Geauga Happenings
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.
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.
Bid on quilts, furniture, home decor, tools, horses, buggies, maple syrup, firewood and more, including a 24×32-foot garage built onsite or a 16×20-foot timber frame pavilion.
For information, 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.
Hope for Kids and Next Step Oktoberfest
Oct. 15, 5-7:30 p.m.
Join Hope for Kids Geauga and Next Step to learn about the continuum of care for abused, neglected and at-risk children and young adults. The reception will be held at the Geauga Park District – Holbrook Hollows Lodge, 7250 Country Lane, Bainbridge Township.
The presentation begins at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy Oktoberfest foods and beverages.
RSVP to Hopeforkidsgeauga@gmail.com.
Audubon Highlights Mentor Marsh
Oct. 15, 7 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon invites the public to hear about the renewal of native plants, birds and other wildlife to the 691-acre Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve at Penitentiary Glen, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland.
Becky Donaldson, a naturalist in the Natural Areas Division of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will share the science, stories and photographs of the museum’s restoration successes in the “Return of Mentor Marsh Birds and Biodiversity.”
The program is open to all. For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.
Debate Watch, Straw Poll Party
Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus is hosting a debate watch and straw poll party at the party headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Enjoy a potluck dinner, refreshments and lively discussion. A $5 donation is appreciated.
Creations Boutique Sale
Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Children’s Guild of Cleveland is hosting its 75th annual Creations Boutique featuring handmade seasonal gifts and décor, gourmet and hostess gifts, jewelry, women’s and children’s clothing, accessories and artwork at Dino’s at Cleveland Metroparks Acacia Reservation, 26899 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst. There will be boutique raffle items and more, showcasing Guild artisans.
Admission is $5 at the door. All proceeds benefit selected Cleveland children’s nonprofit organizations.
For more information, call 440-543-3254.
Good Samaritan Dinner
Oct. 16, 5-6:30 p.m.
The Burton Congregational Church, UCC, Good Samaritan Dinner will be held at the church on the square in Burton. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children 4-11 years old and free for children 3 and under.
Homemade meal consists of chicken sliders, pasta salad, corn chowder, beverage and dessert. Proceeds will go to meet emergency needs of local families.
Chinese Auction
Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m.
A Chinese auction will be held at St. Mary Hall, Orwell. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; the auction begins at 7 p.m. The event features 300 prizes, including several money jars, door prizes, 50-50 raffle, grand drawing, free snacks and concession stand. Entry ticket, which includes a strip of 10 tickets, is $5. For information, call 440-812-2416 or 440-437-6210.
Evening of Cleveland History
Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m.
DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Homes and Lake View Cemetery – both celebrating 150th anniversaries – are hosting a special evening of Cleveland history with local historian and storyteller, Dan Ruminski and Lake View President and CEO, Kathy Goss at the DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center, 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Kathy Goss will share “Lake View Cemetery, Your Grounds for Life at 150 Years Old” and Dan Ruminski will share “Favorite Stories from Millionaires Row ~ Funeral Service and Burial Traditions.”
Wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres served 6-7 p.m., with presentations beginning at 7 p.m. RSVP online at DeJohnCares.com or call 440-516-5555.
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.
Entrepreneur Success Breakfast
Oct. 18, 7:30-9 a.m.
Geauga Growth Partnership’s Entrepreneur Success Breakfast features the Patterson family, owners of Patterson Fruit Farms, a multiple generational farming family.
Learn about their farm operation and the evolution and growth it has seen over the years at Patterson Farms, Orchard Hills Center, 11414 Mulberry Road, Chester Township.
Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated; call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
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 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.
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.
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.
Rummage Sale
Oct. 24-26
Christ Covenant Church, 16406 Kinsman Road in Middlefield, is holding a rummage sale. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Donations are welcome by Oct. 22. Call 440-858-7481.
Candidates And Issues Night
Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m.
Newbury Area Kiwanis Club will sponsor a candidates and issues night in the Newbury School Auditorium, 14775 Auburn Road, Newbury Township. The moderated evening will begin with timed candidate presentations and audience questions, followed by speakers representing issues that will be on the November ballot.
Following the presentations, the gathering will adjourn to the Newbury Station Library for coffee and dessert.
The event is free and open to the public. For information, contact Cas McBride at tcmcbride@windstream.net or call at 440-564-6633.
American Legion Council Breakfast
Oct. 27, 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.
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