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August Events

Something for everybody, any Naturelover, any art lover.

Well known as a great variety of fine arts ondisplay and for sale by regional artists, GeaugaPark District’s 25th Annual Nature Arts Fes-tival will be an especially exciting one. That’sbecause the festival’s return to Big Creek Parkafter more than a decade at The West Woodsputs it just a hop, skip and a jump away fromChardon Square Association’s 36th AnnualChardon Arts Festival – park near HistoricChardon Square and take a FREE five-minuteLolly the Trolley ride to Big Creek Park!

Chardon’s two arts festivals are eager to hostyou on Sunday, August 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission and parking are completely free.For maximum convenience, all parking is rec-ommended near Chardon Square with a shorttrolley ride to the Nature Arts Festival due tolimited space at Big Creek Park.

In addition to shopping for awesome Nature-inspired artwork, this year’s park festival-goers

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DESTINATION GEAUGANature Arts Festival “Comes Home” to Chardon

will be able to: peruse locally made goods at aunique Farm-Artisan Market; snack from foodtrucks/booths including Hunger Squad (sand-wiches, salads, drinks), Fire Truck Pizza Co.(pizza, drinks), Classic Kettle Corn, Jimmy’sFunnel Cakes (funnel cakes, French waffles,elephant ears, fried Oreos), Bill’s Ice Cream (icecream treats, fruit smoothies) and Lemonade &Ice Tea Bar; relax under a tent with live musicby Rio Neon (“folkjazz”) and Cats on Holiday(“original swamp pop”); encounter roving stiltwalkers and music; select face paintings andballoon sculptures; create make-n-take projectsand chalk art; hop aboard the Kid at Art Bus;try Zentangle; and at 3 p.m., enjoy readings bywinners of the 21st Annual Nature WritingContest, followed by an open mic for Naturewriters.

Another much-beloved annual feature is usu-ally heard before it’s seen: blacksmiths from theWestern Reserve Artist Blacksmith Associationhammer away during live demos, forging works

of sparking art right before your very eyes!“The Nature Arts Festival continues to be one

of the area’s finest shows for Nature-inspiredartwork,” said Teresa Runion, special eventscoordinator at the Park District. “This 25thanniversary brings it all back to its roots at BigCreek Park. Plus, now there’s no need to selectone Geauga County arts festival over the other– both are easily attainable right here in Char-don! We are all very excited to see families andfriends making a whole day of great artwork,food and fun.”

The Nature Arts Festival is entirely wheel-chair/stroller accessible. A complete schedule ofevents is now available at http://bit.ly/gpdspe-cial.

Both festivals are sponsored by Renewal byAndersen and The News-Herald.

Please call Teresa Runion at 440-279-0882with questions about the Park District festival,or call Mariann Goodwin at 440-285-8686 withquestions about the Chardon festival.

new location makes 2 arts festivals easily attainable in 1 awesome day of art

Participating locations: D & S Farm and Garden Supply, Honey Hill Peddler General Store, Chander Hill Farm, Red Maple Inn, Fall-TASTIC Family Festival, Patterson Family Fun Fest,Nauvoo Family Market, Country Arts and Jewelry LLC, Geauga County Airport Community Day, West Geauga Plaza, Blue Jay Orchard, Gifts for all Seasons at Scheid’s, HuntsburgPumpkin Festival, Rothenbuhler Cheese Chalet, Cater 4 U, Grand River Cellars, Silver Rose Alpaca Farm, Southside Salvage, Geauga Lyric Theater; White House Chocolates;Ridgeview Farm; Camp Hi Canoe Livery; Burton Chamber of Commerce Log Cabin; Auburn Pointe Green House; Maggie’s Doughnuts & Maggie’s Cafe

Passports have $200 value in discounts. Most offers are good Sept-Oct. Use offer at locationsand collect your stamps. Get 12 stamps by Oct. 27 and be entered to win 1 of 3 cash drawings of

$500, $250 or $100!Return your passport in person or by mail to:

Destination Geauga 14907 N. State Ave., P.O. Box 846, Middlefield, Oh 44062Winners will be drawn on Oct. 31, 2016.

