Geauga Happenings
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...
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.
Polka Picnic Dance
Aug. 25, 3-7 p.m.
The Penn-Ohio Polka Pals picnic dance at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland features music by Patty C & the Guys, Bill Bevec Band, Rex Taneiri Band and the Zolkas Band. The kitchen and bar open at 2 p.m. Open to the public. For information, call 440-256-3423.
Steampunk Festival
Aug. 24 and 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Northeast Ohio Steampunk Festival will be held at the Century Village Museum in Burton. The festival features vendors and artisans, food, shows and musical entertainment and contests. Visit cletix.com for presale tickets or purchase tickets at the gate. Proceeds benefit Century Village Museum.
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.
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.
Free Community Lunch
Aug. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All are welcome to attend a free community lunch presented by the Women’s League at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.
Master Gardeners at the Fair
Aug. 29 – Sept. 2
Visit the Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ booth display “Connecting to Our Roots” located in building 9 at the south end of the fairgrounds at the Great Geauga County Fair. Theme areas include Out in the Weeds, Gardening Basics, Homesteading Basics, Clean Green Earth, and a children’s fun area. MGVs will be on duty to help answer gardening questions.
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.
Get Septic Smart!
Sept. 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and Geauga Public Health for a free SepticSmart program at the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon.
Resource professionals with Geauga Public Health will discuss how a home septic system works, how to maintain a home’s sewage treatment system and what to do when it appears to not be working properly.
Registration is required by visiting www.geaugaswcd.com or calling 440-834-1122.
