Geauga Happenings
East Geauga Kiwanis is hosting an all-you-can-eat fish fry at Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Drive in Middlefield...
East Geauga Kiwanis Fish Fry
May 17, 4:30-7 p.m.
East Geauga Kiwanis is hosting an all-you-can-eat fish fry at Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Drive in Middlefield.
Monthly Missions Meal
May 17, 5-7 p.m.
Parkman Congregational Church is hosting a Swiss steak with mashed potatoes dinner at the church located at 18265 Madison Road. Carry out or dine in.
Free Fresh Produce
May 18, 9-11 a.m.
Newbury Community Church hosts a fresh produce giveaway at 14916 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to lower income Geauga County families the third Saturday of each month through October. Please bring ID and bags.
Spring Drive-It-Yourself Tour
May 18, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Destination Geauga’s 20th annual self-guided tour of Geauga County with 25 participating businesses. Each stop offers either a discount, giveaway or sample to enjoy. Pick up a map of participating businesses and collect a stamp at each stop.
At the end of the tour, head to Adam Hall, 11455 E. Washington St., Auburn Township, for the finale with music, food and a chance to win prizes from local businesses. One must have at least 10 stamps on the map to be entered to win. Drawings begin at 4 p.m.
For more information and the list of participating businesses, visit www.destinationgeauga.com or call Kathy at 440-632-1538.
Music Festival and Craft Show
May 18, 12-10 p.m.
The fourth annual music festival and craft show will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland. The event features 15 bands and more than 30 crafters. Admission is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. For information, call Don at 440-283-9373.
Meet the Candidate
May 19, 1-4 p.m.
The Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus & The Geauga Democratic Party hosts an afternoon with Louis Murphy, Democratic nominee for the Ohio House of Representatives 99th District. The free event will be held at the Geauga Democratic Party Headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Food and beverages will be served. RSVP to gcdwomenscaucus@gmail.com
Civil War Encampment
May 25 and 26
Geauga County Historical Society presents a Civil War Encampment on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton. The event features authentic reenactors, sutlers, battles and a special live musical performance.
For information and tickets, call 440-834-1492 or visit centuryvillagemuseum.org.
Holiday Polka Party
May 27, 1-7 p.m.
A Memorial Day polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the orchestras of Don Wojtila and Frank Stanger. Gates open at noon. Open to the public. For information, call 330-318-3004.
Woodland Wednesdays
May 29, 6 p.m.
The Woodland Wednesdays series continues with “Climate Smart Conservation Practices in Forestland and Timber Stand Improvements for Wildlife Management” virtual workshop. Featured speakers are Julie Parker, district conservationist, and Sean Marino, resource conservationist, with the United States Department of Agriculture – Natural Resource Conservation Service. Learn how to increase the soil health of one’s woods to optimize carbon sequestration along with meeting other goals including timber production, wildlife habitat and sugarbush management.
The program is free, but registration is required by calling the Farm Bureau office at 440-426-2195.
Donation Drives
The Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus is hosting collections drives for HOLA Food Cupboard and Family Resource Center in Painesville to assist immigrant and migrant families in need. Donations of nonperishable food items, paper products, diapers, hygiene items and household cleaning products may be dropped off at the Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township through June 9 on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. For information, visit geaugadems.com.
Meet Us in the Garden
June 1, 10 a.m.
The Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers, in partnership with the Mentor Public Library, hosts its next Meet Us in the Garden session at the library’s main branch, 8215 Mentor Ave.
Join for “Common Garden Mistakes & How to Fix Them” to learn about some easy-to-make and easy-to-avoid gardening mistakes and how to avoid and remedy them. The session is free, but registration is required by May 18. Visit mentorpl.org or call 440-255-8811.
Pioneer School
July 8-12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Geauga County Historical Society will host its 51st annual Pioneer School for campers ages 8-12 on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton. Each day will be filled with a variety of activities, each with a link to the past.
Cost is $100 per child for Society members and $120 for nonmembers. To register, call 440-834-1492.
