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(StatePoint) It’s never too soon to get your child interested in current events -- and doing so can have many positive benefits, from building vocabulary and improving writing, to encouraging active and engaged citizenship. While the news might seem “boring” at first to kids, there are steps you can...

The Geauga County Health District announces their adult flu clinics.  The health district will hold a drive thru flu clinic for adults 19 years and older on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at 470 Center Street, Bldg 8 in Chardon. Flu shots will be available...

Geauga Lyric Theater Guild is proud to announce their 3rd annual Murder Mystery Dinner fundraiser "Marriage Can Be Murder" on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Seasoned actors, using a professional script from Mystery Dinner Playhouse, will entertain you with their wit and have you guessing "who dunnit?" in order to...

The Holden Arboretum announces Goblins in the Garden, its annual family-friendly, non-scary Halloween celebration. The fun runs from 10am -4:00pm on Saturday October 6 and Sunday, October 7. Little costumed guests are invited to trick-or-treat in a decorated garden setting during the daylight hours. Other activities include an afternoon...

Hiram - On September 8, the Hiram Police Department held its “Cops and Kids” Fishing Day event at Camp Asbury. The Cops and Kids Fishing Day event is focused on bringing community children closer to police officers and building lifelong bonds. The weather started out with rain, but the...

Burton – The 64th Annual Apple Butter Festival comes to Century Village Museum Oct. 13 and 14. This year, for the first time, fans of this Geauga County tradition will be able to compete for the titles of festival King and Queen. Participants in the king and queen contest will...

In 2011, a homeowner near Peninsula reported seeing a sasquatch with “grayish brown long hair, particularly over the face” in a ravine behind his house, according to The Bigfoot Field Researchers Association.  It is one of nine Bigfoot sightings reported in Summit County. How much stock do you put into...

Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their Third Bi-Annual Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Sugar Bush Golf Club located just outside of the city limits on State Route 88.  The doors will open at 6 pm, with a catered dinner from Special Moments Catering...

The James A Garfield Homecoming Parade is September 28th and will kick off at 4:30 p.m. Anyone interested in putting a float into the Homecoming parade should contact Frances Bell at fbell@jagschools. org Line up will begin behind the Movie Theatre in the plaza..

Ravenna - Stop by Portage APL on September 22, 2012 from 10-3 for a rummage sale and help homeless animals.  From small appliances and books to dog and cat supplies and household items, there’s something for everyone.  People may drop off items from now until the event. No clothes,...

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign auctions have begun and new this year… you can view and bid on barrels on the District’s website!  Eight local artists and groups have donated their time, talent, and materials to the District by painting barrels...

Kirtland  –   The third weekend in September brings people and crafters from all over to Kirtland, Ohio where the 31st Village Peddler Festival will be held on September 15 (10am-6pm) and September 16 (10am-5pm) at Lake Metroparks Farmpark.   The festival spans the beautiful Farmpark hillside with continuous tents of...

Ravenna - The Portage County Historical Society will begin new hours of operation starting September 1, 2012.  The Society is located at 6549-51 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna OH and will be open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. To 6:00 p.m. The museum and library will no longer...

Haven’t got a library card yet? Portage County District Library is pleased to announce that September is National Library Card Sign-up Month- “Get It. Use It.” Visit any branch location to get the most important card you can have in your wallet. Or download an application online. With this...

Novelty, OH - Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village announces Woofstock 2012, Northeast Ohio’s largest (and coolest!) one-day, outdoor fundraising festival for dogs and their people.  Raise funds to help Rescue Village touch the lives of 4,000 animals every year. Join the fun at Woofstock on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at...