GFI NEWS AND EVENT LISTINGS NOW AVAILABLE AT FINDLAYLIVING.COM
In addition to GFI's E-briefings and website, GreaterFindlayInc. news and events, including ribbon cuttings, can also be found at www.findlayliving.com under Business>GFI News. Also, be sure to look for GreaterFindlayInc.'s feature spread in each monthly publication of Findlay Living Magazine.
"THE SPEED OF TRUST" TRAINING SEMINAR-APRIL 10
The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend "The Speed of Trust: One thing that changes everything" training seminar Thursday, April 10 Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Downtown Lima in conjunction with the Third Annual Business Expo.
Three hour workshop will be held 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.
The training is based on the national bestselling book The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey and Presented by Greg Link, Co-Founder & President of CoveyLink Worldwide, a fast growing leadership consultancy committed to influencing influencers to grow their careers and their organizations at The Speed of Trust™. Every attendee will receive a copy of the national bestselling.
Attendees will learn to recognize TRUST is measurable and a skill that can be both taught and learned, improve speed and influence while increasing profitability, listen first, keep commitments, and extend smart TRUST, amplify the speed, impact and execution of all strategic imperatives and make TRUST an explicit strength as a leader.
Admission for GreaterFindlayInc. members is just $60. Register online at www.limachamber.com
SPRING FORWARD GALA AND FUNDRAISER FEATURING THE REUNION BAND-APRIL 11
Voices for Children will host a "Spring Forward" gala and fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m., April 11 at the Findlay Country Club. Dinner and a cash bar will be available in addition to a live and silent auction. The Reunion Bank will serve as entertainment. Tickets may be purchased for $50 at the Voices for Children office located at 614 S. W. St. Findlay. For additional information or to make a donation, contact Cindy Frankart at 419-424-3262 ext. 101
40TH ANNIVERSARY UF INTERNATIONAL NIGHT-VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT-APRIL 11
The University of Findlay International Night Committee is looking for individuals, families and groups interested in volunteering for the April 11 International Night event held at the Alumni Memorial Union. This is an all day event that offers several exciting opportunities to interact with our international student community.
Volunteer groups include the following: welcome table attendants, welcome visitors and volunteers; provide directions and event details; green team, keep the event areas clean, keep waste baskets empty and assist with participant questions; ambassadors, work with UF international students at their booths and assist them with their activities; tour guides, lead teams of intermediate-aged school children around to the various booths; tear down, assist the students in tearing down their booths and getting supplies organized; supply distributor (Monday-April 14) help get supplies taken back to storage and returned to department.
To schedule a volunteer time, contact Amber Wolfrom at 419-434-5350 or email awolfrom@findlay.edu.
This event's success depends on our volunteers' time commitment and talents. We look forward to seeing you there!
ASTRONOMY PROGRAM SLATED FOR RIVERBEND-APRIL 12
Interested participants are invited to attend a public program hosted by the Millstream Astronomy Club and Hancock Park District on Saturday, April 12 in Shelter #5 at Riverbend Recreation Area. The program is scheduled to begin at 8 pm.
Millstream Astronomy Club member, Ken Klotz, will explore the significance of the Spring Equinox and why we have seasons. He will also highlight the changes in daylight, lunar cycles, constellation progression, and eclipses. Weather permitting, stargazing will be held afterward.
For more information about this program or other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".
HPD PRESENTS: CONTAINER GARDENS-APRIL 13
Want to enjoy beautiful greens and flowers but don't have the yard space? Then join us on Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. as the Master Gardeners present a program on container gardening. Ruth Furiate and Cathy Zernechel of the Master Gardeners will be presenting the program that will be held at Oakwoods Nature Preserve's Discovery Center.
You will learn how to prepare your container and learn important points like drainage and proper growing areas. They will be bringing an example of a completed container and will also show you how to put one together.
The Oakwoods Nature Preserve, "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center is located at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off West Sandusky Street off CR 144 west of Findlay. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the "What's New" section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".
