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Czech Easter Bread ("Mazanec") for sale at DTJ
Who doesn't remember the smell of fresh baked goods from Mom's kitchen at Easter? Mazanec or houska is a sweet dough with golden raisins and almonds baked into a round loaf with a cross cut into the top. DTJ will again be selling the traditional Czech Easter bread by order only. Cost is $15 for a two-pound loaf. Orders must be in by April 10 and can be picked up April 13. Call 440-543-8494 to place orders.
Learn Soil “FUN”damentals with Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District!
Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District at the Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield, OH 44062, to learn about Soil “FUN”damentals” on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. This unique interactive program will dig into an overview of soil composition, soil properties, and ways we can protect soil, through hands-on activities and soil painting. Registration required by visiting geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/13200537 or calling 440-632-1961 by April 7.
Master Gardener Spring Classes
Gardening 101 Series Part 2: Seed Selection and Planting Plan
March 29 from 10 a.m. - Noon Free
You’re working on getting your garden site ready, it’s time to make your seed, plant selection, and planting plan. Selecting your own seeds is exciting. Growing the food your family enjoys is fulfilling. MGV, Kelly Morgan will cover the basics of selecting and starting your own seeds, what works best directly planted in your garden, and when to start planting. Kelly is an avid native flower and vegetable gardener, and a beekeeper who loves sharing her interests and experiences with gardening. Registration required. Call 440-834-4656.
Mushroom Facts
April 5 from 10 a.m. - Noon $40
This workshop, led by Erika Lyon, Ohio State Extension Educator for Jefferson and Harrison Counties, will cover the basics of growing your own shiitake mushrooms. Mushroom cultivation can also be a rewarding experience, and shiitakes are one of the easiest to begin with as they can be grown on a variety of tree species. Shiitakes are a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and are one of the most popular mushrooms on the market, known for their meaty flavor and nutritional value. Participants will learn about inoculating logs with shiitake spawn, log laying yards and colonization, and harvesting basics. Participants will also have the opportunity to inoculate a log with shiitake spawn to take home and cultivate their own mushrooms. Class limited to the first 20 prepaid registrants. Registration and payment required by March 28, 2025. Call 440-834-4656.
Each class will be held at the Geauga County Extension Office, Patterson Center (at the north-west end of the Burton Fairgrounds),14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH. Registration required. Please call for more information and registration at 440-834-4656. Information can be found on our website: geauga.osu.edu On Facebook at Geauga County Master Gardeners.
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CV Christian Women Luncheon April 16
Chagrin Valley Christian women’s connection will be hosting their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, April 16 from 12-1:45 p.m. at Chagrin Valley Athletic Club. Cost is $20. RSVP by April 9 to CWCCHAGRIN@gmail.com or 216-706-9150. Come and enjoy food, fun and fellowship, featuring guest speaker Lisa Haley, on surviving life. Special feature will be April Suva-Surovi discussing how to keep your brain, sharp and young.
VSAP Is Here to Help
For 48 years Valley Save-a-Pet has been helping pet parents obtain low cost spay/neuter services for their companion pets. Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 VSAP Have-a-Heart program.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for a spay/neuter certificate for a companion pet, call 440-232-PETS (2287) and speak with a HAH volunteer. Phone lines are open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and the first Saturday of the month with the following exceptions for July, August and September when the line will be open on the second Saturday.
Modest added charges are required for any animal not current on vaccinations and for large dogs whose weight might require special anesthesia.
Spay/neuter services for feral cats to to help reduce the feral cat population are also available.
To learn more about Valley Save-A-Pet’s programs and events, please visit www.valleysaveapet.org.
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