Geauga Happenings
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society is sponsoring a lecture about bees and honey by Gene McCune Jr., of McCune Family Apiary of Auburn Township.
CV Herb Society Meets
Nov. 15, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society is sponsoring a lecture about bees and honey by Gene McCune Jr., of McCune Family Apiary of Auburn Township. The program takes place at the Bainbridge Library. Refreshments and a business meeting precede the talk.
RSVP to chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com and bring a mug for tea.
Rescue Mission Dinner
Nov. 15, 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.
November’s dinner features pork chops. Donation is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors over 65, $6 for children 5-10. Free to children under 5. Carryout is available.
Free Community Breakfast
Nov. 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. All are welcome.
Pancakes at Hambden Grange
Nov. 17, 8 a.m. to noon
Hambden Grange 2482 is serving an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with corn fritters, maple syrup, sausage, fruit, cocoa and coffee at the Grange located at 9778 Old State Road, Chardon. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under.
Operation Christmas Child
Nov. 18-25
Join to fill shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for the Samaritan’s Purse project during National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25.
One collection site is Newcomb Road Amish, 15978 Newcomb Road in Middlefield. Drop off Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon; Wednesday and Thursday, 3-6 p.m.; Saturday, 12-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-3 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to noon.
A second collection site is Mesopotamia United Methodist Church, 8882 State Road 534, Middlefield. Items may be dropped off during the collection dates from 12:30-5:30 p.m.
For more information, call 937-374-0761 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Audubon Addresses Asian Carps
Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will host “Asian Carps: Understanding the Threat” by Tory Gabriel, fisheries educator with Ohio Sea Grant Extension, at the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland. Imported from China and accidentally released, Asian carps pose a substantial risk to the Great Lakes food web and $7 billion fishery.
Following the presentation will be a ticket auction of nature-related items and a 50/50 raffle.
The program is open to all. The Holden Arboretum is at 9550 Sperry Road in Kirtland. For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.
Geauga Dems Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 21, 6 p.m.
The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its annual Rocco DiFranco Thanksgiving dinner at the headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Discuss the previous night’s Democratic presidential debate, the impeachment investigation and the 2020 presidential election. Cost is $25.
To RSVP, visit www.geaugadems.org or call 440-836-4060.
Alumni Volleyball Game
Nov. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
All past Newbury Black Knight volleyball players are invited to play in an alumni game at Newbury High School gym. The event is free, but early preregistration is requested so teams can be drawn and matches scheduled. The group will go to Zeppe’s following the event. Register on Eventbrite.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 28, 12-3 p.m.
The Church of St. Anselm is serving a free Thanksgiving dinner in Kelly Hall. Enjoy roast turkey with all the sides and dessert. All are welcome. The church is located at 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.
Winterfest Lights Up Parkside
Nov. 30, 5:30 p.m.
The Chesterland Rotary Club and the Chester Township Park District will host the eighth annual Winterfest at the Chester Township gazebo in the park at the corner of Mayfield and Chillicothe roads.
Join community members for the park lighting display for the holiday season. Also included will be a bonfire, free popcorn, hot cider and hot chocolate, live music, caroling plus a guest appearance by Santa.
The event is free and open to the public. In the event of snow, there will be a snowman-making contest. It will be canceled in the event of rain.
GCRTA Holiday Brunch
Dec. 3, 9:15 a.m.
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will hold the annual holiday brunch at The Tanglewood Club, 8745 Tanglewood Trail, Chagrin Falls. Gathering time will be followed by a business meeting at 9:30 a.m. and brunch.
Guest speaker Janet Creighton, former director of governmental affairs under President Bush, will present “Christmas in the White House.” The event will also feature piano music, a 50/50 raffle, a free lunch raffle and book raffle.
Cost is $18.50. Reservations are required by Nov. 24. Make checks out to GCRTA and mail to: Judy Miller, 17130 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, OH 44062. Inform Judy of any dietary restrictions.
Members are asked to bring paper products or canned goods for the Hunger Task Force as well as their volunteer hours forms.
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