LIBERTY TAX SERVICE OFFERS TAX DEADLINE SLUMBER PARTY - OVERNIGHT HOURS FOR LAST-MINUTE FILERS
Restless taxpayers can take advantage of extended hours and have their taxes prepared overnights at participating Liberty Tax Service offices. Twenty-hour hour tax preparation service is available from April 14 starting at 7a.m. through midnight on April 15 at 1930 Tiffin Avenue.
"Why not serve our customers when they are ready? Even if it's the middle of the night," said John Hewitt, CEO and Founder of Liberty Tax Service. "We're the tax preparation convenience store."
About Liberty Tax
Founded in 1997, Liberty Tax Service is the fastest growing retail tax preparation company in the industry's history. Founder and CEO John T. Hewitt has 39 years of tax industry experience, the most of any CEO in the tax preparation business. Hewitt is also the founder of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (NYSE: JTX).
Liberty Tax Service (www.libertytax.com) operates 2,700 offices throughout the United States and Canada, and has prepared over 5,000,000 individual income tax returns. The company focuses on computerized income tax preparation, electronic filing and refund loans. Emphasis on customer service including audit assistance, a money back guarantee and free tax return checking are just a few of the above and beyond features offered by Liberty Tax Service.
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR-APRIL 17
The Findlay Downtown Area Association will host Meet Your Neighbor, 5-8 p.m. April 17, 2008 at the Findlay Inn and Conference Center. The event will feature networking, dinner and door prizes including the grand prize of a $200 gift basket. Tickets may be purchased for $15/person through April 10 and for $20 thereafter.
5-6 p.m. Networking (cash bar)
6-6:30 p.m. Dinner
House salad, chicken marsala, vegetable rice pilaf, rolls, chocolate mousse.
6:30-6:45 p.m. Mayor Pete Sehnert
Plans for Administration
6:45-7 p.m. Phil Riegle, County Commissioner
Plans for County Office Location
7-7:15 Doug Peters, GreaterFindlayInc. President & CEO
Economic Development
7:15-7:30 Ed Hartman
Downtown Partnership
Business display space is also available for purchase. For more information, contact Mike Laube at 419-422-7977. Mail payment by April 10 to FDAA P.O. Box 02, Findlay, OH 45839.
VOICES FOR CHILDREN NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Voices for Children: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hancock County, a non-profit agency, is currently accepting applications for volunteer Advocates, seats on the Board of Trustees and Board Committee Members.
CASA Advocates are ordinary people doing extraordinary work for abused, neglected, and dependent children. Volunteers are accepted from all cultures, professions, ethnic and educational backgrounds. Advocates research a child's circumstances by talking with persons who know the child's history, review appropriate records, determine relevant facts in a child's case and report this information to the court to ensure the best interests of the child are being met. Advocates also monitor cases, making sure services are provided, court orders are carried out and the court is informed of any new developments. Though the final decision on a case always rests with the judge or magistrate, volunteers make recommendations and serve as independent, objective voices for children.
For more information or to obtain an application, attend an informational meeting April 16 at 5:30 p.m., April 29 at 11:30 a.m., May 13 at 5:30 p.m., May 29 at 11:30 p.m., June 12 at 5:30 p.m. or June 23 at 11:30 a.m. Call 419-424-3262 to register.
Voices for Children: CASA of Hancock County is affiliated with the National and Ohio CASA Association. Their mission is to train and support volunteers to provide a voice in the court for the best interest of abused, neglected and dependent children.
MACKLIN INSTITUTE OFFERING "COMMON CHILDHOOD ILLNESS" TRAINING-APRIL 16 & 17
The Marilyn & Gordon Macklin Intergenerational Institute (Macklin Institute) is offering a professional development in-service on "Common Childhood Illness" for child care providers on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 and Thursday, April 17, 2008. The training will be held in the Julien A. Faisant Center located at Birchaven Village, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio. Participants may choose to attend the refresher session on April 16 from 6-9 p.m. or the entire training on April 16 & 17, 6-9 p.m. both evenings. Costs are $25 for the refresher course and $35 for the entire course. All session fees are due at the time of registration and are non-refundable. CE's for this training have been approved by Blanchard Valley Health Association.
