Geauga Happenings
Northeast Baptist Church is hosting “Overboard” vacation Bible school at the church located at 17250 Kinsman Road in Middlefield...
Northeast Baptist VBS
June 23-25, 6-8 p.m.
Northeast Baptist Church is hosting “Overboard” vacation Bible school at the church located at 17250 Kinsman Road in Middlefield. Explore God’s Ocean full of mercy while enjoying Bible stories, games, snacks, arts and crafts and prizes. For information, call 440-544-6422 or visit www.neibaptistchurch.com.
Geauga Dems Collect Signatures
June 23-25
The Geauga Democratic Party will be collecting signatures for the reproductive freedom petition at Chardon Square by the gazebo on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon; and at party headquarters located 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township, on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Or call 440-273-8200 to arrange a time and place to sign.
First Fly In Of Summer
June 24, 7 a.m. to noon
Geauga County Airport hosts its first fly in of summer at the airport located at 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield. The event includes a pancake breakfast and free airplane rides for youth ages 8-17. For more information, call Ric Blamer at 440-632-1884.
Summer Craft, Vendor Show
June 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Burton Health Care is holding a summer craft and vendor show at its facility located at 14095 E. Center St. There are over 50 different crafters and vendors with a wide variety of items available. Food will be available for purchase.
Amateur Radio Field Day
June 24 – 25
Ham radio operators from the Geauga County area will participate in a national amateur radio exercise from 2 p.m. on Saturday until 2 p.m. on Sunday. The event is ARRL Field Day, an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, the national association for amateur radio in the United States.
Field Day highlights ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent, wireless communications network.
For more information, visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
Pride in Geauga
June 25, 12-5 p.m.
Pride in Geauga will honor and celebrate sexual orientation and gender identity diversity at Century Village in Burton. Hosted by Geauga SOGI Support Network, the family event will feature live music, catered food, family entertainment and outdoor activities for all ages. More than 25 local and regional resources serving LGBTQ+ will provide information.
For more information, please visit: www.GeaugaSOGI.org.
Family First Council
June 26, 1:30 p.m.
Geauga Family First Council meets the third Monday of the month at the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services building located on 13244 Ravenna Road in Chardon. Meetings are open to the public.
For more information, please contact Tim Kehres, Geauga Family First Council coordinator, at 440-285-1201.
Democracy & Dinner
June 27, 5 p.m.
The Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus will present “Democracy & Dinner” at the Schoolyard Studio, 14510 N. Cheshire St., Burton.
For more information, call Sally at 216-554-5880.
Veterans Community Open House
June 30, 4-6:30 p.m.
Fieldstone Farm hosts its second annual Veterans Community Open House for all active military and service members, reserves, veterans, families and friends. Join for a day full of horses, healing and community. Activities include facility tours, nature walks and round pen demos. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
Questions? Email programs@fieldstonefarm.org.
Yard &Trunk Sale
July 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce is hosting a yard and trunk sale at Harrington Square Mall and other map locations. Registration fee is $10.
Register by 3 p.m. June 28; email mccinfo.middlefieldcc@gmail.com or call 440-632-5705.
Vendor Spaces Available
July 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Booth spaces are available at the 17th annual Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council’s (OHC) benefit flea market being held in the picnic shelters area of The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
Vendors may pay $25 for two parking spaces or $15 for a picnic table inside the shelter.
All vendor fees benefit the OHC and Bridle Trail Fund, administered by the Foundation for Geauga Parks on behalf of the Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council.
For a vendor registration or more information, visit www.geaugacountyohc.com or contact Jennifer at 216-406-7639 or westwoodsfleamarket@gmail.com.
Maple Splash Raffle Festival
July 8, 4-9 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield is hosting the fifth annual Maple Splash Festival at Century Village in Burton. The free event includes 50/50 raffle, live music, food trucks and other local vendors. More than 20 local charities will be represented offering games, snacks and information.
Donations of nonperishable food items for the Veterans Food Pantry will be accepted.
Grand prizes include a 2022 Chevy Silverado as well as prizes donated by local businesses. Drawings will be held at 8 p.m.
Visit www.maplesplashraffle.com for rules, to purchase tickets and to see a list of local retailers selling tickets.
Troy Homecoming Steak Roast
July 8, 6 p.m.
Troy Homecoming Community Days committee is hosting a steak roast fundraiser at Troy Community House grounds, 13950 Main Market Road in Burton. Donation is $25 per person advance ticket sales only.
For tickets, call 440-728-5841 or email pattyhazlett1@gmail.com.
Gospel Hymn Sing
July 8, 6-8 p.m.
Come sing hymns with a group the second Saturday of every month at New Mercies Community Church, 12767 Butternut Road in Burton. No experience is necessary; all are welcome. For information, call 440-520-6573.
Thompson/Ledgemont Reunion
July 9, noon
The annual Thompson/Ledgemont Old Timers Reunion will be held at Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, Montville Township. Bring a dish to pass.
The Ledgemont class of 1973 will be honored for its 50th anniversary, and the Ledgemont class of 1983 will be welcomed for the first time. Please spread the word.
Pioneer School Alumni
July 14
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Pioneer School at Century Village Museum, all Pioneer School alumni are invited to return to Century Village. The formal celebration starts at noon, but the grounds will be open at 10 a.m. to tour some houses and participate in activities with students.
Enjoy square dancing, bring a box lunch and look through scrapbooks.
For planning purposes, call the museum office at 440-834-1492 or email info@geaugahistorical.org to RSVP by June 30.
Yoder Brothers Reverse Raffle
July 14, 6-11 p.m.
The fourth annual Yoder Brothers Memorial Scholarship Reverse Raffle will be held at the EOUV, 8636 Pekin Road, Russell Township.
Event features a $5,000 grand prize, silent auction and fish bowl raffle. Tickets are $80 and include dinner, open bar, entertainment and a reverse raffle number.
Buy tickets online at www.yoderbrothersfoundation.com or call silent auction and fish bowl raffle.
Craft Show and Flea Market
July 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A craft show, flea market and farmers market will be held at Troy Community House and grounds located at 13950 Main Market Road in Burton across the street from Troy Self Storage and Welshfield Inn.
Indoor and outdoor vendor space is available for $10. Bring a canopy and set tables outside.
To reserve a space, call 440-728-5841 or email pattyhazlett1@gmail.com. Space must be reserved in advance, but payment is not due until July 15.
Prison Art Project Reception
July 21, 7 p.m.
St. Mary Church, Chardon will host the Prison Art Project Reception in the Gathering Space. The traveling art project sponsored by Crossroads Prison Ministry contains moving works as prisoners find beauty and faith behind prison walls through visual, written and sculptural expression.
A brief presentation will be given, along with refreshments. The artwork can through Aug. 4.
For more information, contact Rita Burns at 231-262-3246 or
burnsatquietwaters@yahoo.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.
