Geauga Happenings
Join Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast for “From Quick Fix to Long-Term Value: The Truth About Internships” at Kent State University – Geauga...
GEL Breakfast
Oct. 3, 8-9:30 a.m.
Join Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast for “From Quick Fix to Long-Term Value: The Truth About Internships” at Kent State University – Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Learn how internships can benefit both students and businesses in the community.
Co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga, the free event is open to the public.
For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
GOP Women’s Spaghetti Dinner
Oct. 3, 5-7:30 p.m.
Geauga County Women’s Republican Club is hosting its annual spaghetti dinner night at Munson Town Hall, 12200 Auburn Road. Contact Sharon at 440-279-7762 or ucandoit@twc.com for reservations.
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.
Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 4 and 5
Huntsburg Township hosts its 55th annual Pumpkin Festival at the intersection of state routes 322 and 528. The festival features a car show, pumpkin run, carved and decorated pumpkin show, pumpkin pie eating contest and pumpkin queen and junior queen and tot king and queen contests.
Enjoy free admission and parking as well as free shuttle service from the parking areas to the festival grounds.
Visit huntsburgpumpkinfestival.com for registration forms and information.
Creations Boutique
Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Children’s Guild of Cleveland is hosting its 81st annual Creations unique boutique featuring handcrafted gifts, jewelry, gourmet goodies, seasonal decor, children’s items and clothing, home and garden art, vintage treasures, raffle tickets and more at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township.
Admission is $5 at the door. Children 12 and under are free.
All proceeds benefit Cleveland area children. For information, visit www.childrensguildcleveland.org.
FGP Explorers Series
Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for pedaling the Maple Highlands Trail at Headwaters Park, 13365 Old State Road in Huntsburg Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048. Space is limited to 30 participants.
Death Café
Oct. 4, 11 a.m.
Join for tea, cake and an open conversation about death and dying at Unity Church of Chesterland, 7887 Chalet Drive in Chester Township. It is not a grief support group, and there is no agenda or cost.
For more information, call 440-729-7027 or visit unityofchesterland.com.
Pet Blessing and Care Fair
Oct. 5, 12-2 p.m.
Celebration Lutheran Church will host a pet blessing and care fair for companion animals and service animals in the parking lot of the church located at 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon. Attendees will also receive a goodie bag. Visit with representatives from area rescue and animal therapy organizations.
Bring pet food donations for local pet foodbanks.
For more information, call 440-285-5402 or visit www.celebration-lutheran.org.
Senior Health and Wellness Fair
Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to noon
Geauga YMCA is partnering with University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center to host its annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair at the Geauga Family YMCA, 12460 Bass Lake Road in Munson Township. Free and open to the public, the event includes free health screenings, gifts and handouts, vendors and items for purchase. No registration is required. For information, call 440-285-7543.
CPC Crafters
Oct. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join CPC Crafters for a craft night making fall wreaths at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving smoked “over the top” chili every Wednesday in September at the post located at 752 Water St. The public is welcome. For carryout orders, call 440-285-3699.
Burton Library Art Show
Oct. 7-11
The 42nd annual Burton Art Show features the work of artists from Geauga, Lake and Portage counties. The free event is open to the public
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For information, call the library at 440-834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org.
Trinkets and Treasures Sale
Oct. 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community Church of Chesterland is holding its Trinkets and Treasures rummage sale at the church located at 11984 Caves Road in Chester Township. Shop for household items, including furniture, tools, artwork, kitchen supplies, books, toys, jewelry, holiday decorations and more.
American Legion Pig Roast
Oct. 11, 4-7 p.m.
The Newbury American Legion Post 663 and Auxiliary Unit 663 are hosting their annual pig roast and homemade pie auction in the Hunter Pavilion located at 11008 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. The event includes pork, spaetzle, sauerkraut and a 50/50 raffle.
To go orders will be available. For tickets and information, call Ken Hunter at 440-635-6536.
Fall Budget Bin
Oct. 16 and 18-20
Solon PTA’s annual Budget Bin consignment sale at Parkside Elementary Gym, 6845 SOM Center Road in Solon, offers area
shoppers a wide array of bargains on new and gently used clothing, household items and more.
Consignment sale day is Oct. 16, 3-8 p.m. Bag days with new items are Oct. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last chance bag day is Oct. 20,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, email ptabudgetbin@gmail.com.
Halloween Night Out
Oct. 18, 6 p.m.
Friends of Loss Team Geauga County will host its annual Halloween Night
Out at Century Village Bond Building in Burton.
The 21-and-older event will feature a gourmet buffet, bar, DJ, trophies for best costumes, raffle baskets and more.
Tickets are $70 each or $120 per couple at www.friendsgeaugalossteam.org.
