Geauga Happenings
October 10, 2024 by Staff Report

Cleveland Radiocontrolaires is sponsoring the 13th annual RC Swap Meet at 4200 state Route 306, Willoughby...

RC Swap Meet

Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cleveland Radiocontrolaires is sponsoring the 13th annual RC Swap Meet at 4200 state Route 306, Willoughby. The event also features hot food, Chinese auction and free parking.

For information contact Patrick at 440-463-7984.

Burton Fall Festival

Oct. 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Burton Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Burton Fall Festival at the Burton Log Cabin. Enjoy a weekend of food, artisans, craft vendors and free entertainment.

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.

American Legion Pig Roast

Oct. 12, 4-7 p.m.

Newbury American Legion Post 663 and Auxiliary Unit 663 are hosting their annual pig roast dinner and homemade pie auction at the post located at 11008 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township.

Call 440-635-6536 for tickets and information. To-go orders are available.

Consignment Auction

Oct. 14, 4:40 p.m.

Join the second Monday of every month for a consignment auction at Heritage Marketplace, 15848 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield.

Bring in antiques, lawn and garden tools, farm equipment, shrubs, trees, produce, eggs and shop tools, or arrange to have items picked up.

Whether a seller or a buyer, there’s something for everyone. Questions? Call Jerry at 440-477-1058 or Norm at 330-422-4904.

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.

Young of Heart 

Oct. 18, 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.

Entertainment will be by Dan Maloney with his singing, banjo and guitar. Please bring a donation of non-perishable food to the meeting which will be donated to the local food bank.

The group will see a movie at noon at the Aurora Atlas Movie Theater on Oct. 29. Call Kimber for more information at 440-668-3293.

Free Fresh Produce

Oct. 19, 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.

Chili Cook-Off and Chinese Auction

Oct. 19, 3-6 p.m.

Peace Lutheran Church will host a chili cook-off and Chinese auction at the church located at 12686 Bass Lake Road, Munson Township. Parking is available behind the church by the basement entrance.

Annual Turkey Dinner

Oct. 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Huntsburg Congregational Church hosts its annual turkey dinner at the church located at 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg Township. Eat in or carry out. Call 234-600-9592 for information.

Geauga PERI Meets

Oct. 23, 11 a.m.

The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees Chapter 86 will meet at St. Mary Banquet Hall, Chardon. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker Nicholas Fischback will share legends and stories of the local area and Punderson State Park. Call 440-226-4491 to RSVP by Oct. 17.

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.

Halloween Night Out

Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

Friends of Loss Team Geauga County hosts the second annual Halloween Night Out at Century Village Bond Building, 1465 East Park St. in Burton. The adults only event includes a gourmet buffet, bar, trophies for best costumes and more. Visit www.friendsgeaugalossteam.org to purchase tickets.