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September Events

DESTINATION GEAUGA

Sep 1-Oct 30‘Fall into Savings’ PassportsBe sure to purchase your Passport early to take ad-vantage of the full two months of savings at over 25area businesses and events. The cost of the Passport is$10, and the value in savings is over $200! Each timeyou use one of the money saving offers your Passportwill be stamped, get at least 12 stamps and returnyour Passport by Oct 27th to be eligible for drawingson Oct 31st for cash prizes of $100, $250, or $500! Topurchase your Passport or for additional informationwww.DestinationGeauga.com/fall-into-savings-pass-port or call 440-632-1538 Destination Geauga

Sep 1 - Sep 5 (9am - 12am)The 2016 Great Geauga County FairThe oldest fair in Ohio is Thursday – Monday overLabor Day Weekend. We have something for every-one: Over 13,000 Exhibits • Over 2,000 Animals • RidesOpen Daily • Music by Geauga County Fair Band •Exhibit Halls • Hundreds of Commercial Displays &Vendors • Fantastic Fair Food • Exciting Games • FairContests: Frog Jumping, Diaper Dash, Chicken Flying,Rooster Crowing, Kiddie Tractor Pull • Live Music andEntertainment Shows • Educational Demonstrations,Activities and Fishing at National Resources Area •Free Parking * Fun! Fun! Fun! Advance Sale Tickets onthruWednesday, August 31, Save up to $12 on 5-gateadmissions punch card or $2 on a gate admission.Purchase at online at geaugafair.com, fair office or atlocal businesses. See our Visitor Information page formore details. Geauga County Fairgrounds | (440) 834-1846 | geaugafair.com

Sep 1-30 (10am-5pm)Apple Picking Time at Sunrise FarmApple picking has become a fall tradition at SunriseFarm. Beginning with juicy Honey Crisp, Gala andMa-cIntosh apples in early September and ending withthe tart snap of our Staymen Winesap in late October,apple time is a wonderful way to enjoy the cooler fall

weather. Other varieties include: Cortland, Red Deli-cious, Blushing Golden Delicious, and Rome Beauty aswell as other local favorites. We are open daily. Everyoneis invited to come out to the farm for a delicious tasteof Fall. Many fall varieties are available for picking in ourlovely orchard located next to the farm’s market. SunriseFarm | 440-834-1298 | www.sunrisefarmgifts.com

Sep 1-7 (10am-5pm)Peach Party at Sunrise FarmEnjoy fresh, juicy, local peaches by the pound, peck orcrate during our Annual Peach Party. Super sweet, localpeaches are ripe and ready beginning with Red Havenvariety around August 1.We carry several varieties asthe season progresses finishing around September 7.440-834-1298 | www.sunrisefarmgifts.com

Sep 1-30 (10am-6pm Mon-Sat)White House Chocolates’ Exquisite CHOCOLATECARAMEL APPLESWhite House Chocolates –With fall comes the coolerweather and the crisp, juicy APPLE. A delicious fruit onits own, but dip it in caramel, roll it in cashews, pecans,or toffee bits, then drape it in chocolate and it is extraor-dinary!! We wait until the new crop of apples starts to ar-rive and then turn them into a mouth-watering delight.One apple is dessert for …, well we won’t tell you withhow many you can share it because we know how hardit is to do andwe don’t want to pile on the guilt:) Youcan always come back for more . . .Caramel becomes especially popular with the au-tumn season. We are here to provide you with a gooeyselection – caramel on pretzels (with or without nuts),graham crackers, turtles in pecans and cashews, sea salt

For the second year the Destination Geauga Office willbe selling “Fall into Savings Passports’ to encourage localsand visitors alike to get out and enjoy September & Octo-ber in Geauga County! The passports cost $10 and have avalue of over $200 in savings at various local events andmerchants. “Our Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour growsevery year” says Destination Geauga Executive Direc-tor Lynda Nemeth, “we’ve asked attendees what they likeabout it, and what they don’t like about it. They like thespecial offers, they like saving money, they like having alist of places to go & things to do, they like the possibil-ity of being a big winner at the end. The only thing we’veheard repeatedly is that people did not like, that the touris only one day. So with the Fall Passport we are able to

give them everything they like, and it is something that goes on for two months!”Once you purchase your Passport it will be stamped when you use the offer at a

location. Use at least 12 of the 25 offers and return your stamped Passport to theDestination Geauga Office by October 27, and you will be in the drawing to wincash prizes! On October 31, three Passports will be drawn and cash prizes of $100,$250, & $500 will be awarded! So you not only get to have a fabulous Fall enjoyinggreat events and shopping locations, you will also save money, AND have a chanceto win cash!