The Macklin Institute was established in July 2003 through an endowment by Marilyn & Gordon Macklin, former residents of Findlay, Ohio as a way to give back to a community that had been so good to them. The Macklin Institute's mission isto continually improve the lives of all ages through multi-age programming, care, community relationships and creative communication.
Additional intergenerational initiatives and professional development trainings coordinated and operated by the Macklin Institute include Marilyn's Lifelong Educational Center (MLLEC), an intergenerational childcare center located within Birchaven Retirement Village; Customer Service for an Aging America, an informative program designed to help organizations better serve the nation's aging population; Xtreme Aging, an interactive and experiential training that assists in identifying the true needs of the elderly and how to be effective in service to them; and The Intergenerational Certificate, a unique, 16-hour seminarwhich prepares participants to work simultaneously with children and senior adults. Enroll Now! CEU's available! Scholarships available! Next training date is April 17 & 18, 2008.
To register for the April 16 & 17, 2008 training, Intergenerational Certificate trainings, or for more information on any of the intergenerational initiatives offered by the Macklin Institute please contact Hollie Haley at 419-425-3045 or hhaley@mackliniginstitute.org.
KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY-APRIL 19
The Kiwanis Pancake Day will be held on April 19th from 7a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Findlay High School Cafeteria. For more information, contact Annette Shaffer 419.425.0916
WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS-APRIL 19
Women Mean Business will be held Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Findlay Inn & Conference Center. Sponsored by the Business & Professional Women of Findlay & Hancock County, Women Mean Business features a morning full of great networking, fabulous speakers, interactive displays, exciting raffles and a silent auction. Network with over 35 women-owned businesses. Admission is free. All proceeds will benefit Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services. For more information, please contact Laura at 419-420-7774 or LauraSnodgrass@sbcglobal.net.
Agenda
10:30 a.m.- Q&A with Kelley McClurkin, owner of Bread Kneads
11:15 a.m.- The Power of Agreement- Rick Beach, Toastmaster & Founder of Manager's Ally
Noon- Cabinets, Closets & Cupboards, Oh My!Deb Harvitt, De-Clutter Consultant
LEARN HOW TO GEOCACHE-APRIL 19
Geocaching is a high tech treasure hunt in which thousands of people participate every year. Participants use a GPS (Global Positioning Systems) unit to locate caches or "treasure chests" hidden in parks and public places around the world. A GPS unit can pinpoint your exact location on earth within 6-20 feet; you can also enter coordinates into the unit to track down a cache. Once a cache is found, you sign the log book, take a prize, and leave a prize. Prizes can be anything from toys and games to batteries and handheld radios.
If you are interested in learning how to geocache, join members of the Northwest Ohio Geocachers, in cooperation with the Hancock Park District, on Saturday, April 19, at Litzenberg Memorial Woods. The program begins at 2 p.m. in the Activity Barn. You will learn how to get started in geocaching, how to use a GPS unit, and how to find caches. After the presentation, participants will be broken into groups with experienced geocachers guiding them as they search for a cache hidden in the park. No experience or equipment is required. Please dress for the weather.
To learn more about geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. For more information about HPD programs, check out the HPD website at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".
HANCOCK COUNTY HEART WALK: REGISTRATION & SPONSORSHIPS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
The American Heart Association is looking for your support to present the annual Hancock County Heart Walk that will be held on April 19, at the University of Findlay's Koehler Center.
Heart related disease is the number one health challenge to all residences of Hancock County and America. This is the American Heart Association's premier fundraising event to support research and education for heart and stroke disease. You can be an important contributor to their efforts and those in need of assistance.
Teams of 10-15 participants are invited to collect donations and organize fundraisers to participate in an indoor, non-competitive one or three mile walk. All ages of participants are welcome making it ideal for families, businesses, schools and friends. Check in begins at 8 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9.
Sponsorships are also available and range from $500 to $6,000.
To organize a team or to be a sponsor for the Heart Walk contact Paula Deter, Heart Walk Team Chairperson at 419-424-8282 or Heart Walk co-chairs Karen Cline at 419-306-4081 and Puck Rowe at 419-348-5631. Visit www.heartwalk.kintera.org/Hancockcountyoh for more information.
