Geauga Happenings
Troy Township will host its annual trash collection and scrap tire collection event in the parking lot behind the Troy Community House...
Trash and Scrap Tire Collection
July 31, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Troy Township will host its annual trash collection and scrap tire collection event in the parking lot behind the Troy Community House, 13950 Main Market Road. Bring identification to verify township residency.
The event is made possible through a grant received from the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District. For more information, call the township at 440-834-8614.
Huntsburg Grange Concert
July 31, 6-8 p.m.
Huntsburg Grange summer concerts in the gazebo park located at the corner of state routes 528 and 322 returns with True Country featuring Jim Hein. Food will be available along with a 50/50 raffle and cakewalk. Concert will be held rain or shine; bring a lawn chair.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Learn all about “Humans to Mars” during a virtual program offered through a collaboration of Foundation for Geauga Parks, Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society, Geauga County Library System, Burton Public Library and Geauga Park District.
Craig H. Williams, from NASA Glenn Research Center, will present an overview of NASA’s recent planning for sending humans to Mars as well as the 1987-92 Space Exploration Initiative study.
To register, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com.
Benefit Sale
Aug. 4-6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A benefit sale for Brian’s Place day program for the handicapped will be held at Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Road in Huntsburg Township. The bag sale will be Friday.
Questions? Call Elite Auction and Consignment at 440-321-0192. More donations are needed; call or drop off. All proceeds will go directly to Brian’s Place.
Kiwanis Summer Concert Series
Aug. 4, 7 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga’s 38th annual summer concert series at the Chester Township Park gazebo continues with FM77 performing hits from the ‘70s and early ‘80s. In the event of rain, the concert will be canceled.
Visit www.wgkiwanis.org to view the summer concert schedule.
HomeGrown Geauga
Aug. 5, 6-10 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for Geauga Growth Partnership’s annual HomeGrown Geauga fundraising event at Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, 16965 Park Circle Drive, Bainbridge Township.
Join for an evening of homegrown food, spirits and entertainment, silent and live auctions and a raffle. VIP tickets provide early entry to include private wine and cheese pairing at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese pairing.
For information or to purchase tickets, visit geaugagrowthpartnership.com.
Benefit Auction
Aug. 6, 4:30 p.m.
The benefit auction for Middlefield Care Center will be held at the Buster Miller farm, 17719 Newcomb Road, Middlefield. Event includes food, Chinese raffle and bake sale. Quilts sell at 7 p.m.
FGP Explorers Series
Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Join the Foundation for Geauga Parks and a Geauga Park District naturalist for a backcountry ravine exploration of Welton’s Gorge, 13973 Hale Road in Burton. Be prepared for a rugged, strenuous hike that will be held rain or shine.
Participation is limited; preregistration is required. Call 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org.
Wings and Wheels Event
Aug. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Classic Jet Center and Carver Financial are hosting a Wings and Wheels event at Lake County Executive Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road in Willoughby.
Fly-in and drive-in; there is no registration fee for planes or cars. All planes are welcome. Registration and staging is from 9-11 a.m.
Trophies for Best in Show and People’s Choice will be awarded at 2 p.m. Food will be available.
Admission is free. For more information, call 440-942-7092 or 440-321-9036.
Chardon VFW Chinese Auction
Aug. 7, 12-3 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will host a Chinese auction at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. All proceeds will go to the veterans.
14th Annual Dice Run
Aug. 14
Chardon Post 6519’s 14th annual Dice Run begins at 11 a.m. at the post located at 752 Water St. Last bike in is at 4 p.m. Open to the public, bikes, cars and trikes are welcome.
Donation is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger. Cash award for high and low dice roll. Event includes 50/50, pull tabs and Chinese auction.
Food will be provided at the end of the run with a cash bar.
For information, call 440-285-3699.
CWC Lunch and Program
Aug. 18, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join Christian Women’s Connection for lunch and a program on the history of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway at Signature of Solon Country Club, 39000 Signature Drive.
Featured speaker Donna Miller will share how “My Neighbor Changed My Life.”
Cost is $21. Call or text 440-213-1205 to RSVP by Aug. 11.
Twilight Soiree
Aug. 21, 5:30
The Foundation for Geauga Parks’ signature event, Twilight Soiree, returns to Big Creek Park Donald Meyer Center in Chardon Township.
The indoor/outdoor celebration of Geauga County’s parks and preserves features catered food, beverages, live entertainment by Neil Young tribute band Harvest, as well as a silent auction, Best of Geauga raffle and more.
Proceeds benefit Foundation programs and educational initiatives.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org.
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