Geauga Happenings
Newbury United Community Church is hosting a fresh produce giveaway at 14961 Auburn Road.
Free Fresh Produce
Oct. 5, 9-11 a.m.
Newbury United Community Church is hosting a fresh produce giveaway at 14961 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID and bags.
Kiwanis Park Fundraiser
Oct. 5, 5-7:30 p.m.
Support the third annual fundraiser for the Kiwanis Park/Clay Eddy soccer and baseball fields used for Special Olympic events, rec council use and travel soccer in Chester Township. Profits will help pay for the fields’ upkeep.
Dinner options include lobster, steak or clams with grilled chicken. Enjoy live music by The Big 5 Show. Colonial Beverage will be hosting wine tasting and the $45 meal ticket includes dinner, sides and all beverages
For more information, visit eddyfruitfarm.com or call the farm at 440-729-7842.
Oktoberfest With the Eagles
Oct. 5, 5:30-11 p.m.
Celebrate Oktoberfest with the Chardon Eagles at the Eagles Club, 317 Water St. in Chardon, and show support for Family Pride of Northeast Ohio.
One $20 ticket will buy an Oktoberfest-style dinner, music by the Rhythm Connection, and opportunities to win in a reverse raffle, silent auction and more.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m., followed by the reverse raffle from 7-8 p.m.
For more information, call 440-286-1553.
Fall Fest
Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m.
Fall Fest will be held on historic Chardon Square. The evening will include hot dogs and cider, s’mores, scarecrow making, balloon artist Stacy Alan, live music by DJ Bryan Baker and face painting by Katie Stone.
The event is sponsored by the City of Chardon, Chardon Tomorrow, Rotary Club of Chardon, Chardon Area Kiwanis and the Chardon Square Association.
Rain date is Oct. 6. For more information, visit www.chardon.cc.
Fall Event Benefits Cat Sanctuary
Oct. 6, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
“A Purr-Fect Autumn Afternoon” will benefit the non-profit, no-kill Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary. The fundraiser will be held at the Cana Winery, 10036 Wilson Mills Road, Munson Township.
The event, featuring variety-filled food stations, a silent auction, 50-50 raffle and cash bar, is $45 per person.
For reservations, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076, send an email to HappyTailsCatSanctuary@gmail.com, utilize PayPal or send a check or money order made out to Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary to P.O. Box 581, Chesterland, OH 44026. Tickets will be held at the door.
Blessing Of Animals And Memorial Service
Oct. 6, 2 p.m.
DeJohn Pet Services is hosting its annual blessing of animals and memorial service at the DeJohn Pet Services on the campus of DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Homes, 28890 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills. The outdoor, ecumenical service is free and open to the public.
Everyone is welcome to bring their pet for a blessing and/or photos or token of a deceased pet to be used in the memorial service. Private blessings are available upon request.
RSVP online at www.DeJohnPetServices.com or call 216-658-9010.
VFW Dinners
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
During the month of October, Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve Paula’s hearty hamburger vegetable soup every Monday at the post located at 752 Water St. On Wednesdays, enjoy chili with cornbread on the side.
Donation is $6 for either meal. Open to the public.
For information or to order takeout, call 440-285-3699.
Amish Style Wedding Dinner
Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m.
The Friends of WomenSafe’s annual Amish Wedding Dinner will be held at the home of Mary Miller, 13301 Princeton Road in Middlefield. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner being served at 6 p.m.
Dinner is $35 for adults and $20 for children under 10. The evening’s activities includes a gift card raffle.
Space is limited and available by reservation only. Register online at www.fows.info. Questions? Call 440-285-3741.
GCP Networking Event
Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m.
Meet the incoming president of Geauga Growth Partnership is holding a networking event at A. Smith’s, 14608 W. Park St., in Burton. The event is free. A cash bar with appetizers will be provided. Members, guests and colleagues are welcome. Call 440-564-1060 to register.
Toastmasters Meet and Greet
Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Chardon Toastmasters will host a meet and greet at its new location at the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, 106 Water St. Membership is free and open to the public. For information, call 440-591-4792.
Geauga Benefit Auction
Oct. 12, 9 a.m.
The 19th annual benefit auction for D.D.C. Clinic – Center for Special Needs Children will be held at the Buster Miller farm, 17719 Newcomb Road, Middlefield. Breakfast starts at 5:30 a.m.; the auction begins at 9 a.m. Lunch begins at 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy the fun of a live Amish auction along with a silent auction and raffle prizes, train rides and more.