CAMP FIRE USA "ON BEHALF OF YOUTH" AWARDS LUNCHEON-APRIL 22
You are cordially invited to attend CAMP FIRE USA "On Behalf of Youth" awards luncheon Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Findlay Country Club. Honorary chairpersons for the event include Duane & Kathy Jebbett.
The luncheon will honor of the voluntary contributions made within our community as well as celebrate seven middle school youth who have made a significant impact in the areas of youth development, nature, talent & skills, leadership & community service, advocacy, diversity and family development.
The "On Behalf of Youth" award will be presented to Gliding Stars of Findlay -Adaptive Ice Skating Programs. Awards will be presented by Keith and Beth from Mix 96.7. A silent auction will also be held to benefit Camp Fire USA.
Cost is $30 per person. RSVP by April 15 to Camp Fire USA, 305 W. Hardin St., Findlay, OH 45840, Phone: 419-422-5415 Fax: 419-422-5499 E-mail: Lzydonik@campfireusa-nwohio.com.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL LUNCHEON-APRIL 22
Owens Community College Findlay Campus will host an Administrative Professional Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 22 in the Community Education & Wellness Center.
Chrys Peterson of WTOL 11 News will serve as the guest speaker.
Cost for the event is $14 and includes lunch. Please mail reservations, including names, with check payable to Owens Community College by April 14 to: OCC - Findlay Campus, Attn: Marsha Kujawa, 3200 Bright Road, Findlay, OH 45840.
For more information, contact Marsha Kujawa at marsha_kujawa@owens.edu or at 567-429-3069.
OPEN ARMS SPRING FUNDRAISER PRESENTS FOOD NETWORK'S SANDRA LEE-APRIL 24
It's that time of year again! Open Arms is in the planning stages of the Annual Spring Fundraiser. Moving on to something new for 2008, it has been decided to host an event featuring a public figure that is known for speaking out against family violence and abuse.
Open Arms is proud to present Sandra Lee of The Food Network at 7 p.m. April 24 in the University of Findlay Koehler Center!
Sandra Lee hosts the second highest rated show on the Food Network, Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee. Her cookbook by the same name is a New York Times Bestseller. She has written 13 books, including her recent autobiography. It is the true and inspiring story of how she went from being raised in an abusive home, living on food stamps, to becoming a celebrity chef and star of her own TV show.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Call 419-422-4624 to order!
For more information, please contact Andrew Bixel, communications coordinator, at 419-420-9261 or email abixel@openarmsfindlay.org.
CITY APPAREL'S 2008 SUPPLIER SHOWCASE-APRIL 30
City Apparel's 2008 Supplier Showcase will be held 2-6 p.m. April 30 at the Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive, Findlay.
At the 3rd Annual City Apparel Supplier Showcase you can view all of the latest corporate apparel, uniforms, promotional products, and much more!
The event will feature giveaways, gifts and raffles. Door prizes include an Apple i-Phone, a digital picture frame and a Corporate Webstore.
Attendees may also sign up for free seminars including:
2:30 p.m. Promotional Products by Occupation
3 p.m. Advantages of Premium Gifts
3:30 p.m. How to use Corporate Apparel
4 p.m. Webstores + Warehouse/Fulfillment
5 p.m. 70E Update on Safety Apparel
5:30 p.m. Incentive Programs Overview
The latest topics and suppliers will be featured over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. R.S.V.P. by April 21 by visiting www.cityapparel.net or contacting Lorinda at 419-422-7924.
UNITED WAY DAYS OF CARING SEEKS VOLUNTEERS AND PROJECTS-MAY 1 & 2
The Volunteer Center of the United Way of Hancock County is seeking teams of volunteers and projects for the 14th annual Days of Caring. This year, the United Way Days of Caring theme is "Work of the Heart" and will take place on May 1 & 2. This year's event occurs during National Volunteer Week, which is April 27-May 3.
Each year, during United Way Days of Caring, hundreds of volunteers from local companies and organizations make a difference at local non-profit agencies by completing much needed projects. Last year, 420 volunteers worked 1628 hours, providing non-profit organizations in Hancock County with labor worth $30,407. The dollar figure is based on the 2007 national volunteer hourly dollar value of $18.77 per hour.
