The Honest Backpacker Author To Speak
Geauga County –Author and seasoned hiker Jim Klopovic visits GCPL on two different occasions: • Chardon Branch, Sat., March 31, 2018, 10 a.m. • Bainbridge Branch, Tues., April 3, 2018, 7 p.m. Join us for demonstrations and an interactive presentation by Klopovic as he discusses his new book The Honest Backpacker: A Practical Guide for the Rookie Adventurer over 50. Every age...
Library Director encourages residents to take part in a community conversation
Geauga County – How do you want your community library to serve you? That question will be discussed in conversations in Thompson and Bainbridge in July. These discussions will serve as a critical step in establishing the types of spaces that patrons can look forward to. Whether the need is for more creativity and storytime rooms or for private...
The Kelly Miller Circus Comes to Middlefield
Middlefield - The Kelly Miller Circus will be in Middlefield at the Cardinal Middle School, Almeda Drive, Middlefield on Thursday July 26 and Friday July 27 with 2 shows each date, at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm both dates. Buy tickets early at ticket outlets in Middlefield before the date of the show to save!! Presale tickets cost: Adults...
Middlefield Library Hosts Composting 101 Program!
Composting is nature’s way of recycling your kitchen and yard trash into a wealth of healthy soil! The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District, and the Middlefield Library invite you to a free and informative program on the basics of composting. Join us on Tuesday, June 5th at 7:00 pm for COMPOSTING...
Invitational Student Art Show In Middlefield
Middlefield - The public doesn’t often have the opportunity to see what local high school and middle school students are accomplishing. Middlefield Historical Society is offering that opportunity with its 34th annual Invitational Student Art Show. Participants include Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon and Newbury schools. Art teachers select the best work of their students and put much time and effort into...
The Grinch “Steals” Christmas in Middlefield
Middlefield - The Grinch and his dog Max arrived in Middlefield yesterday with one thing on his mind to “steal Christmas”. Throughout the day, he arrived at area businesses stealing Christmas gifts purchased by the community to be donated to Santa’s Hide-A-Way Hollow. Santa’s Hide –A-Way Hollow is an organization that makes a memorable Christmas for those with seriously...
“Think Summer” with Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District Educator Workshops
This summer the Geauga and Portage Soil and Water Conservation Districts are offering two unique and affordable workshops for teachers! Welcoming educators of all grades and disciplines, these workshops provide valuable training along with graduate credits through Ashland University. Join us and learn new ways to meet content standards through engaging lessons, outdoor experiences, and real-world...
GCPL Summer Readers Eligible for Free Gladiators Tickets
Geauga County - Summer reading just got even better! You know you’re already eligible for prizes simply for reading and logging the books you’re enjoying. But now, we’ve upped the ante. Once youth readers have completed their reading logs, they are eligible for free Cleveland Gladiators tickets. Here’s how it works. When kids submit their finished reading logs to the...
Bonitas International Opens Cowork Space for Area Entrepreneurs
Newbury - Geauga County is getting its first Class A coworking space. Bonitas International, located at 11110 Kinsman Rd, Newbury Township, OH 44065, proudly introduces a 15,000 square foot workplace branded “The Bonitas – Be Bold, Be Brave and Be Brilliant,” which officially opens its doors on May 3, 2018 in celebration of small business week. Coworking, or shared...
Memorial Tree Service in Bainbridge
This year, on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ has chosen to remember our veterans who have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In a report released by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, our veterans commit an average of 20 suicides a day. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious problem. Because of...
Art Show Call For Entries
Burton Public Library is looking for entries for the 35th Annual Burton Art Show to be held October 2-14 at the Burton Public Library, Burton, OH. JUDGES: Mary Ann Sedivy - All Media except Photography; Matthew Connors - Photography ENTRY NIGHT: Tuesday, September 25 from 5:30 - 7:45 p.m. PLACE: Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St., Burton, OH FEES: $10/item or $25...
15th Annual Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour!
Spring is in the air, and the 15th Annual Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour will be Saturday, May 13th! For all of you that are eager to end your winter hibernation I guarantee you will find something new along your route, especially with all of our new offerings this year. Once again we have found 14 brand new stops, 3 are...
Experience The Extravaganza At Geauga Parks
August is packing Geauga Park District with up-close-and-personal caterpillar, moth and butterfly experiences! For tons of all-ages fun, hit the Caterpillar Extravaganza on Sunday, August 20, noon to 4 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center. The highlight of this unique event will feature live, native caterpillars on their host plants in an open air display. Many of these stunning...
Burton Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events
The Burton Public Library invites you to take advantage of the upcoming programs and events. For programs that require registration call: (440) 834-4466, or register online at burtonlibrary.org. Kids: Storytime for babies-5 years of age The current session runs now through the week of April 30. Storytimes will not be held during Spring Break Week (March 26 - 30). Check the website...
Sign Up For AstroTots!
Kids ages 3 to 5, some out-of-this-world new fun has come to town – Geauga Park District’s quarterly Astrotots programming at Observatory Park! Make sure your child is among the first class to enjoy Astrotots by registering for one of these sessions: Wednesday, August 23, 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m., or Saturday, August 26, 1 to...