We thank D & S Farm and Garden Supply for their Sponsorship of this project.“Fall into Savings Passports” can be purchased at the Destination Geauga Office(14907 North State Ave. Middlefield), online www.DestinationGeauga.com (andwill be mailed to you for no additional charge), or at most of the 25 participatinglocations Participating locations: D & S Farm and Garden Supply, Honey Hill Ped-dler General Store, Chander Hill Farm, Red Maple Inn, Fall-TASTIC Family Festi-val, Patterson Family Fun Fest, Nauvoo Family Market, Country Arts and JewelryLLC, Geauga County Airport Community Day, West Geauga Plaza, Blue JayOrchard, Gifts for all Seasons at Scheid’s, Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival, Rothen-buhler Cheese Chalet, Cater 4 U, Grand River Cellars, Silver Rose Alpaca Farm,Southside Salvage, Geauga Lyric Theater, White House Chocolates, RidgeviewFarm, Camp Hi Canoe Livery, Burton Chamber of Commerce Log Cabin, AuburnPointe Green House, Maggie’s Doughnuts & Maggie’s Café. We will also have themat the Great Geauga County Fair! Call 440-632-1538 for additional

caramels, sea salt pumpkin caramels and individu-ally wrapped flavored caramels. Less gooey but ohso good, sea salt caramel truffles and a soft caramelcenter in dark chocolate. 440-834-3133 | white-housechocolates.com

Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (6pm)Punderson Manor Live Music on the Patio~Weather Permitting~Call for Dinner Reservations440-564-9144www.pundersonmanorstateparklodge.com

Sep 3, 10,17, 24 (9am-12pm)Geauga Fresh Farmer’s MarketThe Geauga Fresh Farmer’s Market is an outdoor sea-sonal market bringing the freshest vendor-grown fruitand vegetables to the community. Throughout theseason one can also find grass-fed and conventionallyraised beef, pork, sausage, free-range eggs, herbs andspices. Fresh baked goods, jam, jelly, local honey, ma-ple syrup, value- added products, hand-crafted soap,and quality crafts are available as well. If its plants youare looking for we have annuals, perennials, herbs andthe ever popular heirloom varieties. Those interestedin a local, sustainable food system as well as the fresh-est food available will find a wide variety of items fromGeauga County and the surrounding area. Those look-ing for fun, community connection and smiling faceswill have a great time, too. The market is located at theSouth Russell Village Town Hall, in a quaint, vibrantcommunity on the western side of Geauga County.South Russell Village Hall | 440 474 9885 | www.geaugafarmersmarket.com

Sep 4, (10am-2pm)Punderson Manor Sunday BrunchMeet us for Sunday Brunch $18.99 per person; $16.99per child 12 years and underCall 440-564-9144 for your Brunch ReservationPundersonManor State Park Lodge | 440-564-9144 |www.pundersonmanorstateparklodge.com

Geauga Park District and Geauga Vet-erans’ Services Commission are pleasedto be bringing a national touring exhibi-tion called The Wall That Heals to GeaugaCounty Fairgrounds Thursday throughSunday, September 8 through 11.

The Wall That Heals was created bythe Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund(VVMF) to travel to communities acrossthe United States. The exhibit features ahalf-scale replica of the Vietnam VeteransMemorial in Washington D.C., approxi-mately 250 feet in length, chevron-shapedand complete with the 58,249 names ofthose killed or missing in action from theconflict. Accompanying the wall is also amobile Education Center, featuring newlyupgraded digital displays, telling the storyof the Vietnam War era and the Memorial.

"Fall into Savings Passports"Now Available!

