Geauga Happenings
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food...
Food Pantry Open
May 31, 10 a.m. to noon
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the 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.
Large Item Trash Drop-Off Day
June 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Auburn Township residents may bring their items to the Adam Hall Community Center, 11455 Washington St. No hazardous waste, building products, household garbage or yard waste will be accepted.
A nominal fee of $7 per car and small truckloads and $10 per large truckload will be charged. A maximum of eight truck tires, on and off rims, per household will be accepted for free.
Call the Auburn Administration Office with any questions, 440-543-7028 or visit www.auburntownship.com.
FGP Explorers Series
June 1, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a local flora and fauna interpretation at Swine Creek Reservation in Middlefield.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Polka Dancing Party
June 2, 1-7 p.m.
Mentor Rotary Club will host a polka dance at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the Eddie Rodick Band. Open to the public. For information, call 440-256-9373.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
June 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for a presentation about small solar system bodies at Middlefield Library. To register, visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Entertainment in the Park
June 11, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township begins its free summer entertainment series on Thompson Square with the Big North Band.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
Refreshments will be offered by local organizations. For information, call Audrey Kerr, 440-862-0043, or Pat Downing, 440-968-3558.
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 children 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. On the last day, families can bring a picnic lunch and participate in a scavenger hunt.
Cost is $100 per child for Society members and $120 for nonmembers. To register, call 440-834-1492.
