Geauga Happenings

August 18, 2022 by Staff Report

Community Policy Discussion

Aug. 18, 7-8 p.m.

Geauga Bipartisan Advancements, a small nonprofit that seeks to bring Geauga County residents of all political leanings together for civil discussion, is hosting a community discussion on abortion policy and firearm policy.

All Geauga residents are encouraged to attend the constructive community meeting at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.

For more information and to register, visit www.gbageauga.org.

CV Herb Society Meets

Aug. 19, 12:30 p.m.

The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library 17222 Snyder Road. The meeting will be an outside potluck, weather permitting. Bring a chair and favorite herb recipes for a recipe exchange. Consider donating to complete the new garden.

To RSVP, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. Visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org to learn more about the organization.

Flea Market on the Greens

Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chesterland Historical Village will host its annual Flea Market On The Village Green featuring more than 70 vendors with Rogish Farm flowers and vegetables, day lilies, Freddie’s Fabulous Franks, music and treasures galore.

The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. Parking is free.

Free Fresh Produce

Aug. 20, 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.

Art, Craft and Vendor Show

Aug. 20, 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.

Raccoon County Music Festival

Aug. 20, noon to 6 p.m.

The Raccoon County Music Festival will be held at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St. in Burton. It will feature performances on two stages, hands on workshops, spontaneous jamming and more. Historical village buildings and the Crossroads museum store will be open.

Food and drink will be available for sale, but event-goers may bring their own meals as well as chairs and blankets.

Admission is $10 for those 13 and older; $5 for children ages 6-12; and free for children under 6.

For up-to-date information, visit

www.raccooncountymusicfestival.com.

American Legion Chicken BBQ

Aug. 20, 5-7 p.m.

Newbury American Legion Post 663 is hosting its annual Texas style chicken barbecue at the Hunter Pavilion located at 11008 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

For more information, call or text Ken, 440-635-6536.

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.

Chicken BBQ and Car Show

Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SS Edward and Lucy Parish will host its 13th annual Chicken Barbecue and Car Show, rain or shine, at 16150 Center St. in Parkman. Event features classic cars and trucks, Chinese auction, raffles, bingo, DJ Cory and family horse racing.

Tickets for the barbecue chicken dinner are $14 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under.

Donation of $10 is requested for car show entries. Goodie bags and dash plaques will be given for the first 100 cars. Three prizes will be awarded and door prizes will be awarded every 15 minutes.

Call 440-548-3812 or visit ssedwardlucy.com for information.

Kiwanis Summer Concert Series

Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m.

The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga concludes its summer concert series at the Chester Township Park gazebo with the Great Geauga County Fair Band.

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.

Geauga Benefit Auction

Aug. 26

The 22nd annual benefit auction for D.D.C. Clinic – Center for Special Needs Children will be held at the Buster Miller Farm, 17719 Newcomb Road, Middlefield. Barbecue chicken lunch stand and carryouts are available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..; the auction starts at 2 p.m.

Bid on quilts, furniture, home decor, tools, buggies and more, including a 24×32-foot garage, a patio with fireplace or a 16×20-foot timber frame pavilion.

Event also includes silent auction, basket raffles, baked goods, train rides and other activities for children.

Bainbridge CUCC Flea Market

Aug. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bainbridge Community UCC is hosting a flea market at the church located at 17751 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Setup is at 8 a.m.

Reserve an indoor 8-foot table for $25 or an outdoor 8-foot table for $15.

To reserve a table, email allard.sandra9@gmail.com; provide name and phone number in request.

Forest Literacy Field Day

Aug. 27, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Explore the beech-maple forest of the West Woods in Russell Township with naturalist Vicki Solomon, learning to recognize its main tree types. The four hour outing covers almost two miles and includes a stop near a waterfall to enjoy packed lunches.

The program is number 24 of the “Tree People” series organized by the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System. Space is limited; registration is required. Go to arcofappalachia.org for details and to register. Or call the Arc at 937-365-1935.

Bainbridge Rox

Aug. 27, noon to 10 p.m.

Bainbridge Civic Club is hosting its annual Bainbridge Rox at Centerville Mills Park, 8558 Crackel Road in Bainbridge Township. Admission and parking are free.

The event features live music, ox roast, children’s entertainment area, food trucks, beer tent, mud volleyball tournament, Texas Hold’em tournament and an exhibitor area for local artisans and businesses.

Proceeds benefit student scholarships, Bainbridge Food for Friends food pantry and other philanthropic donations to community programs.

For more information, visit www.TheCivicClub.org.

DTJ Chicken and Duck Dinner

Aug. 28, noon to 2 p.m.

DTJ Taborville is having a chicken and duck dinner at 9850 North Blvd., Auburn Township. Frank Moravcik 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.

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 440-477-1198.