Free Fresh Produce
There will not be a produce distribution in September at Newbury Community Church due to holiday weekend. Distributions will continue Oct. 7 and Nov. 4.
Chardon Toastmasters Contest
Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m.
The public is welcome to attend Chardon Toastmasters will hold its annual Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest in the office of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, 102-C E. Park St. in Chardon.
Chardon Toastmasters meets regularly Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road.
For more information, visit chardon.toastmastersclubs.org.
Words and Wine
Sept. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Kisha Nicole Foster, Fellow for Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library, will be the featured poet at the next gathering of Words and Wine at Rider’s Inn, 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville.Open mic will precede her reading.
For more information, contact Margie DeLong, 440-579-5990.
This ‘N’ That Rummage Sale
Sept. 8-9
St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, will hold its annual This ‘n’ That Rummage Sale. Hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit local and worldwide ministries as well as congregational needs.
GEL Breakfast
Sept. 8
University Hospitals Chief Executive Officer Thomas F. Zenty III will present “An Update on Healthcare: The Future is Closer Than You Think” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton. Hear the most up-to-date information about the changing tides of healthcare and the impacts on business.
Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation from 8-9 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated.
G.E.L. Breakfasts are sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga.
For information or to register, contact Denise Milhollan at dmilholl@kent.edu or Marcia Owen at info@geaugagrowth.com.
Munson Twp. Flea Market
Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Munson Township’s annual indoor/outdoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall, the fire station bay and outside town hall located 12210 Auburn Road, Chardon.
Vendor spaces are $20 each and sell out quickly. Admittance fee for shoppers is $1.
For more information, call the township office at 440-286-9255.
St. Patrick Chinese Auction
Sept. 9, 11 a.m.
St. Patrick Church, 16550 Rock Creek Road in Thompson, will hold a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. Doors open at 11 a.m. for the auction. Drawing will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Light lunch available. The $2 admission includes six auction tickets. Additional tickets are three for $1. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
Chardon Rubber Reunion Picnic
Sept. 9, 1-4 p.m.
The eighth annual Chardon Rubber Employee Reunion Picnic will be held at Walter C. Best Preserve on State Route 44 in Chardon. Bring a dish to pass and lawn chairs.
There will be a 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
Monetary donations are needed for continuation of the yearly picnic. Donations of items for Chinese raffle appreciated.
Memorial Pasta Dinner, Fireworks
Sept. 9, 4-8 p.m.
The 10th annual Friends of Mike Fenselon Memorial Pasta Dinner will be held at Cardinal Middle School. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under.
A Chinese auction will follow dinner. Winner does not need to be present.
The Fenselon family is sponsoring the annual Friends of Mike Fireworks Celebration after dinner.
Presale tickets are available at Maggie’s Donuts and Middlefield Mini Mart.
Lions Club Raffle
Sept. 9, 5 p.m. to midnight
The Chesterland Lions Club will host its annual Poor Man’s Raffle at SNPJ Hall, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Join for a night of dinner, dancing and music.
Cost is $60 per couple and $40 for a single ticket. Ticket price includes drawing in the $500 prize raffle as well as roast beef and pork dinner as well as beer and wine and sideboards.
For information, call Mike Stark 440-666-5600 email Stark6@aol.com or visit http://chesterlandlions.org/
Family Pride Comedy Night
Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m.
Stand Up for Family Pride Comedy Night takes place at Notre Dame Education Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon.
A fundraiser for Family Pride, a local nonprofit that provides counseling and support services for children and families in Geauga, Lake and Ashtabula counties, the event features Liz Russo and a second comedian, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, raffle and Chinese auction.
Tickets are on sale now for $25 each; call 440-286-1553 or visit familyprideonline.org.
Auburn FD Clam Bake
Sept. 9, 6-8:30 p.m.
The Auburn Fire Department is hosting its annual clambake and Chinese auction at the located at 10950 Washington St. in Auburn Township.
Regular bake dinner costs $30 and includes a dozen clams, half a barbecue chicken, corn, yams, coleslaw, roll and beverages. Extra clams will be available for $10 per dozen, as well as hot dogs and chips for the kids.
There will also be entertainment and a 50/50 raffle to benefit the fire department. The Auburn Firedevils will have cookbooks available.
Presale clambake tickets only are available by calling or texting 440-343-0054, emailing Auburnclambake@gmail.com or contacting any Auburn fire person by Sept. 1.
Woofstock 2017
Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rescue Village’s annual Woofstock festival and fundraiser will be held at Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field. Event features adoptable dogs, live music, kick off parade and best look contest, Cleveland Browns watch party, senior dog Olympics, dog games and contests, blessing of the animals, vendors and food trucks.
Registration is $25 for individuals 15 and older. Youth 14 and under are free. To register, visit www.geaugahumane.org/woofstock.
Kiwanis Corn Roast
Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of Chardon is hosting the ninth annual Corn Roast on Chardon Square. The event features entertainment, a silent auction and fresh corn from Sage’s Apples.
All proceeds raised will go to support scholarships and other charitable programs offered by the club.
For information, call 440-537-4718.
Genealogical Society Meets
Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
Wind, Strings & Ivory will present “Civil War in Song and Narrative” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society at Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon.
The program will begin immediately after the short business meeting.
The program is free and all are welcome. For more information, visit www.gcgsoh.org or email info@gcgsoh.org.
Bingo For Scholarships
Sept. 16, 5 p.m.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Post 459 in Burton will be holding a Bingo fundraiser at its hall located at 14052 Goodwin St Burton. There will be food available as well as a raffle with cash prizes.
All the money raised goes into the scholarship fund. Call Linda at 440-321-5510 with any questions.
Chefs Unbridled Tickets on Sale
Tickets are on sale for Chefs Unbridled, a tasting dinner to benefit Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center’s ridership program. The dinner, prepared by 10 of the area’s top chefs, will start at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club Polo Field, 7620 Old Mill Road, Chagrin Falls.
Tickets begin at $140 and include a tax-deductible donation to the center.
Reservations can be made before Sept. 1. Visit www.fieldstonefarmtrc.com or call Maureen Foster at 440-708-0013 or email her at mfoster@fieldstonefarmtrc.com.