Geauga Happenings
Munson Township’s community Fishing Derby is open to all Munson Township residents...
Community Fishing Derby
June 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Munson Township’s community Fishing Derby is open to all Munson Township residents. Join for a morning of fishing fun at the Scenic River Retreat, 10900 Mayfield Road. Bring a fishing pole – catch and release only. Bait will be provided. Door prizes awarded.
Free Fresh Produce
June 15, 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 residents the third Saturday of each month through October. Please bring ID and bags.
Geauga Pride Day
June 15, 2-6 p.m.
The third annual Geauga Pride Day will be held on Chardon Square. Celebrate, honor and embrace Geauga’s LGBTQIA community. Event will include live music, dancing, drag show, vendors and food trucks. Visit geaugapride.com for information.
American Legion Steak Roast
June 15, 5-7 p.m.
The Newbury American Legion is hosting its annual ribeye steak roast at the post located at 11008 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. The event includes a 50/50 raffle, with the drawing at 7 p.m. Call Ken at 440-635-6536 for information and to reserve tickets.
VFW Rib Dinner and Raffle
June 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is hosting a rib dinner and $500 reverse raffle drawing at the post located at 752 Water St. Proceeds benefit the Russell Ward Scholarship Foundation.
Chardon All Alumni Dinner
June 15, 6:30 p.m.
Chardon High School invites all alumni to the Chardon All Alumni Dinner at St. Mary’s Banquet Hall, 401 North St., Chardon. A distinguished graduate from the class of 1967 will be inducted into the Chardon High School Hall of Fame. Guests are asked to bring socks for a donation drive for Geauga County Job and Family Services.
For more information, contact Bonnie Clemson at 216-789-9607.
Polka Picnic
June 16, 3-7 p.m.
The ladies auxiliary picnic dance at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland features the Bob Kravos Band from 3-7 p.m. The kitchen and bar open at 2 p.m. Open to the public. For information, call 440-256-3423.
Garage Sale
June 20 and 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Middlefield Historical Society will hold its annual garage sale at Century Inn Underloft, 14979 South State Ave. in Middlefield Village. Discount day is Saturday. Call 440-241-2192 for more information.
Outreach Spaghetti Dinner
June 20, 6-7 p.m.
Christ Presbyterian Church offers free drive-thru spaghetti and meatball dinners the third Thursday of each month. Salad and dessert are included. The church is located at 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
CV Herb Society Meets
June 21, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library. Light refreshments will be served during social time, followed by a business meeting.
Prospective members can learn about the organization at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org and on Facebook and Instagram.
To RSVP, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.
UWSGC Day of Action
June 21, 2-5 p.m.
United Way Services of Geauga County will host its annual Day of Action: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Volunteers will prepare and distribute meal kits with perishable and non-perishable items to Geauga County residents who reserve one in advance. Any Geauga resident who wants a meal can register to pick up a kit from West Geauga Middle School, 8611 Cedar Road in Chester Township; there are no ID or income requirements.
Meal kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call United Way 211 to register or visit unitedwaycleveland.org.
Maple Splash Festival
July 13, 2-9 p.m.
The drawing for the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield’s Maple Splash Raffle will be held at the Maple Splash Festival at Century Village in Burton. Admission is free. There are over $100,000 in prizes including the grand prize of a 2023 Chevy Silverado. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle, live music, food trucks, hot air balloon rides, a clown and balloon artist, games and prizes.
Visit www.maplesplashraffle.com for rules, a full list of prizes and to see a list of local retailers selling tickets.
Back in Time Power Show
Aug. 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Step back in time to view all types of historic equipment at Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St. in Burton. The event includes daily parades, threshing, food, vendors, historic homes and live demonstrations.
Those interested in displaying equipment may contact the museum at 440-834-1492. There is no entry fee for participants.
