Geauga Happenings
The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual plant sale in the parking lot of Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, features a large assortment of hanging baskets, perennials, natives, houseplants, herbs and annuals...
Perennial Gardeners Plant Sale
May 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual plant sale in the parking lot of Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, features a large assortment of hanging baskets, perennials, natives, houseplants, herbs and annuals. Check out the Garden Shed and the boutique for unique items related to home and garden. Gift certificates are available now. Sale will be held rain or shine. For more information, email perennialgardenerschesterland@gmail.com.
Good Deeds Program
May 14, 6 p.m.
Geauga County Probate Court will present the Good Deeds Program at Adams Hall, 11455 E. Washington St., Auburn Township.
The free informational program is designed to inform individuals how to hold their assets while living to avoid the cost and time associated with the probate court process later.
To register, call Cheryl at 440-226-4928.
Genealogical Society Meets
May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Kelli Bergheimer will present “DNA Basics: What Do We Get From Our Ancestors?” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society being held in the Bostwick room at Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St.
The program begins after social time and a short business meeting at 7 p.m.
Registration is required; visit www.gcgsoh.org.
Herb and Plant Sale
May 17 and 18
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society is holding its annual herb and plant sale at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Hours are 1-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds help to rebuild and maintain the herb gardens and tea house at the library.
Women’s Caucus Meets
May 17, 7 p.m.
The Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus will meet at the Geauga Democratic Headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. Bring a friend and contributions for the HOLA Food Cupboard. For information, call 440-273-8200.
Spring Drive-It-Yourself Tour
May 18, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Destination Geauga’s 20th annual self-guided tour of Geauga County with 25 participating businesses. Each stop offers either a discount, giveaway or sample to enjoy. Pick up a map of participating businesses and collect a stamp at each stop.
At the end of the tour, head to Adam Hall, 11455 E. Washington St., Auburn Township, for the finale with music, food and a chance to win prizes from local businesses. One must have at least 10 stamps on the map to be entered to win. Drawings begin at 4 p.m.
For more information and the list of participating businesses, visit www.destinationgeauga.com or call Kathy at 440-632-1538.
Container Gardening
May 18, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteer Kathie Bottger for “Container Gardening – Think Outside the Pot” in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. She will provide instructions, demos for planting, suggested plant varieties, design and color combinations and show how repurposed items become garden art.
Registration is required; call 440-834-4656. For more information, visit geauga.osu.edu.
Auburn School Alumni Reunion
May 19, 2 p.m.
The Auburn School Alumni 116th Reunion will be held at Adam Hall on Washington Street. The event is open to anyone who attended Auburn School for any period of time as a teacher, student, staff member or other capacity from 1933 to the 1990s.
By reservations only, contact Patti Phillips at 440-343-0054 or Jake Trethewey at 440-991-7432 by May 12.
Civil War Encampment
May 25 and 26
Geauga County Historical Society presents a Civil War Encampment on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton. The event features authentic reenactors, sutlers, battles and a special live musical performance.
For information and tickets, call 440-834-1492 or visit centuryvillagemuseum.org.
Holiday Polka Party
May 27, 1-7 p.m.
A Memorial Day polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the orchestras of Don Wojtila and Frank Stanger. Open to the public. For information, call 330-318-3004.
Help for Mental Illness
NAMI Geauga offers mental health support groups and classes for families and persons affected by mental illness. There is no charge to participants. All offerings are 100% peer led and meet in person or on Zoom.
Check out NAMI’s calendar online for the latest listings: www.namigeauga.org.
