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:
May 11Mother's Day
  
May 26Memorial 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
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
   
2nd, 3rd, 4th
8:00 pm Fri & Sat
2:00 pm Sun
Geauga Lyric Theatre - "Barefoot In The Park"
On the night he flatly refuses to join his wife in a barefoot walk through the snow in the park, she kicks him out.   But he comes back not for reconciliation, but because he figures that since he's paying the rent she should be the one to go.   For details, call the Box Office 440-286-2255, or business office:   440-285-770 or visit www.geaugatheater.org
   
8th
1:30 to 3:00 pm
Book Discussion at Burton Public Library
The Year Of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion   (440) 834-4466 or visit www.burton.oh.lib.us
   
9th & 10th
Fri. Noon to 7 pm
Sat. 9 am to 2 pm
American Legion Mother's Day Flower Sale
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
   
9th, 10th, 11th
8:00 pm Fri & Sat
2:00 pm Sun
Geauga Lyric Theatre - "Barefoot In The Park"
On the night he flatly refuses to join his wife in a barefoot walk through the snow in the park, she kicks him out.   But he comes back not for reconciliation, but because he figures that since he's paying the rent she should be the one to go.   For details, call the Box Office 440-286-2255, or business office:   440-285-770 or visit www.geaugatheater.org
   
10th
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Mother-Daughter Tea at Century Village
Mothers, daughters, and friends of all ages will love sharing a delightful and nostalgic spring tea at Century Village.   For details, call(440) 834-1492 or visit Century Village Historical Museum - Geauga County Historical Society
   
Wednesdays
Beginning Mid-May 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Antique and Vintage Car Cruisin' with Tom N Jerry's and Coffee Corners
Car Cruisin' Vintage and Antique Cars. Sponsored by Tom N Jerry's Restaurant (great hamburgers) and Coffee Corners. Music, food, prizes, all on Main Street in Burton. Weather permitting. More information:   (440) 834-1330
   
16th, 17th, 18th
8:00 pm Fri & Sat
2:00 pm Sun
Geauga Lyric Theatre - "Barefoot In The Park"
On the night he flatly refuses to join his wife in a barefoot walk through the snow in the park she kicks him out.   But he comes back not for reconciliation, but because he figures that since he's paying the rent she should be the one to go.   For details, call the Box Office 440-286-2255, or business office:   440-285-770 or visit www.geaugatheater.org
   
17th
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Full Spectrum Art Studio - Family Art Adventure
Fun for the entire family, each session we will have a choice of two projects to choose from! Each family group will work on producing one finished product.   Pre-Registration Requested   Call (440) 834-8444 OR (440) 313-8012.   Visit www.fullspectrumartstudio.com
   
23rd
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
   
24th
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
   
24th
All Day
Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom Opens!
Water-lovers can "dive into" the 2008 summer season on Saturday, May 24. The park will be open Saturdays and Sundays only through June 1 and will be open every day beginning Saturday, June 7 through Sunday, Aug. 24. The park will reopen for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 through Sept. 1.
   
24th & 25th
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Civil War Re-Enactment at Century Village
Transport back in time to the Civil War battlefield of North vs. South, as a complete Civil War encampment transforms the Century Village property. Delight as characters from history stroll the property, and whole families immerse themselves in authentic period dress and living quarters.   For details, call(440) 834-1492 or visit Century Village Historical Museum - Geauga County Historical Society