Geauga Happenings
The food pantry at Chester Christian Center church will be open to the community...
Food Pantry Open
May 27, 10 a.m. to noon
The food pantry at Chester Christian Center church will be open to the community. The pantry is open to anyone who is in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend.
Chester Christian Center is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Free Community Dinner
May 27, 5-6:30 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting a frittata dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available upon request.
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.
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
June 2 and 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing for the family, household items, books, bedding and more, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
Pancakes and Planes
June 4, 8 a.m. to noon
Chapter 5 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will host its 12th annual pancake breakfast and Young Eagles event at Classic Jet Center located at the Lake County Executive Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road, Willoughby.
Pilots from the non-profit organization will donate their time, fuel and aircraft to fly kids ages 8-17 at no cost; parental permission is required. There will also be hands on youth stations for a variety of activities.
Breakfast is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3 to 12 and free for children under 3. Cash only, please. All proceeds benefit EAA Chapter 5 programs.
For information, call 440-321-9036.
Chardon Flea Market
June 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 31st annual Chardon Flea Market will be held on the village green on Chardon Square. There are over 100 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, produce, plants, homemade items and more.
To reserve booth space, contact Chardon Square Association.
Community Cleanup Day
June 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pledge to participate in the first annual Chesterland Volunteer Cleanup Day. Register to clean up litter and debris along roads, rights of way, public spaces and parks at wgkiwanis.org.
FGP Explorers Series
June 4, 10 a.m. to noon
Kayak with a Geauga Park District naturalist in search of ospreys and bald eagles at Headwaters Park, 13365 Old State Road in Huntsburg Township. Previous kayaking experience is required.
For information and to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Wool Hollow Fest
June 5, 12-4 p.m.
The Chesterland Historical Foundation will host the annual Wool Hollow Fest on the village green located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. Admission is free. All buildings will be open to tour.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
June 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers for “Sun 101” in person at the Middlefield Library. Get closer to Earth’s nearest star through a review of facts, folklore, theories, inquiries and everything under the sun.
Registration is required; visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.
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.
Community Garage Sale
June 11, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A community garage sale is being held in the parking lot of the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Local residents may rent a space to sell gently used items from their “Trunk to You.” Proceeds benefit the Metzenbaum Foundation community and recreation programming.
Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase.
For information on renting a space, call Marsha Marin at 440-729-9406, ext. 2502.
Caveman Crawl
June 12, 7-11 a.m.
Experience a one-of-a-kind 5K trail run and 1 mile fun walk through the wooded hills of The West Woods, co-presented this year by Geauga Park District and the Foundation for Geauga Parks. Early registration is $20 at bit.ly/2022CavemanCrawl.
Day-of registration begins at 7 a.m. There is a costume contest at 8:30 a.m. The race steps off at 9 a.m. Unique awards will be handed out for winning runners and most creative costumes.
Call 440-564-1048 with any questions.
