Geauga Happenings
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve Italian sausage sandwiches every Wednesday in March at the post located at 752 Water St. Donation is $6.50
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve Italian sausage sandwiches every Wednesday in March at the post located at 752 Water St. Donation is $6.50. French fries are an additional $2. The public is welcome.
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. Menu includes baked or fried fish, shrimp, pierogi, French fries, salad bar, cabbage and noodles, clam chowder, green beans, pizza and mac and cheese.
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.comor call 440-218-2747.
Audubon Springs Forward
March 10, 10 a.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will visit Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pa. Birders of all levels are invited to meet in the first parking lot on the right after entering the park from Route 832.
After birding Presque Isle, participants will visit the Tom Ridge Environmental Center outside the park entrance. Admission is free.
For more information, email Pat Morse at blackbrookaud@aol.com.
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.
Black Knights At The Races
March 16, 6 p.m.
Newbury School’s Black Black Knights at the Races will be held at the EOUV Club, 8636 Pekin Road in Russell Township. Doors open at 6 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m.
Advance tickets are $30, or $35 at the door, and include dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. The evening will include video horse race wagering, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and cash bar. Horse naming and sponsorship opportunities are available.
For tickets, sponsorships or to donate items for the Chinese auction, call Ann Kolenic at 440-781-0273 or email akolenic13@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit Newbury After Prom.
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 with music by Andy’s Last Band. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
Tickets are $10 per person. Purchase online at www.lgrc.usor at the door.
VFW Corned Beef Sandwiches
March 18, 11:30 a.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve corned beef sandwiches from 11:30 a.m. until they are gone. Donation is $8. Call 440-285-3699 for pickup orders. The post is located at 752 Water St. in Chardon.
Pond Management Clinic
March 21, 6-8 p.m.
Join the Geauga and Portage Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) for an informative and free Pond Management Clinic on at Centerville Mills Park Dining Hall, 8558 Crackel Road, Bainbridge Township. Learn more about managing ponds with featured speaker Eugene Braig, aquatic ecosystems specialist with Ohio State University Extension and School of Environment and Natural Resources.
The program is free, but registration is required by March 18; call Geauga SWCD at 440-834-1122.
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.
Grange Chili Cook-Off
March 23, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Huntsburg Grange is holding its annual Chili Cook-Off and Chinese auction in the Huntsburg gym located at the corner of state routes 528 and 322.
Event also features free cake, cake walk, live music, kids games, 50/50 raffle and outdoor grill raffle.
To enter the contest, or for more information, call 440-636-3052
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.
Maple Murder Mystery
March 23, 6-10 p.m.
Destination Geauga and Geauga Lyric Theater Guild are co-hosting a Maple Murder Mystery at E.O.U.V. Hall, 8636 Pekin Road in Russell Township.
Tickets are $40 each and include dinner and the show. There will be a cash bar, raffle baskets and 50/50 raffle.
Purchase tickets at www.geaugatheater.orgor call Destination Geauga at 440-632-1538.
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.
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