Geauga Happenings

April 18, 2019 by Staff Report

Saving The Environment

April 18, 7 p.m.

The Democratic Party of Geauga County will host a panel discussion on the many environmental challenges facing Geauga County and Ohio. Hear experts speak about toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie and the need to provide clean, safe drinking water. Learn what is in the Green New Deal and how it might impact Ohio.

A spaghetti dinner will be served. Suggested donation is $13. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The headquarters is located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Call 440-273-8200 or visit www.geaugadems.orgto RSVP.

Good Friday Meals

April 19, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The auxiliary of Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving lunch and dinner. Menu includes fish, shrimp, chicken, chowder, pierogies, macaroni and cheese and more. The public is welcome. The post is located at 752 Water St. Call 440-285-3699 for information.

Fish Fry in Parkman

April 19, 5:30-7 p.m.

Parkman Congregational Church is hosting a fish fry at the church located at 18265 Madison Road. Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for youth ages 5-10 and free for preschoolers.

All proceeds will be going to support the Geauga Faith Rescue Mission. Good Friday service begins at 7 p.m.

Questions? Call Denise Villers at 440-548-2939.

Geauga Bowmen Archery

April 20 and 21

A spring thaw 3-D archery shoot will take place at Geauga Bowmen Archery Club grounds, 12525 Sperry Road in Chester Township. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday.

All shoots are open to the public and to all archery classes. Food and refreshments are available.

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for cubs. Youth equipment rental is free.

For more information, call Jerry Zamrzla at 440-313-8225.

Free Community Breakfast

April 20, 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.

Easter Egg Hunt

April 20, 11 a.m.

The fifth annual Chardon Township Easter egg hunt will take place at Chardon Township Park, 9949 Auburn Road. The hunt is for children of walking age to 10 years old.

Bring a basket or bag. There will be prizes for each age group and an appearance by the Easter bunny.

Fellowship EasterBlast

April 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fellowship Bible Church is hosting “Fellowship EasterBlast” at the Federated Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township.

The event will include games, inflatables, face-painting, food and an Easter egg hunt with traditional eggs as well as those suitable for children with sensory, auditory and visually impaired developmental delays.

Visit easterinchagrin.com for more information or call the church office at 440-543-5643.

OPERS Retirees Meet

April 24, 11 a.m.

The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) 86 will meet at St. Mary’s Church, 401 North St., Chardon. Speaker is Chardon Municipal Court Judge Terri Stupica.

Lunch is $12, payable at the door. Reservations are due by April 19. For more information, call Catherine Whitright, president, 440-286-3730.

Polka At The Pines

April 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Jake Kouwe and members from the Chardon Polka Band will provide an evening of polka fun at The Pines at Brooks House Assisted Living, 18122 Claridon-Troy Road, Hiram, in Troy Township.

Admission is free. Refreshments will follow.

Questions? Call or text Fran at 330-401-3055.

Red Wagon Spring Luncheon

April 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Christ Child Society of Geauga County is holding its 29th annual Red Wagon Spring Luncheon at St. Noel Party Center in Willoughby Hills. Guest emcee is Jen Harcher, Channel 8 meteorologist.

The Chinese auction and luncheon raffles support the many programs and activities of the Society in its mission to help and serve children at risk in Geauga County for over 30 years.

The luncheon will again feature signature gift baskets, along with spring plants and flowers.

Tickets are $45 per person. Email Jeanette Bussoletti at jbussoletti@yahoo.com or call 216-401-8190 for more information and reservations.

KOC Pancakes

April 28, 8 a.m. to noon

St. Mary of Chardon Knights of Columbus will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon April 28, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the cafeteria at St. Mary Church, 401 North St., Chardon. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $3 children 6-12 years. Children 5 and under are free. Enjoy free parking for the Maple Festival after pancakes.

Auburn Spring Plant Sale

Auburn Career Center’s Landscape Horticulture spring plant sale will begin April 29 at 10985 Girdled Road, right behind the high school. Sale hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12-2 p.m. while supplies last.

A wide variety of plants and Proven Winners hanging baskets will be available.

For more information, call 440-357-7542 or visit www.auburncc.org.

GGPPartnership Meeting

May 1, 7:30-10 a.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) will hold its annual Partnership Meeting at the Sisters of Notre Dame Education Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon.

The free breakfast meeting will feature Mr. Jim Tressel, president, Youngstown State University, as the keynote speaker. The 2019 Frank Samuel Distinguished Service Award recipient will be presented to Kent State University Geauga & Regional Academic Center.

Sponsors will receive priority seating. Sponsor opportunities are still available.

For information and to register, call 440-564-1060 or visit www.geaugagrowthpartnership.com.

Trinkets and Treasures Sale

May 1-4

The Federated Church of Chagrin Falls will hold its annual Trinkets and Treasures sale of quality household and kitchen goods, sporting equipment, holiday decor, gently worn clothing and accessories, tools, books, children’s toys, electronics, jewelry, antiquesand more at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 and 3 and 9 a.m. to noon May 4, half price bag day.

Shop the “First Opportunity to Buy” event on May 1 from 5:30-8 p.m. Admission is $10 on Wednesday only. Bids will be accepted on an antique oil painting and award-winning handmade quilt. A collection of paintings will be offered through the event.

The sale benefits the church’s programs and missions.

Call 440-247-6490 or visit www.FedChurch.org for more information.

Mayfield Church Rummage Sale

May 2-4

A rummage sale will be held at Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. All proceeds are for missions.

Sale hours are May 2, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; May 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and May 4, Bag Day, 9 a.m. to noon.

Geauga Plastic Coalition 

May 8, 7-8:30 p.m.

The inaugural meeting of the Geauga Plastic Coalition will be held at Geauga West Library. Support local efforts to address the plastic bag pollution problem impacting land and waterways.

For more information, email Kevin Peterca at hickpryman@gmail.com

Perennial Gardeners Plant Sale

May 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual plant saleat Chester Town Hall, 13455 Chillicothe Road, features perennials, annuals, shrubs, herbs and lush hanging baskets. Shop the Garden Shed for old, repurposed and new finds.The sale will be held rain or shine.

Protect Geauga Parks

May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join Protect Geauga Parks for a Conservation Conversation at West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township. Linda Butler will present a slide show of her “Lake Erie: On the Edge” photographs.

The event is free. Refreshments will be provided. Donations will be accepted.

Questions? Contact Kathy Hanratty, 440-477-5468.