Geauga Happenings

December 26, 2019 by Staff Report

Join Christmas Bird Count

Blackbrook Audubon Society needs eyes and ears for the 120th annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Dec. 28. Blackbrook’s CBC circle covers from Lost Nation Airport to Western Perry, Lake Erie down to Holden Arboretum and Big Creek Park in Geauga County.

The object of the Christmas Bird Census is to count all the bird species and number of birds in a 15-mile diameter circle in one 24-hour period between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5. Participants within the circle can also report birds at their feeders.

To be assigned to a team covering a specific area or to report backyard feeder counts, contact Dan Donaldson, the compiler for Blackbrook’s circle, at danook057@yahoo.com.

Geauga Skywatchers Club

Jan. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Skywatchers for “Exploring our Solar System” at Burton Public Library. The hands-on club is geared towards youth in grades 6-12, although all are welcome. Monthly classes and astronomy activities are taught by members of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society.

Telescopes are now available for loan through local Geauga County libraries.

Programs are made possible through collaboration of Foundation for Geauga Parks, Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society, Geauga County Library System, Burton Public Library and Geauga Park District.

GEL Breakfast

Jan. 10, 7:30-9 a.m.

Bill Mahoney, managing director of ASM International, will present “ASM’s Renewal – Crossing the Digital Divide” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) Breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Learn what it took to achieve its digital transformation without major disruptions.

Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated.

G.E.L. Breakfasts are a collaborative partnership between Kent State University at Geauga and Geauga Growth Partnership.

For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.