The Volunteer Center is encouraging corporate and community volunteers to devote at least four hours out of one workday to complete a service project at a local non-profit organization. Studies show that the benefits for company volunteer involvement includes a bolstering of team spirit among participating employees, increased company morale, exposure in the community, and a greater understanding of how commitment of time and money makes a difference.
Non-profit agencies should send project ideas by March 21 to the Volunteer Center. Some of last year's projects included taking inventory of supplies, preparing agency mailings, landscaping work for different organizations, painting inside and out, and cleaning and mulching trails for local parks and non-profit campgrounds. The deadline to sign up teams is April 4. To submit project ideas or register a team, contact Bev Phillips, Volunteer Services Director, at 419-423-1432 or bphillips@uwhancock.org. Registration materials for projects and volunteers are also available online at www.uwhancock.org.
MARCH OF DIMES FINDLAY MARCH FOR BABIES-MAY 3
Walk America is now March for Babies and it is going to be better than ever! The March of Dimes champions the needs of moms and babies in your community and across the nation.
The March of Dimes Findlay March for Babies will be held Saturday, May 3, 2008. Registration for the 3-mile route begins at 8 a.m. with the walk beginning promptly at 9 at Riverside Park. Each Walker is challenged to raise $200. To sign up, visit www.marchforbabies.org or contact Ruth Griffin rgriffin@marchofdimes.com.
How you can help
Form a family team: these are teams of families and friends organized by parents who've been personally touched by our mission. In 2007, Family Teams raised over $11.5 million.
Form a corporate team: your employees will gain the satisfaction of knowing they're raising money to help millions of babies get a healthy start in life.
Become a corporate sponsor: it can help your company increase sales and store traffic, enhance brand image, introduce new products, strengthen business-to-business relationships and improve employee morale.
Where the money goes
Seventy-five percent (75%) of donations are spent on programs that help save babies' lives. In Ohio, the March of Dimes is currently funding $200,000 in community grants aimed at educating women about how to have a healthy baby, and other programs that support our mission. In Ohio, the March of Dimes is currently funding over $3 million in research grants and conducts seminars and distributes educational materials to health care providers.
CAMP GLEN OPEN HOUSE-MAY 3
Camp Glen will host an open house 1-4 p.m. April 3. Located at 6580 S. Township Rd 131, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 the event will feature archery, crafts, campfires, s'mores, storytelling and more. For more information, visit www.campglen.com or call 419-447-7459.
FINDLAY FLOOD QUIZ-TEST YOUR FINDLAY FLOOD KNOWLEDGE
The Hancock Regional Planning Commission invites you to take a Findlay Flood Quiz. The quiz takes about 30 minutes to complete and some additional time to review results and answers.
The quiz is designed to be a learning experience and to test your knowledge on flooding. HRPC's goal is to provide as much information as possible in one place where people can go to find correct answers about various aspects related to flooding.
Please take the time to participate and forward the link to others to increase awareness about this immediate issue.
To take the quiz, visit www.hancockrpc.org/survey.php?svy_id=18&preview=1.
TIME SERVICES AWARDED "BRANCH OF THE YEAR"
At Time Services' annual meeting at the company's corporate office in Fort Wayne, the Findlay branch of Time Services was awarded "Branch of the Year" for the fourth consecutive year.
In addition, the Findlay branch was awarded for achieving their 2007 business plan, demonstrating outstanding results in 2007, and exceeding various other financial standards.
Employees of the Findlay branch are Corey Greer - Area Manager, and Nicki Smith, Jason Heldman, Jan Miller, Hiedie Taylor, Brian Anthony, Kelly Donat and Tabatha Kramp. Time Services is a staffing firm operating branches throughout Northwest and North Central Ohio, in addition to branches in Indiana and Michigan. Time is a member of the American Staffing Association and Ohio Staffing and Search Association which promotes legal, ethical, and professional practices for the staffing industry. For more information about industrial, professional administrative, and technical staffing services for Findlay and the surrounding areas contact Time Services at 419-425-9501.
