Geauga Happenings
January 26, 2023 by Staff Report

Geauga Growth Partnership, Kent State University at Geauga and Leadership Geauga will present their annual “State of Geauga” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast...

State of Geauga

Feb. 3, 8-10 a.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership, Kent State University at Geauga and Leadership Geauga will present their annual “State of Geauga” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast taking place at KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. A panel of community leaders will discuss and provide updates about the community.

To register, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.

Valentine Lasagna Dinner

Feb. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will host a lasagna dinner complete with salad, garlic bread and dessert at the post located at 752 Water St. Donation is $15. Only 72 tickets are available; call 440-285-3699 for reservations.

LCRTA Lunch Meeting

Feb. 14, 11 a.m.

The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Avenue, Mentor. Social time will be followed by a chicken or vegetarian wrap luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m.

Speaker Dale Fellows, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation contributor, will present “Meet the President: George Washington.”

For reservations, send a check payable to “LCRTA” for $14 to Susan McCarter, 9720 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord, OH 44060 to arrive by Feb. 3.

Meetings are open to all who are interested in education. All newly retired teachers are encouraged to attend.

For more information, visit lakecountyrta.weebly.com

Maple Leaf Hosts Day at Races

Feb. 19, 1 p.m.

Maple Leaf Community Residences will host A Day at the Races in the banquet hall of Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon.

Tickets are $30 per person and include lunch, unlimited betting, sideboards, 50/50 raffle and more.

For more information, visit MLCR.org or call 440-279-4444. Proceeds will benefit the Raise the Roof Fund for the continuing needs of maintaining MLCR homes.

Spring Tree Sale

April 21 and 22

Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its spring tree sale. The sale offers a streamlined selection of both bareroot seedlings and 1-3 gallon container trees and shrubs. Rain barrels are also available.

For more information, tree descriptions and to place orders, visit geaugaswcd.com. Order deadline is April 6. Orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The tree sale pickup dates are April 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. Questions? Call 440-834-1122.