2015 Winners:Carol Cogginsof Middlefield-$100, Sue West ofHuntsburg- $250,Jan Kaminsky ofNovelty-$500

Annual WINE TASTINGFRIENDS OFWOMENSAFE is hosting their annualWine

Tasting event! Thursday, September 15th from 6:00 to9:00 p.m. at Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road,in Newbury. You’ll be able to sample a variety of domesticwines, delectable chocolates , and enjoy fine cheeses! Thisis a perfect opportunity to learn more about the winesproduced by Sharon James Cellars and perhaps find some-thing new to delight your taste buds.Attendees will be treated to a delicious assortment of

heavy appetizers and delicious desserts, will enjoy themu-sic of Vince Menti, and be able to take chances on a 50/50Raffle, wonderful Gift Raffle andWine Pull. The Gift Rafflewill offer an exciting array of gift baskets, restaurant certifi-cates andmuchmore! Friends ofWomenSafe is a volunteerdriven group with the sole mission of raising unrestrictedfunds to support the important work of WomenSafe, theshelter for victims of domestic violence in Geauga County.TICKETS for this lovely event are $35 per person ($25 forthose not wishing to sample wine).

You may make your RESERVATIONS online through ourwebsite at www.fows.info or by calling 440-285-3741.

This being the first time in its20-season existence that The WallThat Heals will have visited GeaugaCounty, organizers expect it to drawthousands of people over its four-daystay at 14373 North Cheshire Street inBurton.

Visitors will be welcome free ofcharge 24-7 during the exhibition. Ad-ditionally, groups are invited to sched-ule visit to The Wall That Heals to gaina heightened awareness of the impactand legacy of the war, as well as leader-ship, citizenship and character.

For more information as it becomesavailable, including a complete sched-ule of events, visit www.geaugapark-district.org, then Things to Do andclick Special Events.

THE WALL THAT HEALSsubstantial touring exhibition making Geauga debut this September

photo: www.vvmf.org.

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

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Thursday through SundaySeptember 8-11Geauga County Fairgrounds

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• FREE for all to visit• Open 24 hours a day• Remember the impact andlegacy of the Vietnam Warand honor veterans

• For information, includinga daily schedule, visitwww.geaugaparkdistrict.org

COMING ONE WEEK AFTER THEGREAT GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR

The Geauga County Fairgrounds are locatedat 14373 North Cheshire Street in Burton.

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BBQ & Boutique is an annual fall tradition and outreachministry that combines famous BBQ, delicious apple pie and theopportunity for residents in Geauga, Lake and Cuyahoga Coun-ties plus family, former students and volunteers to support theongoing mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame. Marking its 54thyear, the Sisters of Notre Dame will welcome guests to the campusof the Notre Dame Education Center on Sunday, September 18and Sunday, September 25, 2016.

“Many don’t realize that the annual BBQ & Boutique is the Sis-ter’s most extensive friend-raising outreach ministry”, states DeanAdler, Director of Advancement. Adler continues, “The BBQ &Boutique provides funding to support critical programs allowingthe Sister’s to continue their efforts to participate in ministries thatsupport education, adult literacy, pastoral care, work to end hu-man trafficking and ministering to the poor and marginalized.”

BBQ & Boutique features delicious barbecue chicken or ribsserved with sides and a slice of delicious apple pie, “Which is apiece of heaven!” offers Adler. The event takes place on two con-secutive Sunday’s, September 18 and September 25, from 12 noonto 5pm. All tickets are available at the door. The BBQ & Boutiqueis held in the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Gymnasium on theNotre Dame Education Center Campus, 13000 Auburn Road,Chardon, south of Mayfield Road and is handicapped accessible.

Adler adds, “With over 8,000 guests each year, this event givesour friends, donors, neighbors, and families an opportunity to

Fall Fest at Bremec inChesterland

Sunday, September 25 • 11am-5pmBring the whole family for a day of funat Bremec Garden Center! Show your

creative side with pumpkin painting anda Kids' Coloring Contest. Be amazed byRick Smith, Jr. 's extraordinary talents.

Interact with Jungle Terry as he teachesyou about his incredible animals. Enjoy

the fall colors on the Hayride. Take homea balloon masterpiece from the one and

only Flower Clown. Watch Hot Air Bal-loons prep for takeoff then float up, up

and away. Wow, there is so much to do atFall Fest! We hope you'll help us celebrate

the splendor of autumn.View Details at www.bremec.com

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visit with the Sisters, reconnect with a gradeschool or high school teacher, or to simply share ameal and drop in the Boutique, where homemadeitems from the Sisters are displayed. It’s comingtogether to share God’s goodness and providentcare with each other, while providing a wonderfuloccasion to support the ongoing missions of theSisters of Notre Dame. Who knew barbecue wassuch an important ministry!”

