Geauga Happenings

May 4, 2023 by Staff Report

GEL Breakfast

May 5, 8-9:30 a.m.

Dr. Molly Sergi will present the “History of Geauga County” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at Kent State University – Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.

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.

FGP Explorers Series

May 6, 10 a.m. to noon

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a spring wildflower walk at Swine Creek Reservation, 16004 Hayes Road in Middlefield. Meet at the Woods Edge Shelter parking lot.

For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.

Chardon VFW Prime Rib Dinner

May 6, 5:30-7 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 is hosting a prime rib dinner and drawing at the post located at 752 Water St. Donation is $30. Only 100 tickets will be sold for the $500 drawing at 7:15 p.m. Event also features sideboards, 50/50 and mystery ticket. The public is welcome. Call 440-285-3600 for information.

Historical Village Open House

May 7, 12-4 p.m.

The Chesterland Historical Foundation marks the beginning of the village’s 50th birthday celebration by holding an open house All buildings will be open with docents available to assist visitors.

A birthday tea will be served in Molly Tanner’s 1842 home. Visitors will have an opportunity to create their own personalized napkin as a memento of the special birthday.

Genealogical Society Meets

May 9, 7 p.m.

Cheryl McClellan will present “Decoration Day, A “Quirky” Cemetery, Finding Your Geauga County Ancestral Burials” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society being held at the Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St.

Registration is required; visit www.gcgsoh.org.

Geauga Dems Hot Topic

May 11, 7 p.m.

The Geauga Democratic Party will discuss its hot topic, “Abortion and Reproductive Care with Preterm,” at the party headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. A speaker from Preterm, an independent, non-profit abortion clinic in Cleveland, will discuss the need for safe and legal abortion and provide updates on the proposed reproductive rights amendment.

The event is free, but donations to Preterm are appreciated. Attendees may also sign the petition at the event or when its office is open on Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.; Thursdays, 4-7 p.m.; or Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Perennial Gardeners Plant Sale

May 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual plant sale in the parking lot of Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, features a large assortment of hanging baskets, perennials, natives, houseplants and annuals. Sale will be held rain or shine.

Check out the Garden Shed and boutique for unique home and garden items. Cash, credit cards and checks are accepted. To purchase plant sale gift cards, call Linda at 440-338-8644.

NEOCAG Meeting

May 13, 9:15 a.m.

The NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society, Inc. (NEOCAG) monthly meeting will be held online via Zoom.

Genealogist Cynthia Turk will present “Citations: Will You Get A Ticket or an Award.” 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.

CWC Lunch and Program

May 17, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join Christian Women’s Connection for a catered lunch and program at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township.

Learn how The Backyard Feeding Station can help homeowners achieve happy birds and backyard wildlife. Featured speaker Shirley Davidson will share her “Unforgettable Memories of the Girl Who Can and the Woman Who Can’t.”

To RSVP by May 11, email cwcchagrin@gmail.com or call/text 440-213-1205.

Woodland Wednesdays

May 17, 6:30 p.m.

Woodland Wednesdays workshops returns with a virtual program on “The Small Woodland Management Manual,” written and compiled by Holden Forests and Gardens. Gain assistance defining objectives, assessing a woodland’s health and age, balancing goals and planning the next steps for management.

Registration is required for the free program that includes a physical copy of the manual to use during the workshop for those who register by May 9; call 440-834-1122.

Collaborators include Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Division of Forestry, Farm Bureau and Holden Forests and Gardens.

Gardening 101

May 20, 10 a.m. to noon

Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ free Gardening 101 series continues with “Harvesting and Preserving Your Bounty” in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Master gardeners Mirko Antloga and Deb Miller will cover when and how to determine vegetables and fruits are at optimum ripeness and how to preserve for both short and long-term storage.

Registration is not required but is appreciated. Contact Wendy Ward at 440-834-4656 or email ward.714@osu.edu.

Afternoon of Storytelling

June 4, 2-6 p.m.

Join for an afternoon of storytelling at Artisan’s Corner Gallery, 11110-6 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Author and historian Dan Rager will weave stories of the Maple Leaf Route and The Interurban Railway from a bygone era. Enjoy strolling through the gallery while enjoying fine wines and hors d’oeuvres and desserts from Buckeye Chocolate and DS Cakes & Sweet Café.

Donation of $80 per person benefits Maple Leaf Community Residences, a nonprofit providing housing for special needs. For reservations, visit MLCR.org/events. For more information, call 440-279-4444.

Garden Gala

June 10, 5-10 p.m.

Community Life Collaborative is hosting its second annual Garden Gala –“The Year of the Firefly” – at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Join for an evening of dining, dancing, drinks, live music, raffle baskets, silent auction and fun.

For ticket and sponsorship information, call 440-708-1961 or email admin@communitylifecollaborative.org.