Geauga Happenings

January 3, 2019 by Staff Report

VFW Holds Food Drive

Chardon VFW Post 6519 is collecting nonperishable food items for Veterans in Need. Donations may be dropped off at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon.

GEL Breakfast

Jan. 11, 7:30-9 a.m.

Mr. Bob Eckman, security principal and chief information security officer at MCPc, Inc., will present “Staying on the Safe Side of a CyberAttack” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) Breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.

He will discuss what bad cyber hygiene looks like, how ransomware can take control of a shop floor and how to employ technical controls to improve safety.

Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation from 8-9 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated.

For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.

VFW Dishwasher Fund Dinner

Jan. 12, 6 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 is holding dishwasher fund dinner and raffle. A chicken parmesan and pasta dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. followed by the raffle. Donation is $15. Only 70 tickets will be sold for the $300 raffle.

Funds will be used to purchase a new commercial dishwasher for the post in time for the spring pancake breakfasts.

GCP Internship Open House

Jan. 14, 1-8:30 p.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership will hold an open house for high school students and their parents to learn about its high school summer internship program. Intern program coordinator Georgia Klemencic will give an overview of program guidelines, and sponsoring business representatives will give an overview of their companies and what their internship positions will entail.

The open house will be held at Kent State University Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton. For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or visit www.geaugagrowthpartnership.com.

Scouting Open House

Jan. 14, 7 p.m.

Middlefield Scout Troop 3141 will hold an open house at United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave in Middlefield. Boys and girls ages 11-17 who are intrigued by camping, canoeing, hiking, survival skills, rock climbing, kayaking, shotgun shooting, skiing, fire building and backpacking are encouraged to attend.

Enjoy a root beer float, meet new friends and learn about exciting opportunities.

Protect Geauga Parks

Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to noon

Join Protect Geauga Parks for a conservation story and walk at Sunnybrook Preserve, 12474 Heath Road, Chester Township.

Members, supporters and friends of Protect Geauga Parks will meet at the before taking a winter walk. Hot beverages will be served.

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

Cub Scout Dinner and Auction

Jan. 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds to support events for the Pack for 2019 and support the work we do in our local community.

Friends of Middlefield Cub Scout Pack 3141 will be holding a spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction at Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road. Carry out is available.

Presale tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for youth ages 5-12. Tickets at the door are $9 for adults and $6 for youth ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free.

Chinese auction tickets will be sold throughout the dinner. The drawing will take place around 7 p.m. Winners need not be present.

For presale tickets, call Monique at 216-337-2104 or visit a pack meeting. The pack meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Middlefield Methodist Church. Join Scouts today.

Spring Fish Sale

April 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual spring fish sale will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Orders are currently being taken for fingerling-size largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill/sunfish mix, minnows, redear “shellcracker” sunfish, white amurs and yellow perch.

Visit www.geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122 to obtain an order form and instructions regarding fish pickup.

Order deadline is April 12. To guarantee, send completed order form with payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Call the office to pay by credit card. All proceeds support the district’s education programs.