Questions? Call 800-775-TOUR or 440-632-1538

Explore Geauga Countyand Fall into Savings!Purchase your passport for $10. Available in August at most participating

locations, or visit DestinationGeauga.com to have yours mailed directly to you.

Thank you to ourpresenting sponsor

Thursday, August 4th at 10:00 amChardon KidsFest & Flea MarketKidsFest offers a safe day of fun gamesand activities for kids of all ages. Activitiesinclude a pizza eating contest, tug-of-war, Plinko, a dunk tank, face painting,cupcake decorating and more! All gamesand activities are free of charge. HistoricChardon Square 100 Short Court Chardon

Friday, August 12th at 7:00 pmGeauga W.O.R.K. Out CelebrationBring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy thisevening of special outdoor activities to celebrateGeauga County Public Library’s W.O.R.K. Outprogram: the Bookmobile, the Planetary trail,refreshments and a free outdoor concert by theChardon Polka Band. Planetarium show 7-8 PM(limited seating). Partially wheelchair/strolleraccessible. 440-286-9516

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25th ANNUAL

Call Teresa for details: 440-279-0882www.geaugaparkdistrict.org

• Indoor/Outdoor Juried Showfeaturing Nature Artists

• Food Trucks, Music & Entertainment,Workshops, Demonstrations• Writing Contest Winner

Readings/Open Mic

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presenting sponsorJunction AutoMapledale FarmsHeinen’s

brewer sponsorChardon BrewWorks

proceeds benefitChardon Tomorrow

25brewers from ohio & surrounding states

$30advance admission $40day of eventincludes 15 tastings & tasting glass

$15designated driver (complimentary soft drinks)

tickets @ www.chardontomorrow.org

live music all dayfood available from

Square Bistro,Maple City Taps & Eatery,Morgan’s on the Square,

Spinner’s Good Time Dinerand Cleats

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chardon tomorrow’s 5th annual

The 5th annual Chardon BrewFest is Satur-day, August 13, from noon to 5 p.m. in its newlocation on Historic Chardon Square! Betterlocation, better summer date, and better brews.Admission is $30 advance online ($25 forsix or more) or $40 at the door and includes15 pours from a selection of 25 exciting craftbrewers from Ohio and surrounding states.Add live music and delicious food for sale, plusa community of friends and friends-to-be, andan incredible summer day is in the works rightin the heart of the Geauga County seat. Plus,Run for Suds in our 5K that morning and youradmission to BrewFest is included!

BrewFest tickets and race registrationare available now at

www.chardontomorrow.org

Chardon BrewFest

The Chardon Community Action Team is pleased to announce thereturn of our Car and Motorcycle Show. The show, in its 17th year, isheld each year to provide a fun event for families, residents, and carand motorcycle enthusiasts. We would like to thank our SuperchargedSponsors Cometic Gasket for their continued support.

The Car and Motorcycle Show will take place on August 14th from12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the Historic Chardon Square. Starting offthe day, the “Stingrayz” will be playing music from the 50s, 60s, andMotown for which they have become known in Northeast Ohio.In addition, there will be more than 100 classic or hot rod cars andmotorcycles on display, a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raffle, a bakesale, and a full menu of delicious classic foods. Most of the activities,throughout the day, are free and those that do have a cost areeconomically priced so everyone can enjoy.

“When the Chardon Community Action Team started the AnnualCar and Motorcycle Show 17 years ago, we wanted to create afun family event on the Chardon Square,” said Cheryl Pfiester,Chairwoman of the Car and Motorcycle Show. “There is no betterway for the whole family to have a good time while helping to supporta group focused on keeping youth drug free.”

Everyone is encouraged to attend and enjoy the classic and hotrod cars and motorcycles, good old-fashioned food, and many otherfun activities for the whole family. All monies raised will be used tosupport the mission of CCAT to lower the use of tobacco, alcohol,and drugs in our youth through education and community events foryouth and their families.

