Geauga Happenings
Newbury United Community Church will host a fresh produce giveaway at the church located at 14916 Auburn Road...
Free Fresh Produce
May 21, 9-11 a.m.
Newbury United Community Church will host a fresh produce giveaway at the church located at 14916 Auburn Road.
Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents the third Saturday of each month through October. Please bring ID and bags.
Community Rally for Integrity
May 21, 11 a.m.
Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ, Community Church of Chesterland, Federated Church’s Social Justice Advocacy Ministry, Geauga SOGI Support Network and Honesty for Ohio Education are uniting to educate and activate the community about the threats of house bills 322, 327, 454 and 616.
All people interested in learning about how these bills affect American history and society are invited to attend the rally for integrity and justice in education at Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ, 17751 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. For information or to help at the rally, email info@bainbridgecommunityucc.org.
Art, Craft and Vendor Show
May 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Berkshire Tunebackers are hosting a Back the Tunes Summer Art, Craft and Vendor Show the third Saturday of every month through Sept. 17 at the Burton Village circle.
Admission is free. Proceeds benefit the Berkshire School District Music Department.
Email berkshiretunebackers@gmail.com for more information.
SNPJ Music Fest & Craft Show
May 21, 11 a.m.
Slovenska Narodna Podporna Jednota (SNPJ)) is hosting a music fest and craft show, rain or shine, at the SNPJ recreational grounds located at 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland. The craft show runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the music fest running from noon to 10 p.m.
A fundraiser for the Cultural Preservation of Slovenian Heritage, the event features 50 vendors, 16 polka bands, a dance floor, playground, games, food and beverages.
Gates open at 11 a.m. Gate fee is $15, or $10 in advance.
For information, visit www.snpjfarmkirtland.com or call Don at 440-283-9373.
Garden Club Hosts Plant Sale
May 28, 8 a.m. to noon
Gates Mills Garden Club hosts its annual plant sale at the club’s Esquire’s Cottage & Barn, 1280 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills. Admission is free.
The sale features wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs and herbs. The event will also feature a vintage boutique with gently-used gardening related items for sale.
For more information, call 440-423-4555 or visit TheGatesMillsGardenClub.com.
FGP Explorers Series
June 4, 10:30 a.m.
Kayak with a Geauga Park District naturalist in search of ospreys and bald eagles at Headwaters Park, 13365 Old State Road in Huntsburg Township.
For information, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Purses and Pastries Party
June 4, 12-2 p.m.
Friends of WomenSafe will hold its seventh annual Purses and Pastries party at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Guests will enjoy brunch, a designer purse raffle, Bingo and fun purse exchange.
Bring a new or gently used purse with a wrapped $5 gift inside to participate in the purse exchange.
Cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. All proceeds benefit WomenSafe, a shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Register online at www.friendsofwomensafe.com or call 440-285-3741 by May 23.
Bikes and Hikes
June 5, 1-4 p.m.
Chardon Tomorrow and sponsoring community organizations are hosting the first annual Bikes and Hikes, rain or shine, at the new Park Avenue Trailhead, 320 Park Ave. in Chardon. Ride or hike the trail between 5th Avenue and Mountain Run trail.
Free bike helmets will be given by the City of Chardon to the first 48 people. Kids 12 and under are invited to decorate their bikes and join the parade. Learn about biking and hiking safety and trail etiquette.
There will be grand prize giveaways at 3:30 p.m., including two bicycles and a family Chardon pool pass.
For information, visit www.chardontomorrow.org.
GCRTA To Meet
June 7, 11:15 a.m.
The Geauga County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet at Mary Yoder’s, 14743 North State St., Middlefield. The business meeting will start at 11:30 a.m., followed by a lunch of roast beef and turkey at noon.
Randy Overbeck, former teacher, principal, superintendent, past ORTA president and author of “The Haunted Shores Mysteries” will present an program called “Things Still Go Bump in the Night.” A 50/50 raffle and free lunch raffle will follow the program.
For reservations, send a check made out to GCRTA for $19 per person to Judy Miller, Treasurer, 17130 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, OH 44062 so that it arrives no later than May 30. Inform Judy of any dietary restrictions.
Bring paper products or canned goods for Geauga County Job and Family Services.
Membership in GCRTA is open to any retired school employee.
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