Geauga Happenings
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ free Gardening 101 series part four continues with “Harvesting and Preserving Your Garden’s Bounty” in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton...
Gardening 101 Series
May 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ free Gardening 101 series part four continues with “Harvesting and Preserving Your Garden’s Bounty” in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton.
Registration is required; call 440-834-4656. For more information, visit geauga.osu.edu.
Plant Sale and Vintage Boutique
May 23, 8 a.m. to noon
Gates Mills Garden Club will host its annual plant sale and vintage boutique at 1280 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills. Admission is free.
For more information, visit TheGatesMillsGardenClub.com
Saturdays in the Country
May 23, 12-6 p.m.
It’s Garden Day in Burton. Enjoy and afternoon of food, art and craft vendors and farm produce stands around the village square. Village shops will be open.
Holiday Polka Party
May 25, 1-6 p.m.
A Memorial Day polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the orchestras of the Frank Stanger and Anthony Culkar bands. Bring an instrument to join the jam session.
Open to the public. For information, call 330-318-3004.
Maple Splash Raffle Tickets
The Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club is selling tickets for its annual Maple Splash Raffle, featuring a grand prize of a 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Custom 4WD or a $30,000 cash option.
Additional prizes include equipment, outdoor gear, electronics and cash.
The final early bird drawing is May 27. The main drawing will be held July 11 at the Maple Splash Raffle Festival.
Visit Maplesplashraffle.com for tickets, prize listings and official rules.
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
May 28 and 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing for the family, household items, bedding, toys and books, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
LCGS Meets
May 28, 10 a.m.
The Lake County Genealogical Society will meet via Zoom. Following the business meeting, Kelli Jo Bergheimer will present “How to Organize and Pass On Your Family History.”
To receive a Zoom invitation, email lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org at least two days in advance.
Community Garage Sale
May 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Metzenbaum Foundation will host its “Trunk to You” community garage sale at the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester Township.
Residents will sell gently used items and crafts from their vehicles in the parking lot, while additional craft vendors and direct sales consultants will offer goods inside the gym.
Proceeds benefit Metzenbaum Foundation community programs.
For vendor space, call 440-729-9406, ext. 2502.
Polka-Style Worship, Picnic and Concert
May 31
The Chardon Polka Band will lead a lively polka-style worship service at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon, beginning with coffee and donuts at 9:30 a.m.
Following the worship service from 10-11 a.m., a free picnic-style lunch will be provided by members of Celebration from 11 a.m. to noon., and the Chardon Polka Band will present a free concert in the sanctuary from 12-1 p.m. Activities for children will be available.
Monetary donations will be accepted during the worship service and concert to benefit Torchlight Youth Mentoring Alliance based in Painesville.
For more information, contact Paul at 440-897-0121.
GCRTA Luncheon
June 2, 11:15 a.m.
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the Tanglewood Golf Club, 8745 Tanglewood Drive in Bainbridge Township. Social time will be followed by the business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and a salad buffet lunch at noon.
The program will include speakers from the STRS Board and ORTA with updates and discussion.
For information and reservations, call Judy Miller at 440-487-4324 by May 23.
Please bring paper products or canned goods for the Geauga County Hunger Task Force.
Chicken Dinner
June 3, 3:30-6 p.m.
Southington United Methodist Church is hosting a chicken dinner at 4348 state Route 305.
Dinner includes chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, a roll, dessert and beverage. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children (chicken tenders) and free for children 3 and younger. Cash only.
For more information, call 330-898-2156.
EAA Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast
June 6, 8 a.m. to noon
EAA Chapter 5 pilots will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at Lake County Executive Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road, Willoughby.
Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, coffee and drinks. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12; children under 3 are free.
Free Young Eagles airplane rides for ages 8-17, with parental permission, and hands-on youth activities also will be offered.
For information, call 440-836-3225 or visit eaa5.org.
FGP Explorer Series
June 6, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Aquatic Adventure for All Ages” at Beartown Lakes Reservation, 18870 Quinn Road in Bainbridge Township. Join naturalist Dan Best to explore the pond to learn about what’s on, in and under the water.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Meet Us in the Garden
June 6, 10 a.m.
The OSU Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers continues its Meet Us in the Garden talk at the Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave.
The topic, “Watering Resources,” will explore how well-timed and good watering systems promote healthy plants which are better able to fight off insects and disease.
The session is free, but registration is required. Visit mentorpl.org or call 440-255-8811.
Call the Master Gardeners helpline at 440-853-2625 with any gardening questions.
Chardon Flea Market
June 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chardon Square Association presents the 35th annual Chardon Flea Market on Chardon Square. Held rain or shine, the market will feature over 100 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, produce, plants, homemade items and more. For more information, visit chardonsquareassociation.org.
LCRTA Luncheon
June 9, 11 a.m.
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at St. Noel’s Banquet Center, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills. Social time will be followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. and a family-style lunch. The event marks the organization’s 60th anniversary.
The program will include presentations of scholarships to high school seniors majoring in education, along with the Jean P. Lenz and Virginia Mikar Enrichment Fund grants for active teachers. Guest speakers Rob McFee, of the Ohio Education Association, and Christina Elliott, of State Teachers Retirement System, also will attend.
A gift for members and a Chinese auction will be held. Members are asked to donate used clothing, toys, shoes, books, housewares and electronics for the Salvation Army.
For reservations, contact Karen Sawitke, 9399 Ridgeside Drive, Mentor, OH 44060 by May 27. For more information, visit lakecountyrta.weebly.com.
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