Geauga Happenings
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone community in need of food...
Food Pantry Open
Nov. 24, 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
Nov. 24, 5-6:30 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available.
Christmas Craft Fair
Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Support Small Business Saturday by attending the Christmas Craft Fair at New Promise Church, 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road in Kirtland.
Chesterland Winterfest
Nov. 25, 5:30 p.m.
Geauga West Rotary Club sponsors Chesterland Winterfest at the Chester Township gazebo located at the corner of Mayfield and Chillicothe roads. Join neighbors to light the township park and sing in the holidays. Enjoy free hot chocolate, cider, popcorn and seasonal music.
Bainbridge Holiday Lighting
Nov. 25, 7 p.m.
Bainbridge Civic Club is hosting the Bainbridge Holiday Lighting Ceremony at the Heritage Park gazebo, 17870 Chillicothe Road. Event includes holiday caroling with Kenston Varsity Jazz, visit from Santa, hot chocolate and cookies and kids activities. Bainbridge Historical Society will host an open house at the Bissell-Tucek House from 6:30-8 p.m.
A box truck will be on site from 4-8 p.m. to collect nonperishable food items to benefit Bainbridge Area Food for Friends pantry and giving tree donations.
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
Nov. 30 and Dec.1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing for the family, toys, books, stuffed animals, household items, holiday decorations, bedding and pillows, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
Christmas Lighting of the Square
Nov. 30
Chardon Square Association, Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Chardon are hosting the lighting of Chardon Square. Pilgrim Christian Church will serve a chili dinner from 5-7 p.m. The chamber will serve hot cider and cookies in the park throughout the evening.
The Geauga Music Center Band performs at 6:30 p.m. on the bandstand, followed by Chardon High School Free Harmony at 7 p.m. and the arrival of Santa in a horse-drawn sleigh at 7 p.m. Children will then be able to visit with Santa inside the Heritage House.
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Geauga West Rotary Club is hosting its 31st annual Breakfast with Santa at the West Geauga High School cafeteria. The all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast is $8 per person and free for children 1 year and younger. Meet Rudolph and Santa Claus. Take photos with Santa and enjoy festive music and games. Proceeds support Rotary community projects and local activities.
Breakfast with the Clauses
Dec. 2
Munson Township’s annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus takes place at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served.
Pictures with Santa will be available on a jump drive, with proceeds going to Boy Scout Troop 91.
Sign-up forms may be downloaded at munsontwp.com or picked up at the township office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 440-286-9255.
Homemade Cookie Sale
Middlefield Historical Society is selling homemade cookies. Preorder by calling or texting Barb at 440-503-6444. Each container holds approximately 30 cookies. Pick up cookies Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at 14979 South State Ave., Middlefield.
FGP Explorers Series
Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore the trails at Sunnybrook Preserve, 12474 Heath Road, Chester Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
GOP Christmas Party
Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m.
The Geauga County Republican Party will host their annual Christmas party at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club in Bainbridge Township. The event includes appetizers, buffet dinner and silent auction. Donations for the auction are welcome.
Reservations are required by Nov. 26 by calling 440-256-6199. For information and to pay online, visit www.GeaugaGOP.com.
GGP Holiday Networking Event
Dec. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Geauga Growth Partnership will host its annual holiday member networking event at ISSQUARED Technology Center, 100 7th Ave in Chardon. Call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com to register.
