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Apricot, Nut, or Poppy Seed Rolls for Sale; Order by Nov. 14
DTJ Bakers will be selling these rolls again by order only. Cost is $14.50 each. Orders must be in by Nov. 14 and can be picked up Nov. 17. Call 440-543-8494 to place orders and more information about DTJ events. DTJ Taborville is located at the corner of Quinn and Bartholomew roads in Auburn Township.
Burton Public Library Independent Film Festival Dec. 2
Submit Entries by Nov. 15
Burton Library is known for its Burton Art Show and their children’s Art Show is now on display. Yet, these two shows only displays two-dimensional art (i.e. drawings, paintings…) and three-dimensional art (i.e. sculpture, clay…). What about the four-dimensional art…films! This year, Burton Library will be hosting their first Independent Film Festival
“This Idea came about when we decided to offer Filmmaking 101 to the teens in our community,” says Halcyon Domanski, Children’s Library Assistant “We want a way for them to share what they had learned and made in the class. We then realized that this could be an opportunity for everyone in our community to share their movies.”
“It is not often that events are available for Filmmakers to share their art. Yes we have social media but an actual film festival is a more personal interaction with the art form,” says Eli Millette, Children’s Librarian “We are hopeful that the community will join us in this endeavor and submit their films as well as come and join the audience.”
On Dec. 2 starting at 6 p.m., Burton Public Library will be hosting their first Geauga Independent Film Festival. If you live in Geauga County you are invited to submit any short film you have made. It must be 15 minutes or shorter and it must be PG-13. Your film can be fiction, documentary, animation, anything you would like. All films must be submitted to Burton Public Library in mp4 format. It can be emailed to halcyon.domanski@burton.lib.oh.us or a memory stick may be delivered to the Library. Submission deadline is Nov. 15.
All ages welcome! This is a free event to submit to and attend. Free popcorn and drinks at the event.
From Sap to Syrup: Navigating the Challenges of Maple Production
Join us in person on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. at CDL Maple Ohio, 4508 York St., Farmdale, OH 44417, for an immersive exploration of the journey from sap to syrup, delving into the challenges faced by producers today. This Woodland Wednesdays program is designed for both aspiring and experienced maple syrup enthusiasts, offering insights into the trials and tribulations associated with establishing and maintaining a successful maple production operation. Discover the common obstacles faced by maple producers, including climate variability, disease management, and market fluctuations. Hear firsthand accounts from local producers who are successfully navigating these issues. The featured speakers are Tim Sutton, Maple Syrup Producer and Store Manager for CDL Maple Ohio and Sean Marino, Resource Conservationist with USDA-NRCS.
Please be sure to dress for the weather and bring a chair and reusable mug. The program is free, but registration limited and required. Visit https://bit.ly/WoodlandWednesdaysNovember2024 to register or contact Sean at 330-637-2056 Ext. 8625 or sean@trumbullcoswcd.org.
Woodland Wednesday Collaborators include NE Counties Farm Bureaus, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula, Portage, and Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Division of Forestry, Division of Wildlife, and Holden Forests and Gardens.
2025 Geauga Park Reservation Open Dec. 2
Geauga residents, mark your calendars for Dec. 2 at 8 a.m. Geauga County residents can begin reserving Geauga Park District facilities and campsites for 2025 online and by phone starting at 8 a.m. De. 2. Facilities then open to out-of-county residents online at 8 a.m. Jan. 1, 2025, and by phone the following day starting at 10 a.m. Everything is first-come-first-served, so booking online is your best option. Veterans Legacy Woods’ Tribute Lodge reservations are only accepted by phone or in person.
Credit card payment is required at the time of reservation for some facilities and all camping reservations. Do you feel prepared to get your date? If you intend to book online, is your account up to date?
For details on the reservation process, including tips to expedite your efforts and the 2025 fee schedule, please visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org/2025-facility-reservations in advance. Notably:
- Reserving online is strongly recommended! Reservations will be flying fast and furious the morning of Dec. 2. For the best chance to secure your date before it’s gone, we encourage you to practice making your reservation online in advance. That way, you can get familiar with our system, create an account or check your account is up to date, and call us with questions if you find yourself getting stuck before Dec. 2. Reservations are NEVER accepted via email, and once we get going, callers should anticipate a wait on hold. Please be patient and don't hang up to keep your place in the queue; our visitor services representatives will answer your call as soon as they can. We also recommend you have back-up dates handy, if at all possible, in case someone else beats you to your first choice. Thanks in advance for helping us make the day go smoothly for all!
- Reservations for lodges and shelters are all from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Access is never provided early. Only three total facility reservations are permitted per patron at any given time.
- A variety of special guidelines exist for Veterans Legacy Woods’ Tribute Lodge and are listed on the link above for review. For instance, to keep others from using other parts of the building during your reservation, you must reserve all three sections of the facility yourself. Also, veterans and active members of the military are entitled to one free reservation of this facility per year, but to be eligible, must complete all the reservation steps themselves – no exceptions! Check the link above for specific requirements.
- Each reservation holder is responsible for facility cleanup before 11 p.m., so please plan your event accordingly. This includes cleaning up trash, sweeping (and/or mopping, depending on the facility), wiping down tables and resetting any moved park furniture to its original location.
So how urgent is it to mark your calendars for Dec. 2 at 8 a.m.? Well, 341 facility reservations and 52 campsites were made within the first hour of opening 2024 reservations, and within the next three hours, there were 183 more for facilities and 34 more for campsites. Weekend reservations of the lodge at Claridon Woodlands and Holbrook Hollows tend to be extremely popular and always rapidly fill.
Wherever you’re hoping to reserve your space in Nature, good luck, and please don’t hesitate to call 440-286-9516 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in advance with any questions. Our visitor services representatives want you to be prepared and will be happy to help you.
For more on Geauga Park District offerings, please call 440-286-9516 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. or visit Geauga Park District online via www.geaugaparkdistrict.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.
VSAP Is Here to Help
It’s kitten and puppy season, and soon shelters will be flooded with adult mothers and their offspring surrendered for adoption. More than three million cats and three million dogs find themselves in a shelter every year – either born in a shelter, surrendered, or abandoned (ASPCA, The Humane Society and dogster.com data).
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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