RLI). The purpose is to more effectively organize at all levels. Receive training in cutting-edge campaign technology, leadership skills and building a volunteer network.

Training sessions will be held Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Burton Library, 14588 W. Park St., and Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at Heritage House on Chardon Square.

The sessions are free. RSVP’s are appreciated; email info@geaugagop.com or call 440-253-9677.

Protect Geauga Parks

Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m. 

Join Protect Geauga Park supporters for a “Hike into the Sunset.” Meet at the shelter at Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St. in Montville Township and hike the park trails. Return to the shelter after the hike for hot cocoa.

It is an open shelter, so dress for the weather.

For information, call Kathy Hanratty, 440-477-5468.

VFW Shrimp and Fish Dinners

Wednesdays, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will offer breaded shrimp and fish dinners during its Queen of Hearts drawing Wednesday nights in February. Donation is $7.

Words and Wine

Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Tom Hyland, associate professor librarian at Lakeland Community College, will be the featured poet at a meeting of Words and Wine, a poetry reading series. Open mic will precede his reading at Rider’s Inn, 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville.

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

Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway

Feb. 15-17

A free giveaway of clothing for the family, household items, toys, books and seasonal decorations 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 are welcome.

Soup’s On With Next Step

Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m.

The Geauga County Democratic Women’s Caucus will host “Soup’s On! Warm Up With Next Step” at the Geauga Democratic Party Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury.

At 7 p.m., there will a presentation by Andrea Pollock, director of Next Step, a local organization that provides housing and case management services for young adults 18-24 who are homeless and at-risk.

Several soups, salads and breads will be served. A donation of $10 is suggested.

Collections for Next Step will be accepted. Items needed include: paper products, snack foods, socks, body wash and gift cards for fast food places.

For more information, call Cris Takacs, 440-286-9773, or Mary Young, 440-285-9444.

100 Women of East Geauga

Feb. 15, 6:15 p.m.

100 Women of East Geauga is a group of area women who come together and collectively support local charities. Meetings are held four times per year at Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. For more information, call Andrea Pollock at 216-990-0524 or Sara Shininger at 440-478-3597.

CV Herb Society Meets

Feb. 16, 12:30 p.m.

The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library. Following refreshments and a business meeting, the group will dream of the upcoming gardening season by watching herb gardening videos.

Guests and prospective members are welcomed to attend. RSVP to chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.

Upcoming VFW Post 9678 Events

Middlefield VFW 9678 is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for

Veterans in Need on Feb. 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the post located at 16013 E. High St. Cost is $8 at the door or $7 presale. For more information, call the post at 440-632-1257.

Then, on March 10 at 9 a.m., the post is hosting a Seneca Allegany Casino and game bus trip. Incentives are $25 slot and $5 food. The trip is a fundraiser for Veterans in Need. Early bird cost is $30 by Feb. 10 or $35 after. For reservations and information, call Kathy at 440-228-7248.

Family Movie Night

Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.

Join First United Methodist Church for family movie night at 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, call the church office at 440-632-0408.

Songbirds of Ohio

Feb. 20, 7 p.m.

Blackbrook Audubon will offer a free program on Ohio’s breeding songbirds at Penitentiary Glen Nature Center in Kirtland. Speaker is Gary Meszaros, a nature photographer for over 40 years. Everyone is welcome to attend. Programs cancelled due to weather will be announced on the iAlert system.

Food Distribution

Feb. 24, 9-11 a.m.

The Cleveland Food Bank will be distributing food to people in need at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.

Audubon Visits Amish Country

Feb. 24, 9 a.m.

Join Blackbrook Audubon to visit Amish country in search of winter birds in the farm fields of Geauga County. Meet at the north entrance to Walter C. Best Preserve, 11620 Ravenna Road in Chardon. Participants will carpool or caravan from to the Hayes Road area near Middlefield.

Dress for the weather, bring binoculars and a spotting scope if available. After a morning of birding, lunch will be at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen in Middlefield.

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

Birders are also welcome to accompany Blackbrook on its monthly IBA walk at Chagrin River Park on Feb. 25. The one-mile walk begins 8 a.m. at the Reeves Road parking lot.

Programs and hikes cancelled due to weather will be announced on the iAlert system.

KOC Presents The Rat Pack

April 20, 6-9:30 p.m.

Knights of Columbus presents The Rat Pack: Live from Las Vegas at Berkshire Hills Country Club, 9760 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.

Event features family style dinner, cash bar, valet parking , 50/25/25 raffle, money wheel, side boards and door prizes.

Tickets are $37. Visit wamolnar13.wixsite.com/mysite or sthelen.com and click on K of C logo.

Spring Tree Sale

April 27-28

Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its spring tree sale at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. The sale offers a streamlined selection of both bareroot seedlings and 1-3 gallon container trees and shrubs. Rain barrels and compost tumblers are also available.

For more information and a complete list of trees, visit geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122. To place an order, complete the order form and submit with payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Make checks payable to Geauga SWCD or to pay by credit card, contact the office at 440-834-1122.

Order deadline is April 5. The tree sale pickup dates are April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and April 28, from 9 a.m. to noon.