Geauga Happenings
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual community yard and trunk sales...
Community Yard and Trunk Sales
July 8 and 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual community yard and trunk sales. Yard sales will take place throughout the Middlefield area. The trunk sale will take place at Harrington Square parking lot. Watch for signs, printed maps and Google Maps to help navigate the sales.
The Chamber is hosting a raffle for an electric bike valued at $2,000 from Pedego Middlefield. Tickets are $10 each.
There will also be a craft and vendor show at Burton Health Care & Rehabilitation Center on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MHS Garage Sale
July 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Middlefield Historical Society will hold its annual garage sale in conjunction with Middlefield Chamber of Commerce’s community-wide sale at Century Inn Underloft, 14979 South State Ave., Middlefield Village.
Find furniture, antiques, holiday/home décor, books, housewares and more. Prices will be reduced at noon on Saturday. Call 440-241-2192 for more information.
Rummage Sale
July 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A rummage sale will be held at the Claridon Town Hall, state Route 322 at Claridon-Troy Road. All proceeds will go to the building fund of Claridon Congregational Church to restore the sanctuary after the collapse of the ceiling in 2021.
Benefit Flea Market
July 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sign on as a vendor or shop for treasures at the 16th annual Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council’s (OHC) benefit flea market being held in the picnic shelters area of The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
Vendors may pay $25 for two parking spaces or $15 for a picnic table inside the shelter.
All vendor fees benefit the OHC and Bridle Trail Fund, administered by the Foundation for Geauga Parks on behalf of the Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council.
For a vendor application or more information, visit www.geaugacountyohc.com or contact Jennifer at 216-406-7639 or westwoodsfleamarket@gmail.com.
NEOCAG Meeting
July 9, 9:15 a.m.
The NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society will hold its monthly meeting online via Zoom. The meeting opens at 9:15 a.m., with the presentation beginning at 9:45 a.m.
Writer, teacher and national genealogical speaker Kelli Bergheimer will present “Using Aggregators to Organize Your Leads.”
For more information and to register, visit neocag.net or email webmaster@neocag.net.
FGP Explorers Series
July 9, 10:30 a.m.
Join the Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore Auburn Community Park, 17484 Munn Road, Auburn Township.
For information, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Car and Bike Show
July 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join for a day of classic cars, bikes, trucks and more at Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Car and Bike Show on Chardon Square. The free event will also feature raffles, a silent auction, 50-50 raffle, food and live music.
Entry fee is $10 per vehicle. Registrants receive a T-shirt and dash plaque. Registration and breakfast begins at 8 a.m.
For more information, call 440-285-9050. Rain date is July 17.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
July 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers for “Go or No-Go: Exploring the History of the Mercury 13 and Women in the Early Space Program” at Geauga West Library. Sara Fisher, executive director of the International Women’s Air & Space Museum, will share the story of the participants in the Woman in Space Program of the 1960s.
Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com to register.
Summer Concert Series
July 12, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township continues its free summer concert series on the square with country music by the Big North Band.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
Stop by the pre-concert market from 5-7 p.m. For information, call Audrey Kerr, 440-862-0043, or Pat Downing, 440-968-3558.
Kiwanis Summer Concert Series
July 13, 7-9 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga’s annual summer concert series at the Chester Township Park gazebo opens with the Swamp Rattlers playing a repertoire of rock, blues, and country tunes.
Donations from the public are welcome and may be sent to WG Kiwanis, PO Box 553, Chesterland OH 44026.
Visit www.wgkiwanis.org to view the summer concert schedule.
There’s A MAP for That
July 14, 6-8 p.m.
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and the Geauga County Auditors Office are collaborating to present “There’s A MAP for That” at the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. Free and open to the public, the hands-on introductory program will guide property owners through the process of using online resources to investigate and map natural features of parcels in Geauga County. Learn about Geauga County’s REALink property information system.
Reservations are required by July 12 due to limited seating. Bring a laptop/tablet if possible. To register, call 440-834-1122.
Christmas In July
July 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Chesterland Historical Village hosts Christmas in July on the village greens located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. Enjoy family fun with barbershop singing, old time games, hot dog roast and much more.
To make reservations, call 440-478-3462 or 440-729-7768. Plan to bring a dish to pass.
Christian Women’s Connection
July 20, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join Cleveland East Christian Women’s Connection for lunch and a program at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township.
Featured speaker Nancy Williams will present “You are Priceless and Can Live Above Any Circumstances.” Sandra Zikursh will present a first person portrayal of the life and times of Betsy Ross.
Cost is $16 at the door. Call or text 440-213-1205 to RSVP by July 15. The event is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. All are welcome.
Yoder Brothers Reverse Raffle
July 22, 6 p.m.
The third annual Yoder Brother Memorial Scholarship Reverse Raffle will be held at the EOUV, 8636 Pekin Road, Russell Township.
Enjoy an evening of drinks, dinner and dancing along with a chance to win cash and prizes. Tickets are $80 and include dinner, bar, dancing and a chance to win $5,000.
Buy tickets in-person or online at www.yoderbrothersfoundation.com.
All About Beekeeping
July 23, 9-11 a.m.
Susan Dunlap, Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteer and beekeeper of 10 years, will present All About Beekeeping at the OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. The free presentation will include basic bee biology, the responsibilities and challenges of being a beekeeper, the necessity of bees in the environment and essential beekeeping equipment required.
While walk-ins are welcome, advance registration is appreciated. Call 440-834-4656 to register.
Huntsburg Grange Concert
July 23, 6-8 p.m.
Huntsburg Grange’s bandstand concert features country music with Jim Hein. Food will be available along with a 50/50 raffle, cake walk and church bake sale. Bring a lawn chair.
The concert is sponsored by Ohman Family Living at Blossom. In case of rain, the concert will be held in town hall opera house.
WomenSafe Wine Tasting
July 28, 6-9 p.m.
The annual Friends of WomenSafe wine tasting will take place at Sharon James Winery, 11303 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Enjoy a four-course dinner with wine pairings for each course, live entertainment, a wine pull, raffle prizes, and silent and live auctions.
Cost is $50 per person. Discounts are available for those who do not wish to have wine.
All proceeds directly benefit WomenSafe, Inc. To purchase tickets, visit www.friendsofwomensafe.org or call 440-285-3741. Space is limited; RSVP by July 18.
VFW Post 6519 Golf Outing
Aug. 6
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is hosting its 10th annual golf outing at Chardon Lakes Golf Course. The four-person scramble begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start.
Cost is $85 per person and includes golf, lunch and a steak dinner at the post. Sponsorships are available.
For information, call Kyle Petersen at 440-226-0068 or email KyleSPetersen1@gmail.com.
Middlefield Chamber Golf Outing
Aug. 26
Register for the annual Middlefield Chamber of Commerce golf outing at Rolling Green Golf Club in Huntsburg Township. Cost is $340 for a team or $85 per player. Registration for the four person scramble is from 8-8:45 a.m. with players teeing off at 9 a.m. Event includes lunch at the turn and dinner.
Sponsors are available. Contact Lynnette at mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com or 440-632-5705.
