Geauga Happenings
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Bainbridge Township hosts its third-annual Veterans Community Open House...
Veterans Community Open House
June 20, 3-6 p.m.
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Bainbridge Township hosts its third-annual Veterans Community Open House. Activities include facility tours, nature walks and horse demonstrations. The free event includes many organizations devoted to the military community, offering information and services. For information, call 440-708-0013.
First Fly-In Of Summer
June 21, 7-11 a.m.
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 5 will host its first fly-in of summer at the Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield.
An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served by donation of $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3-12. Proceeds benefit EAA, Chapter 5.
Free Young Eagle airplane rides will be offered for youth ages 8-17 with parental permission. The event also features displays and demonstrations.
For more information, call 440-632-1884, 440-836-3225 or visit www.EAA5.org.
Free Fresh Produce
June 21, 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.
FGP Explorers Series
June 21, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Someday Sanctuary for Wildlife” at Covia Best Sand, 11830 Ravenna Road in Chardon. Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the property and observe how nature and industry co-exist.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Geauga Pride
June 21, 2-6 p.m.
Geauga Pride returns to Chardon Square to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience and unity. Hosted by Community Church of Chesterland, the festival will include entertainment, food and community engagement.
Attendees are invited to participate in a contest to design a new inclusion flag for the Community Church of Chesterland. All community members are encouraged to submit their ideas.
Visit geaugapride.com for information and to sign up to volunteer. Follow @geaugapride on social media for updates and announcements.
Family Drive-In Night
June 22, 6 p.m.
Join Geauga County Public Library for a fun-filled evening at the Mayfield Road Drive-In Theatre, 12091 Mayfield Road in Chardon, to watch “How to Train Your Dragon (2025).” Other festivities include special visits from the Munson Fire Department, Geauga Sheriff’s Department and U-H Geauga’s med-evac helicopter. Tickets are now available for purchase at funflick.com/mayfield.
True North VBS
June 22-26, 6-8 p.m.
Chesterland Baptist Church and Christ Presbyterian Church are hosting “True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World” vacation Bible school for children ages 4 through fifth-grade at Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. The program is free.
Register in person or online at chesterlandbaptist.org. For more information, call 440-729-7101.
Geauga PERI Meets
June 25, 11 a.m.
The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees Chapter 86 will meet at St. Mary Banquet Hall, Chardon. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Andy Myzsak from Century Village. For reservations, call 440 226 4491 by June 20.
Chicken Paprikash Dinner
June 25, 3 p.m.
Newbury American Legion is hosting a chicken paprikash dinner at the post located at 11008 Kinsman Road. Call Ken Hunter ahead at 440-635-6536 for information and to reserve dinner. Takeout containers only; the public is welcome to dine in the pavilion.
LCGS Meeting
June 26, 10 a.m.
The Lake County Genealogical Society (LCGS) will meet via Zoom. Following a brief business meeting, Bill Eddleman, coordinator of the Cape Girardeau Research Center with the State Historical Society of Missouri, will present information that will expand research skills by using court records to uncover family history.
Visit www.lcgsohio.org for more information and an invitation to the Zoom meeting by June 24.
Maplewood Summer Concert Series
June 26, 3 p.m.
Maplewood at Chardon’s summer concert series kicks off with Jill Hayman performing Broadway classics. Visit with residents, family and friends while listening to music and enjoying refreshments. Call Trista Keller at 234-208-9871 for information.
Geauga SOGI Family Pride
June 28, 1-6 p.m.
Join for a free event at The Family Life Center in Bainbridge Township with food trucks, vendors, resources, entertainment and activities for all ages.
For more information, visit: www.GeaugaSOGI.org.
Hope4theHeart
June 28, 2-8 p.m.
The third annual Hope4theHeart event will take place on Chardon Square, featuring music, food trucks, personal testimonies and messages of hope. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy the event for the full day or just part of it.
For more information, contact Dean Carlo, of Chardon Youth For Christ, at 216-338-6581.
