Local briefs

Salvation Army to open new store

The Salvation Army is set to open a new store in Willoughby Hills on Sept. 15.

The new store is designed to improve the shopping experience for its customers and includes over 18,000 square feet of shopping space filled with bargain-priced clothing, household items, electronics, books, toys, furniture and collectables, according to a news release.

It will be located in the Willoughby Hills Shopping Center on the corner of Bishop Road and Chardon Road

The new store will bring more than 20 new jobs to the area, the release stated. It will also make it possible for The Salvation Army to provide better assistance for people in the community who are struggling with alcohol, drugs, and other life issues since revenues from the Family Store will support the charity’s rehabilitation center.

This center offers services free of charge, and sales from the Family Thrift store are its sole source of funding. Families in need may also receive vouchers for free furniture or clothing from the store through other Salvation Army programs, the release stated.

Date set for Kiwanis Club Corn Roast

The Kiwanis Club of Chardon announced that this year the annual Corn Roast will be held in conjugation with the Hand Harvest Handmade Market being sponsored by the Chardon Square Association.

The 10th annual Corn Roast will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 16, on the Historic Chardon Square.

The Chardon Kiwanis will be providing fresh sweet corn from hometown favorite Sage’s Apple Orchard and other items such as the sausage sandwich, which was first introduced last year, according to a news release.

“The money raised through the Corn Roast helps support the Kiwanis club programs throughout the Chardon area,” said club member and event chairman Jim Rayl in the release. “What is better than a wonderful afternoon with your family and friends, some local sweet corn, and being able to go home knowing you helped your community.”

For more information about the Chardon Kiwanis, visit www.kiwanisclubofchardon.org or call 440-537-4718. For more information about the Chardon Square Association, visit www.chardonsquareassociation.org.

‘Remarkable Ladies’ topic of history lunch

“Remarkable Ladies of Lake County,” a part of the 2018 Ladies Who Lunch series, will be held from noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 20, at the Lake County History Center, 3415 Riverside Road in Painesville Township.

Attendees can meet the ladies who influenced Lake County, from pioneer days to the 1950’s, according to a news release.

The event includes a light meal and lecture. Cost is $18 for non-History Center members and $15 for members.

Call 440-639-2945 for tickets or buy online.

Lake Health planning acupuncture session

Lake Health is putting on an introductory session to acupuncture from 5 to 6 p.m., Sept. 26, at the Mentor Wellness Campus, 8655 Market St.

The introductory session is performed in a group setting and will allow people to experience the benefits of acupuncture with a focus on reducing stress and boosting energy, according to a news release. After the introductory session, people can schedule a full acupuncture session or a free 15-minute meet-and-greet.

The program is $25, and space is limited to 20 people.

For more information or to register, call the Best of Health Line at 800454-9800 or register at lakehealth.org/calendar.

Library to host book discussion

Willowick Public Library will host a discussion of author David Giffels’ new book “Furnishing Eternity: A Father, a Son, a Coffin, and a Measure of Life” at 7 p.m., Sept. 25

This one-time event is open to the public which can be attended in person at the library, 263 E. 305 St., or virtually from home via laptop, tablet or phone.

Register to attend this free event by calling 440943-4151 or visit www. we247.org.

Giffels will be appearing at 1 p.m., Oct. 20 at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village to talk about his new book.

Flower show coming to Chester

Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland will be present “Can You Dig It!” — A National Garden Club Small Standard Flower Show.

The two-day event that’s free and open to the public will take place 1:30 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 25 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Alpaca farm holding open house

Blue Heaven Alpacas, 5852 Middle Ridge Road in Madison, announced it will hold its annual open house from noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 29.

The public is invited to bring the children and their cameras to feed the Alpacas carrots, take pictures, according to a news release. People also can browse in the gift shop which is stocked with many items made from Alpaca fleece.

There will also be a raffle of a large stuffed Alpaca toy.

Entertainment is also planned with the Perry Ukulele Band playing from noon to 1 p.m. and then, from 3 to 5 p.m., vocalist Nia Covington will be singing jazz standards and pop songs.

A portion of the sales in our gift shop will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association, the release stated.

PERI chapter to hear about 1920 Indians

The next meeting of Lake County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. Chapter No. 28 will be noon, Oct. 4.

It will be held at Pine Ridge Country Club, 30601 Ridge Road in Wickliffe, and Dennis R. Sutcliff will speak on “Tragedy & Triumph the 1920 Cleveland Indians.”

Lunch is $15 and reservations must be made no later than Sept. 30. Gluten-free and vegetarian meals are available upon request.

For reservations, call Treasurer Sherri Jukiewicz at 440-357-8118 or e-mail fsjuke67@yahoo. com.

Agenda

The Agenda lists public meetings and closed executive sessions in the area today, unless otherwise noted. Anyone who wishes to attend a meeting, but who requires special accommodations, should contact the sponsoring agency. Waite Hill Village Council:

7:30 a.m. Monday, finance committee; 8 a.m., council meeting, village hall.