Geauga Happenings
Ledgewood Christian Church is hosting its free monthly community breakfast at the church located at 8261 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
Free Community Breakfast
Sept. 15, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Ledgewood Christian Church is hosting its free monthly community breakfast at the church located at 8261 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
The menu includes pancakes, sausage, salmon patties, juice, coffee and tea. Ample parking is available in front and to the rear of the church building. All are welcome.
American Legion Auxiliary Bingo
Sept. 15, 5 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary of Post 459 in Burton will be hosting a raffe and Bingo at 14052 Goodwin St. Doors open at 5 p.m., with games starting at 6 p.m. There will be game prizes and food available for purchase. Call Linda with questions 440-321-5510
Woofstock 2018
Sept. 16, 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, parade and best look contest, senior dog Olympics, dog games and contests, blessing of the animals, vendors, food trucks and more.
Admission ranges from $5 to $25. Youth 10 and under are free.
To register, visit www.geaugahumane.org/woofstock.
Kiwanis Corn Roast
Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of Chardon is hosting the 10th annual Corn Roast on Chardon Square. The event features entertainment, a silent auction, sausage sandwiches and fresh corn from Sage’s Apples.
Starting this year, the Corn Roast will be held in conjunction with the Hand Harvest Handmade Market being sponsored by the Chardon Square Association.
All proceeds raised will go to support scholarships and other charitable programs offered by the club.
For information, call 440-537-4718 or visit www.kiwanisclubofchardon.org.
Free Community Dinner
Sept. 18, 5-6:30 p.m.
Barbecued pulled pork sandwiches are on the menu for this month’s community dinner hosted by Claridon Community Helps at Claridon Congregational Church. All are welcome. Donations are accepted.
For more information, call 440-321-5596.
Audubon Highlights Pawpaw Tree
Sept. 18, 7 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will offer a free program at Penitentiary Glen in Kirtland. Trevor Wearstler, Blackbrook’s secretary and naturalist for Geauga Park District, will share his passion for the pawpaw tree that calls Ohio home.
For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.
Meet the Candidates
Meet the Candidates Night
Sept. 20,
The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its monthly hot topic -Meet the Candidates Night – at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. followed by a spaghetti and meatball dinner at 7 p.m. and the hot topic at 7:15 p.m. Suggested donation is $10.
Garrett Westhoven, candidate for auditor; Anita Blue Marlowe, candidate for commissioner; and John Kennedy, candidate for state representative, will speak and answer questions.
Additional parking is available on the far eastern side of the plaza. For more information, email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440-836-4060.
Wine for Whines
Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m.
A paint your pet fundraiser benefitting the Geauga County Dog Shelter will take placeat Cold Nose Companions Dog Training Center in Chardon. The $80 registration includes a 12-by12-inch canvas pre-sketched with the pet’s photo, quality art instruction from Mary Ann Hagen, a buffet of local food and wine from Sharon James Cellars.
For more information or to register, call 855-286-3647 or visit the Special Events page of coldnosecompanions.com.Registration is open to the public; space is limited. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Perennial Gardeners Flower Show
Sept. 25, 1:30-9 p.m.
Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland present “Can You Dig It,” a national garden club small standard flower show. The free show that is open to the public, takes place at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Auburn Community Picnic
Sept. 29, 12-6 p.m.
Join for Auburn’s Community Picnic at Auburn Community Park, 17484 Munn Road. There will be community games, cash prizes. Carnival booth games, bounce houses, CLE Bubble Soccer and bingo. Auburn Scout Troop 101 will demonstrate fire starting and rope building. Food and beverage trucks will be on-site. The magic show starts at 1 p.m. and live music by No Moss from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
WomenSafe Fall Luncheon
Oct. 5, 12-3:30 p.m.
WomenSafe, in partnership with Leading Lady, will be hosting the annual fall luncheon, “Imagine YOU in Full Bloom,”at Landerhaven Event Center in Mayfield Heights.
Event includes lunch, silent and Chinese auctions, a fashion show and a vendor area with more than 15 local vendors offering prizes and promotions. Emcee is Grace Roberts from 107.3 The WAVE and music will be provided by DJ Nic Nacc.
Tickets are $50 each or a table of eight for $350. To purchase tickets, call Megan Fisher at 440-286-7154, ext. 248 or email her at events@womensafe.org or visit www.womensafe.org.Sponsorships are still available.
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