Geauga Happenings
Join Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) via Zoom webinar for “State of the Schools: Leaders in Education Celebrate Successes During Challenging Times...
GEL Zoom Webinar
Nov. 5, 8-9:30 a.m.
Join Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) via Zoom webinar for “State of the Schools: Leaders in Education Celebrate Successes During Challenging Times.”
To register, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.
The breakfasts are co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga.
Christmas Gathering
Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Chesterland Historical Village will hold its annual Christmas Gathering Boutique and Tea in the 1842 home of Silas and Molly Tanner. Admission is free.
The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
FGP Explorers Series
Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m.
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore the park and trails of The Nature Conservancy’s Lucia S. Nash Preserve, 16429 Snow Road, Burton Township. Meet in the parking area. Preregistration is not required.
Call 440-564-1048 for information.
Pancakes at Hambden Grange
Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to noon
Hambden Grange 2482 is serving an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with corn fritters, maple syrup, sausage, fruit, cocoa and coffee at the Grange located at 9778 Old State Road, Chardon. Cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under.
Kristallnacht Candlelight Vigil
Nov. 9, 6 p.m.
A candlelight vigil will be held on Chardon Square to commemorate the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. Organized by Mary Briggs, candles will be on hand.
Tea Party Meets
Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Ohio State Board of Education member Kirsten Hill will speak on critical race theory (CRT) at the next meeting of the Geauga County Tea Party being held at Geauga Parks Holbrook Lodge, 7250 County Lane, Bainbridge Township. Bring lawn chairs due to temporary limited seating.
For more information, visit www.geaugacountyteaparty.com.
Amish Wedding Dinner
Nov. 12, 4-8 p.m.
An Amish wedding dinner and raffle will be held at Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman Township. Take home dinners will be available at 4 p.m.
Event includes and basket raffle drawing at 7:30 p.m. and 50/50 raffle. Guest speaker is Kathryn (Kurtz) Byler.
Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children. Deadline to register is Nov. 5. Proceeds will benefit Amish Support Services at Ravenwood Health.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call Kristine at 440-285-3568 ext. 121 or visit www.ravenwoodhealth.org.
Gift of the Magi Christmas Boutique
Nov. 12 and 13
A preview party for the annual Gift for the Magi holiday boutique will be held Nov. 12 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Admission is $5, adults only.
The boutique runs Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features handcrafted items by juried crafters. Admission is free.
For more information, call 440-729-1668.
Christmas Boutique
Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Anselm Women’s Guild annual Christmas Boutique will be held at St. Anselm School, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. There will be items from more than 70 vendors as well as a snack bar and prize raffle with many great prizes. Admission is $1.
Join the Boutique Bounce by also stopping at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Chester Township and Old South Church in Kirtland to be included in a free drawing for a chance to win one of three gift baskets.
Anyone interested in vendor space should contact Karen O’Donnell at 440-729-2476 or Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158.
Shop Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shop for handmade crafts and baked goods at the annual Holiday Bazaar being held at Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland.
The event includes a rummage sale. Food to-go will be available. Visit www.oldsouthchurch.org for information.
Taste in Bainbridge
Nov. 13, 6 p.m. to midnight
Bainbridge Civic Club’s Taste in Bainbridge returns to the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club. The event features more than 20 restaurants along with multiple raffles and auctions.
Social hour with cocktails and appetizers is from 6-7 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Auction winners will be announced from 8:30-9 p.m. The casino and dancing begins at 9 p.m.
A limited number of tickets are available for $45 and may be purchased online at www.TheCivicClub.org.
For information, call Dave Strauch at 440-667-8583 or Mark George at 440-591-1819.
Sock Hop Fundraiser
Nov. 13, 7-10 p.m.
Century Village Museum will host a ‘50s and ‘60s Sock Hop fundraiser at the museum located at 14653 E. Park St. in Burton. The event includes hors d’oeuvres, karaoke, trivia, games, Chinese raffle, dance contest and 50/50 raffle.
Tickets are $25 per person. Space is limited.
Call 440-834-1492 or visit www.centuryvillagemuseum.org.
Christian Women’s Connection
Nov. 17, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join Christian Women’s Connection for lunch and a program at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township
Speaker Annette Campbell will present “Run Until You Are Found.” Attendees will also enjoy a fashion show by Cabi
Cost is $13. Call or text 440-213-1205 to RSVP by Nov. 10.
Tree of Remembrance
Dec. 5, 2 p.m.
DeJohn Funeral Homes will host a tree lighting ceremony in remembrance of those who have died during the past year at its Celebrations Center located at 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Community residents may bring a weather-resistant ornament to hang on the tree in memory of the person who died.
To RSVP, call the office at 440-516-5555 or visit www.DeJohnCares.com by Nov. 30.
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