Registrations are still being accepted for cars andmotorcycles, which will be professionally judged. For moreinformation about the day or to register, please visit www.chardoncommunityactionteam.org or call 440-226-9451.

CCAT Car & Motorcycle Setfor another Year

The Kiwanis Clubs of Geauga would like to announce the return ofthe Next Step Reverse Raffle. The reverse raffle is an annual event or-ganized in support of Next Step, which is a program that offers housingand guidance to at risk youth from age 18 to 24.

The Second Annual Next Step Reverse Raffle will be held on July30 at the Sales Barn Auctions, 15848 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield, Ohio44062. Starting at 7 PM there will be a full cash bar, food, and gameboards. The night will culminate with a reverse raffle and a grand prizeof $3,000. There are only 200 tickets being sold.

“Come and join us for a fun night and a chance to win amazingprizes,” said Jim Rayl, Chardon Kiwanis project coordinator. The Ki-wanis clubs of Geauga County are happy to be working together to hostan event that will be helping such a wonderful program as Next Step.”

If you would like to know more about the reverse raffle or the Ki-wanis, please visit our webpage at www.kiwanisclubofchardon.org. Topurchase one of the 200 tickets being sold for this event call Jim Rayl at440-537-4718.

Second Annual Next Step Reverse Raffle

Food Drive July 29thAt recent meetings of the Chardon Kiwanis the need for healthy and

nutritious meals for those in need was discussed. To help meet the lo-cal need the club will be hosting a food drive.

The Chardon Kiwanis Club will be accepting donation during theJuly 29 at the Concert in the Park on Chardon Square, from 7 PM to 9PM. Donations can be brought to the donation table and may includenon-perishable food items, toiletries, and cash. All donations will begiven to the food pantry at the Pilgrim Christian Church.

“The goal of Kiwanis is to change the world, one child and communityat a time, says Baron Miller project leader for the Chardon Kiwanis Club.“Helping to collect food for those in need is a step in that direction.”

People are encouraged to come out to enjoy some good rock and rollperformed by the 730 Club. In addition, while you listen to some goodmusic you will get to know you are lending a helping hand to those inneed too. For more information on the Chardon Kiwanis Club, pleasevisit www.kiwanisclubofchardon.org.

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Haas, Haas + AssociatesCongratulate UH Geauga Medical Center’s

Heroes of the Month

Sponsored by:

100 Seventh Ave. #135Chardon, Ohio 44024 • 440-286-1263

haas-haas.com

13207 Ravenna RoadChardon, Ohio 44024

UHgeauga.org

Alan Gordon, PT

Kim Girolamo, RN

Nora Brant, RN

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

Heather Glowacki, RN

Alan Gordon, PT – Alan was working with a patient when he stopped to educatethe family members in the room. While his back was turned, the patient took a biteof food, started to choke and turn blue. Alan quickly sent a PT student for assistanceand then pushed the nursing light, all while using his clinical skills to figure out howto perform the Heimlich on a person that has sternal precautions. He rapidly assessedthe situation and repositioned the patient in order to provide the adaptive Heimlich. Thepatient coughed up the food and returned to a normal breathing pattern. Throughoutthe patients stay at UH Geauga Medical Center, the patient and family recounted thestory of Alan saving his life.

Nora Brant, RN - Nora is a nurse on the Mother & Infant unit. She has been withGeauga since 1998. Nora is always calm in emergent situations offering her excellentclinical judgment to keep our patients safe. Nora is a sweetheart and is always smil-ing; the patients and staff love her. She consistently looks for ways to improve the unitand is an active member of Unit Council. Nora is compassionate and spends qualitytime with her patients making sure they always have what they need. She is definitelya valued member of our team and our Hero!!

