Geauga Happenings
Geauga County Democratic Party will host a candidates night via Zoom...
Geauga Dems Candidates Night
Oct. 15, 7 p.m.
Geauga County Democratic Party will host a candidates night via Zoom. Join to learn about the state and regional Democratic candidates for the upcoming general election. Visit www.geaugadems.com for Zoom link information.
Geauga SWCD Open House
Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to noon
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District celebrates its 76th annual election and open house at the Natural Resources Area on the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire Road in Burton.
Learn more about the district’s services, the natural resources of Geauga County and GSWCD’s commitment to conservation.
Cast a vote to fill one open position on the Geauga SWCD Board of Supervisors. Activities will include a showcase of this year’s conservation awards, painted rain barrels, conservation activity stations, helpful resources and a free tree seedling for each household.
Visit geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122 for more information.
Trump Train Rally
Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m.
Free Ohio Now and the Geauga County Tea Party are sponsoring a Trump Train road rally and flag-waving event. Meet at the south parking lot of Giant Eagle in Bainbridge Township for a 10 a.m. departure. The train will proceed to Middlefield for a flag wave at 10:45 a.m. at the intersection of state Route 87 and Springdale Avenue. Park in the Harrington Square Sav A Lot plaza lot. Train leaves to return to Bainbridge at 11:30 a.m.
Those unable to participate in the Trump Train may just join for the rally in Middlefield.
For information, visit www.freeohionow.com or www.geaugacountyteaparty.com.
Audubon Highlights Bat Rehab
Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will host a free, virtual program featuring Tammy O’Neil, Lake Metroparks Wildlife Center wildlife care manager. She will help viewers appreciate the beauty and benefits of different bat species and give a sneak peek behind the scenes of bat rehabilitation at the center, why bats come in for help, how they care for them and how the public can help. She will also discuss resources related to Bat Week in Ohio, which is Oct. 24-31.
Register on the event page of blackbrookaudubon.org. A link will be sent to each registrant’s email address.
Tea Party Talks Election
Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Steve Kraus, former Ohio House representative, will be speaking on the critical need to re-elect President Trump and the consequence of the 2020 presidential and general elections. Sponsored by the Geauga County Tea Party, the event will be held at Geauga Parks West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
For information, visit www.geaugacountyteaparty.com.
Chardon VFW Clambake
Oct. 24, 6-7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a traditional clambake dinner at Chardon VFW Post 6519, 752 Water St.
Donation is $25 per person for one dozen clams and half a chicken dinner, and $10 for extra clams. The public is welcome.
Presale tickets only; for information and tickets, call 440-285-3699 or visit www.chardon-vfw.com.
Food Truck or Treat
Oct. 30, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Join for a food truck or treat at Spear Chardon Tractor Sales, 12600 GAR Highway. Truck or treat at each of the five local Northeast Ohio food trucks and the first 50 kids to stop by will receive goody bags from Spear Chardon Tractor. Event also features a family costume contest with a $50 prize.
Visit www.speartractor.com for more information.
Fall Field Day: Maple Production
Oct. 31, 9 a.m.
Seldom Seen Farm, Maple Producers of NE Ohio, H2O Innovation, and Geauga County Farm Bureau are hosting a Fall Field Day at Seldom Seen Farm, 10055 Madison Road, Montville Township. The outdoor event will be held, rain or shine.
Field Day topics include: setting up successful pick/cut your own operations, marketing and business essentials, sugarhouse management ands equipment options, food regulations and industry updates, and woodland management, complete with a maple walk.
RSVP by Oct. 18 by text or calling 440-596-9717.
