Geauga Happenings
March 13, 2025 by Staff Report

Huntsburg Grange’s annual chili cook-off and brown bag raffle will be held in the Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Road...

Grange Chili Cook-Off

March 15, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Huntsburg Grange’s annual chili cook-off and brown bag raffle will be held in the Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Road. Buy a chili sampler for $5 to vote for the People’s Choice winner. Event also features live music, bingo, bunco, raffles, a cake walk and free cake. The sponsor is Ohman Family Living at Blossom.

For more information, call 440-286-4992.

Open Studios

Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its Open Studios series. Families will explore Color Play through art, music and more at its Russell Township location on March 15 from 3-5 p.m. and its Chardon location on March 16 from 1-3 p.m.

Advance reservations are recommended by calling 440-338-3171 or visiting fairmountcenter.org.

Burton Library Book Sale

March 16, 23 and 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop by after one of the local pancake breakfasts to shop Burton Public Library’s book sale. Entrance to the book sale is at the back of the building located at 14588 W. Park St.

VFW Corned Beef Sandwiches

March 17, 11:30 a.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve corned beef sandwiches from 11:30 a.m. until they are gone. Call 440-285-3699 for pickup orders. The post is located at 752 Water St. in Chardon.

CWC Luncheon and Program

March 19, 12-1:30 p.m.

Join Chagrin Valley Christian Women’s Connection for a luncheon at their new location, the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, 17260 Snyder Road in Bainbridge Township. The program features travel tips from local expert Kathy Shimer, of Destination Geauga. Stonecroft Ministry inspirational speaker Nancy Williams will share, “You are Priceless and Can Live Above Any Circumstance.” The cost is $20, payable at the door. Call or text 440-213-1205 or email cwcchagrin@gmail.com to RSVP by March 14.

Indoor Flea Market

March 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Munson Township’s indoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall and Fire Station Bay, 12210 Auburn Road. The $1 entrance fee for shoppers will go toward the Munson Township Scholarship Fund. Youth 12 and under are free.

For more information, call 440-286-9255.

Beer and Hymns

March 23, 3-5:30 p.m.

Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon, is hosting the Chardon Polka Band for Beer and Hymns to benefit SubZero Mission organization. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendees 21 and older may bring a beverage of their choice.

Monetary donations and/or donations of gloves, hats, coats, boots, sleeping bags and other warming items will be accepted.

For more information, call Paul Gochnour at 440-897-0121.

Leadership Learning Breakfast

March 25, 8-10 a.m.

Leadership Geauga hosts its annual Leadership Learning Breakfast at the Geauga County Administrative Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. Ravenwood Health Chief Operating Officer Brittain Paul and Natalie Smith, vice president of clinical services, will lead an engaging session, “Navigating Intergenerational Communication – Strategies for Bridging the Gaps.”

The event is open to the public. For more information and to register, call 440-286-8115 or visit leadershipgeauga.org.