TIME WARNER CABLE GRABS OCTA IMAGE AWARD NOMINATION
Time Warner Cable recently received a nomination as a finalist for the Ohio Telecommunications Association's (OCTA) annual IMAGE Awards competition. The IMAGE Awards competition recognizes outstanding community affairs projects, local origination programming and commercial productions.
Time Warner Cable's Summer Patrol received a nomination in the Project and Video category. The Summer Patrol assists local municipalities and their swimming pools by visiting the local recreation spots for a day with prizes and concessions for patrons.
Winners of the 2008 IMAGE Awards competition will be announced during a ceremony at the OCTA Annual Meeting on April 22 in Columbus.
HANCOCK COUNTY SUPPORT/ADVOCACY SERVICES SCHEDULE-APRIL 2008
National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) of Hancock County Educational Presentation -Tuesday, April 1, 7 p.m. at Focus On Friends (509 Trenton Ave.). Open to the public. "What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Who Does It Affect? Our Troops? You?" presented by Don Iliff of Century Health. Call Gina Lewis at 419-429-1423 w/ questions.
FREE Eating Disorder Support Group-1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (2330 S. Main St). Call or email Joy Anderson, LSW with any questions or concerns at 419-425-8709 or findlayanad@yahoo.com. (Affiliated w/ ANAD - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders - www.anad.org)
Develop your Advanced Directive for Mental Health Treatment -2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. at Focus On Friends (509 Trenton Ave.). Facilitated by Wanda Baughman and Jim Martin. Call Wanda at Focus On Friends at 419-423-5071 w/ questions or to sign up.
Hancock CARES Flood Survivor's Support Group-Every Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. at the Campfire Building (305 W. Hardin). Share your stories and ideas for rebuilding with other community members affected by the flood. Call Hancock CARES at 419-306-4176 with questions.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)-Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (2330 S. Main St. - ROOM 209). Educational Presentation: Don Iliff of Century Health will discuss "The Interaction Between Substance Abuse and Mental Illness". Open to the public. No pre-registration required. Call Becky Hickle at 419-422-9381 w/ questions.
NAMI Support Group-Tuesday, April 15, 7 p.m. at Focus On Friends. Facilitated by Carole Cleary, Esther Luth, and Gina Lewis. Open to any family member, friend, support person, or individual diagnosed with a mental illness. No pre-registration required. Call Gina Lewis at 419-429-1423, Carole Cleary at 419-889-9257 or Esther Luth at 419-957-7941w/ questions.
Autism Support Group-Tuesday, April 15, 6:30-8 p.m. at Blanchard Valley School. For children with Autism and their parents / guardians / family. Contact Dodi Newcomer at bnewcomer@thewavz.com w/ questions.
Consumer - run Potluck. Friday, April 18, 12-1 p.m. at Focus On Friends (509 Trenton). Call Joleen at 419-423-5071 to sign up for a dish to share.
DBSA Support Group-Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (ROOM 209). Open to individuals diagnosed with Depression or Bipolar Disorder and their friends, family members, or supportive others. No pre-registration required. Call Becky Hickle at 419-422-9381 w/ questions.
Persons Affected by a Loved one's Suicide (PALS) support group-Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 2nd floor Ruse Bldg. above the emergency room. This support group is free and open to anyone dealing with grief following a suicide. For more information, call Nancy Stephani at Century Health, 419-422-3711.
*Visit www.ohio.networkofcare.org - Ohio's Network of Care for Behavioral Health!!*
**Look for daily schedule of 12 - Step meetings (AA, NA, Al-Anon) in The Courier. Meetings designated as "open" are open to the public.
***Would you like to get involved in the FIRST ANNUAL NAMI of Hancock County WALK (happening 4/26) to help raise awareness and GROW our local chapter? - call Gina Lewis (429-1423) to find out how. **
Questions about the above or other Support and Advocacy Services, call Gary Bright, Director of Support and Advocacy Services at Century Health (419-425-5050 off. Or 419-889-8367 cell). Email Gary at gbright@centuryhealth.net to be added to this email list and get the schedule electronically each month.
