Geauga Happenings
A pickleball information meeting will be held at the Geauga West Library for new, first-time and experienced players...
Pickleball Info Meeting
Jan. 17, 2:30-4 p.m.
A pickleball information meeting will be held at the Geauga West Library for new, first-time and experienced players. Topics will include where new players can learn and play, league play, youth and adult tournaments, rules of the game, future court goals and updates from the West Geauga Pickleball Club.
Audubon Hosts Avian Flu Update
Jan. 20, 7 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will host a free public program on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland. Wildlife biologist Caleb Wellman, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will provide an update on the spread of avian influenza in Ohio and discuss biosecurity measures to help protect wild birds, poultry farms and backyard flocks. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required.
For more information, email blackbrookaud@aol.com.
Storytelling Live
Jan. 22, 6–8 p.m.
The Chardon Toastmasters and Western Reserve Toastmasters will partner with Beans Coffee Shop & Bistro to present an evening of live storytelling.
Trained Toastmasters members will share inspirational and humorous stories during the second annual storytelling night at Beans.
The program is free and open to the public. Desserts will be provided by members, and the coffee bar will be open for purchase. Reservations are appreciated by calling or texting 440-228-8458. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits.
How Ohio Laws Are Made
Jan. 22, 6:30-8 p.m.
The League of Women Voters of Geauga will host a free public program, “How Things Work at the Ohio Statehouse,” at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Guest speaker Rachel Coyle will explain how bills are introduced, sponsored, heard and passed in the Ohio Statehouse, as well as the factors that influence legislative outcomes.
The nonpartisan program is open to the public, and admission is free. Registration is required by visiting www.lwvgeauga.org.
Maple Syrup Workshops
Jan. 24
Maple Producers of NE Ohio will host two workshops at Sugar Valley Maple Farm in Middlefield.
Backyard Maple Syrup will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will cover the essential steps for making maple syrup, from tree tapping to boiling down sap into finished syrup.
Home Maple Confections Workshop will be held from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and will focus on the basics of making maple candy, maple-coated nuts, maple cream and maple sugar.
Registration for one or both workshops is available at MPNEOH.com.
GCRTA Luncheon
Feb. 3, 11:15 a.m.
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Brown Barn Tavern, 10700 Mayfield Road in Chardon. Social time will be followed by the business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and a smoked pulled pork lunch at noon. The Kenston High School Varsity Jazz group will provide entertainment following the meal.
For information and reservations, contact Judy Miller at 440-487-4324 no later than Jan. 25.
Please bring paper products or canned goods for the Geauga County Hunger Task Force. Consider bringing a retired teacher, school personnel or a guest to the meeting.
