Geauga Happenings
Peace Lutheran Church will host a rummage and bake sale at the church located at 12686 Bass Lake Road, Munson Township...
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.
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.
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.
Spring Drive-It-Yourself Tour
May 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Destination Geauga’s 21st annual self-guided tour of Geauga County with 25 participating businesses throughout the county. Each stop offers either a discount, giveaway or sample to enjoy. Pick up a map of participating businesses and collect a stamp at each stop.
At the end of the tour, head to Adam Hall, 11455 E. Washington St., Auburn Township, for the finale with music, snacks and a chance to win prizes from local businesses. Those who visit 10 or more participating businesses will be entered to win the grand prize. The drawings begin at 4 p.m.
For more information and the list of participating businesses, visit www.destinationgeauga.com or call Kathy at 440-632-1538.
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.
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.
Gospel Disciples in Song
May 18, 10:30 a.m.
The Gospel Disciples in Song will be singing during the worship service at Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. The large group is composed of Christian men from many denominations who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in four-part harmony.
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.
Gardening 101
May 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ free Gardening 101 series continues with “Harvesting and Preserving your Bounty” in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Master gardeners Mirko Antloga and Deb Miller will cover when and how to determine when vegetables and fruits are at optimum ripeness and how to preserve flavor qualities and nutritional value for both short and long-term storage.
Registration is required; call 440-834-4656. For more information, visit geauga.osu.edu.
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.
Holiday Polka Party
May 26, 1-7 p.m.
A Memorial Day polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the orchestras of Frank Stanger and Frank Moravcik. Open to the public. For information, call 330-318-3004.
LCGS Meeting
May 29, 10 a.m.
The Lake County Genealogical Society will meet on Zoom. Following a short business meeting, Mary Huey, first vice president of LCGS, will lead a discussion of “Genealogy, A Gateway to History,” with uncovered pieces of history while researching family genealogy.
Huey will encourage the Zoom participants to share a discovery of an event that an ancestor may have experienced, an occupation/craft/skill that is lost in time or an adventure an ancestor may have had.
Visit www.lcgsohio.org for more information and the invitation to the Zoom meeting. One does not need to be a member to attend the monthly meeting.
