Geauga Park District
Explore Geauga parks to earn some Scouting credits at the West Woods Nature Center.
For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Fall Scout Days
Explore Geauga parks to earn some Scouting credits at the West Woods Nature Center.
On Oct. 28, Junior Girl Scouts can enjoy a morning of high-tech hide and seek toward their Geocacher Badge from 10-11:30 a.m., and Webelos can work toward their Earth Rocks elective adventure from 1-3 p.m.
Then, on Nov. 4, Tiger Cubs can explore nature toward their Backyard Jungle Adventure from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and Daisy Scouts can start their journey toward earning their Clover Petal from 1-2 p.m.
Registration is required.
Observe The Moon Night
Oct. 28, 6-11 p.m.
Celebrate NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night at Observatory Park at 10610 Clay St. and the newly restored Nassau Astronomical Station at 10350 Clay St., both in Montville Township. Drop in anytime during program hours to view the moon using park telescopes and learn some more about Earth’s closest neighbor. Registration is not required.
Musical Showcase
Oct. 26, 7-10 p.m.
For 10 years, GPD’s Maple Town Tune Traders have shared a variety of music the fourth Thursday of each month at The West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.
Tune Traders has evolved into a fine showcase of music, with participants playing, singing or simply enjoying as audience, all genres, instruments and skill levels welcome. A piano is also provided.
For more accomplished singers and musicians, open mic performances are held 7-8:30 p.m. with sign-up on a first-come, first-served basis. A snack break is then followed by a round-robin jam session until 10 p.m.
For novice musicians, the format provides great chances to watch and learn, play along and hone skills. For student musicians preparing for an upcoming recital or performance, Tune Traders also provides a gentle, encouraging audience.
Audience members enjoy a relaxing evening of music. Admission is free. Snacks to share are welcome.
Registration is not required. For more information, contact Tune Traders host Dan Best at 440-279-0883.
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