Geauga Happenings
January 30, 2025 by Staff Report

The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food...

Food Pantry Open

Jan. 31, 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.

Chili Brew-Off

Feb. 1, 4-9 p.m. 

The Chagrin Valley Jaycees are hosting a Chili Brew-Off at Lowe’s Greenhouses in Bainbridge Township. For more information, visit www.cvjc.org.

Chardon VFW Pancake Breakfasts

Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will be serving its annual pancake breakfasts every Sunday, Feb. 2 through March 30, at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. Breakfast features three flavors of pancakes, French toast, eggs made to order, home fries, sausage, bacon, ham and toast. Call 440-285-3699 for takeout orders.

Kindness Sewing Circle

Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

NPower Services launches its new Kindness Sewing Circle at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon. The monthly gathering is open to people of all abilities and provides a creative space for participants to craft fabric projects that benefit others in need.

In collaboration with Sew4Service and Celebration Lutheran, the free event will take place on the first Friday of each month through May 2.

Anyone interested in participating may email Anne Marie Wolfe at AnneMarie@NPowerServices.com or register online at www.npowerservices.com.

Young of Heart

Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will enjoy a Valentine’s Day party at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Decorate a Valentine’s box and bring it with Valentine’s cards. The cutest box will get a prize. Snacks and beverages are provided.

The group will see a movie at the Aurora Atlas Movie Theater at 11 a.m. on Feb. 11. Call Kimber at 440-668-3293 for information.

A trip has been planned to the Tulip Festival in Holland, Mich., on May 6-8. Call Kimber or Kit at 216-543-4442 to reserve a spot.

Annual dues are payable now. Meetings are canceled if the West Geauga Schools are closed because of weather.

Fortify Geauga Citizen Training

Feb. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Fortify Geauga will provide citizen training on central committee basics for current central committee members, those interested in running for county central committee and citizens interested in learning about the structure of the county GOP.

A meal will be served before the meeting. For information and to RSVP, visit www.FortifyGeauga.com.

WG Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts

Kiwanis Club of West Geauga is hosting its 72nd annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts the first four Sundays in March at West Geauga High School. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Volunteer individually or as a group.

For more information, call Les Scott 440-221-0112 or email wgkiwanis@me.com.