Geauga Happenings
St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St., Chardon, will host its annual fish fry Fridays in Lent, Feb. 24 through March 31...
St. Mary’s Fish Fry
Fridays in Lent, 4:30-7 p.m.
St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St., Chardon, will host its annual fish fry Fridays in Lent, Feb. 24 through March 31.
Pricing for dine-in guests is $17 for adults, $8 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carryout pricing is $15 for adults and $7 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under choose two items free.
All proceeds benefit St. Mary School’s Adopt-a-Student scholarship.
For more information, call Mike Boehnlein at 440-286-8879.
Free Community Dinner
Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting a chili dinner along with cake at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township.
Auburn Pancake Breakfast
Feb. 26, 8 a.m. to noon.
Auburn Boy Scout Troop 101 will host its annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast at the Auburn Fire Station, 10950 E. Washington St., Auburn Township. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors, kids 12 and under, first responders, veterans and active military.
Spaghetti Fundraiser
Feb. 26, 12-2 p.m.
First Seventh-Day Adventist Community Church is hosting a spaghetti fundraising event for the Chesterland Champion’s Pathfinder group attend an international campout. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. and dinner from 4-7 p.m.
Cost is $20 for adults and $16 for children 13 and under. Eat in or take out.
The church is located at 7480 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.
Have A Heart Spay/Neuter
Valley Save-A-Pet will open its 2023 Have A Heart low cost spay/neuter program on March 1. The program offers cat and dog sterilizations at a discounted rate to pet owners.
Call 440-232-2287 any Monday, Wednesday or the first Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for information and to apply for a spay/neuter certificate. Feral cat caregivers are also encouraged to call.
To learn more about the organization, programs and events, visit www.valleysaveapet.org.
Master Gardeners Offer Free Class
March 4, 9 a.m. to noon
Geauga County Master Gardeners volunteers Chris Pappas and Matt Valencic will present “Birds, Butterflies, and Pollinators” at the Geauga County Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton.
Learn about the butterflies and birds that make Northeast Ohio their home and discover the plants that attract them. Learn best cultural practices to help birds and butterflies, and grow a cafeteria for butterflies, caterpillars, and birds. Options will be presented for sunny yards, shady yards, and partial sun/partial shade yards.
Advance registration is appreciated for the free class by calling 440-834-4656; walk-ins are welcome.
Montville Chili Cook-Off
March 4, 5-7 p.m.
Montville Firefighters’ Association will host a chili cook-off at the Montville Community Center. To enter, leave message at 440-968-3779 or email mrsb53@hotmail.com before Feb. 28. There is no fee to enter. A sample of each entry, crackers, beverage and dessert is $10.
Geauga Dems Host St. Patrick’s Day Party
March 11, 5-7:30 p.m.
Geauga Democratic Party will host a St. Patrick’s Day corned beef dinner at the party headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Cost is $24. Seating is limited; take-out is available.
For more information, make reservations and prepay by March 8, visit www.geaugadems.com or call 440-218-2747.
GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
March 11, 5:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day dinner will be held at The Tanglewood Club, 8745 Tanglewood Trail, Bainbridge Township. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Keynote speaker will be newly elected Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou. Cost is $75 per person; VIP tickets are $125.
Visit www.GeaugaGOP.com/events to RSVP by Feb. 28. No walk-ins will be admitted.
For more information, sponsorship opportunities and program ads, call 440-253-9677 or email info@geaugagop.com.
American Legion Fundraiser and Gun Raffle
April 22
Burton American Legion Atwood-Mauck Post 459 is hosting two fundraisers and gun raffles on the same day at the post located at 14052 Goodwin Ave., Burton. All proceeds benefit the post to add a wheelchair accessible ramp entrance and ADA compliant upstairs bathroom.
An Amish barbecue luncheon and bluegrass band concert featuring The Country Strings will be held from 2-6 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Lunch ticket is $25.
Then, from 6-9 p.m., attend a World War II U.S.O. big band dinner dance featuring dinner by Mangia Mangia and music by Dan Zola Orchestra. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner ticket is $35. Event also features a silent auction and photo booth.
All day there will be basket and 50/50 raffles, four gun raffles and games.
For tickets, call James at 440-477-2956 or Jim at 440-478-2459
