Geauga News

The Gift of New Beginnings
2025-01-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Swine Creek Lodge, 16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield, OH, 44062, United States
Begin the New Year with the promise of new beginnings as you allow God to guide your journey.

Start the new year with a heart open to transformation at The Gift of New Beginnings retreat. Join us for a time of reflection, conversation, and creativity as we embrace the fresh start God offers us in this new season. Through inspiring scripture, guided reflections, meaningful conversations, and art, we will explore how God’s love and grace make all things new. This retreat is an opportunity to reconnect with your spiritual journey, set intentions for the year ahead, and create something beautiful that reflects your renewed heart. Whether you’re seeking peace, direction, or simply a moment of rest, come experience the joy of new beginnings in community with other women.

Backyard Maple Syrup and Maple Confections workshop
2025-01-11 08:30 - 16:30 | Sugar Valley Maple Farm, Chipmunk Lane 15755, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062, United States
Have you ever wanted to make maple syrup? Have you ever made maple candy or maple cream? Learn hands-on from the experts!
Join us for a day of in person learning about the sweet craft of making maple syrup and delightful maple confections.
Registration Deadline: December 18th, 2024
Register now: https://www.mpneoh.com/workshop2025

Bainbridge Swing Dance
2025-01-04 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-12-07 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-11-02 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-10-05 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-09-07 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-08-03 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-07-06 19:30 - 23:00 | Family Life Center, 16349 Rt. 306, Bainbridge
The Bainbridge Swing Dance is back! NEW day. NEW location. First Saturday of every month at Family Life Center (16349 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023). Doors open at 7:30pm. Lesson at 8pm. Dance and live music 9-11pm.
The Swing Dance, with live performance, begins at 9:00 p.m. Preceded by a one hour swing dance lesson at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30pm. Experienced and non-experienced dancers are welcome. This public, family-friendly event is open to all ages. No partner is required for the lesson or the dance. No registration needed.
Admission (cash or personal check, we do not yet accept credit cards):
$10 per child (12 years and under)
$15 per person (13+ years)
$40 per family (not friends)
Admission includes the 8:00 p.m. lesson and 9:00 p.m. live performance and dance. A different live band performs the first Saturday of every month. For additional information visit our new website, www.WillCraigProductions.com

Brunch with Santa: December 1, 8, 22
2024-12-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-08 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Tall Oaks Event Complex, 9199 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
Santa Claus is coming to Tall Oaks for a day filled with a delicious breakfast buffet & fun Christmas activities! Family fun for all ages!

Join the Grand Opening Party at Bainbridge Taco Bell
2024-12-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Taco Bell, Aurora Road 7125, Aurora, Ohio, 44202, United States
A new Taco Bell is opening in Bainbridge and it’s time to fiesta! Join the grand opening celebration on Friday, December 20 and be one of the first 50 customers in line starting at 9 am to receive Free Taco Bell for a Year*. Enjoy más fun at 10:30 am with a ribbon cutting, entertainment, games, and more. The Bainbridge Taco Bell is located at 7125 Aurora Rd.
The new Taco Bell offers the brand’s classic and specialty items, including the Cravings Value Menu, Cantina Chicken Menu, and more. Savor your favorites with dine-in, drive-thru, pickup, or delivery. Order directly from your device by downloading the Taco Bell app from the App Store or Google Play.
For more info, visit tacobell.com.
*Free Taco Bell for a Year includes 12 free Combos (one per month). Excludes Taco Party Packs and Group Meal Deals.

Burton Public Library Film Festival
2024-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Burton Public Library, Burton
Burton Public Library Independent Film Festival
Burton Library is known for its Burton Art Show and their children’s Art Show is now on display. Yet, these two show only displays 2 dimensional art (i.e. drawings, paintings…) and 3 dimensional art (i.e. sculpture, clay…).
What about the 4 dimensional art…films! This year, Burton Library will be hosting their first Independent Film Festival
“This Idea came about when we decided to offer Filmmaking 101 to the teens in our community,” says Halcyon Domanski, Children’s Library Assistant “We want a way for them to share what they had learned and made in the class. We then realized that this could be an opportunity for everyone in our community to share their movies.”
“It is not often that events are available for Filmmakers to share their art. Yes we have social media but an actual film festival is a more personal interaction with the art form,” says Eli Millette, Children’s Librarian “We are hopeful that the community will join us in this endeavor and submit their films as well as come and join the audience.”
December 2nd starting at 6 p.m., Burton Public Library will be hosting their first Geauga Independent Film Festival. If you live in Geauga County you are invited to submit any short film you have made. It must be 15 minutes or shorter and it must be PG-13. Your film can be fiction, documentary, animation, anything you would like. All films must be submitted to Burton Public Library in mp4 format. It can be emailed to halcyon.domanski@burton.lib.oh.us or a memory stick may be delivered to the Library. Submission deadline is November 15th.
All Ages Welcomed! This is a free event to submit to and attend. Free Popcorn and drinks at the event.

