Geauga Happenings
The Chardon VFW Post 6519 Auxiliary will hold its annual rummage and bake sale at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon...
Chardon VFW Rummage Sale
Aug. 16 and 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Chardon VFW Post 6519 Auxiliary will hold its annual rummage and bake sale at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon.
Fairmount Fall Registration
Registration is underway for Fairmount Center for the Arts fall session of art, dance, music and theatre programs. Classes and lessons for preschoolers through adults begin the week of Sept. 4 at its Russell Township and Chardon locations. Call 440-338-3171 or visit fairmountcenter.org.
Concert in the Park
Aug. 16, 7-9 p.m.
City of Chardon hosts its free summer concert series featuring Swamps of Jersey at the bandstand on Chardon Square, weather permitting. Visit www.chardon.cc for information.
Flea Market On The Greens
Aug. 17, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chesterland Historical Village will host its annual Flea Market On The Greens featuring treasures galore, music and food trucks. Join in a great time of treasure hunting. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children.
The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Free Fresh Produce
Aug. 17, 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.
Bainbridge Rox
Aug. 17, 12-10 p.m.
Bainbridge Civic Club is hosting its annual Bainbridge Rox at Centerville Mills Park, 8558 Crackel Road in Bainbridge Township. Admission and parking are free.
For more information, visit www.TheCivicClub.org or contact Mark George at 440-591-1819.
American Legion Chicken Barbecue
Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m.
Newbury American Legion Post 663 is hosting its annual Texas-style smoked chicken barbecue at The Hunter Pavilion, 11008 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. For information and tickets, call or text Ken at 440-635-6536.
Chicken Dinner and Car Show
Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Edward and Lucy Parish will host its 15th annual Chicken Dinner and Car Show, rain or shine, at St. Edward Church, 16150 Center St. in Parkman. Event features classic cars and pickup trucks, Chinese auction, raffles, pie auction, DJ Cory and kids games.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under.
Early bird ticket sales for the Chinese auction and raffles are available Aug. 17 from 3-7 p.m. Drawing will be after 6 p.m. Aug. 18; winner need not be present.
Call 440-548-3812 or visit ssedwardlucy.com for information.
Century Village Speaker Series
Aug. 18, 2-4 p.m.
Step into history as Dr. Karen Hale and Mary Horvath present “Historical Treatment of Mental Illness” at Century Village Auburn Church, 14653 East Park St., Burton. Cost is $5 per person. Children 6 and under are free. Call 440-834-1492 for information.
Audubon Bird ID Class
Aug. 19, 6 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon Society secretary Mary Ann Wagner will present “Backyard Birdwatching for Beginners” at Kirtland Public Library. She will describe resources for learning the names of birds and techniques for attracting feathered visitors. Those interested should register at 440-256-7323 or on the library’s website: Kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Entertainment in the Park
Aug. 20, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township continues its free summer entertainment series on Thompson Square with In Cahootz. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
DDC Clinic Benefit Auction
Aug. 23
The 24th annual benefit auction for D.D.C. Clinic – Center for Special Needs Children will be held at the Buster Miller Farm located at the intersection of Newcomb and Nash roads in Middlefield. The auction starts at 2 p.m.; a full lunch stand will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Event includes a live and silent auction, basket raffles, baked goods, train rides and other activities for children.
Bid on quilts, furniture, tools, farm supplies, buggies and more, including a 32×48-foot building to be built on-site, custom kitchen cabinets and a 16×24-foot timber frame pavilion.
For information, call Eli Miller at 440-632-1668.
Geauga PERI Meets
Aug. 28, 11 a.m.
The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) Chapter 86 will meet at the marina shelter at Punderson State Park, state Route 87, Newbury Township. Guest speaker is Michelle Lewis from the League of Women Voters. Call 440-226-4491 to RSVP.
Seeking Craft Vendors
St. Anselm Women’s Guild is now accepting vendors for its Christmas Boutique on Nov. 9. If interested, contact Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158 or shirlthewhirl76@yahoo.com.
This And That Garage Sale
Sept. 5-7
St. Mark Lutheran Church Women’s League will host its annual This and That garage sale at the church located at 11900 Chillicothe in Chester Township. The sale runs Thursday from 6-9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds support its monthly community lunch and mission grants.
Fall Fish Sale
Sept. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its annual fall fish sale that will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Pond safety kits are also available.
For a list of available fish and to place an order, visit www.geaugaswcd.com.
Order deadline is Sept. 4. All proceeds support the district’s education programs. Questions? Call 440-834-1122.
Twilight Soiree
Sept. 12, 5:30-9 p.m.
Tickets are on sale for Foundation for Geauga Parks’ Twilight Soiree at Fowler’s Mill in Chester Township.
The event features gourmet cuisine, live music, live and silent auctions, and nature-related programming and night sky viewing.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org.
