Geauga Happenings

March 1, 2018 by Staff Report

GCBDD Hosts Community Carnival

March 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (GCBDD) is hosting its third annual community carnival at the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township.

The free event is open to all. Enjoy free food, games and a chance to win prizes.

For more information, visit www.geaugadd.org.

Chardon Kiwanis Maple Sales

The Chardon Area Kiwanis Club announces the return of maple syrup and maple sugar sales at the Heritage House opening on Chardon Square on Tapping Sunday, March 4 and each following Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Heritage House will be also be open for maple sales March 17 for the Chardon High School musical and March 31 for the traditional Easter egg hunt. During the Maple Festival April 26-29, maple sales will occur in both the Heritage House and festival tent located on Short Court.

All funds raised through the sale support the scholarships that the club awards to Chardon area students and various other projects that it sponsors each year.

In addition to the Kiwanis maple sales, the Stir Booth will be open for visitors to enjoy every Sunday prior to the festival from 12-4 p.m.

For information about Kiwanis activities, call 440-537-7316 or visit www.KiwanisClubofChardon.org.

Fashion Show Extravaganza

Plans are underway for the West Geauga After Prom 21st annual Prom Fashion Show Extravaganza taking place March 10 at West Geauga Middle School.

Gift basket raffle donations are needed. All businesses that provide monetary, product, gift certificate or in kind donations will be prominently displayed.

Vendors are welcome; reservations are being accepted for 10×10-foot booths. Information on tickets and forms are available at wgafterprom.com.

For information, email wgafterprom18@gmail.com

Dining Around Town

March 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 Oak and Ember, 8003 Mayfield Road in Chester Township.

All are welcome. RSVP to Joan Gambrill by email at sdssignup@aol.com or text 440-533-5015.

Geauga Dems Go Green

March 10, 6 p.m.

The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its annual St. Patrick’s dinner at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury.

Enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner and live music featuring Tom Todd.

Additional parking is available on the far eastern side of the plaza.

For more information email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440-836-4060.

Sunday Supper at NUCC

March 11, 5 p.m.
Newbury United Community Church is hosting a free community dinner at the church located at 14916 Auburn Road in Newbury. Call the church at 440-564-5991 by March 8 for reservations.

Genealogical Society Meets

March 13, 7 p.m.
Lorina Mast will present “Growing Up Amish” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society at the Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St. The program will begin after the business meeting.

The program is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.gensocyinfo@gmail.com or email genvp@gmail.com.

St. Patrick’s Dinner & Reverse Raffle

March 17, 5 p.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a dinner and reverse raffle at St. Patrick Church, 16550 Rock Creek Road in Thompson.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost is  $30 for appetizers, traditional corned beef dinner and one main board ticket. Dinner served at 6 p.m.

Main board prize is $1,250. Side boards are available. Beer and wine available for purchase. Drawing begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

Grange Chili Cook-Off

March 24, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Huntsburg Grange is holding its 18th annual Chili Cook-Off in the Huntsburg gym. Entries are needed for the contest and vendor show.

Event also features a live band, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, big item raffle, cake walk and kids games.

Contact 440-636-5517 or 440-477-2822 and leave a message.