Watch out, Middlefield—rumor has it the Grinch is plotting to ruin our Merry Middlefield season on Saturday, Dec. 14! Arriving early in the morning, he’ll begin “stealing” gift cards and toys from each location where donations have been collected all season for local charities (see list below).
But that’s not all… The Grinch will sneak over to Cardinal Jr./Sr. High School (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.), where he’ll interrupt the East Geauga Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast (served 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and the HUGE Merry Middlefield Craft Show (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) featuring more than 40 craft vendors! And yes, the Grinch will be accompanied by his loyal sidekick, Max, and the ever-cheerful Cindy Lou Who, who will all pose for pictures and sign books for the kids.
After all that mischief, perhaps seeing all the adorable little ones will cause the Grinch’s heart to grow three sizes. Will he finally realize the true meaning of Christmas and confess his wrongdoings? You won’t want to miss this heartwarming (and hilarious) transformation!
New this year: The United Methodist Church presents “A Wiggly Christmas” at 11 a.m. Drop by for lunch and enjoy a fun, wiggly celebration for the little ones. And, yes, the Grinch himself will stop by to discover what Christmas is really all about!
Meanwhile, over at Great Lakes Outdoor Supply (GLOS), elves are busy preparing for Santa’s arrival at 2 p.m. Santa will be available for photos until 6 p.m., and when the sun sets, get ready for a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Great Lakes Outdoor Supply. You can bet the newly redeemed Grinch will be joining in on the fun!
Grinchy Coloring Contest: Watch for the Grinchy Coloring Contest in the Geauga Amish Post and the Middlefield Post. Color your masterpiece and submit it for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a participating store. There are four age categories, and all coloring sheets will be on display at the Kiwanis’ Pancake Breakfast!
Gift Card & Toy Drive: Leading up to Dec. 14, local businesses will be collecting gift cards (a flexible donation option for local families) and new, unwrapped toys for the Grinch to “steal.” But fear not—the Grinch’s heart will grow, and he will donate all of the toys and gift cards to Birthright, Family Pride of Northeast Ohio, Toys for Tots, and WomenSafe, ensuring families in need will have a merry Christmas.
Starting Nov. 29, you can drop off your donations at these generous businesses:
Cinda’s Restaurant; Cowboy Creamery; Ferroni’s Café & Coffee; First Quality Power Place; Flowers By Emily; Geauga Credit Union; Grand River Grounds;Great Lakes Outdoor Supply; Halstead’s Specialty La-Z-Boy; Heritage Meats; His Daughter; Living Well Holistic Health; Marketplace Mall; Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen; Middlefield Bank (East & West Branches); Middlefield Historical Society (Dec. 7, 8, & 14 ~ 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.); Middlefield Library; Middlefield Tire; RadioActive Electronics; State Road Battery; Walmart; Watson’s 87 Furniture
Special Prize Opportunities: Donate at Halstead’s La-Z-Boy for a chance to win a Neptune Rocker Recliner($599.99 value) or at RadioActive Electronics for a chance to win a 65” LG TV ($500 value). Or enter to win an Echo eForce Leaf Blower (valued at $199) by donating at First Quality Power!
Merry Middlefield is sponsored by: Karlovec Media, Schlabach Printing, RadioActive Electronics, Watson’s 87 Furniture, Kiwanis of East Geauga, Burton-Middlefield Rotary, Geauga Credit Union, State Road Battery, Cardinal School District, Cinda’s Restaurant, Flowers By Emily, Geauga TV, First Quality Power, Grand River Grounds, Halstead’s Specialty La-Z-Boy, Living Well Holistic Health, and Middlefield Tire.
