Geauga Happenings
St. Mary’s Church, Chardon will be serving all-you-can-eat fish fries on the Fridays of Lent.
St. Mary’s Fish Fries
Fridays through 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.
Free Community Breakfast
March 16, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Ledgewood Christian Church is hosting its free 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 the rear of the church building. All are welcome.
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.
Turkey Community Dinner
March 19, 5-6:30 p.m.
Claridon Community Helps is preparing and serving a free turkey dinner at Claridon Congregational Church located at the corner of Mayfield and Claridon Troy roads. Donations are accepted, but not expected.
Community dinners are held the third Tuesday of each month. Call 440-321-5596 for more information.
Audubon Talks Canada Geese
March 19, 7 p.m.
Form a strategy for coping with Canada Geese at Blackbrook
Audubon’s program at Penitentiary Glen, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland. Ryan Jackson from the Ohio Division of Wildlife will describe goose biology and share management techniques so property owners can make their land and water less appealing to geese.
For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.
Good Samaritan Dinner
March 20, 5-6:30 p.m.
The Burton Congregational Church, UCC, Good Samaritan Dinner will be held at the church on Burton Square. Cost is $8 for adults, $$3 for children ages 4-11 and free for children 3 and under.
Homemade meal consists of corned beef, cabbage, sides, beverage and dessert. Proceeds will go to meet emergency needs of local families.
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.
A.Y.C.E Fish Fry
March 22, 5-8 p.m.
The church youth group of Lighthouse United Methodist Church is hosting an all-you-can-eat fish fry at the church located at 14780 Mayfield Road, East Claridon Township. Carry out is available.
Call 440-635-4744 for information.
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.
Master Gardeners Offer Free Class
March 23, 10-11 a.m.
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers are offering “Wildflowers & Folklore” at the OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton.
Join GPD Naturalist Denise Wolfe for a program about the wildflowers of Geauga County. Learn how they got their names and some interesting folklore about these flowers.
To register, call 440-834-4656. Visit www.geauga.osu.edufor information on upcoming volunteer sponsored classes.
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.
Chili Cook-Off
March 23, 4-7 p.m.
Peace Lutheran Church will host a chili cook-off, Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle at the church located at 12686 Bass Lake Road, Munson Township. Event also includes a bake sale. Parking is available around back.
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.
DTJ Chicken Paprikash Dinner
March 24, 12-2 p.m.
DTJ Taborville is serving a chicken – chicken paprikash dinner at the corner of Quinn and Bartholomew roads in Auburn Township. Cost is $12.50 per person; a child’s dinner is $6.25.
Frank Moravcik will provide music from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Czech beer will be available at the bar.
Call 440-543-8494 for reservations by March 20.
GCRTA Meeting
April 2, 11:15 a.m.
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Fowler’s Mill Golf Course, 13095 Rockhaven Road, Chester Township. Gathering time will be followed by the business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and a pork medallion lunch at noon.
Guest speaker is STRS Communications Director Nick Treneff, who will address STRS funding, the status of COLA and the health care program. Members are requested to submit questions and concerns in writing on provided index cards.
For reservations, send a check for $21 made out to GCRTA to Judy Miller, 17130 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, OH 44026. Payment must reach her by March 23. Call her at 440-487-4324 with any dietary restrictions.
The meeting will include a 50/50 raffle and a free lunch raffle. Remember to bring paper products or canned goods for the Geauga
GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
April 6
The Geauga County Republican Party will hold its annual Lincoln Day dinner at The Tanglewood Club, 8745 Tanglewood Trail, Bainbridge Township. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 pm.
Keynote speaker will be Ohio Senate President Larry Obhoff, with special remarks by Congressman Dave Joyce and a visit from Abraham Lincoln.
RSVP by March 29 to info@geaugagop.com.
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.GeaugaGOP.com.
Tri For A Reason
April 7
The Geauga Family YMCA is hosting Tri For A Reason, an indoor triathlon. Event consists of a 15 minute swim, 20 minute bike ride and 20 minute run.
Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Relay teams are $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers.
Proceeds benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a zero-cost fitness program for cancer survivors.
Call 440-285-7543 with questions or to register.
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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