Geauga Happenings
The third annual Yoder Brother Memorial Scholarship Reverse Raffle will be held at the EOUV, 8636 Pekin Road, Russell Township...
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.
DTJ Chicken and Duck Dinner
July 24, 12-2 p.m.
DTJ Taborville is having a chicken and duck dinner at 9850 North Blvd., Auburn Township. Anthony Culkar will provide music from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost is $15 for an adult dinner and $8 for a children’s chicken dinner. A half duck dinner is $21. Takeout is available.
For reservations and information, call 440-543-8494.
Antique Power Exhibition
July 29-31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 51st annual Antique Power Exhibition, sponsored by the Historical Engine Society and Lake Metroparks Farmpark, will be held at Lake Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland.
The event will feature Massey-Harris tractors, Speedex garden tractors and Fuller & Johnson gas engines. A wide spectrum of running equipment will be shown, with continuous activities each day.
The grand prize of a raffle will be 1964 Ford 2000 tractor. There will be a parade of tractors at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Admission is $8. For more information, call 440-669-2578 or 440-256-2122.
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.
Master Gardeners Offer Free Program
July 30, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) will present “The Meaning and Value of Phenology” and the history of the Ohio State University Phenology Garden Program at the Patterson Building, 14269 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.
Learn about the important horticultural tool and tour one of the gardens responsible for the collection of data. Then, enjoy an escorted tour of the Geauga MGVs other gardens on the Patterson Center grounds.
Registration for the free program is appreciated by contacting Wendy Ward at 440-834-4656 or ward.714@osu.edu. Visit the Geauga Co. MGVs on Facebook for more information.
Wings And Wheels Event
Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Classic Jet Center and Carver Financial Services are hosting a Wings and Wheels event at Lake County Executive Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road in Willoughby.
Fly-in and drive-in; there is no registration fee for planes or cars. All planes are welcome. Registration and staging is from 9-11 a.m.
Trophies for Best in Show and People’s Choice will be awarded at 2 p.m. Food will be available.
Admission is free. For more information, call 440-942-7092 or 440-321-9036.
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.
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.
WGHS 50th Reunion
Sept. 4
Mark the calendar for the West Geauga High School Class of ’72 50th class reunion.
For information, email the reunion committee at 72westg@gmail.com or visit the West G Class of ’72 Reunion Facebook page.
