Geauga Happenings
Visit the Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ interactive booth display “What Good Are Bugs?” located in building 9 at the south end of the fairgrounds at the Great Geauga County Fair...
Master Gardeners at the Fair
Aug. 31 to Sept. 4
Visit the Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ interactive booth display “What Good Are Bugs?” located in building 9 at the south end of the fairgrounds at the Great Geauga County Fair. There will be kids activities as well as MGVs on duty to help answer gardening questions.
Young of Heart
Sept. 1, 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.
Speaker Rose Marie Gattozzi, from Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home, will discuss final arrangements.
A Christmas trip has been planned for Dec. 12-14 to Lancaster, Pa. For trip information and reservations, call Nancy at 440-729-9684.
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.
Holiday Polka Party
Sept. 4, 1-7 p.m.
A Labor Day polka party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the Eddie Rodick Band and Frank Stanger Band. For information, call 330-318-3004.
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
Sept. 7 and 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing for the family, bedding, household items, books, toys, stuffed animals and holiday decorations, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
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.
Ribbon Cutting Event
Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m.
Join for an open house and ribbon cutting at vino_type, 8389 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. A cash bar will be available.
GEL Breakfast
Sept. 8, 8-9:30 a.m.
Join Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast for “AI: Approachable and Accessible Tools for your Business” taking place at Kent State University – Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Nicholas Goers, vice president of technology and lead developer with Company 119, will lead a conversation with Mike Kaput, chief content officer with Marketing AI Institute.
Co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga, the event is free and open to the public.
For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
Auburn Community Arts Festival
Sept. 8-10
The drive-it-yourself festival in Auburn Township offers something for everyone. Enjoy century barn tours and farms, Monarch Festival, wagon rides, photo opportunities with antique and unique vehicles, corn roast, fresh produce and flame working with glass rod demonstrations. Local shops, restaurants and breweries will have events or sales.
For more information, including locations, dates and times, check the Auburn Arts District website.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
Sept. 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for “Upcycled Record Solar System Art” at the Geauga West Library in Chester Township. Learn about the planets while painting the solar system on an old record. No experience is needed. All materials will be provided.
Visit www.geaugalibrary.net to register.
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.
