Shop Hershey Market, support Montessori school’s farm

Hershey Market, a retail shop on Chardon Square operated by Hershey Montessori School, has its grand opening with a ribbon cutting 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12. The market on Water Street opposite the Geauga Lyric Theater is where the school’s Upper School students spend one day each week as part of their coursework.

It will offer products and produce from the Montessori school’s 97-acre farm campus in Huntsburg, as well as locally produced items from crafters and vendors throughout the community.

Through their operation of Hershey Market, students will engage in the kind of hands- on, project-based learning that defines the Montessori approach to education. Student-made merchandise this time of year includes maple syrup, beeswax candles, pancake mix, wooden products and art. Hershey Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 13. Regular hours of operation will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The store will be closed Sundays and Mondays.

Pub crawl

The annual Break the Chain Pub Crawl begins Feb. 21 and continues on Sundays through March 13. The effort among four independent eateries gives participants a punch card to show they’ve patronized each restaurant on its designated day. Last year 450 people collected all four punches and were awarded a $25 gift card at the conclusion of the Crawl.

Start at Kirtland City Tavern, 10015 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 21. It’s offering a half-pound burger at $6.99 and 20 ounces of Bud Light or Yuengling for $3.

Head to Beal’s Pickles n Pints, 36200 Euclid Ave. in Willoughby, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 28 for pork belly sliders at three for $8.49 and Bud Light pints at $2.50.

Then make Brennan’s Fish House, 102 River St. in Grand River, your destination from 1 to 8 p.m. March 6 for $7 perch sandwiches and more beer specials.

Firehouse Grill & Pub, 2768 Stark Drive in Willoughby Hills, serves up beef stroganoff dinners at $10.99 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. March 13.

Questions about the Break the Chain Pub Crawl? Call 440-2568935.

Valentine dinner

Park United Methodist Church hosts a Valentine Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the church, 31 Park St. in Madison. Originally slated for Feb. 11, it was postponed due to inclement weather.

With Valentine’s Day on Sunday, here are some places you may wish to check out for dining and more:

• Sara’s Place, 1501 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills, has a handful of lovely specials. Details: www.saras-place.com; 440 423-1000.

• Urban Farmer in Cleveland has both a brunch buffet and stunning dinner choices. It’s in the Westin Cleveland Downtown,1325 E. Sixth St. Details: urbanfarmercleveland.com; 216771-7707.

Whodunit overnight

Meanwhile, Quail Hollow Resort in Concord Township has a murder mystery weekend on tap in which guests are invited to dress for the Bonnie and Clyde Era. Its starts Feb 13 and includes dinner drinks, overnight accommodation, entertainment and breakfast the next morning. Details: 440- 497-1100.