Geauga Happenings
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.
Audubon’s January 100 Challenge
Blackbrook Audubon invites birders of all skill levels to help reach 100 bird species across Ohio during its annual January 100 community challenge. Sightings may be submitted through eBird or by email to blackbrookaud@aol.com, with combined results shared online.
Updates will be provided during the Fourth Sunday Bird Walk at 8 a.m. Jan. 25 at Veterans Park, 5730 Hopkins Road in Mentor. The challenge concludes Jan. 31, with a field trip to Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve.
LCGS Meets
Jan. 29, 10 a.m.
The Lake County Genealogical Society will meet at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8751 Kirtland Road, Kirtland. The meeting will include induction of new officers and a program, “FamilySearch 201: Intermediate Topics,” presented by John Tracy Cunningham.
A book auction related to family history and a semi-catered luncheon by Mission BBQ will follow. Main dishes will be provided; members are encouraged to bring a salad or dessert. Pre-registration is requested by Jan. 26 by emailing lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org. Guests are welcome.
For more information, visit www.lcgsohio.org.
Appalachian Spring Concert
Jan. 31, 4-5:30 p.m.
Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra presents “Appalachian Spring,” featuring conductor Greg Hillis and soloists Alan Miller and John Paul Leopold, of The Stars of Summer International Piano Competition, at Chardon United Methodist Church.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. For information, call 440-296-9610 or visit snowbeltmusical.org.
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.
LCRTA Luncheon
Feb. 10, 11 a.m.
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Mama Roberto’s, 8658 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Social time will be followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. and a buffet lunch.
Three-piece band Murch’n Spice will perform “Harmony Ever After.”
Members are asked to donate nonperishable items and paper goods for the United Way.
For reservations, contact Karen Sawitke, 9399 Ridgeside Drive, Mentor, OH 44060 by Jan. 30. For more information, visit lakecountyrta.weebly.com.
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