Geauga Happenings
The 42nd annual Burton Art Show features the work of artists from Geauga, Lake and Portage counties...
Burton Library Art Show
Oct. 9-11
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 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.
RC Swap Meet
Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cleveland Radio Controlaires is sponsoring the 14th annual RC Swap Meet at 4200 state Route 306, Willoughby. The event also features hot food, Chinese auction and free parking.
For information, contact Patrick at 440-463-7984.
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.
Genealogical Society Meets
Oct. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Genealogical Society will meet at the Chardon Library for “Family Stories from Geauga Attics and Archives: How We Got Here.” The program begins at 7 p.m. following social time and a brief business meeting.
The genealogical society president and secretary will share stories from their family trees that reflect the origins of many present day Geaugans. Then, GCPL local historian Lynn Vandertvort will share how she discovered a treasure of family stories in the Allyn Room that came from a Geauga County attic. Visit www.gcgsoh.org to register.
Fall Budget Bin
Oct. 16 and 18-20
Solon PTA’s 61st 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. All proceeds benefit the Lois Gazeley Scholarship Fund for graduating Solon High School seniors.
Donation and consignment sale days are Oct. 14 and 15 from 3-7 p.m. Community sale days are Oct. 16, 3-8 p.m. and Oct. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clothing bag days are Saturday and Sunday. Last chance bag day is Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, email ptabudgetbin@gmail.com.
VFW Steak Dinner and Raffle
Oct. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 Auxiliary is hosting a steak dinner and $1,000 raffle drawing at the post located at 752 Water St. The drawing is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the canteen.
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.
Candidate Meet and Greet
Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m.
Geauga County GOP is hosting a candidate meet and greet for local candidates running in the November 2025 general election in the small gym at the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Questions? Call 440-339-6894.
More Trees, Please
Oct. 20, 6:30-8 p.m.
Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District at the Chardon Library to root deeper into the countless benefits and worthwhile investment of planting native trees in one’s yards and communities. Participants will receive a free tree seedling. Call 440-285-7601 or visit geaugalibrary.libcal.com to register.
CVCWC Luncheon
Oct. 22, 12-1:45 p.m.
Join Chagrin Valley Christian Women’s Connection for a fall harvest celebration and bake sale at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, 17260 Snyder Road in Bainbridge Township.
Special local guest Jeanette Moore will share a message on inspiring hope and Stonecroft speaker Lynn Jordan will present “Living Life as a Hallmark Card.”
Call or text 216-706-9150 or email cwcchagrin@gmail.com to RSVP by Oct. 17.
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.
