Teaching Our Traditions upcoming events

3rd-5th grade After School Program Signup: Intro to Karate Class 1 (45 minutes) (10/22/2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Build practical self defense, confidence, discipline, and strength in this series of three Karate classes. Taught by Sensei Jayne, owner of Okinawan Karate Center of Chesterland.

Location: Okinawan Karate Dojo

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

Historial Cemetery Tour (10/25/2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Join us for “Founders’ Edition: Illuminating Our Origins” cemetery tour. Hear the stories of the area’s founding families who are buried here — names like Russell, Sperry, and Patterson that still echo through and shape our community.

The tour will be at the Chester Township Cemetery, right across from Bremecs on 306.

The tour is recommended for ages 8+ and is a family experience, not a drop‑off program.

Children will need to be accompanied by at least one supervising adult from their family or group for the entire tour. (Ex. If a mom was bringing her daughter and a couple of friends, the mom would need to stay and be responsible for the tree kids.)

History Explorers: The Travel Edition - Founders Tour (10/25/2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

This event is hosted by the Grave Hunters group and is free for all TOT member families.

After School Program Signup: Lindsey - 1-Pt Perspective – Alien Planet (10/26/2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

What will YOUR child’s alien planet look like? Kids will be taught to draw in 3-D (1-point perspective) and draw their alien planet as seen from space. Taught by local artist Jill Bascom.

Location: Lindsey Elementary library.

Students who attend Lindsey elementary can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: WG Middle School - Body Snatching: Western Reserve History (10/29/2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Celebrate Halloween early with a riveting local history lecture by Dr. Karen Hale, “Body Snatching in the Western Reserve.” Learn about his ghostly tradition that fueled much of our medical knowledge.

Location: WG Middle School library.

Students who attend WGMS can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

3rd-5th grade After School Program Signup: Intro to Karate Class 2 (45 minutes) (10/29/2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Build practical self defense, confidence, discipline, and strength in this series of three Karate classes. Taught by Sensei Jayne, owner of Okinawan Karate Center of Chesterland.

Location: Okinawan Karate Dojo

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

6th-12th Grade After School Program Signup: Self-Defense Intro for Girls (90 minutes) (10/30/2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Girl power! Middle and high school girls will gather at the West Geauga public library after school to learn essential self defense skills. Taught by Sensei Jayne, owner of Okinawan Karate Center of Chesterland.

Location: Geauga West Public Library

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: WG Middle School - Treasure Box Assembly (11/02/2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Make your own treasure box! Taught by carpenter Ken Powell from Reddi Properties, LLC, you’ll work with real wood and hardware to assemble your own box to take home.

Location: WG Middle School Cafeteria.

Students who attend WGMS can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

3rd-5th grade After School Program Signup: Intro to Karate Class 3 (45 minutes) (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Build practical self defense, confidence, discipline, and strength in this series of three Karate classes. Taught by Sensei Jayne, owner of Okinawan Karate Center of Chesterland.

Location: Okinawan Karate Dojo

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: Westwood - Pioneer Toys & Games (11/09/2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Learn about early pioneer toys and games from local historian, Dr. Karen Hale. Kids will get to make their very own clay marbles and corn husk dolls!

Location: Westwood library.

Students who attend Westwood elementary can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: WG Middle School - 1-Pt Perspective – Alien Planet (90 minutes) (11/12/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

We’ve encountered an alien planet! In this class, you’ll learn to draw in 3D (1-point perspective) while having fun imagining all of the features of your alien planet. Taught by local artist Jill Bascom.

Location: West Geauga Middle School library.

Students who attend WGMS can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: WG High School - History of Trades & Tools (11/16/2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Have an interest in the trades? Join Ken Powell, from Reddi Properties, LLC and learn about the history of tools and the trades. Touch tools from 100 years ago to today! Learn what’s possible and available for high school kids today and get a chance to sign up for the first project!

Location: WG High School Library.

Students who attend WGHS can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: Lindsey - Pioneer Toys & Games (11/17/2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Learn about early pioneer toys and games from local historian, Dr. Karen Hale. Kids will get to make their very own clay marbles and corn husk dolls!

Location: Lindsey Elementary library.

Students who attend Lindsey elementary can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: Westwood - Make an Ice Cream Cone (90 minutes) (11/18/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Make an ice cream cone! Using cardboard, plaster, and paint, kids will get their hands messy making a realistic looking frozen treat. Taught by local artist Jill Bascom.

Location: Westwood cafeteria.

Students who attend Westwood elementary can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: WG High School - Frescos – Paint into Plaster (11/23/2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Paint a fresco like it’s 1500! Using plaster and tempera paint, create your own fresco just like the Renaissance. Taught by retired high school art teacher Judy Pezdir.

Location: WG High School cafeteria.

Students who attend WGHS can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: WG Middle School - Plaster Rolls – Building the Future (11/30/2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Design a building of the future! Using cardboard and plaster, kids will get their hands messy making a model building with a special purpose. Taught by local artist Jill Bascom.

Location: WG Middle School cafeteria.

Students who attend WGMS can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: Lindsey - Make an Ice Cream Cone (90 minutes) (12/03/2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Make an ice cream cone! Using cardboard, plaster, and paint, kids will get their hands messy making a realistic looking frozen treat. Taught by local artist Jill Bascom.

Location: Lindsey Elementary cafeteria.

Students who attend Lindsey elementary can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.

After School Program Signup: WG High School - Apothecary History Lecture (12/07/2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Join local history expert Dr. Karen Hale for a riveting lecture about the Art and Mystery of the Apothecary. Learn how Bainbridge, OH has ties to Victorian England and explore the beginnings of medicine.

Location: WG High School library.

Students who attend WGHS can stay in school to attend the class, no need to go home between school end time and this class.

Note, if you're signing up more than one participant you will need to do it in separate transactions.