Geauga Happenings
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting a mashed potato bar at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township...
Free Community Dinner
May 26, 5-6:30 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting a mashed potato bar at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available.
Civil War Encampment
May 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Geauga County Historical Society presents a Civil War Encampment on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton. The event features authentic reenactors, sutlers and battles.
Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under. For information, call 440-834-1492 or visit centuryvillagemuseum.org.
Memorial Day Bake Sale
May 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Claridon Congregational Church is holding a bake sale. Attend the Memorial Day observance at Claridon Center Cemetery at 10 a.m., then take some baked goods home for a Memorial Day picnic. All proceeds will benefit the fund to repair damage to the sanctuary of the church.
Holiday Polka Party
May 29, 1-7 p.m.
A Memorial Day polka party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Gates open at noon. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the Frank Staner Band and the Del Sinchak Band. For information, call 330-318-3004.
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
June 1 and 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing, bedding, household items, books and toys, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
Young of Heart
June 2, 11:30 a.m.
Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverage are provided. Guest speaker Janet Creighton will take the group behind the scenes at the White House.
A trip is planned to Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Aug. 15 and 16 to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino to see Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff.
For more information, call Nancy at 440-729-9684. Everyone is welcome on Young of Heart trips.
Pancakes and Airplanes
June 3, 8 a.m. to noon
Chapter 5 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will host its 13th annual youth event including a pancake breakfast and Young Eagles Airplane rides at Classic Jet Center at Lake County Executive Airport 1969 Lost Nation Road, Willoughby.
Pilots from the nonprofit organization will donate their time, fuel and aircraft to fly kids ages 8-17 at no cost; parental permission is required. Register at youngeaglesday.org.
There will also be hands-on youth stations with a variety of activities. Breakfast is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3-12 and free for children under 3. Cash only, please. All proceeds benefit EAA Chapter 5 programs.
For more information, call 440-321-9036.
Chardon Flea Market
June 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 32nd annual Chardon Flea Market will be held rain or shine on Chardon Square. There are over 100 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, produce, plants, homemade items and more.
For information, visit chardonsquareassociation.org or call 440-635-0698.
Geauga Outreach Day
June 3, 12-6 p.m.
Geauga Faith Coalition is hosting a community outreach day on Burton Square. Admission is free. Event includes free resources, food, volleyball, cornhole tournament with prizes, children’s activities and more.
Birthright Geauga, Geauga Faith Rescue Mission, United Worship and Livingroom House of Prayer will be in attendance.
For information, call 440-313-2555.
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.
GOP Flag Day Dinner
June 14, 5:30-8 p.m.
The Geauga County Republican Party is hosting its 2023 Flag Day dinner event at Claridon Woodlands Park, 11383 Claridon Troy Road. Special guest is Attorney General Dave Yost. The event invitation and more information may be found at www.GeaugaGOP.com/events.
The event is by reservation only, no walk-ins. RSVP by June 6 or call 440-253-9677 with questions.
Purses and Pastries
June 17, 12-3 p.m.
Friends of WomenSafe will hold its eighth annual Purses and Pastries party at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Guests will enjoy brunch, a designer purse raffle, Bingo, fun purse exchange and more.
Bring a new or gently used purse with a wrapped $5 gift inside to participate in the purse exchange.
Cost is $30 for adults. Purchase a super ticket for $50 to receive three Bingo cards and 15 raffle tickets with admission.
All proceeds benefit WomenSafe, an organization that provides shelter and a variety of services to survivors of domestic violence.
Register online at www.friendsofwomensafe.com or call 440-285-3741 by June 7.
