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April 7, 7 p.m.
Join Geauga Homeschool for an evening about annual homeschool assessments. The free event will be held at Chardon Christian Fellowship, 401 South Hambden St., Hambden Township. Registration is requested at www.geaugahomeschool.org.
St. Mary’s Fish Fry
April 8, 4:30-7 p.m.
St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St., Chardon, will host its final Lenten all-you-can-eat fish fry buffet.
Pricing for dine-in guests is $15 for adults, $7 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carryout pricing is $13 for adults and $6 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under choose two items free.
All proceeds benefit St. Mary School’s tuition assistance fund.
Questions? Call 440-286-8879 for more information.
Can the Cruiser Event
April 9, 9 a.m. to noon
The Chardon Police Department and the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for a “Can the Cruiser” food and supply drive at Walmart, 223 Meadowlands Drive, Chardon. Help fill the cruisers full of non-perishable food, personal hygiene, cleaning supplies and cash donations.
All proceeds collected will be donated to the United Way of Greater Cleveland, which will distribute all items locally back into Geauga County with the help of the Geauga Hunger Task Force.
Friends of WomenSafe Tea
April 9, 12:30 p.m.
Friends of WomenSafe will hold a spring tea at St. Mary’s banquet room, 401 North St., Chardon. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., with tea served at 1 p.m. Light sandwiches, scones, salads and desserts will be offered.
Guests will be treated to a presentation on flower arranging and the meaning of flowers. Cost is $30.
Register online at www.friendsofwomensafe.org or call 440-285-3741.
Audubon Bird Walks
April 10, 7:30 a.m.
Blackbrook Audubon Society will begin its annual Spring Bird Walks at 7:30 a.m. April 10 atthe north end of Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve and Headlands Beach State Park. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to attend this series of six walks Sundays through May 15. Participants will meet in the parking lot at 9600 Headlands Road.
For more information, email blackbrookaud@aol.com.
Meet Me in the Morning
April 12, 8-9 a.m.
Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Meet Me in the Morning workshop focused on “Small Business and the Public Library” at the Bainbridge Library.
Learn about digital resources, meeting rooms and more one can utilize to help one’s business.
Fee is $5 for chamber members or $10 for nonmembers. Refreshments will be served. Visit www.cvcc.org for more information and to register.
Genealogical Society Meets
April 12, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Genealogical Society will host Genealogy Help Night at the Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St. in Chardon.
The program will begin after a short business meeting. The meeting is open to all, but registration is requested by visiting geaugalib.net.
Woodland Wednesdays
April 13, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Woodland Wednesdays series continues with “Rough Around the Edges: Creating Habitat on Your Land” at the Trumbull County Agriculture and Family Education Center, 520 W Main St., Cortland. Learn about the importance of pollinator habitat and how woodland management may be a key tool to helping wildlife. Three speakers will highlight programs that can provide technical and financial assistance to landowners interested in making habitat improvements.
The free, in-person program is limited to 45 and registration is required; visit geaugaswcd.com.
For more information, call 330-637-2046 ext. 3.
Poetry Reading Series
April 13, 7-9 p.m.
Beautiful Blasphemy presents “The Word Open Mic” poetry reading series, formerly Words and Wine, at Steele Mansion Inn, 348 Mentor Ave, Painesville. For information, call Ryan Kinney at 440-415-2663.
Good Friday Meal
April 15, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving up a Good Friday meal at the post located at 752 Water St. Menu items include fish, shrimp, crab and shrimp pizza, chicken, chowder, pierogies, cabbage and noodles, and more. Carryout is available. The public is welcome. Call 440-285-3699.
Christian Women’s Connection
April 20, 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 in Bainbridge Township.
Featured speaker Lisa Haley will deliver a message on “Surviving Life’s Surprises.” The “OsteoStrong” program focuses on how to improve bone density, muscular strength, balance and overall health.
Cost is $15 at the door. Call or text 440-213-1205 to RSVP by April 14. The event is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. All are welcome.
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