Scroll down the page to see many local events happening this month.   Please confirm dates and times with Event holder.  Some events will charge admission fees, which are not shown on this listing of events.   Where possible, telephone numbers and web sites links have been provided for your convenience in contacting the Event holder.

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Holidays and Observances:
Feb 14Valentine's Day
  
Feb 18Presidents' Day
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All Month Geauga Park District Programs
Too many programs to list individually here.   Phone: 440-286-9516   Visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org for more information.   Enter your zip code, then see the page of programs at various Park locations for the month.   If you want to use a Zip Code close to Goodwin House, use "44021".   Very worthwhile!   Click on the link to take a look!
   
1st, 2nd, 3rd
8:00 pm Fri & Sat
2:00 pm Sun
Geauga Lyric Theatre - "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town, is fascinated with the sensitively revealed people of her small town but, from the start, there's a rumble of thunder just under the calm surface.   For details, call the Box Office 440-286-2255, or business office:   440-285-770 or visit www.geaugatheater.org
   
2nd
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Annual Chess Tournament - Friends of the Library
Grades K-5.   Free, but call to register.   (440) 834-4466 or visit www.burton.oh.lib.us
   
7th
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Bill Staines in Concert at West Woods Nature Center
Veteran folk music artist Bill Staines performs traditional folk tunes to country ballads. Opening act: Steve Madewell. Free. Sponsored by Geauga Park District Foundation.   (440) 286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org
   
7th
6:00 pm
Fiber Friends' Spin-Ins at Burton Library
Bring your spinning wheel, knitting, or other handwork and join our group on the 1st Thursday of every month
Call (440) 834-4466 or visit www.burton.lib.oh.us
   
8th to March 19th
Tues. - Sat.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Quilts 2008! At Lake FarmPark
One of Ohio's finest quilt shows. Quilting workshops and lectures.
Call 440-256-2122 or 800-366-327 or visit www.lakemetroparks.com
   
8th, 9th, 10th
8:00 pm Fri & Sat
2:00 pm Sun
Geauga Lyric Theatre - "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town, is fascinated with the sensitively revealed people of her small town but, from the start, there's a rumble of thunder just under the calm surface.   For details, call the Box Office 440-286-2255, or business office: 440-285-770 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org
   
9th
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Book sale at Burton Public Library supporting the Friends Of The Library.
For more info: telephone 440-834-4466 or visit www.burton.lib.oh.us
   
9th
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Annual Chess Tournament - Friends of the Library
Grades 6-8.   Free, but call to register.   (440) 834-4466 or visit www.burton.oh.lib.us
   
9th
6:00 to 11:00 pm
American Legion Valentine's Day Dinner Dance
Atwood Mauck American Legion Post 459 at 14052 Goodwin Ave.  Burton   440-632-3481.   Ladies Auxiliary Valentine's Day Dinner Dance & Auction.   Proceeds to scholarship program for students in the Berkshire and Cardinal School Districts (440) 834-4466 or visit Sharon Gingerich's complimentary website for the local
American Legion

   
14th
1:30 to 3:00 pm
Book Discussion at Burton Public Library
Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg   (440) 834-4466 or visit www.burton.oh.lib.us
   
15th and 16th
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
The Dog Sled Classic!
The only sled dog race in Ohio.   Weather permitting.   Teams will cover 1-6 miles through woods and across open fields.   No pets.   Free to spectators.   Call Punderson State Park for details: 440-564-2279. or visit www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/780/Default.aspx
   
16th
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Full Spectrum Art Studio - Art Jam
Open Studio Creative Time.   Bring your unfinished work or start something new.   Work here with other artists around you for conversation, help and Fun!   Pre-Registration Requested   Call (440) 834-8444 OR (440) 313-8012.   Visit www.fullspectrumartstudio.com
   
16th
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Annual Chess Tournament - Friends of the Library
Grades 9-12.   Free, but call to register.   (440) 834-4466 or visit www.burton.oh.lib.us
   
18th
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
"Buy Local" Tour and Cooking Class - Tea and Scones
A 6-hour class begins with a 2+ hour tour of local farms and/or Amish and Yankee merchants for ingredients. Then, after a light lunch, we will cook and/or bake the menu items and enjoy them at the end of the day.
Call 440-834-5050 or visit www.goodwinhousebb.com
   
18th
All Day
Lake FarmPark "Discovery Days"
Winter fun, crafts, snowshoeing, interactive learning.   Admission fee for adults.
Call 800-366-3276 or visit www.lakemetroparks.com
   
22nd
6:30 to 11:00 pm
Full Spectrum Art Studio - Kids Night Out
Once a month night out for kids. (Parents, too!) Hands-on art projects and fun.   Call to register.   (440) 834-8444 OR (440) 313-8012.   Visit www.fullspectrumartstudio.com
   
22nd
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Fish Fry at American Legion
Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 at 14052 Goodwin Ave.  Burton   440-632-3481.   Or visit Sharon Gingerich's complimentary website for the local American Legion
   
23rd
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Annual Chess Tournament - Friends of the Library
Adults.   Free, but call to register.   (440) 834-4466 or visit www.burton.oh.lib.us
   
23rd
11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Chili Cook-Off at Middlefield Market
Free admission.   Buy a pack of cups for sampling for $3.50.   Live music and entertainment.   Free promotional items.   For information, call (440) 632-3196
   
24th
9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Pancakes and Sausage at American Legion
Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 at 14052 Goodwin Ave.  Burton   440-632-3481.   Or visit Sharon Gingerich's complimentary website for the local American Legion
   
29th (NEW DATE!)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
"Buy Local" Tour and Cooking Class - Tea and Scones
A 6-hour class begins with a 2+ hour tour of local farms and/or Amish and Yankee merchants for ingredients. Then, after a light lunch, we will cook and/or bake the menu items and enjoy them at the end of the day. (Feb. 29th is a rescheduled date from the originally planned Feb. 22nd.)
Call 440-834-5050 or visit www.goodwinhousebb.com
   
29th (plus Mar. 1 & 2)
8:00 pm Fri & Sat
2:00 pm Sun
Geauga Lyric Theatre - "Cheaper By The Dozen-The Musical"
The breaking apart of Anne and her father and then their coming to a special maturity and mutual respect give meaning and emotion to what is otherwise a delightful and original comedy romp!   For details, call the Box Office 440-286-2255, or business office:   440-285-770 or visit www.geaugatheater.org