For information visit: www.sndchardon.org.

Sisters of Notre Dame 54th Annual BBQ & Boutique“A Piece of Heaven”

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Haas, Haas + AssociatesCongratulate UH Geauga Medical Center’s

Heroes of the Month

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Virginia Wilcox

Kay Leggett

Deacon Larry Boehnlein

Each Hero will receive a gift certificate courtesy ofand William R. Haas.

Pauline Burnett

Virginia Wilcox: Virginia serves at the West Concierge desk and also on the PatientFamily Action Committee. She has served for over 16 years and is always willing to domore than expected, including helping with special event days. She meets and greetspeople as they come into the West entrance, providing directions and answering ques-tions. She is prepared each day to do whatever is needed and always has a wheelchairready at her station for those in need. Virginia is a huge asset with her engagement inthe community at Geauga and elsewhere. Her service to others with a contagious smileand gentle hand reflect the spirit of Geauga.

Deacon Larry Boehnlein: Larry serves in our Pastoral Care department offer-ing patients support and addressing requests for spiritual comfort. Larry has been withus for over 17 years and assists with training new volunteers in the department aswell as being on call in emergency cases. He offers a sense of peace during times ofdifficulty not only for our patients but also their families. His life experiences help himrelate well with people of all backgrounds. He is a respected member within the com-munity and vital in his role here. Larry gives of himself in a variety of ways and livesthe mission of UH to teach, to heal and to discover. His openness and kindness reflectsto everyone he encounters.

Kay Leggett: Kay has served as treasurer for the UH Geauga Auxiliary in the last 5years, and continues to do so currently. She has been a volunteer for more than sevenyears and has worked in the gift shop as an auxiliary member as well. Her understand-ing of financial accounting aids in the huge role of keeping records for the Auxiliary.Kay has embraced the increased fundraising efforts of the Auxiliary today always witha smile even when she needs to come in extra for financial transactions. Her serviceat Geauga is huge when most people would not want to deal with financial pressures.Kay’s can-do attitude for the auxiliary always offers encouragement and wisdom. Herservice has been vital to the success of today’s Auxiliary.

Pauline Burnett: Pauline serves as 1st Vice President for the UH Geauga Auxiliary andhas offered new creative ideas to meet the challenges of fundraising. She has been with theAuxiliary for over 4 years and has a huge role in community outreach. Pauline’s relationshipswith the Amish community helps bridge our needs together. She has been instrumental inorganizing the wonderful Amish baked pies at our yearly bake sales. No one appreciatesmore the efforts of homemade goodness then the community here at Geauga. Pauline hasalso reached out in supporting our Auburn Career Center horticultural students by our an-nual poinsettia sales. Her willingness to try has given us new ways of helping others whilefulfilling her commitment to UH Geauga Medical Center. Pauline’s energizing spirit adds tothe Auxiliary organization as a new pioneer of this generation with anything being possible.

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS FROM PAGE H1Sep 10-30 (10am-5pm)Cornstalk Mystery Maze at Sunrise FarmExplore our classic Halloween Cornstalk Mystery Maze asyou run, skip and fall for our Sunrise Farm outdoor fun.Bring your lunch and picnic in our glasshouse pavilionor pick-your-own apples in our nearby orchard. Hotand cold apple cider served daily. Taste our homemadeapple butter made right on the premises. So much tosee, taste and do at Sunrise Farm. We look forward toyour visit. 440-834-1298 | www.sunrisefarmgifts.com

Sep 10 (11am-3pm)Mary Yoder’s DayMary Yoder’s Day is a day to celebrate our wonderfulcustomers! Come and browse the crafters on the porchwhile listening to the sweet sound of the dulcimer andother instruments. The children enjoy the free ponyrides, petting zoo, and face painting. This is a day tocome and enjoy! 440-632-1939 | www.maryyoders-amishkitchen.com

Sep 10 (5pm)Clam or Steak BakeChoose a clam or a steak dinner and enjoy good com-pany!!! Space is limited so please call for presale tickets.Burton Century Village | 440-834-1492 | www.centuryvil-lagemuseum.org

