Geauga Happenings
Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township...
Young of Heart
Sept. 19, 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
Storyteller Ginny Jeschelnig will tell us about Laura Corrigan and how she gets the last laugh.
The group will see a movie at the Aurora Atlas Movie Theater at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24
Upcoming trips are Seneca Allegany Casino on Oct. 29 and a bus trip to Playhouse Square State Theater on Dec. 12 to see “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” For trip reservations, call Kimber at 440-668-3293 or Kit at 216-543-4442.
Free Fresh Produce
Sept. 20, 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.
Junk in the Trunk and Community Picnic
Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sell items from one’s trunk or set up a table at Junk in the Trunkfest held in conjunction with Auburn Township’s annual community picnic at Auburn Community Park, 17484 Munn Road, Auburn Township.
The event also includes live music, food trucks, bounce house, climbing wall, hayrides and yard games.
Call 440-543-7028 or visit www.auburntownship.com to reserve vendor space.
DTJ Clambake
Sept. 21
DTJ Taborville is holding a clambake at its location in Auburn Township at the intersection of Bartholemew and Quinn roads.
For more information and reservations, call Bruce Marek at 440-543-8494.
Autumn Home School Day
Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Geauga County Historical Society is hosting Autumn Home School Day: Geauga County Harvest Times on the grounds of the Century Village Museum in Burton. Designed specifically for homeschoolers and their families, the event includes guided tours, crafts and activities, live cooking demonstrations, games, music and more.
Call 440-834-1492 to register.
Gentle Yoga At Chardon UMC
Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m.
Join for a gentle, progressive style of yoga suitable for all ages and body types in the parlor at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St. No experience is needed.
Bring a yoga mat and light blanket and wear comfortable clothing.
For more information, call the office at 440-285-4581.
Learn About Girl Scouts
Sept. 24, 6 p.m.
The West Geauga Girl Scout Service Unit will be holding an informational session at the West Geauga Library. There will be some crafts available for the future scouts to do during the session.
If unable to attend, but still interested in Girl Scouts, contact Lori at 216-288-0464 or lorikvieira@gmail.com.
Geauga Beekeepers Association
Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m.
Geauga County Beekeepers Association will meet at the Munson Community Center, 12210 Auburn Road, to discuss how to prepare hives for winter. The meeting is open to members and nonmembers.
Chardon VFW Rummage Sale
Sept. 26 and 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Chardon VFW Post 6519 Auxiliary will hold its annual rummage sale, bake sale and 50/50 raffle at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon.
To donate items, drop them off at the post Sept. 23-25. No clothing, large furniture or TVs will be accepted. Call 440-667-6652 with any questions.
Chili Cook-off and Chinese Auction
Sept. 27, 3-6 p.m.
Peace Lutheran Church will host a chili cook-off and Chinese auction at the church located at 12686 Bass Lake Road, Munson Township. Parking is available behind the church at the lower entrance.
Fortify Geauga
Sept. 28, 1-3 p.m.
Fortify Geauga will present “Growing the Grassroots in Our Party” with guest speaker Faith Andrews at Claridon Town Hall 13930 Mayfield Road in Claridon Township. Learn about the vital role of the GOP Central Committee and how to get involved. Lunch will be provided. For information and to RSVP, visit www.fortifygeauga.org.
GSWCD Dinner and Election
Oct. 2, 5:30 p.m.
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District celebrates its 81 years of conservation at its annual dinner and election at the Veterans Legacy Woods Tribute Lodge.
Join for dinner, conservation awards, raffle items and a presentation from Harvey Webster titled “Nature in Your Backyard.” Cast a vote for the next two board supervisors. Candidates are Tracey Engle, Mike Henry and Jeff Huntsberger.
The election is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Visit geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122 for more information and registration by Sept. 26.
Seeking Craft Vendors
St. Anselm Women’s Guild is accepting vendors for its Christmas Boutique on Nov. 8. If interested, contact Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158 or shirlthewhirl76@yahoo.com.
Chardon Rotary Harvest Auction
Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m.
Chardon Rotary’s 33rd annual Harvest Auction will be held at Guido’s Generations Event Center, 12809 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. The event includes open bar, dinner and silent, Chinese and live auctions.
Tickets are $125 each; contact a Chardon Rotarian or email jlqdm77@gmail.com to purchase.
