Geauga Happenings
Chardon VFW Post 6519places flags on veteran's graves at the Chardon Cemetery to honor veterans in preparation for Memorial Day.
Youth Football, Cheer Registration
Online registration for Chesterland Lions Club youth football and cheer is available online at www.chesterlandlions.org\footballthrough June 16.
Chardon VFW Events
Chardon VFW Post 6519places flags on veteran’s graves at the Chardon Cemetery to honor veterans in preparation for Memorial Day. Help is needed placing flags on May 26; meet at the maintenance building at 9 a.m.
The auxiliary will hold a rib dinner on June 2 from 6-7 p.m. Dinner includes a half rack of ribs with homemade mac and cheese, coleslaw and corn on the cob. Donation is $12 per serving. Tickets are on sale in the canteen.
Garden Club Plant Sale & Boutique
May 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gates Mills Garden Club hosts its second annual plant sale and vintage boutique at 1280 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills. The sale features wide variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs and houseplants from club gardeners as well as gardening and flower arranging items.
For more information, call 440-423-1556 or email GMGCgarden@gmail.com.
Century Village Trunk Sale
May 26, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Geauga County Historical Society will hold its second annual Trunk Sale on the grounds of Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St. in Burton.
To reserve a space for $25, contact Terri at 440-834-1492. The number of spaces is limited. Sellers will be provided with an assigned site and may sell out of their vehicle’s trunk or from their own tables. Members of the Society may obtain a space at no charge.
No admission will be charged to the buying public.
GEL Breakfast
June 1, 7:30-9 a.m.
Guest speaker Vince Slusarz, founder of Gotta Groove Records, will discuss the return of vinyl records at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) Breakfast at Kent State University’s Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.
Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated.
G.E.L. Breakfasts are a collaborative partnership between Kent State University at Geauga and Geauga Growth Partnership.
For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
Free Fresh Produce
June 1, 9-11 a.m.
Newbury United Community Church is hosting a fresh produce giveaway at the church located at 14961 Auburn Road.
Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID and bags.
Distributions are the first Saturday of the month through Nov. 3.
CVLT Luncheon
June 1, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Women’s Committee of the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre will hold its annual salad buffet luncheon in the social room at the theatre located at 40 River St. in Chagrin Falls. Throughout the event, complimentary tickets to any one of the main-stage plays or black-box productions being produced over the summer will be awarded by random drawings.
Cost is $15 per person. Proceeds benefit the community theatre. Reservations are not necessary but are appreciated; call 440-247-8955 or visit www.CVLT.org.
Tail-Waggin’ Good Time
June 1, 6-9 p.m.
Geauga County Recorder Sharon C. Gingerich, state Rep. Sarah LaTourette and the Totally Dogs 4-H Club will be hosting the 10th annual Tail-Waggin’ Good Time benefit dinner and silent auction for the Geauga County Dog Shelter and the Geauga County K9 Unit at St. Helen’s Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.
Tickets are $25 per person, advanced sale only.
For tickets, or to donate auction items, call Dalene Becka at 440-286-4329, Sandy Cox at 440-285-0779 or Sharon Gingerich at 440-834-4317. Please bring a bag of dog food, dog toy or other pet friendly item.
PCC Rummage Sale
June 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The annual Pilgrim Christian Church Rummage Sale will be held at the church located at 202 South Hambden St. on Chardon Square. The sale includes all types of clothing, linens, household furnishings and much more.
Chardon Flea Market
June 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chardon Square Association’s 27th annual Chardon Flea Market on Chardon Square features over 100 dealers.
For more information, visit chardonsquareassociation.org.
Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser
June 3, 12-3 p.m.
Support Geauga Faith Rescue Mission and homeless in Geauga County by attending the spaghetti dinner and bake sale at Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Road. Cost is by donation.
Food item donations are appreciated. Call 440-636-5240 for information or to volunteer.
Spring Rummage Sale
June 7-9
Christ Covenant Church, 16406 Kinsman Road in Middlefield, is holding a spring rummage sale to benefit Charity Children’s Ministry. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 7 and 8 and 9 a.m. to noon on June 9.
There will be a bake sale and door prizes.Donations are welcome; call 440-858-7481.
Little Hot Shots Soccer Camp
June 30
Little Hot Shots is offering two sessions of camp open to boys and girls ages 4-9 years old. Cost is $25 per camper and includes a T-shirt and snack
The fun and interactive event is a fundraiser for WGHS boys soccer and directed by nationally licensed soccer coach Bruce Fedor, USSF level C.
For registration information, email wgsoccer.18@gmail.com.
Pioneer School
July 9-13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Geauga County Historical Society will host its annual Pioneer School for campers ages 8-12 on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton.
Each day is filled with a variety of activities, each with a link to the past. Children are encouraged, but not required to dress in costume.
Cost is $95 per child for Society members and $115 for nonmembers. Memberships may be purchased with registration. To register, call Terri at 440-834-1492.
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