Geauga Happenings
Geauga County Sherriff’s Office will host Trunk or Treat at the Geauga County Safety Center, 12450 Merritt Road, Chardon...
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Geauga County Sherriff’s Office will host Trunk or Treat at the Geauga County Safety Center, 12450 Merritt Road, Chardon. The event is free. For more information, call 440-279-2070.
State of the Schools
Nov. 4, 8-9:30 a.m.
Superintendents of Geauga County public schools will share how their schools are setting students up for success and how they have adapted to meet the unique needs of their students at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at Kent State University – Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.
Facilitated by Superintendent Jennifer Felker, of the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve, the discussion will focus on growth, innovation, accomplishments and overcoming challenges specific to their school districts.
Breakfast and networking begin at 8 a.m. Free and open to the public.
For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
Young of Heart
Nov. 4, 11:30 a.m.
Geauga Young of Heart will meet at Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverage are provided. Musical entertainment will be provided by Steppin’ Out.
A Christmas trip has been planned for Dec. 8 and 9 to Clifton Mills for its fantastic light display. Also included is lunch and a show, “White Christmas,” at the LaComedia Dinner Theater. The group will also stop at Castle Noel in Medina for the country’s largest indoor Christmas attraction and lunch at Der Dutchman in Belleville. Cost is $310 per person, or $316 for nonmembers. For reservations, call Nancy at 440-729-9684. Everyone is welcome on Young of Heart trips.
Christmas Gathering Boutique
Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Molly Tanner will welcome guests to her restored 1842 home for the annual Christmas Gathering Boutique and Tea that begins the holiday season at the Chesterland Historical Village.
Decorated in her holiday finery, each room offers a unique shopping experience. Gifts and decorations are handcrafted in-house. Tea will be served in the parlor.
Two new features will be pottery by Erica Coogan and a Kid’s Korner, where children may shop for special people on their gift list.
An open house will also be held Nov. 6 from 2-4 p.m. All of the buildings will be open for tours.
The village is located at 7800 Mayfield Road at intersection of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Housing Coalition Chili Cookoff
Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Housing Coalition is holding its eighth annual fundraiser at Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Proceeds will be distributed to local agencies to help homeless and at-risk individuals and families in Geauga County.
Numerous county agencies will have their special chili recipes for attendees to taste and judge. The event also includes a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and wine pull, along with information about local agencies and services.
Tickets are $15, which includes appetizers, chili tasting, homemade desserts, door prize entry and one auction ticket.
To purchase tickets or make a donation to the Coalition, contact Teresa at 440-285-2282 or tslater@geauga.org.
The Boutique Bounce
Join the Boutique Bounce to be eligible to win one of three grand prizes by stopping at St. Anselm Church, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township; Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland; and St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Pick up a card at the first stop on Nov. 5 and have it stamped and then turn in the card at last stop on Nov. 12. The drawing will take place Nov. 13, when the winners will be notified.
The boutique at St. Anselm Church runs Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $1.
St. Mark Church will host a preview party for adults only Nov. 11 from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $5. The sale continues Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.
Old South Church will also host a boutique on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.
Good Deeds Program
Nov. 5, 10 a.m.
Geauga County Probate Court will present the Good Deeds Program in the small gym of the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester Township.
The free informational program is designed to inform individuals about how they title their assets now will determine whether their family will need to go through probate court upon their death. Learn less expensive alternatives in titling assets to avoid the probate process.
An asset checklist will be provided. Volunteer attorneys will be available to discuss individual estate needs.
For more information or to register, call 440-279-1840.
FGP Explorers Series
Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m.
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a 1.1 mile walk with commentary and observations by professional naturalist through Whitlam Woods, 12500 Pearl Road, Hambden Township.
Preregistration is required; visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
DTJ Chicken and Duck Dinner
Nov. 6, 12-2 p.m.
DTJ Taborville is having its last chicken and duck dinner of the year at 9850 North Blvd, Auburn Township. Cost is $15 for an adult dinner and $8 for a children’s chicken dinner. A half duck dinner is $21.
Frank Moravcik will provide music from 12:30- 3:30 p.m. Czech beer is available at the bar.
For reservations by Nov. 3, call 440-543-8494.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
Nov. 7, 6;30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for an astronomy presentation by a member of The Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society at the Chardon Public Library.
Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com to register.
Genealogical Society Meets
Nov. 8, 7 p.m.
Shelley Bishop will present “The Case of the Missing Will” via Zoom at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society.
Registration is required. Visit gcgsoh.org and click on Programs and Links.
Woodland Wednesdays
Nov. 9, 4-6:30 p.m.
The Woodland Wednesdays series continues with “Maple Madness! From Our Trees to Your Table” at Seldom Seen Farm, 10055 Madison Road, Montville Township. Learn more about maple syrup production, other agroforestry opportunities and the importance of managing a sugarbush for forest health. Featured speakers are Kevin Holy, of Seldom Seen Farm, and Jason Grossman, maple specialist for H2O Innovation.
Registration is required for the free program by Nov. 7; call Geauga SWCD at 440-834-1122.
Sharp Family Pasta Benefit
Nov. 12, 4-7 p.m.
A pasta dinner will be held in memory of Katie Heiden and Chloe Sharp at Berkshire Local Schools, 14155 Claridon Troy Road in Burton. The benefit includes 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction and side boards.
Doors open at 2 p.m.; dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. Drawings will start at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner ticket is $15 for adults and $10 for 12 and younger. Dinner ticket is not needed to enter drawings and raffles.
For more information, email Benefitsharp12@gmail.com.
Taste in Bainbridge
Nov. 12, 5:30-11 p.m.
Bainbridge Civic Club’s Taste in Bainbridge returns to the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club. The event features around 20 restaurants and the club’s Ox Roast carving station along with multiple raffles and auctions.
Social hour with cocktails and appetizers is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. followed by dinner from 6:30-8 p.m. Auction winners will be announced from 8-8:30 p.m. The casino and dancing begin at 8:30 p.m.
The number of tickets is being reduced to eliminate the congestion at the continuously sold out event. Tickets are $45 and are on sale at www.TheCivicClub.org.
For information, call Dave Strauch at 440-667-8583 or Mark George at 440-591-1819.
Proceeds provide funding for Bainbridge Civic Club’s scholarships and philanthropic donations and the Bainbridge Area Food for Friends food pantry.
Holiday Boutique and Brunch
Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maple Leaf Community Residences will host a holiday boutique and brunch at the Club of Hillbrook Club in Chagrin Falls. Brunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and guests will enjoy a special appearance by the Cleveland Ballet.
Tickets are $60 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under. Ticket sales close Nov. 4.
For more information, visit www.MLCR.org or call 440-279-4444.
Maple Leaf provides housing for adult Geauga County residents with developmental disabilities. Proceeds will benefit the Raise the Roof fund for the continuing needs of maintaining the homes.
