Geauga Happenings
March 16, 2023 by Staff Report

Parkman Congregational Church is hosting a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner at the church located at 18265 Madison Road...

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

March 17, 5-7 p.m. 

Parkman Congregational Church is hosting a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner at the church located at 18265 Madison Road. Cost is $15, dine-in or carry out.

Grange Chili Cook-Off

March 18, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Huntsburg Grange’s 20th annual chili cookoff and brown bag raffle will be held in the Huntsburg Community Center. Buy a chili sampler for $3 and vote for the winner. Play bingo for raffle tickets and learn to play bunco. Event also features 50/50, door prizes, live music and cake walk. Sponsor is Ohman Family Living at Blossom.

For more information, call 440-286-4992.

Beer and Hymns

March 19, 3-5:30 p.m.

Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon, is hosting the Chardon Polka Band for Beer and Hymns to benefit SubZero Mission Organization. Food and soft drinks will be provided. Attendees 21 and older may bring a beverage of their choice.

For more information, call Paul Gochnour at 440-897-0121.

Blackbrook Audubon Meets

March 21, 7 p.m.

Blackbrook Audubon will reveal which species of birds are in decline and what’s being done locally during “On the Edge: Grassland and Early Successional Birds and the Conservation Efforts to Save Them.” Guest speaker is Megan Hart, Lake Metroparks park biologist.

The free program is open to all at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. The talk will also be livestreamed on YouTube.

Bring a mug for coffee and tea. For more information, email blackbrookaud@aol.com.

Native Plants for Birds

March 22, 7 p.m.

The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland is hosting an open community presentation by Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteer and active Audubon Society member Matt Valencic. An avid bird watcher, Valencic will share his photos and tips for creating a year-round habitat for birds.

The free presentation will be held at The Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester Township.

Leadership Learning Breakfast

March 23, 8-10 a.m.

Join Leadership Geauga for a continental breakfast, networking and hear from a panel of area leaders about how they use emotional intelligence in their everyday lives and its impact on relationships with those around them at the Bainbridge Library. To register, visit leadershipgeauga.org.

Munson Indoor Flea Market

April 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Munson Township’s indoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall and Fire Station Bay, 12210 Auburn Road. The $1 entrance fee for shoppers will go toward the Munson Township Scholarship Fund. Youth 12 and under are free.

Contact the township office at 440-286-9255 for more information or to rent a space.

GCRTA To Meet

April 4, 11:15 a.m.

The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the St. Denis Golf Course, 10660 Chardon Road, Chardon. The business meeting will be followed by a pork medallions lunch at noon.

Judge Terri Stupica will speak about the most serious legal issues she faces in her court. A 50/50 raffle and free lunch raffle will follow.

For reservations, send a check for $21 made out to GCRTA to Judy Miller, 17130 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, OH 44062 to arrive no later than March 25.

Bring paper products or canned goods for Geauga County Job and Family Services. All retired school employees are welcome to join.