Geauga Happenings
Sign-in for Chardon Post 6519’s 13th annual Dice Run begins at 10:30 a.m. at the post located at 752 Water St. Bikes depart at 11 a.m. and last bike in is at 3:30 p.m...
13th Annual Dice Run
Aug. 15
Sign-in for Chardon Post 6519’s 13th annual Dice Run begins at 10:30 a.m. at the post located at 752 Water St. Bikes depart at 11 a.m. and last bike in is at 3:30 p.m.
The run will have fewer stops this year. All stops have outdoor facilities or large canteen areas for social distancing. Masks are required per state guidelines.
Donation is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger. Event includes 50/50, pull tabs and cash for high and low dice roll.
Food will be provided at the end of the run with a cash bar.
For information, call 440-285-3699. The public is welcome.
American Legion Barbecue
Aug. 15, 5-7 p.m.
The Newbury American Legion is hosting a Texas style chicken barbecue at 11008 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Cost is $15 at the door, or $12 advance sale.
For tickets and information, call Ken at 440-635-6536.
Geauga SWCD Soil Superheroes
Aug. 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District continues its Conservation Crusaders program with Soil Superheroes at The Century Village pavilion located at 14653 E. Park St. in Burton.
Children of all ages accompanied by an adult may join the free, outdoor program to investigate soil and the superpowers of soil critters.
Registration is required by Aug. 17. The program is limited to 10 participants. Call 440-834-1122 or email gprunty@geaugaswcd.com for more information.
VFW Philly Cheesesteaks
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve Philly cheesesteak sandwiches for dinner every Wednesday in August during its Queen of Hearts drawing night. Cost is $7. Fries/onion rings are an additional $1. Open to the public, the post is located at 752 Water St.
Kiwanis Summer Concert Series
Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
The West Geauga Kiwanis Club Bandstand Summer Concert Series concludes at the gazebo in Chester Township Park with FM77 performing music from the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.
In the event of rain, concerts will be canceled. Kiwanis encourages the standard Covid-19 precautions with social distancing and masks are recommended.
Visit www.wgkiwanis.org to view the summer concert schedule.
DTJ Chicken and Duck Dinner
Aug. 23, 12-2 p.m.
DTJ Taborville is hosting a chicken and duck dinner at 9850 North Blvd., Auburn Township. Cost is $12.50 for an adult dinner and $6.50 for a children’s chicken dinner. A half duck dinner is $17.50 on site or to go.
Enjoy music by Frank Moravcik from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Czech beers are available at the bar.
Call 440-543-8494 for reservations by Aug. 20.
EAA Flying Start Program
Aug. 23, 1 p.m.
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 5 is hosting a Flying Start informational program on learning to fly at Hangar 3 of the Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield. The event will cover the steps and requirements in learning to fly, provide tips on how to make it economical and will culminate in a free introductory flight.
Pre-register at www.flyingstart.org.
For more information, contact Sherry Niederkorn at sherry.niederkorn23@gmail.com or 440-477-1198.
History of Women’s Voting Rights
Aug. 26, 7 p.m.
Learn about local history and the women’s suffrage movement in Northeast Ohio. Join Judge Mary Jane Trapp for her live virtual presentation, “100 Years of Constitutional Voting Rights for Women: The Geauga/Lake Connection,” sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Geauga.
Visit https://my.lwv.org/ohio/geauga or the LWV of Geauga Facebook page for more information.
Free Community Giveaway
Sept.10 and 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A free giveaway of clothing for the family, books, holiday theme decorations, linens and housewares will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon. Masks and social distancing are required.
Donations are accepted by appointment only through Aug 21. Call 285-5402 to schedule.
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