Geauga Happenings
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food...
Food Pantry Open
Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to noon
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend.
The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Spaghetti Dinner
Sept. 27, 5-7:30 p.m.
Geauga County Women’s Republican Club is hosting its annual all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs dinner at Munson Town Hall, 12200 Auburn Road. Call Joanie Windnagel at 440-339-6894 for more information.
Free Community Dinner
Sept. 27, 5-6:30 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available.
VFW Walleye Dinner
Sept. 27, 5:30-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve a walleye dinner at the post located at 752 Water St. Open to the public, the event will also feature quickie boards, 50/50 and drink specials. Tickets are required.
Burton Antiques Market
Sept. 28, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The 63rd annual Burton Antiques Market will be held rain or shine at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. There will be more than 400 dealers. Early bird admission is $25 from 8-10 a.m. followed by general admission at 10 a.m.
For more information, call 740-998-5300 or visit www.burtonantiquesmarket.com
Sign Pickup
The Geauga County Republican Women’s Club will have signs available for pickup every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 400 Water St, Chardon. For more information, contact Joanie Windnagel at 440-339-6894.
Saturdays In the Country
Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Burton Chamber of Commerce sponsors Saturdays in the Country at the Burton Log Cabin. Enjoy a day of food, artisans, craft vendors and free entertainment.
Auburn Community Picnic
Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join for live music, games, prizes, food and fun at Auburn’s Community Picnic at Auburn Community Park, 17484 Munn Road. For information, visit www.auburntownship.com.
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.
SND Barbecue & Boutique
Sept. 29, 12-5 p.m.
The annual Sisters of Notre Dame chicken barbecue and boutique will be held in the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin gymnasium on the Notre Dame Center campus located at 13000 Auburn Road in Chardon. Takeout is available. For information, call 440-279-1178 or visit www.sndusa.org/bbq.
Geauga Dems Steak Roast
Sept. 29, 4-7 p.m.
Chris Gibbs, chair of the Shelby County, Ohio, Democratic Party, will be the featured speaker at the Geauga County Democratic Party’s annual steak roast at Veteran’s Legacy Woods in Newbury Township. Democratic candidates for local and state offices will be in attendance. Yard signs, literature and voter information will be available.
For reservations, visit www.geaugadems.org.
Young of Heart
Oct. 4, 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 will be provided. Speaker Melinda Redding will share her father’s experience as a POW in Japan during World War II.
A trip to the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum has been planned for Oct. 13-15. Also planned is the Dickens Victorian Village Tour in Cambridge, Ohio, on Nov. 20. For trip reservations, call Kimber at 440-668-3293 or Kit at 216-543-4442.
FGP Explorers Series
Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Park in the Raw,” exploring Hambden Hills, one of Geauga Park District’s newest land acquisitions located at 14849 Rock Creek Road in Chardon.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Pet Blessing & Care Fair
Oct. 6, 12-2 p.m.
Celebration Lutheran Church will host a pet blessing and care fair for companion animals and service animals in the parking lot of the church located at 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon. The fair will be held indoors if the weather is inclement. Attendees will also receive a goodie bag.
Bring pet food donations for local pet food banks. Visit with representatives from area rescue and animal therapy organizations.
For more information, call 440-285-5402 or visit www.celebration-lutheran.org.
Leadership Geauga Fall Mixer
Oct. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Leadership Geauga for its Fall Mixer at Hemly Tool in Thompson Township. Enjoy appetizers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and music trivia from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Come early to explore Hemly Tool’s store, featuring a wide selection of hardware, gifts, yard items, clothing and more. The event is open to LG alumni and the general public.
For information and to register, visit leadershipgeauga.org.
Christmas Boutique Vendors
St. Anselm Women’s Guild is accepting vendors for its Christmas Boutique on Nov. 9. If interested, contact Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158 or shirlthewhirl76@yahoo.com.
Geauga Skywatchers
Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for “The Nature of Constellations” at the Geauga West Library. Learn the lore and natural history of some of the animal constellations. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net to register.
Purses and Pastries Party
Oct. 12, 12-3 p.m.
Friends of WomenSafe will hold its ninth annual Purses and Pastries party at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Guests will enjoy brunch, a designer purse raffle, Bingo, purse exchange of gently used purses, games and more.
Register online at www.friendsofwomensafe.com or call 440-285-3741.
Annual Fall Budget Bin
Oct. 17-20
Solon PTA’s 60th annual Budget Bin consignment sale at Parkside Elementary Gym, 6848 SOM Center Road in Solon, offers area shoppers a wide array of bargains on everything from clothing and toys to household goods and books. All proceeds benefit the Lois Gazeley Scholarship Fund for graduating Solon High School seniors.
Donations days are Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Oct. 13, 12-4 p.m. Preview sale day is Oct. 14, 4-7 p.m. For $15 per bag, shoppers get an early start on deals before the sale begins. Consignment days are Oct. 15, 3-7 p.m.; and Oct. 16, 3-8 p.m. Community sale days are Oct. 17, 3-8 p.m.; and Oct. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last chance bag day is Oct. 20, 12-2 p.m. All bags are $10 each.
For more information on donating or consigning, email ptabudgetbin@gmail.com.
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m.
Geauga County Sherriff’s Office will host its annual Trunk or Treat at 12450 Merritt Road, Chardon. The event is free.
To ensure every child leaves with a full bag of treats, candy donations for the event may be dropped off in the lobby during normal business hours.
For more information, call Jackie Tryon 440-279-2070.
