Geauga Happenings
The food pantry at Chester Christian Center Church will be open to the community...
Food Pantry Friday
March 26, 10 a.m. to noon
The food pantry at Chester Christian Center Church will be open to the community. The pantry is open to anyone who is in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend.
Chester Christian Center is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
St. Mary Fish Fry
March 26, 4:30-7 p.m.
St. Mary’s Parish Chardon will offer its fish fry dinners Fridays in Lent by carryout only. Curbside pickup is available from the church located at 401 North St.
Orders must be placed by noon on Fridays. Visit www.stmarychardon.org and click on the Fish Fry link.
Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m.
United Way Services of Geauga County has teamed up the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide boxes of food to Geauga residents.
The drive-thru food distribution will take place each Tuesday in March at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 North Cheshire St., Burton.
Preregistration is required each week; call 216-738-2265 or visit wefeedgeauga.com.
Spring Tree and Fish Sales
There is still time to take advantage of Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s spring tree and fish sales.
Order deadline for the tree sale is April 1 and tree pickup is April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 24, 9 a.m. to noon at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
Fish sale orders are due April 9 and fish pickup is April 15 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the midway of the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
For more information, visit geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122.
Geauga SWCD does not offer guarantees or refunds on tree or fish purchases and all proceeds support the district’s education programs.
GEL Zoom Webinar
April 2, 8-9 a.m.
Join Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) via Zoom webinar for “Growing Your Business with Continuous Improvement” with Scott Maruna. He will discuss how continuous improvement can be used in any department, office or organization.
To register, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.
Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) Breakfasts are co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga.
FGP Explorers Series
April 3, 10:30 a.m.
The Foundation for Geauga Parks is hosting its monthly Explorers Series at The West Woods in Russell Township. Meet other explorers at the Lewis and Ruth Affelder house parking area, 15139 Chillicothe Road, to explore trails on the western side of The West Woods.
Masks are required. Bring water, binoculars and cameras, if desired.
Visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org for information. Preregistration is not required.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
April 5, 6 p.m.
Join International Women’s Air & Space Museum’s Executive Director Sara Fisher for a virtual program on the “History of Women in Aviation and Aerospace.” Participants will learn about their accomplishments, obstacles and their enduring legacy in all areas of aviation and aerospace.
To register, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com.
Woodland Wednesdays Workshop
April 7, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Woodland Wednesdays virtual workshop returns with “Seeing Your Forest Through the Trees: Options & Objectives for your Woods.” Featured speakers will cover the “101 level” of NE Ohio forestry, including tips, terms and what one needs to know as a landowner.
Collaborators include Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Division of Forestry, Farm Bureau and Ohio Division of Wildlife.
The program is free, but registration is required by April 6; email gprunty@geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122.




