November 4, 2005

Meet the Artists: "Hearth and Home" Hand-Hooked Rugs
Donald W. Meyer Center, Big Creek Park, Chardon 7-9 p.m.
Geauga rug hookers celebrate the county's bicentennial with an exhibition of hand-hooked rugs, past and present. The rugs will be on display through the end of January 2006. For more information, contact : Teresa Runion,Geauga County Park District, 440-286-9516, ext. 2015
or Beth Croup, Cross Creek Farm 440-635-0209
Sponsored by Cross Creek Farm Rug Hooking Studio

December 4, 2005

Catch the Spirit!
Donald W. Meyer Center, Big Creek Park, Chardon 2 p.m.
Kick off Geauga's Bicentennial with the Park District. For more information, contact Teresa Runion 440-286-9516, ext. 2015
Sponsored by Geauga County Park District

December 31, 2005 Signature Event

Commissioners Bicentennial Ball
Chagrin Valley Athletic Club
Geauga County was created on December 31, 1805 by the Ohio General Assembly. Celebrate this historic New Year's Eve event with dining, dancing, proclamations and the unveiling of the Bicentennial Commemorative Map.

January 1, 2006

First Day Family Celebration
Geauga YMCA at Heather Hill, Noon-3 p.m.
Celebrate our historic first day as Geaugans with family activities and presentations by local organizations.
For more information, contact Geauga YMCA 440-285-7543

Bicentennial Baby
UHHS Geauga Regional Hospital
While Geauga kicks off its bicentennial celebration at the stroke of midnight, January 1, 2006, a very special countdown will begin at the Center for Women's Health at UHHS Geauga Regional Hospital. The hospital is a proud sponsor of the official Bicentennial Baby, commemorating the first Geauga baby born in the New Year. Watch for announcements as the time draws near and, of course, after the Bicentennial Baby makes his or her grand entrance.

February 25, 2006

Leadership Geauga Emerald Ball
Early Era Social 5:30 p.m.; Bicentennial Gala 7:00 p.m.
Sun Valley Party Center, 1000 Edwards Lane, Auburn, Ohio
Climb aboard Leadership Geauga's time machine as we celebrate Geauga County's Bicentennial. Travel through 200 years with a fun-filled evening of entertainment, dining, and dancing. For more information, contact Leadership Geauga Office 440-286-8115
Sponsored by UHHS Geauga Regional Hospital

March 14, 2006 Signature Event

Class of 2006 Rules! Student Government Day in Geauga County
For more information, contact Bari Stith 440-279-1770 or Anita Stocker 440-279-1790 or email geaugacountyarchivist@alltel.net
Sponsored by Geauga County Board of Commissioners

March 15, 2006

Recorder's Office Birthday Party with Cake!
Geauga County Recorder's Office, Courthouse Annex
On March 15, 1806 County Recorder James A. Harper recorded the sale of Burton land from Griffith Williams to Simeon Rose for $100.
Celebrate the 200th birthday of the Recorder's Office with cake and the current County Recorder Mary Margaret McBride.
For more information, contact County Recorder Mary Margaret McBride 440-279-2020

March 18, 2006 Signature Event

Happy Birthday, Geauga County!
Chardon Square
Celebrate our first official county gathering of 1806 with a progressive birthday party on Chardon Square featuring historical reenactments, music, walking tours, maple heritage activities, artisans, historical displays, birthday treats and more fun for all ages. For more information, contact Marianne Goodwin at Rosepointe Cottage Tearoom 440-286-8686
Sponsored by Chardon Square Association

April through July 2006

Great Geauga Treasure Hunt
Watch for clues that will take hunters throughout Geauga on their quest for treasure starting April 6, 2006. Clues will be announced every Thursday on Geauga200's Treasure Hunt Page and in local newspapers through July 27, 2006. For rules, registration, clues, and prizes see the Treasure Hunt Page. For more information, contact Anita Stocker 440-279-1790 or geaugacountyarchivist@alltel.net
Sponsored by Geauga Bicentennial Board

April 3, 2006

An Evening with the Critterman
Geauga Park District, West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Rt.87) 7:00 p.m.
You're in for a wild and wacky treat when Critterman (a gruff, yet gentle Northwoods hermit) sets out to help us undestand the ways of the past and present Geauga wildlife. Critterman, also known as Denny Olsen, has appeared in 49 states, including 50 plus national parks and countless community festivals. He has established an international reputation as an innovative performer, educator, naturalist, and storyteller, combining humor and drama into a costumed character to deliver his message. For more information, contact Geauga Park District 440-286-9516
Sponsored by Geauga County Park District and Lake MetroParks

April 9, 2006

InfiniTree Exhibition
Geauga Park District, West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Rt.87)
How much impact does one tree have? How many products can be created from one tree? We'll find out when the Geauga Arts and Culture Council hosts an exhibition at West Woods Nature Center featuring items made by local artists from one giant sugar maple tree. For more information,
contact Anne Prusha 440-286-6811 Ext. 106 or Teresa Runion 440-286-9516 Ext. 2015
Sponsored by: Geauga Council for Arts and Culture and Geauga County Park District

