Geauga Happenings
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving up a Good Friday meal at the post located at 752 Water St...
Good Friday Meal
April 7, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving up a Good Friday meal at the post located at 752 Water St. Menu items include fish, shrimp, chicken, pierogies and sides. The public is welcome.
NEOCAG Meeting
April 8, 9:15 a.m.
The NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society, Inc. (NEOCAG) monthly meeting will be held online via Zoom.
Genealogist lecturer Ari Wilkins will present “How the Weather Affected Your Ancestor.” The presentation begins at 9:45 a.m.
Meetings are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.
For more information and registration, visit www.neocag.net or email webmaster@neocag.net.
FGP Explorers Series
April 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a hike at Oberland Park, 14899 Auburn Road in Newbury Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Passover Seder
April 11, 6:30 p.m.
Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus will host a traditional Passover Seder at the party headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $5.
RSVP to gcdwomenscaucus@gmail.com.
Have A Heart Spay/Neuter
Valley Save-A-Pet’s Have A Heart 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.
For more information, visit www.valleysaveapet.org.
Gardening Helpline
Gardeners may send their gardening questions to the Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers helpline at mggeauga@yahoo.com.
The Ohio State University Extension volunteers are trained to educate others with timely research-based gardening information and are available April through October.
Include a detailed description of the problem along with one’s full name, address and phone number in the email. Feel free to send a photo of the gardening problem.
Email will be checked Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 440-834-4656 for more information.
Composting Basics
April 11, 4-5:30 p.m.
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District presents “Composting Basics for Backyards and Schoolyards” at the Bainbridge Public Library.
Learn about composting basics and benefits, different composting methods and how to avoid common composting problems. Kenston High School student Madeline Ramsey will present how she successfully started a composting program at her school. Enter a chance to win a free compost bin. To register for the free program, call 440-543-5611 or visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve chicken enchiladas with Spanish rice every Wednesday in April at the post located at 752 Water St. Donation is $9. The public is welcome.
FOW Night at the Races
April 15, 6-9 p.m.
Friends of WomenSafe is hosting its first annual Night at the Race at Centerville Mills, 8558 Cracker Road, Bainbridge Township. Participants can become horse owners for an evening, bet on races, win money and watch racing action on big screens.
Tickets are $40 each and include dinner and entry into the event. Tickets are limited; visit www.friendsofwomensafe.com or call 440-285-3741 for more information.
CWC Lunch and Program
April 19, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join Christian Women’s Connection for lunch and a program at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township.
Auburn Pointe Greenhouse will present the 10 best annuals to grow plus talk about new plants and gardening trends. Featured speaker Tiffany Blevins will deliver her message, “A young man, a mother-to-be and a successful woman and her choices all collide on one fateful night.”
To RSVP by April 14, email cwcchagrin@gmail.com or call/text 440-213-1205.
Veterans Resource Fair
April 19, 3-6 p.m.
Geauga County Veteran Services is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair in room 168 of the new Geauga County Offices, 12611 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon.
Speak with a Veterans Affairs representative about a VA claim, obtain a Geauga County veterans ID card, receive a biometric screening from University Hospitals Geauga, learn about the new VA Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act and conditions that are covered and much more.
To register by April 14, call 440-279-1860 or email Geaugavet@CO.GEAUGA.OH.US.
Taste of Leadership
April 20, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Join Leadership Geauga for its annual Signature Adult Program recruitment event at Lowe’s Greenhouse in Bainbridge Township. The evening will consist of Leadership Geauga alumni, board members and staff mingling with potential members for the class of 2024.
The event is free and open to the public for those interested in learning more about Leadership Geauga. A short presentation will take place at 6:15 p.m.
To register, call 440-286-8115 or visit www.leadershipgeauga.org.
Red Wagon Spring Luncheon
May 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Christ Child Society of Geauga County is holding its 30th annual Red Wagon Spring Luncheon and Chinese auction at St. Noel Banquet Center in Willoughby Hills. Guest emcee is Jen Harcher, Channel 8 meteorologist.
The event supports the many programs and activities of the Society that has served at risk children in Geauga for over 40 years.
Tickets are $50 per person. Email Jeanette Bussoletti at jbussoletti@yahoo.com or call 216-401-8190 for more information and reservations.
