Munson News

March 12, 2015 by

Township Meetings

At Munson Township Hall: March 19, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m.; March 24, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.; March 24, Zoning Commission, 7 p.m.

All township meetings are open to the public. The Board of Trustees has a spot on the meeting agenda for public comment, pro or con. Meeting dates are subject to change and can be verified by visiting ww.munsontwp.com or by calling the office, 440-286-9255.

Organization Meetings

At Munson Township Hall: March 12, Ravenwood Mental Health Meeting (Clark) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; March 12, 19 and 26, Chardon Toastmasters Club (Patterson), 6:30 p.m.; March 12 and 26, Boy Scouts (Soncrant), 6:45 p.m.; March 13, 17 and 25, Munson Fit Club (Scarvelli), 5:45-7 p.m.; March 15, 4-H Breeders & Feeders Club (Teichman), 2-6 p.m.; March 16, Rug Hooking (Gustafson), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; March 16, 23 and 30, Boy Scout Troop 91 (Breier), 6:30 p.m.; Mach 17, Aqua Doc Lake & Pond Management Meeting, 9 a.m.; March 18, Christ Child Quilt Sew-In (Matejka), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; March 19, 4-H Feathers & Fleece Club (Ray), 6 p.m.; March 19, Red Cross Blood Drive, 12-7 p.m.; March 27, Chardon Baptist Church Mission Trip Dinner (Morgan), 6 p.m..

With The Arts

The Geauga Park District’s current art exhibit, “Frozen Artistry,” showcases 339 artworks by 100 area artists. It is the largest art show ever hosted by the GPD.

The exhibit, free and open to the public, is open daily, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through April 19 at the West Woods Nature Center, 9464 Kinsman Road, Russell Township.

For more information, visit www.parkdistrict.org or call 440-286-9516.

Join The GANG

The Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration March 17 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Heinen’s Cafe on Water Street in Chardon. The colorful event features music and vocals with Nicky Bucur and his ever-popular Roxbury Combo, featuring traditional Irish music including a sing-along. The event is free and open to all.

For more information, call Joanne at 440-729-6481 or Sofie at 440-286-1982.

At The Senior Center

Simple ways to reduce the stress in life will be the subject of a fun-filled

lecture by Natalie Wells, RN, BSN, on March 19 at 1 p.m. at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Munson. Ms. Wells will demonstrate deep breathing, guided meditation and mindfulness. Reservations are not necessary.

Also, at the Chardon Senior Center, in the center’s newly remodeled library, there will be a book discussion on “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.” Seniors are welcome to attend whether they have read the book or not.

For more information, call 440-279-2130.

Amateur Radio Association

The Geauga Amateur Radio Association (GARA) will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 23 at the Geauga County Emergency Operations Center, 12518 Merritt Road, Munson. The monthly meetings are free and open to all licensed “hams” and those who are interested in this form of talk radio.

For more information, contact Matthew Welch, W8DEC, at W8dec@arrl.net or call 440-585-7388.

Historic Tidbit

On March 17, whether Irish or not, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, marking the supposed date of death of Saint Patrick, c373-c463. Born near Glasgow, he was moved by “visions to devote himself to Christianity.”

When he was consecrated in Auxerre, France, he changed his name from Sucat to Patrick. Miraculous powers were attributed to him, the most famous being that he drove all the snakes out of Ireland. The date is observed throughout the world with celebrations of food and drink.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all.

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