April 15, 2006-November 15, 2006

Early Settlers of Geauga County Exhibit
Century Village, Burton, Ohio
View a myriad of artifacts from textiles to equipment used in the daily lives of the pioneers. Available for all museum tours in 2006 and free to the community during Pioneer Day on August 19. For more information, contact Century Village 440-834-1492
Sponsored by Century Village

April 20-23, 2006

Geauga County Maple Festival
Theme: Celebrating Geauga County's Bicentennial
For more information, contact Kelly Bolan, President, Maple Festival Board or www.maplefestival.com

April 27, 2006 Signature Event

"Geauga's Heritage" Video Premier
CIC's "Salute to Business and Industry" Annual Dinner
St. Denis Golf Course Party Center, 10660 Chardon Rd.
For more information, contact Anita Stocker, Director of Community and Economic Development 440-279-1790 or www.geaugaced.com
Sponsored by Geauga Community Improvement Corporation and Lake Erie Video

April, 2006 (Date tba) Signature Event

The People Who Make the County Work: Banking and Entrepreneurship in Geauga's History
A traveling exhibit displaying Geauga's rich commercial heritage. For more information, contact Kathy McClure of Proforma Lamar 440-632-0969
Sponsored by Middlefield Banking Company

May 4-5, 2006

Bicentennial Heritage Bus Tour
Sponsored by Troy Elementary School

May 9, 2006

Dine Around: A Bicentennial Program with Dr. Bari Stith
Fowlers Mill Restaurant 6:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Barbara Whidden, Adult Program Director, 440-255-8979
Sponsored by Lake County Historical Society

May 13, 2006

Bicentennial Farmfest
Thompson Square, 10a.m.- 4p.m.
Activities include pony rides, carriage rides, flea market, chainsaw carving, and a traveling exhibit on the Great Geauga County Fair. Vendors and 4-Hers welcome. Visit the Geauga County Bicentennial booth and celebrate 200 years of agriculture in Geauga County. For more information, contact Nancy Schaffert 440-298-3434.

May 20, 2006

Spring Drive-It-Yourself Tour
Enjoy the unique features of Geauga in this one-day scenic tour featuring a Geauga Bicentennial stop at the Great Geauga County Fair Office, 14373 North Cheshire Street, Burton. Enjoy the our Fair Board's display of historic photos and artifacts as well as Bicentennial Board giveaways and merchandise. For more information, contact Terese Volkmann 440-834-1846
Sponsored by Geauga Tourism Council 1-800-775-TOUR (8687)

May 20-21, 2006

Spring Gas Up Weekend
Geauga County Fairgrounds, Admission $3.00
Tour an exhibition of power-producing devices and machinery while learning about collecting tractors, their preservation, and their restoration. For more information, contact the Historical Engine Society 440-975-1072, or Terese Volkmann 440-834-1846
Sponsored by Historical Engine Society

May 22, 2006

Senior Citizen Bus Tour
For more information,contact: Joey Tomsic, 440-279-2130
Sponsored by Geauga Department on Aging

May 26-27, 2006

"Murder by the Clocktower"
Watch as a group of wannabees and old actors, trying to make their comeback on stage, take you through this original murder spoof commemorating Geauga County's Bicentennial in an original production. Tickets available online at http://www.geaugatheater.org. For more information, contact the box office: 440-286-2255 or the business office 440-285-7701.
Sponsored by Geauga Lyric Theater Guild

May 27, 2006

"Geauga History Tales"
Big Creek Park and the Berkshire High School Thespians present a series of staged readings and playlets from Geauga's history. Refreshments served. For more information, contact Teresa Runion 440-286-9516.
Sponsored by Geauga Park District

Summer 2006 Signature Event

Geauga Heritage Trail Debut
Journey through time and place in this scenic drive-it-yourself tour spanning 200 years of Geauga History. For more information, contact Bari Stith 440-279-1770 or Anita Stocker 440-279-1790 or email geauga200@alltel.net
Sponsored by Geauga Bicentennial Board of Managers, Ohio Humanities Council, Geauga Department of Communityand Economic Development, and Geauga County Archives

June 18, 2006 Signature Event

Geauga Old-Time Jubilee: A Bicentennial Event
Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Rain Date: June 25, 2006)
Join the celebration in Burton's historic park to commemorate the June birthday of Geauga's first permanent settlement. Enjoy a box-luch picnic, pie-eating, pie-throwing and pie-baking contests; horse-drawn wagon rides; entertainment, an ice-cream social, games and more. Participate in the Pancake-Flipping Relay Race by printing and filling out the registration and release forms. For more information, contact Maria Lovas, President of Burton Chamber of Commerce at 440-834-4891
Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce

