Geauga Happenings
The Federated Church of Chagrin Falls is holding its annual Trinkets and Treasures sale at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township...
Trinkets n’ Treasures Sale
May 8-10
The Federated Church of Chagrin Falls is holding its annual Trinkets and Treasures sale at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, half price and bag day.
Call 440-247-6490 or visit www.FedChurch.org for more information.
Perennial Gardeners Plant Sale
May 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual plant sale in the parking lot of Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, features a large assortment of hanging baskets, perennials, natives, houseplants, herbs and annuals. Check out the Garden Shed and boutique for unique home and garden items. The sale will be held rain or shine.
CSA Family Market
The Chardon Square Association’s Family Market runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 10 through Aug. 23, on Chardon Square. The community-based marketplace provides fresh, locally sourced products in a family-friendly atmosphere, connecting the community with local farmers and artisans. Enjoy live music, games and raffles while shopping and supporting the local economy.
For more information, call CSA Family Market manager Ed Slusarski at 216-577-0864 or email edwardslusarski@outlook.com
Donations Needed
Donations are needed for Middlefield Historical Society’s upcoming Trinkets & Treasures Sale being held June 5-7. Donations of anything except adult clothing may be dropped off on May 23 and 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Call Barb at 440-503-6444 for information or pickup.
Genealogical Society Meets
May 13, 7 p.m.
Susan Cannavino will present “Using U.S. Church Records for Genealogy Research” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society at the Chardon Library.
The program will begin after a brief business meeting. Registration is required; visit www.gcgsoh.org.
VFW Personal Pan Pizzas
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving wood-fired personal pan pizzas every Wednesday in May at the post located at 752 Water St. The public is welcome.
Herb and Plant Sale
May 16 and 17
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society is holding its annual herb and plant sale at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Hours are 1-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds help to rebuild and maintain the herb gardens and tea house at the library. For more information, contact CVHS at chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.
Young of Heart
May 16, 11:30 a.m.
Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Refreshments will be provided. Speaker Dennis Sutcliffe will discuss Cleveland’s iconic memories of East 105th St. and Euclid Avenue.
A bus trip is planned for July 15 to Playhouse Square to see the Tony award-winning show, “Kimberly Akimbo.” Dinner before the show will be at BJ’s Steakhouse/Brewhouse. A trip is also planned to the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, Pa., to see “Noah” on Oct. 8-10. For trip information, call Kimber at 440-668-3293.
Rummage And Bake Sale
May 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 17, 9 a.m. to noon
Peace Lutheran Church will host a rummage and bake sale at the church located at 12686 Bass Lake Road, Munson Township. Parking is available behind the church at the lower level entrance.
FGP Explorers Series
May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Towering Giants & Woodland Wonders” at the Affelder House at the West Woods, 15139 Chillicothe Road in Russell Township. Join Naturalist Vicki Solomon on a scenic 2.5-mile hike on Geauga Park District’s new Tulip Trail.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Free Fresh Produce
May 17, 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.
Gardening 101
May 17, 10 a.m. to noon
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ free Gardening 101 series continues with “Working and Maintaining the Garden” in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Master gardener Karen Wright will guide attendees to make smart choices early to minimize maintenance down the road. She’ll cover watering, mulching, weeding and disease and pest management.
Registration is required; call 440-834-4656. For more information, visit geauga.osu.edu.
Disc Golf Ribbon Cutting
May 17, 11 a.m.
Munson Township Trustees and the Munson Park and Recreation Board are hosting a ribbon cutting and free disc golf clinic at the new Munson Disc Golf Course located at 12150 Bean Road at Nero Nature Preserve. The course consists of nine baskets with 18 grass tee boxes. Situated amongst the trees in the center of the park, the course is for both seasoned players and those new to the game.
VFW Walleye Dinner
May 17, 5:30-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve a walleye fish sandwich dinner at the post located at 752 Water St. Open to the public, only 80 tickets are available.
Garage Sale
May 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tikvat Yisrael is hosting a community garage sale at the synagogue located at 9319 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. All sales support the youth group ministry.
Women’s Club Scholarship Luncheon
May 21, noon
The Chagrin Valley Women’s Club is hosting a scholarship luncheon at Hillbrook Country Club, 14800 Hillbrook Drive, Russell Township.
Proceeds will go to support its annual scholarship fund to worthy local high school students.
Reservations are required. RSVP to Carole at 440-552-4385. All are welcome.
CWC Luncheon and Program
May 21, 12-1:45 p.m.
Join Chagrin Valley Christian Women’s Connection for a luncheon at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, 17260 Snyder Road in Bainbridge Township.
A library trainer will highlight all the technology tools the library’s Creative Lab has to offer. Guest speaker Tiffany Blevins will present ” A night of horror: a young man, a mother to be, and a successful woman and her choices all collide on one fateful night.”
Call or text 216-706-9150 or email cwcchagrin@gmail.com to RSVP by May 16.