Sep 14 (10am)Hastings Dairy: Cow Tales AdventuresExperience a real working dairy farm and creamery.This event is for children 5 and under accompanied bya caregiver. Plan to arrive by 10am and be at the farmuntil 12pm to take part in all of the activities. Tour thedairy; take a wagon ride around the farm, watch thecows milking, and pet the calves. Taste fresh milk bottledon-farm at Rowdy Cow Creamery and purchase your fa-vorite flavor! Kids will enjoy train rides, the corn box, andthe indoor and outdoor play areas. Fun for the wholefamily. 440-635-0313 | www.hastingsdairy.com

Sep 17 (7am-11am)Last Fly-in of Summer - Pancake BreakfastEXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 5 in-vites you to join them in Hangar 3 at the Geauga CountyAirport, 15421 Old State Road, Middlefield, OH 44062 fora delicious breakfast!BREAKFAST is served from 7-11 am and includes “All youcan eat pancakes”, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage,coffee or orange juice. Adults $ 7.00 and Kids (ages 2-11)$3.50. FREE YOUNG EAGLE RIDES from 8 – 11 am foryouth ages 8-17 (parental permission form required). Apreference is given to first=time flyers. Weather Per-mitting! FEATURING: Aircraft on display: ExperimentalAircraft, Classic Aircraft, Medevac Helicopter and muchmore. DEMONSTRATIONS: Remote Control AircraftFree Admission And Free Parking: Bring your lawn chairsand be prepared for the weatherFor More Information: Contact Patty Fulop at 440-632-1884, email us at eaachapter5@gmail.com or visit us onthe web at www.5.eaachapter.org. See you there!

Sep 17 (9am)22nd Anniversary Fall Festival at MiddlefieldOriginal Cheese Co-opCelebrating 22 years of offering some of the best cheesein the area!!! At their Anniversary Fall Festival there willbe homemade ice cream, kettle corn, peanut butter andadditional venders. Authentic Amish Horse and buggyrides will be available. Also, take a minute and scope outthe steam engine. And be sure to check out the tremen-dous savings in the store!!! The Festivities take placeat Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op , 16942 KinsmanRoad (Route 87) Middlefield, OH 44062 440-632-5567

Sep 17, (9am)Geauga Fresh Farmer’s Market - Tomato TastingCompetitionOur tomato tasting competition is always popular. Wehave a slicer and a cherry tomato category. Bring a pintof your garden tomatoes and enter. Make sure you writethen name of your tomato and who is entering on thepint container before 9 AM. Vendors and shoppers getto vote for their favorite.This is a great opportunity to buy your produce, maplesyrup, honey and value-added products directly fromthe farmers that grow and raise them. See us on face-book and our website: www.geaugafarmersmarket.comSouth Russell Village Hall.

Sep 17 - Sep 18, (10am - 6pm)Village Peddler FestivalThe Village Peddler Festival is a quaint outdoor Ameri-can marketplace of over 175 artisans and craftsmenselling their wares. Stroll down shaded paths whileshopping Americana, traditional, country, Victorian andprimitive arts and crafts. The sounds of live folk musicwill fill the air along with the aroma of many deliciousfood choices available. Free wagon rides and corn maze.A colorful harvest and gourmet market completes thequaint festival with locally grown produce, plants, flow-ers, honey, maple syrup, jams, dips, cookies, breads andmore. Admission is $7; ages 60 is $6; ages 2-11 is $4 andunder 2 is free. Admission includes all daily Farmparkactivities and exhibits. Free parking is provided withgate drop-off and handicapped spots available. Lake800-366-3276 | www.villagepeddlerfestival.com

Sep 17-25 (11am-5pm SAT & SUN)Fall Fun Weekends!Fall Fun Weekend at Ridgeview Farm is hosted everySaturday & Sunday. Enjoy hayride, corn maze, pig races,petting barn, pick your own pumpkin, fall decor andmore! Family fun at it’s best! Ridgeview Farm | 440-693-4000 | ridgeviewfarm.com

