Geauga Happenings
September 5, 2024 by Staff Report

Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing for the family, bedding, household items, toys and books, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church...

Dorothy’s Porch

Sept. 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing for the family, bedding, household items, toys and books, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.

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.

FGP Explorers Series

Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to noon

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a nature interpretation at the Rookery, 10110 Cedar Road in Chester Township.

For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.

Chinese Auction

Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

St. Patrick Church is hosting its annual Chinese auction at the church located at 16550 Rock Creek Road, Thompson Township. Call 440-298-1327 for information.

Geauga Skywatchers

Sept. 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for an astronomy presentation at the Bainbridge Library. To register, visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

VFW Wednesday Dinners

Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve jumbo chicken wings every Wednesday in September at the post located at 752 Water St. Open to the public. Call 440-285-3699 for carryout orders.

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.

Harvest Handmade Market

Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chardon Square Association is hosting Harvest Handmade Market on Chardon Square. The free event features unique handmade goods and food, including the Kiwanis Corn Roast. For information, visit chardonsquareassociation.org.

E-Bike Fundraiser

Sept. 15

An e-bike rally along the Maple Highlands Bike Trail is being held to support the 501c3 nonprofit Kyle Strong, which raises funds for mental health counseling, support and suicide prevention. Registration is from noon to 1 p.m. at 102 Cherry Ave., Chardon, where the 25-mile ride begins and ends.

CWC Lunch and Fashion

Sept. 17, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join Christian Women’s Connection of Lake County for a ladies luncheon and fall fashion show at Pine Ridge Country Club, 30601 Ridge Road, Wickliffe. The program features fashion by Carriage Trade Boutique on Chardon Square, presented by owner Mariann Goodwin.Stonecroft speaker is Shirley Davidson

To RSVP by Sept. 12, email cwcstonecroft@yahoo.com or call 440-488-4351.

Auburn FD Clambake

Sept. 21, 6-8 p.m.

The Auburn Fire Department is hosting its annual clambake at the fire station located at 10950 Washington St. in Auburn Township.

Presale tickets only are available by calling or texting 440-343-0054, emailing Auburnclambake@gmail.com or contacting any Auburn Fire person.

Junk in the Trunkfest

Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sell items from one’s trunk or set up a table at Junk in the Trunkfest held in conjunction with Auburn Township’s annual community picnic at Auburn Community Park, 17484 Munn Road, Auburn Township.

Vendors must preregister by Sept. 25 at www.auburntownship.com.

For information, call Nancy at 440-543-7028.

Christmas Boutique Vendors

St. Anselm Women’s Guild is now accepting vendors for its Christmas Boutique taking place at 9 a.m. Nov. 9. If interested, contact Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158 or shirlthewhirl76@yahoo.com.