Geauga Happenings
Middlefield Historical Society is selling homemade holiday cookies...
Holiday Cookie Sale
Middlefield Historical Society is selling homemade holiday cookies. Preorder by calling or texting Barb at 440-503-6444. Donation is $12 for 30 cookies. Cookie pickup is Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Century Inn Underloft, 14979 South State Ave., Middlefield.
Missions Benefit Christmas Auction
Nov. 28, noon
The Missions Benefit Christmas Auction will be held at Buster Miller’s Auction Barn, 17717 Newcomb Road, Middlefield.
Festivities begin at noon with food and an auction preview, bake sale and basket raffles. At 3 p.m., the grand auction starts; bid on experiences, hunts, services and more.
For more information or to preview auction items, visit ChurchatTroy.info or call Stephen Beatty at 330-906-1251.
A raffle with three separate drawings will follow the auction. For tickets and raffle information, call Doug Beatty at 330-322-4528.
Tree Lighting on The Square
Nov. 29, 6:30-8 p.m.
Chardon Square Association, Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Chardon are hosting the Christmas lighting of Chardon Square. Pilgrim Christian Church will serve a chili supper from 4:30-7 p.m. Live musical performances from 6-7 p.m. will be followed by the lighting of the park and the arrival of Santa in a horse-drawn sleigh. The chamber will serve cider and cookies throughout the evening.
For more information, visit chardonsquareassociation.org.
Master Gardener Info Sessions
Those interested in learning more about the OSU Lake County Master Gardeners are invited to attend one of two informational sessions at the Mentor Public Library Main Branch. Sessions are scheduled for Dec. 1, from 3–4 p.m. in the Frances Cleveland Room and Dec. 3, from 7–8 p.m. in the Garfield Room.
Each session will feature a PowerPoint presentation by an OSU educator outlining the Master Gardener Volunteer program and opportunities within the educational organization. Master Gardener Volunteers and the OSU educator will also be available to answer questions.
Registration is available at mentorpl.org, by calling 440-255-8811 or in person at 8215 Mentor Ave.
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
Dec. 4 and 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of bedding, pillows, clothing for the family, household items and holiday decor, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
First CCC Cookie Walk
Dec. 6, 9-11 a.m.
The 25th annual Cookie Walk will be held at First Congregational Church of Claridon, 13942 Mayfield Road. A wide assortment of homemade cookies will be offered at $10 per pound, boxes provided. The church is handicapped accessible.
Breakfast with the Clauses
Dec. 6
Munson Township’s annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus takes place at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served.
Pictures with Santa will be available on a jump drive, with proceeds going to Boy Scout Troop 91. Cookie decorating is back by popular demand.
Sign-up forms may be downloaded at munsontwpoh.gov or picked up at the township office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 440-286-9255.
FGP Explorers Series
Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a walk in the winter woods of Whitlam Woods Park, 12500 Pearl Road in Chardon.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Cookies with Santa
Dec. 6, 2-4 p.m.
Join for Cookies with Santa at the American Legion Post 459, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton. To reserve a spot, visit btoburton.org or call 440-834-8621 ext. 5.
Holiday Open House
Dec. 7, 4-7 p.m.
The Geauga Democratic Party will hold a holiday open house at party headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Community members are invited to drop in to enjoy food and fellowship. Refreshments and light bites will be provided. Guests are asked to bring a dessert to share.
Geauga PERI Meets
Dec. 10, 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. Chardon High School’s Free Harmony choir will be performing. For reservations, call 440-479-1952 by Dec. 5.
Winter Remembrance
Dec. 13, 12-2 p.m.
Join for a special holiday remembrance event at Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Light refreshments will be served at noon, followed by the service at 1 p.m.
RSVP by Dec. 5 by calling 440-729-1906.
