Geauga Happenings
April 22, 2021 by Staff Report

United Way Services of Geauga County has teamed up the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide boxes of food to Geauga residents...

Drive-Thru Food Distribution

Wednesdays, 3-6 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 now take place each Wednesday in April at Kent State University, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road Burton.

Registration is required weekly at wefeedgeauga.com or by calling 216-738-2265 or 211.

Arrive with a clean trunk and stay in vehicle. Masks are required.

VFW Pancake Breakfast

April 25, 8 a.m. to noon

Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving its final pancake breakfast of the season at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. Senior and kids menus are available. Breakfast features pancakes, eggs made to order, French toast, sausage, bacon, ham, home fries, toast and beverages. Carryout is available.

For information or to order carryout, call 440-285-3699.

FGP Explorers Series

May 1, 10:30 a.m.

Join The Foundation for Geauga Parks and a Geauga Park District naturalist to explore The Rookery in Chester Township using binoculars. Preregistration is required.

Masks are required. Bring water, binoculars and cameras, if desired.

Visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org for information.

Geauga Skywatchers Club

May 3, 6 p.m.

Explore ancient astronomical ruins, lifestyles, mythology and more during a virtual program on “Ancient Astronomy.” Learn how the night sky was of extreme importance to the ancient peoples and civilizations all over the world

To register, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com.

SNPJ Music Fest & Craft Show

May 22, 11 a.m.

Slovenska Narodna Podporna Jednota (SNPJ)) is hosting a music fest and craft show, rain or shine, at the SNPJ farm located at 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland. The craft show runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the music fest running from noon to 10 p.m.

A fundraiser for the Cultural Preservation of Slovenian Heritage, the event features 30 vendors, 15 polka bands, a dance floor, playground, games and food and beverages.

Gates open at 11 a.m. Gate fee is $15, or $10 in advance.

For information, visit www.snpjfarmkirtland.com or call Don at 440-283-9373.

Summer Youth Aviation Camp

The Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 5 is hosting its annual weeklong day camp for middle school students going into grades six through 10 who are interested in flying.

Summer Youth Aviation Camp will take place June 14 -18 for new campers at the Geauga County Airport in Hangar 3 in Middlefield from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Space is limited to 18 students. Registration forms and $150 fee are due by May 7. Scholarships are available.

For more information, contact Sherry Niederkorn at 440-477-1198 or sherry.niederkorn23@gmail.com to obtain an application packet.