Munson Township
At Munson Township Hall: Nov. 11, Board of Trustees Workshop with Park & Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m.; Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.; Park &…
Township Meetings
At Munson Township Hall: Nov. 11, Board of Trustees Workshop with Park & Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m.; Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.; Park & Recreation Board, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 17, Zoning Commission, 7 p.m.; Nov. 20, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 25, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.
Please note: Meeting dates are subject to change and can be verified by visiting www.munsontwp.com or by calling the office at 440-286-9255.
Organization Meetings
At Munson Township Hall: Nov. 6, 12, 21 and 26, Fit Club (Scarvelli), 5:30-7 p.m.; Nov. 7, Chardon Youth Cheerleading Banquet (Fisher), 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 9, Chardon Youth Football Banquet (Moore), 4 p.m.; Nov. 13, Chardon Toastmasters Club (Patterson), 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 13, Boy Scouts Meeting (Soncrant), 6:45 p.m.; Nov. 14, Chardon Youth Football Banquet (Paglio), 6 p.m.; Nov. 17, Rug Hooking (Gustafson),. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Nov. 18, Girl Scout Troop 222 (Evans), 5-9 p.m.; Nov. 19, Christ Child Society Sew-in (Matejka); Nov. 20, Red Cross Blood Drive, 12-7 p.m.; Nov. 20, 4-H Feathers & Fleece Club (Ray), 6 p.m.; Nov. 22, Munson Mudhens Fundraiser Dance (Toth), 6-10 p.m.; Nov. 23, 4-H Breeders & Feeders Club (Teichman), 2-6 p.m.
Check Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors
If residents need help with checking or installing fire alarms or smoke detectors in theirs home, call the Munson Township Fire Department. The installations and checking are free and can avoid a perilous fire during winter months. Call Mark Lynn, fire chief, at the non-emergency number, 440-286-6797.
Distinguished Speaker Series
Alex Kershaw, author of several best selling books about World War II, will be the guest speaker at the Geauga County Public Library Foundation’s Distinguished Speaker Series taking place Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Notre Dame Education Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Munson. Kershaw will relate his stories about the heroism and sacrifices of the “Greatest Generation” during World War II. Tickets at $5 each will be available at the door.
Veterans Day Service
A Veterans Day service will be held, rain or shine, at 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Veterans Memorial on Ravenwood Drive, just east of the Chardon Senior Center. Guest speaker will be Geauga County Commissioner Blake Rear, Vietnam War veteran.
The American Legion of Burton will provide the chaplain and honor band. The event is open to the public.
For more information, call Paul A. Newman, Vietnam War veteran, at 440-286-9549.
At the Senior Center
Tridia Hospice representatives will host an afternoon of Bingo with prizes and refreshments on Nov. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Munson. The representatives will share their experiences as volunteers and answer questions about being involved. For more information, call 440-279-2130 or 440-279-2137.
The Chardon Senior Center will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day; Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving; and Nov. 28 for staff work day.
Mapletown Squares
The Mapletown Squares will hold a dance Nov. 14 from 8-10:30 p.m. at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Munson. Don Yosten will call the steps and Charlie Brown will cue the rounds.
For more information, call Ray and Sylvia Miller at 440-632-1276.
At the Rookery
Timbertots, for ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult, will meet Nov. 15 from 10-11 a.m. for a program on “Wonderful Weather” at Great Blue Heron Lodge at Geauga Park District’s Rookery on Rockhaven and Cedar roads in Munson. Explorer Nora will relate the wonders of weather.
The event is held partially outdoors, so dress for the weather. Reservations requested at 440-286-9516.
With the Arts
Art Therapy groups of the Ravenwood Mental Health Center have a display of their work through Nov. 21 at the Geauga Park District’s Donald W. Meyer Center, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon Township. Most of the artwork was created during art therapy sessions at the Ravenwood Mental Health Center.
Art therapy offers an alternative to traditional talk therapy. For more information, call 440-285-3568.
Historic Tidbit
Veterans Day became a legal holiday in 1954 when President Eisenhower signed legislation to change that date’s name from Armistice Day, which honored the date the World War I Armistice was signed. Americans now honor all veterans who have served during World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and the Gulf War. They continue to honor those who have served and are serving in the Middle East.
Fly the U.S. flag on Nov. 11 in tribute to those who have given and continue to give to keep the country safe.
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