“Fall Into Savings Passports” Now Available!
While we hate to see Summer draw to a close we know that Fall is full of fun events. The Destination Geauga Office wants to help you enjoy all of those events even more, so we encourage you to get your “Fall into Savings Passport!” The cost of the Passport is $10 and it contains offers for 25 Geauga...
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center to Host Annual Family Health & Safety Day and Wellness 5K on June 25
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center will host the 2016 Family Health & Safety Day on Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the hospital’s campus in Claridon Twp. The free community event kicks off with a UH 5K Race for Wellness at 8 a.m. The Family Health & Safety Day, now in its eighth year, will offer...
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers Present Planning Your Spring Garden
Need a little help with your gardening, maybe some better information? Looking forward to more attractive flower beds next year? Fall is an ideal time to begin planning for Spring. Spend the morning with two OSU horticultural experts and determine what should be planted and what can be nurtured through the winter. Ensure a successful start to your upcoming...
Circus Costumes on Display in Middlefield
The Barnum & Bailey Circus may be history, but circus excitement is still alive and well in Middlefield! For three weekends only, the public is invited to view a display of authentic circus costumes from Barnum & Bailey and other circus troupes. To set the stage, the hosts have conjured up a circus-theme setting, and there’s a rumor that a...
In Search of Geauga County’s Biggest Northern Red Oak!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is excited to announce the 2017 BIG TREE Contest and is currently seeking nominations! This voluntary contest promotes the beauty and benefits provided by our county’s biggest and oldest trees, along with their contributions to clean water and healthy soil. The 2017 featured tree species is the Northern Red...
Veteran’s Appreciation Picnic in Claridon Township
Geauga Park District looks forward to celebrating veterans on Flag Day with a special picnic to say thank-you for serving our country on Thursday, June 14, at Claridon Woodlands. Registration is required at the new www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-286-9516 for veterans wishing to attend, with up to one guest, to enjoy food, live music and this exciting new park between 4:30...
Congratulations Forestry Camp Scholarship Winners!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to award scholarship funding to three Geauga County residents for registration to the 2017 Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp, taking place June 11-16, at FFA Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, Ohio. David Cavanagh from Chagrin Falls High School, Calahan Heiss from Berkshire Jr/Sr High School, and Kenneth Kirk from West...
Red Cross urges donors to fill Missing Types to prevent summer blood shortage
The American Red Cross needs help to bring back the A’s, B’s and O’s. This is not a typo. These letters represent blood types, and the reality is that during blood shortages these letters do go missing from hospital shelves. The American Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to give now to help prevent delays in patient...
GPS It! Geocaching in Geauga Parks
Try your hand at geocaching, a high-tech game of hide and seek using GPS (Global Positioning System), with some help from some local geocaching fans. What: Geocaching in Geauga Parks When: Saturday, August 29 – 10 a.m. to noon Where: Big Creek Park, Donald W. Meyer Center, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon Twp. After an introductory presentation on the activity, members of the local...
Consider Becoming A Foster Parent
Geauga County has been experiencing an increase in the needs of families and children in the past several years. This has caused the demand for certified foster and adoptive parents to increase as well. There are many families in crisis in our own neighborhoods that require the supportive services of our agency. You and your family could be part...
Hastings Dairy offers Tours & Milk from Farmstead Creamery
Burton - Hastings Dairy & Rowdy Cow Creamery are open for tours and milk tasting for the 2017 May to October season with several open house events open to the public. Buy Fresh Milk at Hastings Dairy - Open daily during daylight hours. Milk is bottled at Rowdy Cow Creamery, one of only a few farmstead creameries...
Nature’s Ornaments
From evergreens to icicles, the beauty of the holiday season can be seen in Nature. Try your hand at making your own unique ornaments from natural items by stopping into The West Woods Nature Center on Sunday, December 23, any time 2 to 4 p.m. during Nature Ornaments: Make It Yourself!Registration is required ahead of time to join in on...
GCRTA December Luncheon
Geauga County - The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association is announcing their upcoming December meeting and luncheon. The event will be held on Tuesday December 1, 2015 at the Huntsburg Community Center located at 12406 Madison Rd (Rte 528) in Huntsburg, OH. Guests are asked to gather at 11:15 with the business meeting being held promptly at 11:30. The...
GCPL introduces Club Ink, with writing workshops, author presentations and cultural events
Geauga County Public Library is proud to introduce Club Ink, an engaging series of events and workshops celebrating culture and the written and spoken word. We are bringing a lineup of outstanding writers to Geauga County this year and into 2018. The action kicks off in July and features: ? Rachele Alpine, July 5, 7 p.m., Chardon* ? Thrity Umrigar, Aug....
Attention Geauga County Voters
Absentee ballots for the May 8, 2018 Primary election will be available beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Voters who wish to vote an absentee ballot may submit a request to the: Geauga County Board of Elections 470 Center Street, Bldg. 6-A Chardon, OH 44024 440-279-2030 Absentee applications may be requested by calling the above Board of Elections or by going to the Geauga County...
