Geauga Happenings
The community connection event on Chardon Square includes music, food, giveaways and kids activities...
Rockin’ with Resources
Aug. 24, 4-7 p.m.
The community connection event on Chardon Square includes music, food, giveaways and kids activities. Join for the New Leaf Program graduation and resource fair featuring more than 30 local community organizations.
Food Pantry Open
Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to noon
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend.
Chester Christian Center is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Free Community Dinner
Aug. 25, 5-6:30 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting a free community dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available.
Bainbridge Rox
Aug. 26, noon to 10 p.m.
Bainbridge Civic Club is hosting its annual Bainbridge Rox at Centerville Mills Park, 8558 Crackel Road in Bainbridge Township. Admission and parking are free.
The event features live music, ox roast and food trucks, kids zone, beer tent, volleyball tournament, Texas Hold’em tournament and merchants and exhibitors.
For more information, visit www.TheCivicClub.org.
FGP Explorers Series
Sept. 2, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Playing Tag for Science with Monarch Butterflies” at Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve, 11620 Ravenna Road in Chardon.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Military Show
Sept. 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Armilitary Hermitage Co. is sponsoring its second annual Valor of Veterans military show featuring American vehicles and equipment on Chardon Square. The free event includes food trucks, face painting and a balloon artist.
This and That Sale
Sept. 7-9
St. Mark Lutheran Church Women’s League will host its annual This and That garage and estate sale at the church located at 11900 Chillicothe in Chester Township. A presale will be held Thursday from 5-8 p.m. with a $5 admission. The sale continues with free admission on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
LCRTA To Meet
Sept. 12, 11 a.m.
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association (LCRTA) will meet at the Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Cathi Weber will present “Haunted Willoughby,” a collection of ghost stories at 11:30 a.m. A chicken club or grilled vegetable wrap lunch will follow the program.
All newly retired teachers are invited to attend.
Visit lakecountyrta.weebly.com for information and to RSVP by Sept. 1.
Fall Fish Sale
Sept. 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its annual fat fish sale that will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Pond safety kits are also available.
For a list of available fish and to place an order, visit www.geaugaswcd.com.
Order deadline is Sept. 8. All proceeds support the district’s education programs. Questions? Call 440-834-1122.
Junk in the Trunkfest
Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sell items from one’s trunk or bring a tent or table at Junk in the Trunkfest held in conjunction with Auburn Township’s annual community picnic at Auburn Community Park, 17484 Munn Road, Auburn Township.
Vendors must preregister by Sept. 13; call 440-543-7028 or visit www.auburntownship.com.
Accessible Legion Fund
The Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 in Burton is raising funds to make the upper hall of the post handicapped accessible and hopes to reach its goal of $100,000 by the end of the year. An anonymous donor has come forward who will match any donations made now through the end of September, up to $10,000.
Please make checks payable to The Accessible Legion Fund and mail to PO Box 467, Burton, OH 44021-0467.
Call Jim at 440-477-2956 with any questions or to donate via credit card.