July 2, 2006

Old Glory Days, Bicentennial Style
Celebrate the Bicentennial with a parade down Main Street and other activities.
For more information, contact Marianne Goodwin at Rosepointe Cottage Tearoom 440-286-8686
Sponsored by Chardon Square Association

July 7-18, 2006

Geauga Bicentennial Art Show
Geauga West Library, Rt. 306, Chester Township
For more information, contact Anne Prusha 440-286-6811 Ext.106
Sponsored by Geauga Council for Arts and Culture

July 12-16, 2006

Ohio Chautauqua "War and Peace"
Geauga West Library, Rt. 306, Chester Township
Join us under the big tent as first-person interpreters, many presenting characters from Ohio's past, visit Geauga and share their lives and experiences. The 2006 program features Francisco Pizarro, Chief Cornstalk, Clara Barton, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ernie Pyle. For more information, conctact Anne Prusha 440-286-6811 Ext.106
Sponsored by Geauga County Public Library Foundation and Ohio Humanities Council

July 15-16, 2006

Treasures from Great-Grandmother's Trunk: A Flower Show
West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Rd.(Rt. 87) Saturday, July 15 1-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
A standard flower show. Free Admission. For more information, contact Teresa Runion at Geauga Park District 440-286-9516.
Sponsored by Aquilegia Garden Club, Chester Garden Club, and Perennial Gardeners Club

July 22, 2006

Bicentennial Barbecue
Chagrin Fall Park, 10 a.m.- 7.p.m.
Featuring Rib Cook-Off and a Past Directors Celebration. For more information, contact Deanna at 440-247-6030

July 2006 (Date to be announced)

Hoop It Up!
3-on-3 Basketball! For more information, contact Deanna at 440-247-6030

July 24-28, 2006

Ohio's Western Reserve: Celebrating 200 Years of Geauga
3 credit hour class, Undergraduate and Graduate Levels
Department of History, John Carroll University
In this one week long course, Dr. Bari Oyler Stith takes students on an exploration of regional history and culture with a special emphasis on using Geauga County as a learning laboratory. For more information, contact Bari Stith at 440-279-1770 or bstith@jcu.edu

August 13-19, 2006

1800s House
Century Village, Burton, Ohio
Century Village will host a local spin-off of the popular TV series "1900 House" by placing a family from Mentor in a house in Century Village for one week to experience how a family might have lived in the 1800s. For more information, contact Century Village 440-834-1492
Sponsored by Century Village

August 19, 2006

Pioneer Day
Century Village, Burton, Ohio
Free to the community. Music, artisan demonstrations, hands-on activities, and make & take crafts for all ages. Meet the 1800s House family, view the Bicentennial exhibit on the early settlers of Geauga, and enjoy a "Hoedown" at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Century Village 440-834-1492.
Sponsored by Century Village

August 31 - September 4, 2006

Great Geauga County Fair
Celebrate Geauga's Bicentennial with special exhibits and events at Ohio's oldest contiuously operating county fair. For more information, contact Terese Volkmann, Public Relations Director,440-834-1846 or www.geaugafair.com

Celebrate with Junior Fair: Geauga County 200 Years. For more information, see Junior Fair Website

Celebrate Geauga's Birthday at the 4H Fair Fest. Contact Pam at weisel.2@osu.edu or call Nancy O'Reilly at 440-268-3773

September 23-24, 2006

Bicentennial Autumn Jubilee Festival
Enjoy art shows, music, food, antique and car show, balloon launch & Scarecrow Alley. For more information, contact Maria Lovas at www.burtonchamberofcommerce.org

September 24, 2006

Earthkeepers Expo
County Fairgrounds Natural Resource Area, Sunday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the conservation of Geauga County with a wide range of activities exhibiting the conservation efforts of the past, present and future. Contact Diane Valen, Director Naturalist Services, 440-286-9516
Sponsored by Geauga Park District and Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

October 1, 2006

Century Home Tour
Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Come see five of Geauga County's older homes, some of which are over a hundred years old. For more information, contact Sally Yocum at (440)285-5231 or sallyy1@alltel.net
Sponsored by Geauga County Panhellenic Association.

October 13-14, 2006

200 years of Geauga County Quilts: Quilt Show and Luncheon
Ledgewood Christian Church, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
For more information, contact: Mary Mobilia at 440-338-3984 or Peg Schutt at 440-338-5803
Sponsored by Russell Historical Society

October Weekends 2006

Corn Maze
Have an a-maze-ing time in two Geauga-themed corn mazes
For more information, contact Century Village at 440-834-1492 and Sharon Glover, Ridgeview Farms, 440-693-4000
Sponsored by Century Village and Ridgeview Farms

November 2006

Geauga's Bio-Centennial
West Woods Nature Center, 9645 Kinsman Road (Rt. 87)
An interactive exhibit chronicling major changes in Geauga County's landscape history.
For more information, contact Teresa Runion, Geauga County Park District, 440-286-9516

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