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St. Luke Episcopal Church in Chardon is looking for singers for its 4 p.m. Christmas Eve service...
Seeking Christmas Eve Singers
St. Luke Episcopal Church in Chardon is looking for singers for its 4 p.m. Christmas Eve service. For information, call 440-279-4022 or email mccannchris11@gmail.com.
Operation Christmas Child
Nov. 18-25
Join to fill shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for the Samaritan’s Purse project during National Collection Week.
Local collection sites include Chardon Christian Fellowship, 401 S. Hambden St., Chardon; Restoration Chapel, 14890 Burton Windsor Road, Burton; and Newcomb Road Amish, 15978 Newcomb Road in Middlefield. Collection hours vary by location.
For more information, call 828-262-1980 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.
WGEF Thanksgiving Breakfast
Nov. 28, 7:30-11 a.m.
West Geauga Educational Foundation is hosting its annual Thanksgiving breakfast at the Chesterland McDonald’s. Enjoy pancakes, sausage and coffee, juice or milk for only $7. Dine in or take out.
Proceeds fund WGEF’s grant program. Visit WGEF.org for more information.
Santa will be at the Burton Chamber Log Cabin weekends Nov. 29 through Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are required. Call the Cabin at 440-834-4204.
PCC Chili Dinner
Nov. 30, 5-7 p.m.
Pilgrim Christian Church is holding its annual chili dinner before the Christmas lighting on Chardon Square. Enjoy chili, Frito pie, chili dogs and roasted chestnuts. All are welcome. The church is located at 202 S. Hambden St. on Chardon Square.
Christmas Lighting of the Square
Nov. 30
Chardon Square Association, Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Chardon are hosting the Christmas lighting of Chardon Square. Pilgrim Christian Church will serve a chili supper from 5-7 p.m. The Geauga Music Center Band performs at 6:30 p.m. on the bandstand, followed by Chardon High School Free Harmony at 7 p.m., the lighting of the park and the arrival of Santa in a horse-drawn sleigh. The chamber will serve cider and cookies throughout the evening.
For more information, visit chardonsquareassociation.org.
WomenSafe Theater Party
Dec. 1, 2 p.m.
Friends of WomenSafe, in partnership with Junction Auto, is hosting a benefit performance of “The Sound of Music” at the Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40 River St., Chagrin Falls.
For tickets, call the theater at 440-247-8955 or register online at www.CVLT.org.
Geauga Skywatchers
Dec. 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for “Northern Lights” at Chardon Public Library, 110 E. Park St. Learn the science and mythology behind the aurora borealis. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net to register.
GCRTA Holiday Brunch
Dec. 3, 9:15 a.m.
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the E.O.U.V. Club, 8636 Pekin Road in Russell Township. Gathering time will be followed by a business meeting at 9:30 a.m. and the holiday brunch at 9:50 a.m. The West Geauga school choir will present their holiday show and Brian Cataldo will play holiday music during brunch. The free lunch raffle will be held after the show.
For more information, contact Judy Miller at 440-487-4324 by Nov. 23. Remember to bring paper products or canned goods for the Geauga County Hunger Task Force.
Young of Heart
Dec. 6, 11 a.m.
The Geauga Young of Heart annual Christmas party will be held at Manakiki Country Club, for members only. Reservations and money are due by Nov. 22. For reservations, call Monica at 216-659-8117.
GOP Christmas Party
Dec. 7, 5-8:30 p.m.
The Geauga County GOP Christmas holiday party will be held at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, 17260 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township. Visit the Geauga County Women’s Republican Club Facebook page or call 440-339-6894 for reservations. Mail check to the Geauga GOP, P.O. Box 536, Chardon OH 44024.
Breakfast with the Clauses
Dec. 7
Munson Township’s annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus takes place at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served.
Pictures with Santa will be available on a jump drive, with proceeds going to Boy Scout Troop 91. New this year is cookie decorating.
Sign-up forms may be downloaded at munsontwp.com or picked up at the township office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 440-286-9255.
Cookie Walk
Dec. 7, 9-11 a.m.
First Congregational Church of Claridon, 13942 Mayfield Road, hosts its 24th annual cookie walk. A wide assortment of home-baked holiday cookies will be offered at $8 per pound; boxes provided. Come early for the best selection.
St. Luke’s Christmas Play and Dinner
Dec. 15, 4 p.m.
Join St. Luke Episcopal Church for a performance of Charles Shultz’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” followed by dinner. The church is located at 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Chardon.
Call 440-279-4022 to register by Dec. 9.
