Geauga Happenings
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone community in need of food...
Food Pantry Open
Sept. 29, 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.
The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Free Community Dinner
Sept. 29, 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.
Community Sunday Meal
Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m.
St Luke Episcopal Church resumes its monthly community Sunday meal at the church located at 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Chardon. All are welcome.
A Pouch of Purses
Oct. 1, 2-4 p.m.
Bunni Union will present “A Pouch of Purses” during an open house held in the Olde Town Hall at Chesterland Historical Village. The program begins at 2:30 p.m. She will share her vast collection of over 250 beaded and metal purses.
All are welcome. The historical village is located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in in Chester Township.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
Oct. 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club at the Chardon Library to learn about NASA’s fission surface power project. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net to register.
GEL Breakfast
Oct. 6, 8-9:30 a.m.
Join Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast for “Growth and Development of University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center” taking place at Kent State University – Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Hear from and engage with the hospital’s chief medical officer, Dr. Marlea Miano, and development officer, Bill Rice.
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.
Young of Heart
Oct. 6, 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.
Geauga Park District Naturalist Denise Wolfe will talk about coyotes in the county.
A trip is planned to the Station Dinner Theater in Erie, Pa., on Oct. 22, and to the Croatian Lodge in Eastlake on Nov. 16 for a Branson Country Christmas. For reservations and information, call Kimber at 440-668-3293.
A Christmas trip has been planned for Dec. 12-14 to Lancaster, Pa. For reservations and information, call Nancy at 440-729-9684.
Re-Shined Christmas
Oct. 6 and 7
Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., is hosting Re-Shined Christmas, a gently used Christmas decor and more sale to benefit the Geauga County Night to Shined Prom for special needs. The preview sale and silent auction on Oct. 6 is from 6-9 p.m. The main sale on Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon includes a visit from Santa.
For more information, call 440-285-4581 or visit www.chardonchurch.org.
RC Modeling Swap Meet
Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Geauga Radio Controlaires RC Model Flying Club is hosting the 12th annual Radio-Controlled Modeling Swap Meet at 4200 state Route 306, Willoughby.
The event features 77 exhibitor tables of items for sale, barter and trade by regional modelers. A Chinese auction of new planes and equipment will be held at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds support the RC flying field.
For information, visit www.GeaugaRC.com or call Rudy at 440-346-7078.
Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 7 and 8
Huntsburg Township hosts its 53rd annual Pumpkin Festival at the intersection of state routes 322 and 528. There is no entrance fee and all contests, entertainment, attractions and activities are free.
There is also free parking and a free shuttle service from the parking areas to the festival grounds. The pancake breakfast is open each day from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Visit huntsburgpumpkinfestival.com for news about the festival and registration forms.
FGP Explorers Series
Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks and Geauga Park District Naturalist John Kolar to hike the trails at Holbrook Hollows, 7250 Country Lane, Bainbridge Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Pig Roast and Pie Auction
Oct. 7, 4-7 p.m.
Newbury American Legion Post 663 is hosting its annual pig roast and pie auction at the post home located at 11008 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. For more information and reservations, call Ken Hunter at 440-635-6536.
Pet Blessing & Care Fair
Oct. 8, 12-2 p.m.
Celebration Lutheran Church will host a pet blessing and care fair for companion animals and service animals in the parking lot of the church located at 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon. The fair will be held indoors if weather is inclement. Attendees will also receive a goodie bag.
Bring pet food donations for local pet food banks.
For more information, visit www.celebration-lutheran.org or call 440-285-5402.
FOW Amish Wedding Dinner
Oct. 11, 5:30 p.m.
Friends of WomenSafe will host their annual Amish wedding style dinner at the home of Mary Miller, 13301 Princeton Road in Middlefield.
For reservations, call 440-285-3741 or visit friendsofwomensafe.org by Oct. 7.
Creations Boutique
Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Children’s Guild of Cleveland is hosting its annual Creations unique boutique featuring handcrafted jewelry, fiber arts, seasonal decor, children’s items, vintage treasures and more at The Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township.
All proceeds benefit Cleveland area children.
Prime Time for K9s
Oct. 14, 12-8 p.m.
Partner with the Chardon VFW Post 6519 to enjoy an afternoon of fundraising to benefit the Geauga County Sherriff’s Office K-9 Unit at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. The event is open to the public from noon to 5 p.m.
A prime rib dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $100 and include a reverse raffle. Raffle begins at 7:15 p.m. The event also features a Chinese auction, 50/50 and silent auction. All proceeds will go directly to the K-9 Unit.
For more information and tickets, call Matt Emrick at 440-749-0523.
CV Herb Society Meets
Oct. 16, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. After refreshments and mingling, a business meeting will follow. The program is “Attracting Birds in the Winter, Backyard Feeding Stations.”
On Oct. 2 from 9-10 a.m., come and tour the new gardens with garden club members.
To RSVP, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. Learn more about the organization at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org or on Facebook.