Sep 17-18 and Sept 24-25 (12pm - 4pm)Ma & Pa’s Horse Drawn Hay Rides/Fall HarvestCome join us for our annual fall harvest celebration.The bears aren’t hibernating yet. Take one of our horsedrawn hay rides, something new added every year!Pick out your favorite pumpkin from our wide varietyincluding white, orange, pink and blue ones! Sampleour fabulous apple cider and our award winning maplesyrup. Runs the last two weekends in September thruthe end of October. Horse drawn hay rides are weatherpermitting and are from 12 Noon until 4pm Saturday,12 Noon until 4pm on Sunday. Pumpkin Painting andsomething new this season, check out our website! Costis only $3.50 Adults, Children 12 and Under Only $2.50!Includes apple cider and bakery! Please call 440-548-5521 or visit our website at www.maandpas.com.

Sep 18 (1pm)Milk from Cow to Bottle Tour & TastingTour the dairy; take a wagon ride around the farm,watch the cows milking, and pet the calves. Taste freshmilk bottled on-farm at Rowdy Cow Creamery andpurchase your favorite flavor! This is an open house withall the activities going on the entire time we’re open.Kids will enjoy train rides, the corn box, and the indoorand outdoor play areas. Fun for the whole family. www.hastingsdairy.com

Sep 18, (2pm)“Harvesting Good Dreams” Dreamcatcher WorkshopJoin artist RobinAnne Ralls Payne to create a dyed silkdreamcatcher from wine to dye! We will even make thedye from concord grapes, then create three hangingstands incorporating natural materials. If you wish, bringyour own special treasure such as a button, pin, stone orcrystal to add to your creation. Ages 7+, with ages 7-10accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Wheel-chair/stroller accessible. Fee $ 22.00 covers materials,instructions and refreshments. The West Woods AffelderHouse | 4402869516 | www.geaugaparkdistrict

Sep 23, (6pm)Amish Wedding DinnerExperience a traditional ‘Amish Wedding Dinner’ in anAmish Home. This family style dinner will be served the4th Friday of each month. Reservations are Required.Please reserve 1 week in advance. Also taking privatedinner reservations for your group of 10 or more. Horse& Buggy Dinners - 440-632-5822

Sep 24, (8am)Burton Antiques Market400 Dealers – all Antiques and old Collectibles – 54thyear – something for everyone – inside and out – rain orshine – dealers from all over the US and Canada – Larg-est 1 day antique show in the country. Special EarlyBird Admission at 8am $25.00 OR General Admission at10AM $8.00 Geauga County Fairgrounds | 740-998-5300| www.burtonantiquesmarket.com

Sep 24, (9am-12pm)Geauga Fresh Farmer’s Market - Salsa TastingCompetitionBring a quart of salsa before 9:AM and enter your salsa.Shoppers get to vote on their favorite. Its a spicy way tospend the morning!! The Geauga Fresh Farmer’s Marketis an open-air seasonal market the runs mid-May to MidOctober with the freshest local products that Geauga

County has to offer. Come and see us on Saturdays from9:00 till Noon and enjoy the monthly events, cookingdemo’s and scheduled entertainment. See us on face-book and our website: www.geaugafarmersmarket.comSouth Russell Village Hall

Sep 25 (11am)Annual Family Fall FestBring the whole family for a day of fun, activities andsavings at Bremec Garden Centers. Hayrides, face paint-ing, Magician Rick Smith Jr., Jungle Terry, bouncy ridesand much more.Bremec Garden Center Chesterland | 440-729-2122 |www.bremec.com

Sep 25, (12:30 pm)Fall-TASTIC Family Festival & Craft FairA family friendly community event with all profits will bedonated to Lake/Geauga Recovery Center and the Geau-ga Jail Ministry Activities include: Live Music by Freez-R-Burn and the New Hope Worship Team, Craft Fair, PonyRides, Jungle Bob, Large Inflatables, Balloon Making,Face Painting, Sheriff K-9 Unit, Food Concessions, Specialspeakers from Lake/Geauga Recovery Center and theGeauga Jail Ministry. New Hope Christian Fellowship |440-543-4652 | newhope4you.net

Even through it rained car and motorcycle enthusi-asts came out to the Chardon Square for the ChardonCommunity Car and Motorcycle Show.The winner of the stock class from left to right isCheryl Pfiester with grandkids, Mr. Gibson the winner,and Jeff Campbell president of Chardon CommunityAction Team.

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