Members of local Toastmasters clubs excelled at the Area 20 Evaluation and International Speech Contest on Thursday, January 31st at the Western Reserve Land Conservancy office in Chardon. The contest was co-hosted by the Chardon and STERIS Toastmasters Club. Nancy Temple and Don Terriaco served as co-chairs of the event that attracted over 50 attendees. … Read more
Save the Date for Geauga Growth Partnership’s Ignite Your Career – Pathways to Success for Students on Monday, March 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Sisters of Notre Dame Education Center, located at 13000 Auburn Rd, Chardon, Ohio 44024. Attend this high energy evening packed with inspiration, success stories, and resources. Explore career options … Read more
At the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District January meeting, State Senator John Eklund administered the oaths of office to Board Supervisors Dee Belew of Auburn Township and Mary Slingluff of Chesterland. Both members were re-elected to serve 3-year terms as Board Supervisors and will continue charting the course for natural resources management in Geauga … Read more
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) Board of Supervisors selected officers and committees for this special anniversary year. Serving as volunteers, the five-member Board of Supervisors sets the direction for the District and makes important conservation decisions for the community. Board members are elected to serve staggered, three-year terms, and are granted specific … Read more
This summer the Geauga and Portage Soil and Water Conservation Districts are offering a unique and affordable workshop for teachers! Welcoming educators of all grades and disciplines, this workshop provides 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 … Read more
February always brings a longing for maple sugaring in Geauga County, and with it, the anticipation of all of this special season’s naturally sweet rewards. To whet your appetite, please join Geauga Park District for Sweet Maple: How to Make Maple Confections on Saturday, February 23rd from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The West Woods Nature … Read more
With the winter weather finally kicked into high gear, don’t miss your opportunity to try snowshoeing at The West Woods – absolutely free to Geauga County residents! Nearly 100 rentals have already been enjoyed as people crave cold-weather adventure and activity. The deeper the snow, the better, with at least a few inches a must, according … Read more
The return of Geauga Park District’s discARTed Recycled Art Exhibition should see more than 200 pieces of artwork on display at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township, and we hope you will join us in celebrating these artists and opening this uniquely awesome show! Meet the Artists, an opening event featuring refreshments and live music performed on … Read more
A trio of 8th graders has made Cardinal Schools history! On January 12th, Audrey A., Ana F., and Ava G., represented Cardinal Middle School at the Future City Competition – Ohio Region and finished THIRD OVERALL! It’s the highest finish for a Cardinal team since we started participating in the event six years ago. Future City itself … Read more
The Student of the Month award at Chagrin Falls Middle School acknowledges students for their outstanding performance and rewards them for their efforts. The students were chosen by seventh and eighth-grade teams to be a “Tiger of the Month.” These students exemplify the Tiger Techniques of: Think, Integrity, Grit, Effort, and Responsibility. December’s Tigers of … Read more