Geauga Happenings

February 28, 2019 by Staff Report

GCBDD Hosts Community Carnival

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

Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (GCBDD) is hosting its fourth 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.

CBDD is in need of volunteers to help facilitate the event. Contact Janice Chesnes, community connections coordinator, at 440-729-9406, ext. 1512 or jchesnes@geaugadd.org.

For more information, visit www.geaugadd.org.

Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner

March 2, 5-7:30 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 93 is holding a spaghetti with meatballs dinner at Pilgrim Christian Church, 202 South Hamden St. in Chardon.

Cost is $9 for adults 13 and older, $5 for youth ages 6 to12, and free for children 5 and under. Get $1 off dinner by bringing in dried or canned goods for the church’s food pantry.

A silent auction will be held. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway

March 7-9

A free giveaway of clothing for the family, household items, books, toys, and holiday items will take place on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 9-10 a.m.at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon.

St. Mary’s Fish Fries

March 8 to April 12, 4:30-7 p.m.

St. Mary’s Church, Chardon will be serving all-you-can-eat fish fries on the Fridays of Lent. Pricing for dine-in guests is $13 for adults, $6 for children and free for children 5 and under. Carryout pricing is $12 for adults and $5 for children.

St. Patrick’s Reverse Raffle & Dinner

March 9, 5 p.m.

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

Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost is  $30 for dinner and one main board number. Dinner served at 6 p.m.

Main board prize is $1,250. Drawing begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds will go toward making restrooms handicap accessible.

For more information, call Trudi Clark, 440-254-4051; Diane Long, 440-298-3440; or Jane Myden, 440-968-3474.

Geauga Dems Go Green

March 9, 6 p.m.

The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its annual St. Patrick’s dinner at the party headquarters and social hall located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner and live music featuring Tom Todd. Suggested donation is $35.

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

To RSVP, visit www.geaugademocrats.com or call 440-218-2747.

Genealogical Society Help Night

March 12, 7 p.m.

The Geauga County Genealogical Society invites anyone interested in discovering more about their family history to join members of the society for Help Night at the Chardon Public Library. The program, beginning after a short 7 p.m. business meeting, will be an interactive session with members assisting beginning researchers and those who are having problems overcoming a brick wall. Come prepared with a specific question, information one may already know and laptop if desired.

The program is free and open to all. For more information, email gensocyinfo@gmail.com.

Warm Up for Spring Craft Show

March 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shake off the winter weather and join for shopping at Generations Event Center and Guido’s Pizza Haven, 12809 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Shop from more than 40 unique vendors, take a chance at the Chinese raffle and grab something to eat afterwards at the pizzeria attached to the party center.

LGRC St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance

March 16, 6-11 p.m.

The Lake-Geauga Recovery Center’s Alumni Association is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at Painesville Township Park Community Center, 1025 Hardy Road. The adult-only event is open to the public and includes dinner and dancing. Music by Andy’s Last Band. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are $10 per person. Purchase online at www.lgrc.us or at the door.

Munson Indoor Flea Market

March 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Munson Township’s indoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall and Fire Station Bay, 12210 Auburn Road. Contact the township office at 440-286-9255 for more information or to rent a space.

Fabulous ‘50s and ‘60s Fundraiser

March 23, 5:30 p.m.

Middlefield First United Methodist Church will host a Fabulous ‘50s and ‘60s fundraiser at the Huntsburg Community Center. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, three entrees, dessert, a live and silent auction and live music by the band Downtown.

Cost is $35 per ticket. All proceeds will benefit the church’s land fund.

Call 440-812-5892 to purchase tickets.

Patchwork Benefit

April 13, 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening celebrating the achievements and continued progress of DDC Clinic at the Federated Church Family Life Center in Bainbridge Township. The 19th annual event includes dinner, drinks, music, basket raffle, and live and silent auctions.

Cost is $90 per person or $175 per couple. Sponsorships are available.

For more information and to order tickets or sponsorships by March 22, call Patti at 440-632-1668 or email patti@ddcclinic.org.

Geauga Faith Rescue Mission

Geauga Faith Rescue Mission fundraiser dinners are held the third Friday of every month at Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Road.

To receive help or volunteer, call GFRM at 440-313-8981. Prayers and support appreciated.