Geauga Happenings
Chesterland Historical Village hosts Christmas in July on the village greens located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township...
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.
Free Fresh Produce
July 16, 9-11 a.m.
Newbury United Community Church is hosting a fresh produce giveaway at 14961 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.
Summer Art, Craft And Vendor Show
July 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Berkshire Tunebackers is hosting Back the Tunes Summer Art, Craft and Vendor Shows the third Saturday of each 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.
Hiram School Reunion
July 17, 1-4 p.m.
The annual Hiram School Reunion will be held for those celebrating their 27th, 28th and 29th reunions at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market St. in Burton.
Beverages, meat and table service will be provided. Those with last names A through R are asked to bring salad, fruit or vegetables and those with last names S through Z are asked to bring a dessert.
Questions? Contact Maryan, 330-569-7057; Barbara, 330-296-3732; or Gary, 330-527-4457.
Kiwanis Summer Concert Series
July 13, 7-9 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga continues its summer concert series at the Chester Township Park gazebo with the Chardon Polka Band, a modern polka band that encourages audience participation.
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.
GSWCD Conservation Crusaders
July 21, 10-11 a.m.
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District welcomes youth to become Conservation Crusaders during its Bats Incredible program being held at the Natural Resources Pavilion of the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Learn all about the superpowers of bats at the free, outdoor program for kids and parents.
Registration is required by July 20; space is limited to 25 participants. Call 440-834-1122 or visit geaugaswcd.com to register.
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.
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.
Rubber Stamp Sale
July 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Montville Crafters will hold their fourth annual sale of new and gently used rubber stamps and paper crafting supplies at Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, Montville. The sale features 30 tables reserved showing rubber stamps, punches, card stock, embellishments and more.
For more information, call Linda at 440-298-3476.
HomeGrown Geauga
Aug. 4, 6 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for Geauga Growth Partnership’s annual HomeGrown Geauga fundraising event at Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, 16965 Park Circle Drive, Bainbridge Township.
Join for an evening of food, wine and entertainment, live auction and games of chance.
VIP tickets provide early entry at 5 p.m. for a private wine and cheese pairing.
For information or to purchase tickets, visit geaugagrowthpartnership.com.
GCRTA Membership Drive, Picnic
Aug. 9
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association is holding a membership drive through August with free dues through 2023 for new members. The group welcomes any retired school personnel regardless of where they live or worked to join for the annual summer picnic on Aug. 9 in the Bond Building at Century Village, 14653 East Park St. in Burton.
Gathering time at 11:15 a.m. will be followed by a business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon. Bring a dish to share, table service and beverage. Pulled pork sandwiches will be provided by Pat and Eileen Cataldo.
Teacher grant recipients will be present to discuss their projects.
RSVP to Jean Paine at 440 823-4019 or Cheryl Sekura at 440-223-8711.
Bring paper products or canned goods for the Hunger Task Force and school supplies for Geauga Jobs and Family Services.
For those unable to attend the picnic but interested in joining, call membership chair Jean Paine at 440-823-4019 or email jpaine11771@yahoo.com.
Twilight Soiree
Aug. 20, 5:30-9 p.m.
Tickets are on sale for The Foundation for Geauga Parks’ signature event, Twilight Soiree, at Veterans Legacy Woods in Newbury Township.
The indoor/outdoor celebration of Geauga County’s parks and preserves features catered food, beverages, live music by Thorne Musica, live and silent auctions, night sky viewing and Best of Geauga raffle and more.
Proceeds benefit Foundation programs.
For more information, or to purchase tickets and sponsorships, call 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org.
EAA Flying Start Program
Aug. 28, 1 p.m.
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 5 is hosting a Flying Start informational program on learning to fly in Hangar 3 of the Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield. The event will cover the steps and requirements in learning to fly, provide tips on how to make it economical and will culminate in a free introductory flight. The program is open to adults 18 and older
Pre-register at www.flyingstart.org.
For more information, contact Sherry Niederkorn at sherry.niederkorn23@gmail.com or 440-477-1198.
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