Geauga Happenings
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve schnitzel sandwiches for dinner every Wednesday in June to complement its weekly drawings.
VFWSchnitzel Sandwiches
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve schnitzel sandwiches for dinner every Wednesday in June to complement its weekly drawings. Cost is $6 per serving.
Splash Party
June 7, 1-4:45 p.m.
The Chardon Community Action Team (CCAT) will be hosting a splash party for local residents. With the participation of the City of Chardon, the splash party will be held at the Chardon Municipal Pool, 316 Maple Ave. Enjoy swimming, sunshine, food for purchase and music offered by a DJ. Entry is free.
For more information about CCAT, visit www.chardoncommunityactionteam.orgor call 440-255-0678. For information about Chardon Municipal Pool, visit www.chardon.cc.
Shop Hop & Dine
June 7, 5 p.m.
The newly created merchant association Burton Village NOW is hosting its first event in historic Burton Village. Shop Hop & Dine will offer visitors an opportunity to shop local as well as drink and dine in some of the finest restaurants and eateries Geauga County has to offer.
Live music will be performed in the gazebo, a raffle will take place to win a basket of items, gift certificates and discounts from all participating local businesses. The Red Maple Inn will also be offering a chance to win an overnight stay.
For more information, visit the Facebook page Burton Village Now.
Flea Market Sale
June 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Peace Lutheran Church will hold a flea market in its parking lot located at 12686 Bass Lake Road in Munson Township.
Children’s Charity Rummage Sale
June 13-15
Christ Covenant Church, 16406 Kinsman Road in Middlefield, is holding its rummage sale to benefit Charity Children’s Ministries.
Setup is June 10-12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are welcome.Call Darlene Artman at 440-543-8684 to arrange drop off after June 4 and storage
Sale dates are June 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and June 15 from 9 a.m. to noon.
GCP Networking Event
June 13, 5-7 p.m.
Meet the incoming president of Geauga Growth Partnership, Kimm Leininger, at the networking event being held at Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. The event is free. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. Members, guests and colleagues are welcome. Call 440-564-1060 to register.
Chardon VFW Aux. Rib Dinner
June 15, 5:30-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Auxiliary Post 6519 is hosting a rib dinner and drawing. Enjoy a half rack of “Malone Zone” ribs with sides. Donation is $25. Only 100 tickets will be sold for the $1,000 drawing. Tickets are available in the canteen. The public is welcome.
Blackbrook Audubon Picnic
June 18, 6 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon Society will hold its annual potluck picnic open to everyone at Lake Metroparks’ Hidden Lake. Bring a dish to share, place setting and beverage to 7024 Kniffen Road, Leroy Township. Hot dogs and dinner will be provided. Following the meal, picnickers will have the option of a naturalist-led hike or more time in the four-season shelter with fellow birders.
For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org or email blackbrookaud@aol.com.
Christian Women’s Connection
June 19, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cleveland East Christian Women’s Connection will host a luncheon featuring a Paparazzi jewelry presentation at Bertram Inn, 600 N. Aurora Road in Aurora. Learn to accessorize without breaking the bank. Inspirational speaker is Karen Blankenship, who comes from Missouri to share her message on “Scars: Life Hurts…God Heals.”
RSVP by June 16 by calling 440-248-4914 or emailing cwcchagrin@gmail.com.
Farm Bureau Ice Cream Social
June 20, 6:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Farm Bureau is hosting its annual ice cream social at Claridon Woodlands Lodge, 11383 Claridon Troy Road, Claridon Township. Bring the family for King Kone ice cream, music, games and more.
Open to the public, the event is free for Farm Bureau members and $5 for non-members.
RSVP by June 14 by emailing geauga@ofbf.orgor calling 440-426-2195.
VFW Auxiliary Rummage Sale
June 21-22
Donations are now being accepted for the VFW Post 6519 Auxiliary rummage sale being held at the post at 752 Water St. in Chardon. No clothing or large furniture will be accepted.
For more information, call 440-285-3699.
Annual WG Alumni Reunion
June 28, 5 p.m.
All graduates of Chester, Russell and West Geauga schools are invited to attend the 139th annual alumni reunion dinner at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.
Guest speaker Judi Bebout Schwed, a West Geauga graduate and president of the Chesterland Historical Foundation, will present “A Walk Down Memory Lane.”
Reservations must be received by June 14 for dinner and the program.
Questions? Call Evelyn (Sojka) Bayzath at 440-338-3930.
West G 50th Reunion
June 28
Graduates of the West Geauga class of 1969 will be honored at the annual West Geauga Alumni Banquet held at St. Mark Lutheran Church.
For more information, contact Evie (Sojka) Bayzath, West Geauga Alumni Association, at 440-338-3930or former classmate Paul Judd, 216-382-3468 or westg69@att.com.
WG Girls Varsity Soccer Camp
July 29 to Aug. 1, 6-8 p.m.
The West Geauga High School girls varsity soccer team will be holding a soccer camp for youth in grades 1-8 on the West Geauga High School turf field. Players will be separated into appropriate age groups and/or skill levels. The coaching staff will consist of girls varsity and junior varsity players and coaching staff.
Cost is $90 per player if registered by June 7 or $110 after. Cost for each additional sibling is $70. Each camper receives a T-shirt and two free tickets to a home game.
Registration deadline is July 19. For information and a registration form, contact Dave Ehrbar at 440-840-0084.
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