Geauga Happenings
Geauga County Historical Society at Century Village Museum in Burton presents “80 Days Around the World,” an adventure for the whole family featuring food trucks, cultural events and speakers, live music and kids crafts and activities..
80 Days Around the World
Sept. 13-15
Geauga County Historical Society at Century Village Museum in Burton presents “80 Days Around the World,” an adventure for the whole family featuring food trucks, cultural events and speakers, live music and kids crafts and activities.
Hours are Friday, 5-10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ohio Open Doors
Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Middlefield Historical Society hosts an open house in conjunction with this state-wide event. Tour the 1818 Century Inn, Middlefield’s oldest known standing structure and learn its history and significance to the community. Free admission and refreshments! 1818 Century Inn, 14979 South State Ave., Middlefield Village. Call 440-632-0400 or 440-241-2192 for more information.
Polka Dance Party
Sept. 14, 12-8 p.m.
The Polka Hall of Fame Sausage Festival at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland features all the best polka bands. Open to the public, admission is free. For information, call 440-256-3423.
Development Circle
Sept. 14, 12-1:30 p.m.
Join a development circle at Burton Public Library. All levels of experience are welcome. Contact Rev. Jenni Vinecourt with any questions at 440-832-0911.
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.
Ride for Resilience
Sept. 15, 1 p.m.
Registration is open for an e-bike rally along the Geauga Park Maple Highland Trail. Registration is from noon to 1 p.m. at 102 Cherry Ave., Chardon, where the 25-mile ride begins and ends. Proceeds support the nonprofit Kyle Strong, which raises funds for mental health counseling, support and suicide prevention.
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 Septic Smart 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.
Young of Heart
Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m.
Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverages are provided. Speaker Catie Clager will reveal what life was like during the Victorian era.
A trip to the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum has been planned for Oct. 13-15. Also included is the American Sign Museum and six meals, including the captain’s dinner cruise aboard the BB Riverboat. For more information, call Kimber at 440-668-3293.
CV Herb Society Meets
Sept. 20, 12:30 p.m.
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library. Light refreshments will be followed by a presentation on potpourri preparation.
To RSVP, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. Learn more about the organization at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org or on Facebook.
Last Fly-In of Summer
Sept. 21, 7-11 a.m.
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 5 will host its last fly-in of the summer at the Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield. First-time flyers ages 8 to 17 can register in advance with parental permission for a free Young Eagle Airplane at YoungEaglesDay.org. The event also features a pancake breakfast, youth stations, displays and demonstrations.
For more information, contact Ric Blamer at 440-632-1884 or Chapter 5 at eaachapter5@gmail.com.
Honey Bee Festival
Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The fifth annual festival at John’s Country Nursery in Middlefield features over 80 vendors selling locally grown or crafted goods. Enjoy music, mini-education seminars, food and day-long family fun devoted to increasing public awareness of the impact that bees have on food sources and the wide range of benefits of bee products. For information, call 440-632-0016.
Fun with Food and Fermentation
Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Master Gardener Volunteers Dick Coin and Mirko Antloga to learn how to make sauerkraut, kimchi, soda pop, hard cider, kombucha, beer and wine from scratch using one’s own equipment and supplies or from do-it-yourself kits. The free class will be held in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton.
Registration is required; call 440-834-4656. For more information, visit geauga.osu.edu.
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.
Century Village Speaker Series
Sept. 22, 2-4 p.m.
Step into history as curators Stefanie O’Connor and Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson present “Native Americans in Geauga County” 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.
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.