Kim Girolamo, RN – Kim is a nurse on our Mother & Infant unit. She has beenwith us for 20 years. Kim is always going above and beyond for her patients and co-workers. She provides excellent, compassionate patient care which is reflected in ourpatient surveys. Her name is consistently mentioned for the amazing care she pro-vides. The patients love Kim. Kim has excellent clinical judgment and is a role model forher peers. She does little things to help out the unit, such as becoming a notary so ourpatients would not have to come back to have paternity papers notarized. Kim takespride in her work and is efficient in computer charting. She is a valuable asset to theMother & Infant unit. She is truly a hero.

Heather Glowacki, RN – Heather is the Assistant Manager in the OR and assistsin developing innovative improvements throughout the department by thinking “out-side the box” to challenge how and why things are currently done and offer sugges-tions to improve areas that lead to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.Heather was the lead in implementing the new family pager communication systemin the OR, which enables relevant, real-time updates to the loved ones of our surgerypatients. Heather tries her best to make sure the department is running well and doeswhat she can to improve the efficiency and patient satisfaction of ambulatory surgery.

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AUGUST EVENTS FROM PAGE H1Geauga Park District - Observatory Park 10610 ClayStreet Montville.

Friday, August 12th through Saturday August 13Meteors and Moths Overnight EventSpend the night enjoying the Perseid MeteorShower and amazing nocturnal wildlife, includingnight-flying moths attracted by our black-light ormercury vapor lamps! Best meteor viewing shouldbe 1-3 AM. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessibleNature’s Not to be Missed. Geauga Park District- Observatory Park 10610 Clay Street, Montville.www.geaugaparkdistrict.org

Saturday, August 13th at 10:00 amChip’s Clubhouse 8th Annual Miniature GolfTournamentThe 8th Annual Chip’s Challenge Golf Tournamentwill be held Saturday August 13th, 2016 (Rain Dateis Sunday August 14th, 2016). The first place winnerof the 17 and over group will win a cash prize of$250 and the second place runner-up will win $50,with 3rd place earning $25. The top 3 finishersin the Adult Division also receive trophies. Thefirst place winner from both the Teen and Juniordivisions will win a $25 GameStop Gift Certificate.Additionally, each first and second place winnerfrom the Teen and Junior Divisions will receive aChip’s Clubhouse trophy.On August 13th, 2016 we’ll open the course at8am for anyone wishing to practice on the course.For each Age Group the Tournament will consistof 36 holes of golf, so that means two separaterounds of golf on our 18 hole course. The FirstRound of the Tournament starts promptly at 10amand the second should begin no later than 11am.Chip’s employees will be stationed throughout thecourse during the Tournament to ensure our rulesare followed. Once every player has completedthe second round of golf a winner and secondplace runner up will be announced for each AgeCategory. In the event of a tie for first or secondplace in each category a 3-hole playoff beginningon hole 1 will commence.Once winners are confirmed we’ll have an awardspresentation and lunch provided by Congin’s Pizza!

Kiwanis Club ofChardon Awards

Scholarships

The Kiwanis Club of Chardon is pleasedto announce the awarding of our 2016scholarships. The scholarships that KiwanisClub of Chardon awards each year are madepossible through various activities, whichinclude the sale of maple syrup products allyear, a corn roast September, an annual trivianight in the November, and various otherevents.

This year’s scholarships were awarded at therecent meeting on July 7th held at the DeepWoods Pavilion located in Big Creek Park. Therecipients, who were all seniors at ChardonHigh School or home schooled, includingBryn Griffin Farinacci, Jessica Rayl, CourtneyKernc, Nella Cordon, and Laurel Grae. About40 people attended the meeting including thefour scholarship recipients, their families, clubmembers, and guests.

The Kiwanis strongly believes that even oneperson can help their community throughvolunteering. Each recipient of this year’sscholarships is involved in our communitythrough the participation in extracurricularactivities and volunteering.

“Being able to award scholarships is oneof the most rewarding experiences of beinga member of the Kiwanis Club of Chardon,”said chairperson of the Scholarship CommitteeFrank Elliott. “The Kiwanis Club of Chardonwishes each student success in their futureeducational endeavors.”

