Geauga Happenings
Hemly Tool Supply is hosting its sixth annual car show at 16600 Thompson Road in Thompson Township...
Car Show
July 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hemly Tool Supply is hosting its sixth annual car show at 16600 Thompson Road in Thompson Township. Free registration begins at 9 a.m. Join for music, prizes and trophies. Call 440-968-3228 for information.
Holiday Polka Party
July 4, 1-7 p.m.
A Fourth of July polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the Mike Wojtila Band and Frank Stanger Orchestra. Open to the public; families are welcome. For information, call 330-318-3004.
Concert on Thompson Square
July 8, 7 p.m.
Thompson Township continues its free summer music concert series on Thompson Square with Big North Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled.
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving Italian sausage sandwiches every Wednesday in July at the post located at 752 Water St. The public is welcome.
Christmas in July
July 10, 6 p.m.
The Chesterland Historical Village is hosting Christmas in July with Santa and his elves on the village greens located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. Guests will enjoy grilled hot dogs and are encouraged to bring a dish to share.
Laura Peskin, historian and author of “Deep Cover Cleveland: 99 Little Known Things about Northeast Ohio” book series, will give a presentation on parks and gardens.
The event is free, but reservations are required by calling 440-729-1830.
Yard, Trunk & Craft Sale
July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce is hosting its yard, trunk and craft sale at Harrington Square, 15561 W. High St. in Middlefield. Pick up a map to visit other area yard sales at homes and businesses.
For information, call 440-632-5705 or visit middlefieldcc.com.
Gone Squatchin’ Bigfoot Festival
July 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bigfoot is coming to John’s Country Nursery, 15808 Old State Road in Middlefield. The event will feature speakers from Ohio Night Stalkers and Buckeye Bigfoot Researchers. There will be a wide variety of vendors, entertainment, food and the Wildwood Express Barrel Ride.
For more information, call 440-632-0016 or visit www.johnscountry.net.
FGP Explorers Series
July 12, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a Chagrin River aquatic adventure at West Geauga Commons, 14070 Chillicothe Road in Russell Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Maple Splash Festival
July 12, 2-9 p.m.
The drawing for the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield’s Maple Splash Raffle will be held at Century Village in Burton. Raffle tickets are $20 each.
Admission is free. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle, food trucks, live music, hot air balloon rides, games and prizes. Canned goods will be collected for the Veterans Food Pantry.
Visit www.maplesplashraffle.com for tickets and list of prizes.
Veterans Resource Fair
July 30, 3-6 p.m.
Geauga County Veteran Service Office is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair at Guidos Generations Event Center in Chester Township.
Learn about county, state and federal resources available for veterans and their families. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information and to register, call 440-279-1860.
Young of Heart Trip
Aug. 20
Young of Heart will not meet on July 4.
A trip has been planned to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, for Aug. 20. The main focal point in the town is the dog fountain, which is surrounded by 18 dog and other animal sculptures. Lunch will be at Der Dutchman Restaurant, followed by a tour of the Red Velvet Ice Cream Factory. Call Kimber at 440-668-3293 for more information.