To donate items for the auction, contact Patti at patti@ddcclinic.org or call 440-632-1668.
Rummage And Bake Sale
Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ledgewood Christian Church Youth Ministry is holding its annual rummage and bake sale at Ledgewood Christian Church, 8261 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
Proceeds support the church’s youth programs and the Cleveland Christian Home.
Questions? Call June Angle, 440-564-5912.
Fall Bazaar in Burton
Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The annual Fall Bazaar at Burton Congregational Church will hold its annual Fall Bazaar at the church located at 14558 West Park St. on the square in Burton. Lunch will be served all day. Stop in for the delicious food plus shop the craft vendors, bake sale and rummage sale.
Apple Butter Festival
Oct. 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The annual Apple Butter Festival returns to the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton. In addition to the making of the Society’s own apple butter products in copper kettles, there will be music, vendors, food and family fun.
For more information, call 440-834-1492 or visit centuryvillagemuseum.org.
Browns at Chardon VFW
Oct. 13, 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy an Italian sausage meal while watching the Cleveland Browns play the Seattle Seahawks at Chardon VFW Post 6519 located at 752 Water St. Doors open at noon for the 1 p.m. kickoff.
There will be a $300 drawing at halftime. Donation is $15. Only 70 tickets will be printed.
Amish Business Etiquette
Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a luncheon at Kent State Geauga. The topic is Amish Business Etiquette. Key presenter Lori Wolfe, a counselor at Ravenwood Health, will be joined by Amish business owner Paul Wengard, who will also share his thoughts and answer questions. Chamber President Jim McClintock will serve as emcee.
Networking and check-in will be from 11:30 am to noon. The program and a buffet lunch catered by Chow Down is from noon to 1 pm. Cost is $20. Reservations are required.
To register, visit chardonchamber.com or call 440-285-9050.
Slow the Flow
Oct. 17, 6 p.m.
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is collaborating with the Geauga County Master Gardeners to provide an overview of rain gardens and rain barrels, including how to get started, things to consider, design, installation tips and many helpful resources.
The free introductory workshop will be held at The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township. Contact Geauga SWCD at 440‐834-1122 or email gprunty@geaugaswcd.com to register by Oct. 15.
Book Launch and Party
Oct. 17, 7-9 p.m.
Join for a book launch and Halloween party celebrating the release of Sara Dobie Bauer’s new book, “Destiny’s Dark Light,” at Legend Lake Golf Club in Chardon. Costumes are encouraged. Books will be for sale. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
CV Herb Society Meets
Oct. 18, 12:30 p.m.
The floral experts at Breezewood Gardens will conduct a workshop to make dried fall flower/plant centerpieces at the next meeting of the Chagrin Valley Herb Society at Breezewood, 17600 Chillicothe Road. Materials fee is $25. Bring a mug for cider.
The program will begin after refreshments and a brief business meeting.
To participate, RSVP to Chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com by Oct. 15.
Oktoberfest
Oct. 18, 5-7 p.m.
Parkman Congregational Church is hosting its monthly fundraising dinner for the Geauga Faith Rescue Mission at the church located at 18265 Madison Road, Middlefield.
October’s dinner features brats, pierogies and sauerkraut. Donation is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors over 65, $6 for children 5-10. Free to children under 5. Carryout is available.
Rescue Mission Fundraiser
Oct. 19, 5-9 p.m.
Geauga Faith Rescue Mission’s annual dinner and silent auction will be held at Notre Dame Educational Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon. Special guest speaker Arthur Brite is among the featured guests. Reservations are required.
Purchase tickets for $25 on GFRM Facebook or www.gfrmission.org. Tables of seven may be reserved upon request. Sponsorships are available.
Call 440-313-8981 for information.
American Legion Council Breakfast
Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The American Legion Atwood-Mauck Post 459 on Goodwin Street in Burton is hosting its annual Geauga County Council fundraiser breakfast. The public is welcome.
For information, call Skip at 440-834-1191.
K.I.D. Cancer Chinese Auction
Oct. 19, 3 p.m.
The Kayla Irene Daniels (K.I.D.) Cure for Cancer Foundation will host its 11th annual Chinese auction at Mespo Expo Center located at the 4300 Kinsman Road in Mesopotamia. Hundreds of items are up for bid, with hot turkey dinners provided by Mepso Catering. Drawings start at 6 p.m.
For more information, visit www.KidCancerFoundation.org or call 330-889-9600 or 330-889-0006.