15th Annual Jewelry Invitational
2024-11-09 15:00 - 18:00 | River Gallery, 19046 Old Detroit Rd., Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States
River Gallery proudly announces the opening of its’ 15th Annual Jewelry Invitational on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 3-6 PM. This exciting event will showcase a remarkable collection of handcrafted jewelry by both new and established artists, celebrating artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship.
Featured Artists Include:
Agnes Seebass, Alice Allen, Chris Keener, Elisa Bongfeldt, Emilly Phillips,
Heather Guidero, Jennifer Surine, Karin Jacobson, Kirk Lang, Maria Pujana,
Matthew Smith, Melissa O’Brien, Michelle Pajak-Reynolds, Morgan Hill, Peter Antor,
Susan Mahlstedt
This year’s invitational will not only display stunning pieces but also offering attendees a unique opportunity to interact with the artists and learn about their creative processes. This show will be on view throughout the Holiday season for all of your gifting needs.

Auburn Arts District Hosts HOLIDAY MARKET at Reithoffer’s!
2024-11-09 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-08 17:00 - 22:00 | Reithoffer Gallery at Auburn Corners, 17711 Ravenna Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44023, United States
Reithoffer’s Holiday Market is taking place on Friday & Saturday, November 8th & 9th. Hours on Friday are 5-10 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. These markets are an expansion of Cleveland Art’s maker’s markets at the Reithoffer Gallery [17711 Ravenna Rd. Chagrin Falls, OH 44023] where vendors will sell their wares, local musicians perform & live glass blowing demos take place at Cleveland Art, located a short walk from Reithoffer’s. There is no admission fee!
Cleveland Art and the team at Reithoffer’s are excited to bring talented artisans together once again, further strengthening Auburn’s artistic community and providing unique, local shopping opportunities for guests. This market is a fantastic opportunity to pick up holiday gifts for everyone on your list!
From eclectic sculptures, jewelry and home decor to locally-produced maple syrup, baked items, soaps/beauty products, candles and unique vintage/antique goods, there will be no shortage of unique shopping opportunities at Reithoffer’s.
In addition to talented local vendors and artisans, this event will feature Island City food truck during market hours and musical performances by David Wolfhope on Friday evening starting at 8 p.m. and Jack Fiorille on Saturday evening starting at 8 p.m.
For more information follow Reithoffers and Auburn Arts District on Instagram. For any other questions please email events@clevelandart.com

HOLLY DAYS – Handmade Nature gifts available during this holiday-favorite event
2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road (Route 87), Russell Township, OH, 44072, United States
Revel in a premier selection of juries Nature-themed gifts by a variety of regional artists at Geauga Park District’s annual, ever-popular Holly Days Artisan Boutique – the perfect place to find quality handmade items for anyone on your list!

This year’s premier Nature-themed, juried craft show at The West Woods will again features the festive “Holly Night” evening market on Friday, November 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., as well as daytime shopping on Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forty vendors will be available to discover, including some under tents outside, so make sure you dress for the weather to take advantage of them, too!

Shoppers may also look forward to perusing this event’s charming Mistletoe Market, a room full of youth artisans selling their handmade gifts at typically lower price points, and save their appetites for food available from Manna Food Truck, Vivander Cookie Mobile and Crooked Kettle Popcorn.

Gifts sold at these popular events traditionally include heirloom-quality ornaments and holiday décor, all-natural bath and beauty products, gourmet food and snacks, unique jewelry and accessories, beautiful and functional pottery and glass items, gifts hand-turned from wood, holiday wreaths and much more.

Hoping for a sneak-peak of the lineup? Participating artisans are now listed at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org/activity/special-events-art-shows. Guaranteed you will leave with something you love, or something you will love to give!

The West Woods Nature Center is located at 9465 Kinsman Road (Route 87) in Russell Township and fully wheelchair/stroller accessible.

For more on Geauga Park District offerings, please call 440-286-9516 or visit Geauga Park District online via www.geaugaparkdistrict.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.

