Geauga Happenings

November 11, 2021 by Staff Report

Gift of the Magi Boutique

Nov. 12 and 13

A preview party for the annual Gift for the Magi holiday boutique will be held Friday from 7-9 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Admission is $5, adults only.

The boutique runs Saturday 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.

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.

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.

Operation Christmas Child

Nov. 15-22

Join to fill shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for the Samaritan’s Purse project during National Collection Week, Nov. 15-22.

Local collection sites include Chardon Christian Fellowship, 401 S. Hambden St., Chardon and Newcomb Road Amish, 15978 Newcomb Road in Middlefield. Collections hours vary by location.

For more information, call 828-262-1980 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.

Good Deeds Program

Nov. 16, 6 p.m.

Geauga County Probate Judge Tim Grendell and Magistrate Abbey King will present the Good Deeds Program at Heritage Marketplace, 15848 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield.

The free informational program is designed to inform individuals how to avoid the probate process while saving time and money. Volunteer attorneys will be available to discuss individual estate planning needs.

To register, call Cheryl at 440-279-1840.

Audubon Highlights Bird Migration

Nov. 16, 7 p.m.

Dr. Andy Jones, of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will present “Monitoring Bird Migration: Evolving Technologies and Remarkable Discoveries” at the next meeting of the Blackbrook Audubon Society at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township.

Participants can attend the free program in person or register on the event page of blackbrookaudubon.org to receive a link to view the program live online.

For more information, email blackbrookaud@aol.com.

Exploring Home Education

Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

Geauga County Homeschooling will host a presentation at Chardon Christian Fellowship, 401 S. Hambden St., Chardon. A panel of veteran home educators will discuss a variety of issues including the definition and legalities of home education. There will be time for questions and answers as well as information on future meetings.

For more information, visit www.geaugahomeschool.org.

CV Herb Society Meets

Nov. 19, 12:30 p.m.

The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. The Tea from Herbs program will begin after refreshments and a business meeting.

Email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com to RSVP. Prospective members can learn about the group at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org or on Facebook.

Swiss Steak Dinner

Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m.

Enjoy a Swiss steak dinner with sides and dessert at Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Road in Parkman Township. Dinner is drive-thru, carryout only.

Cost is $12. Proceeds benefit missions.

Protect Geauga Parks

Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to noon

Meet at the Sunnybrook Preserve Shelter, 12504 Heath Road in Chester Township and participate in a meet and greet at the shelter and a guided walk through the preserve. Then, join Protect Geauga Parks supporters at the shelter for doughnuts and a hot beverage to learn about upcoming PGP programs and activities.

The event is free; attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable donation for a local food pantry.

For information,
call Barb at 216-346-4025 or email info.protectgeaugaparks@gmail.com.