Geauga Happenings
A free community giveaway of clothing for the family, books, bedding and housewares will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon...
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
June 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A free community giveaway of clothing for the family, books, bedding and housewares will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon.
FGP Explorers Series
June 5, 10:30 a.m.
Join The Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore the southern portion of the Maple Highlands Trail by bike or hike to visit two authentic registered covered bridges constructed by Geauga Park District staff. The program starts at the Headwaters Park trailhead, 13365 Old State Road, Huntsburg Township.
Preregistration is required. Visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org for information.
Wool Hollow Festival
June 6, 12-4 p.m.
Chesterland Historical Village hosts the Wool Hollow Festival at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. The event features spinning and weaving, knitting and crochet, quilting, bobbin lace making and more. Mary Horvath, a rug hooker and owner of Arrowhead Farm Studio, as well as members of the Western Reserve
Spinners and Weavers Guild will be on-site.
Upcoming events include the flea market on Aug. 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors interested in participating may call Sue at 440-478-3462 to reserve a spot.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
June 7, 6:30 p.m.
Learn all about “Geocentrism – Springboard to Copernicus, Part 2,” during a Geauga County Library virtual event. Dr. George Trimble will lead participants as they continue their exploration of the ancient roots of astronomical understanding.
To register, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com.
Concert on the Square
June 8, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township resumes its Concerts on the Square with the Northern Comfort Band. Refreshments will be provided by Thompson United Methodist Church; donations will be accepted.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Stop by the arts, crafts and farmer’s market beginning at 5 p.m. before the concert at the north end of the square. Crafters and participants are welcome. Table cost is $5 or bring one’s own. Contact Audrey Kerr 440-862-0043 for more information or to reserve a table.
VFW Schnitzel Sandwiches
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve schnitzel sandwiches for dinner every Wednesday in June to complement its weekly drawings. Cost is $7 per serving. Fries are an additional dollar. The public is welcome.
Job Fair
June 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Middlefield Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair at Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Drive, Middlefield. Admission is free. Food is available to purchase from East Geauga Kiwanis and swiss cheese on a stick booth.
Employers may contact the Middlefield Chamber Office for information on having a table at the fair. Call 440-632-5705 or email mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
June 12, 2 p.m.
DeJohn Funeral Homes & Crematory is hosting its annual Flag Retirement and Remembrance Ceremony at the DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center, 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Flags are currently being collected at each DeJohn Funeral Homes location in Willoughby Hills, Chester, Chardon and South Euclid.
The ceremony will also feature local VFWs, American Legion and Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops.
Guests are welcome to stay after the ceremony for a picnic.
The ceremony is free for all to attend. Registration is required online at dejohnfuneral.com or call 440-516-5555.
Walk to Remember
June 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hospice of the Western Reserve’s largest community fundraiser of the year takes place at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. Walk in memory of loved ones while raising funds to support pediatric hospice, music, art and pet therapies, community grief support services and more.
Registration is $25 per adult, $12 per child or $75 per family and is available online or the day of event and includes all-day admission to the zoo and RainForest.
Geauga GOP Event
June 14, 6-8 p.m.
The Geauga County Republican Party is hosting an event catered by Blazin’ Bills at The Rookery’s Great Blue Heron Lodge, 10110 Cedar Road in Chester Township to celebrate Flag Day, former President Trump’s 75th birthday and the 246th birthday of the U.S. Army.
Local and state Republican elected officials and candidates will be in attendance. Collections for non-perishable food donations for the Geauga County Veterans Food Pantry are also welcome.
In conjunction with the event, the Geauga GOP is holding its 2021 annual membership drive.
For more information, call 440-253-9677, email info@geaugagop.com or visit www.GeaugaGOP.com.
Protect Geauga Parks Webinar
June 16, 7 p.m.
Join Protect Geauga Parks (PGP) on Zoom for a virtual meet-up with special guests – the winners of the PGP 2020 Bob McCullough Memorial Conservation scholarships as well as the PGP Teacher Grant recipients as they wrap up the school year.
The webinar is free, but preregistration is required. Email Info.protectgeaugaparks@gmail.com .
For questions, call Barb Partington at 216-346-4025.
Outdoor Rummage Sale
June 17-19
Huntsburg Congregational Church will hold an outdoor rummage sale at the church located at 12435 Madison Road. The sale takes place June 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; June 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and June 19, 9 a.m. to noon. Call 440-636-6262 for more information.
Grange Rummage Sale
June 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Huntsburg Grange is holding a rummage sale at Huntsburg Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Call 440-226-9048 for more information.
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