Trunk or Treat Fun Awaits: Join the Halloween Celebration at Mentor Nissan – A free community event on October 19th providing a fun and safe Halloween experience.
2024-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Mentor Nissan, 6960 Center Street, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Mentor Nissan is happy to announce the third annual Trunk or Treat Block Party, a family-friendly Halloween celebration! Join the festivities on Saturday, October 19th from 12 PM to 2 PM at the dealership, located at 6960 Center Street in Mentor.
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of treats! Our Trunk or Treat event will feature creatively decorated car trunks, each offering candy and goodies for trick-or-treaters. Families will enjoy a safe and festive environment where kids can show off their costumes and collect treats from many local businesses and nonprofit organizations. This event is free to the public, and everyone is welcome to join in the Halloween spirit. Don’t forget to bring trick-or-treat bags!
In addition to trunk-or-treating, there will be fun activities, photo opportunities, and maybe even a surprise or two!

“We’re thrilled to unite the community for an afternoon of fun,” says Ray Sminchak, Managing Partner. “This event offers parents a daytime option for Halloween festivities and gives kids another chance to show off their costumes. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for us to highlight the amazing businesses and organizations that enrich our community.”
Businesses, organizations, and nonprofits are invited to join the fun by decorating the trunks of their vehicles in themed décor and handing out candy. Each decorated trunk will be automatically entered into our Trunk Decorating Contest, where one lucky winner will receive a $500 donation and their name on the Trunk or Treat trophy! To reserve your spot, please email your interest to pat@usepromark.com by October 17
Businesses, organizations and nonprofits are invited to join in on the fun and participate by decorating the trunk of their vehicle in a themed décor and pass out candy. Each decorated trunk is automatically entered into the Trunk Decorating Contest where one winner will receive a $500 donation and their name on the Trunk or Treat trophy! Spots can be reserved for participation by emailing your interest to pat@usepromark.com or calling 440.974.1198 no later than October 17.

About Mentor Nissan: Mentor Nissan is a community partner and happy to be of service in the Lake County area. For additional information about Mentor Nissan visit www.mentornissan.com or call 440.951.1100.

Clambake Raffle & Fundraiser
2024-09-28 14:00 - 18:00 | SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Rd., Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
Join SNPJ Lodge 142 for a charity clambake picnic at the SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Ohio on Saturday, September 28th. Doors open at 2pm and clambakes will be served at 3pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Marcus’ Lantern Fund, to support The Deepwood Foundation Kids Camp for children with developmental disabilities.
The afternoon will be filled with music, delicious food, and raffles! Included with each meal purchase is a raffle on the half hour from 3-5pm!
Purchase tickets at https://app.promotix.com/events/details/SNPJ-Lodge-142-Clambake-tickets-2 or by contacting Carol at (440) 856-9961.
Caterer: Trevi Catering
Music by DJ Lance Blaque
Bake Menu Options (served at 3:00 pm)
Clam/Chicken $40
Chicken w/o clams $30
Clam/Steak $54
Steak w/o clams $42
Booze Cooler Raffle ($500.00 Value)
$5 for 1 ticket and $20 for 5 tickets
Cash Bar – alcoholic and non-alcoholic spirits by Free Spirit Bottle Shop of Fairport, OH
Cash Venue only
Note: Food tickets and pre-purchased raffle tickets will be distributed at the entrance.

Pan-American Masters Games Farewell Celebration
2024-07-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, 44113
Dates: July 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Mall C 200 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
URL: Farewell Celebration | Pan-American Masters Games | Cleveland 2024 (clevelandmasters2024.com)
Cost/Admission (if it asks for it): Free
Contact: hello@clevelandmasters2024.com
Copy: Meet us at the finish line! The 2024 Pan-American Masters Games Farewell Celebration will occur on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the finish line of the Road Race 10K, Half Marathon and Community 5K.
This will be our final celebration of health, vitality, friendship and an active lifestyle at any age. Meet one last time with old and new friends as we celebrate the end of ten fantastic days of community and competition in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Farewell Celebration is free and open to the public; registered athletes and spectators receive a special gift.

Pan-American Masters Games Welcome Celebration
2024-07-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, 44113
Dates: July 13, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Mall C 200 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
URL: Welcome Celebration | Pan-American Masters Games | Cleveland 2024 (clevelandmasters2024.com)
Cost/Admission: Free
Contact: hello@clevelandmasters2024.com
Copy: Join us for the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games Welcome Celebration on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
All are welcome to this event launching a week-long celebration of health, vitality, friendship and an active lifestyle at any age.
Experience an athlete’s procession, rock & roll music and special presentations. Enjoy a festival with food trucks, vendor booths, and activities.
The Welcome Celebration is free and open to the public. Registered athletes and spectators will receive a special gift.