Look for more announcements about thisyear’s events that support the clubs efforts inthe community.

To find out more information about theKiwanis Club of Chardon, please visit ourwebsite at www.kiwanisclubofchardon.org and/or call 440-537-7316.

Chip’s Clubhouse 214 Fifth Avenue Chardon. 440-285-3456 www.chipsclubhouse.com

Saturday, August 13th at 12:00 pmRaccoon County Music FestivalThis is the most unique music festival in NE Ohio.If you love music, you owe it to yourself to samplethe variety of music served up during the RaccoonCounty Music Festival. Geauga (meaning Raccoonwith Native Americans) County comes alive witha day of dancing, clapping and sing -alongs for allages. While many are focused on the main stage,countless musicians band together throughoutthe grounds and spontaneously begin to jam. Thisevent offers Polka, Blues, Country, Bluegrass andother music styles.Burton Century Village 14653 E. Part Street Burton,440-834-4656. Members: Free Non Members:$10.00

Saturday, August 13th at 1:00 pmHastings Dairy: Milk from Cow to Bottle Tour &TastingTour the dairy; take a wagon ride around the farm,watch the cows milking, and pet the calves. Tastefresh milk bottled on-farm at Rowdy Cow Creameryand purchase your favorite flavor! This is an openhouse with all the activities going on the entiretime we’re open. Kids will enjoy train rides, the cornbox, and the indoor and outdoor play areas. Fun forthe whole family. Hastings Dairy13181 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. 440-635-0313

Saturday, August 20th at 9:00 amGeauga Fresh Farmer’s Market – CornCelebrationWe give you corn samples with toppings madewith products from the market. What a sweet wayto celebrate summer!!The Geauga Fresh Farmer’s Market is an open-airseasonal market the runs mid-May to Mid Octoberwith the freshest local products that GeaugaCounty has to offer. Come and see us on Saturdaysfrom 9:00 till Noon and enjoy the monthly events,

cooking demo’s and scheduled entertainment.This is a great opportunity to buy your produce,maple syrup, honey and value-added productsdirectly from the farmers that grow and raisethem. See us on facebook and our website: www.geaugafarmersmarket.com

Sunday, August 21st at 11:00 am8th Annual Chicken Dinner & Car ShowBarbeque Chicken Dinner & Car Show. FUN FOR THEWHOLE FAMILY. Old fashion chicken dinner usingthe original recipes from our 1st chicken dinner in1932. We will have a huge Chinese Auction, Raffles,Bingo, Family Horse Racing, Children’s Games, 50/50,Mystery Prize Raffle every hour.There will be classic cars and trucks. Car Entries is a$10 donation. Car Entries can win a $200 Gas Cardalong with door prizes every hour. Goodie bags anddash plaques to the 1st 100 cars.DJ Cory will be present with music all day long.Snickers the clown will be painting faces and wehave a snack bar serving popcorn, hot pretzels andice cream sundaes. 440-548-3812 St. Edward Church16150 Center St, Parkman.

Sunday, August 21st at 12:00 amDiscover Underwater Life Through SnorkelingSee fish, plants and other aquatic life from anunderwater perspective! Use equipment/wet suitsprovided or bring your own. Ages 8+. Six people persession. Fee $25.00 for instruction. Waivers requiredby Just Add Water; additional wavier require for ages8-17 attending without adult. Held rain or shine.Registration required. Time slots: Noon-1 PM, 1-2PM, 2-3 PM, 3-4 PM. Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve11620 Ravenna Road, Chardon. 216-206-9501

Saturday, August 27th at 7:00 pmNights Out in the Parks: UziziA band, a choir and dancers play a fusion of beatsand melodies from Ireland, Bulgaria and the MiddleEast. In shelter if inclement weather. Refreshmentsserved. Wheelchair/ stroller accessible. Big CreekPark 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon. 440-286-9516