Geauga Happenings
Celebrate Earth Day by joining local forestry consultant Joel Firem for a guided woodland hike at Kent State Geauga...
Earth Day Adventure
April 22, 12-1 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day by joining local forestry consultant Joel Firem for a guided woodland hike at Kent State Geauga. The adventure begins at Clark Commons. Local plants, wildlife and habitat will be discussed. Registration is not required for the free event.
Good Deeds Programs
The Good Deeds Program is a free informational program designed to inform individuals how to hold their assets while living to avoid the cost and time associated with the probate court process later.
Upcoming programs are: April 23, 6 p.m., Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township; and May 14, 6 p.m., Adams Hall, 11455 E. Washington St., Auburn Township.
To register, call Cheryl at 440-226-4928.
Geauga PERI Meets
April 24, 11 a.m.
The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) Chapter 86 will meet at St. Mary’s banquet room in Chardon. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Regina Witsaman, district representative.
Call 440-226-4491 to RSVP by April 19.
LCGS Meeting
April 25, 10 a.m.
The Lake County Genealogical Society (LCGS) will meet on Zoom. Join for Following a short business meeting, guest speaker Shelly Bishop, an Ohio-based genealogist and president of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Association for Professional Genealogists, will present “Avoiding an Ancestor Identity Crisis.” She will demonstrate the use of seven strategies to help solve identity problems to keep one’s research on track.
Visit www.lcgsohio.org for more information and the invitation to the Zoom meeting. One does not need to be a member to attend the monthly meeting.
For more information, call Cynthia at 440-951-0914.
RockAbility Performs
April 25, 7-10 p.m.
RockAbility joins Tune Traders to perform Geauga Park District’s The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Participants will take turns playing songs they’ve prepared to share with the group and audience.
Earth and Arbor Day Celebration
April 27, 1-4 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at Blue Pear & Gardens, 12472 Old State Road in East Claridon Township. An ISA certified arborist will highlight how to properly plant a containerized tree. Call or text 440-476-7592 to register for the free event by April 23.
Water Safety Rodeo
April 28, 1-3 p.m.
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center and Safe Kids are sponsoring a free event that teaches families about water safety in a fun and engaging way at the Geauga Family YMCA, 12460 Bass Road in Chardon. Children who attend each receive a free life jacket. Registration is recommended by April 15.
Questions? Contact Briana Price at Briana.Price@UHHospitals.org.
Gardening 101
May 4, 10 a.m. to noon
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ free Gardening 101 series continues with “Working and Maintaining the Garden” in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Master gardener Karen Wright will guide attendees to make smart choices early to minimize maintenance down the road. She’ll cover watering, mulching, weeding and disease and pest management.
Registration is required; call 440-834-4656. For more information, visit geauga.osu.edu.
Chardon VFW Prime Rib Dinner
May 4, 5:30-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is hosting a prime rib dinner and drawing at the post located at 752 Water St. Only 100 tickets will be sold for the $500 drawing. The event also features sideboards, 50/50 and mystery ticket. The public is welcome. Call 440-285-3699 for information.
Master Gardeners Helpline
Have gardening questions? A Master Gardeners Volunteers helpline is available in the office or via phone Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, May through October, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Or email questions to mggeauga@yahoo.com anytime. Include as much information as possible; photos are helpful.