Maple Splash Festival
2024-07-13 14:00 - 21:00
A Festival with Live Music with the bands Ace Molar and Rockability, food vendors, Beer, Wine, Chinese Auction, 50/50 raffle and our HUGE prize drawings that include a 2023 Chevy Silverado and many other prizes. There are many non profit organizations having booths with games and raffles, The festival is free, you can buy tickets for the Maple Splash Raffle and 50/50 at www.maplesplashraffle.com The festival is July 13th from 2pm-9pm and is put on by the Burton Middlefield Rotary Club.

2024 Pan-American Masters Games Local Discount
2024-07-12 08:00 - 2024-07-21 17:00 | Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, 44113
Dates: July 12-21, 2024
Time: 8AM – 8PM
Location: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44115
URL: clevelandmasters2024.com/local
Cost/Admission: $150
Contact: hello@clevelandmasters2024.com
Copy: We are proud of our local community, and hope that you will join thousands of participants from around the world in a friendly competition! A special discount is being offered to residents in Northeast Ohio to participate in the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games July 12-21!

Chardon Polka Band Worship, Concert, and Picnic Benefit
2024-06-23 09:30 - 13:30 | Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road , Chardon, OH, 44024, United States
Come enjoy the Chardon Polka Band as they lead a polka-style worship service for the tenth year at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon on Sunday, June 23, 2024 beginning with coffee and donuts at 9:30 a.m.
Following the worship service which will be from 10-11 a.m., a free picnic-style lunch will be provided by members of Celebration, and the Chardon Polka Band present a free concert from 11:45 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to bring children (there will be activities for them) and also to bring lawn chairs. If the weather is inclement, the event will be held indoors. Donations will be accepted during the worship service and concert to benefit The Ox Shoppe, a non-profit organization serving people with employment barriers.
For additional information, please contact Paul at 440-897-0121.

Tall Oaks : Father's Day Lake County Cornhole Tournament + BBQ Fest
2024-06-16 11:30 - 16:00 | Tall Oaks Event Complex, 9199 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
Celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15 from 12-4 PM with our Lake County Cornhole Tournament and Pitmaster Mat’s Signature BBQ

Celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16 from 11:30 AM – 4 PM with Bourbon & Bones at Tall Oaks Event Complex! The Cornhole Championship Game will be hosted from 11:30 AM – 2 PM, and the BBQ Fest will be held from 2 PM – 4 PM.

Tall Oaks is pleased to invite you to celebrate Dad at our Smoke House at Tall Oaks Resort. Featuring six, vertical, commercial smokers which produce 100+ pounds of succulent proteins per smoker; each smoker contains a 75-pound pellet reservoir and Bluetooth connectivity to control the smoke profile and temperature from anywhere. Come experience smoked barbecue like you’ve never had before!

Complimentary Buffalo Trace bourbon on the rocks & a cigar for each dad! (optional wood chip smoking)

This event is BYOB. We’ll also have state-of-the-art photo booths with immediate digital download and props, stunning indoor and outdoor amenities, fire tables, and free hay wagon rides!

Lake County Cornhole Tournament features:

32 teams to register

Single Elimination Competition

Grand Prize – Commemorative Grand Trophy and $1,000 cash prize

Runner Up Prize – Grand Prize – Commemorative Trophy and $500 cash prize

Complimentary refreshments

Indoor and Outdoor competition spaces

BBQ Pitmaster Chef Mat Schwab’s Plated Protein Menu features:

24 Hour Hickory Smoked Tender Beef Brisket

6 Hour Slow Roasted Half Rack Baby Back Ribs

Succulent Dry Rubbed Barbecue Chicken

BBQ Pitmaster Chef Mat Schwab’s Side’s Buffet Menu features:

Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob

Sauteed Seasonal Vegetable

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy Mac and Cheese

Crispy Seasoned Fries

Fresh Made Corn Bread

Signature Dessert Menu features:

Kirtland Creamery Ice Cream Bar

Hot Fudge Pecan Ice Cream Balls
Bourbon Infused Desserts

We can’t wait to see you and help celebrate the father(s) in your life! We will sell out of this limited, one-time seating, so please get tickets at your earliest convenience.

Terms & Conditions:
Tables will be assigned, seating up to 10. Please try to purchase tickets with your group to ensure seating together. If less than 10 tickets are purchased together, you may be seated with another party.

Tickets must be purchased at least 48 hours before the event. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are Non-Refundable.

No firearms, fighting or foul language permitted at Tall Oaks
