FINDLAY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER - BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES!
 
It's not too early to be thinking about booking your corporate holiday party at the beautiful Findlay Inn & Conference Center. Large corporate party not in the budget this year? Consider a holiday lunch in our Tavern at the Inn restaurant and lounge, or catered to your office complete with superb wines and favorite holiday desserts. Or how about an after work house party?: enjoy one of our themed buffets and let us take care of everything. Something for every budget, and no banquet room charges if booked by Oct. 15. Call 419.422.5682 for more information.

 

Non-Scary Halloween Event   
October 17 (12-4 pm)
Hancock County Fairgrounds---Merchant's Building
Admission: $2.00 (Adults FREE!), includes 10 tickets;
additional tickets available 10 for $1.00
 
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
at Max & Erma's - November 7 (8-10 am)
Tickets $5-includes all you can eat pancakes, 2 sausage links, coffee and orange juice
 
Babysitting Class
November 24 (9 am-4 pm)
 
Babysitting class for coed youth grades 6 and up to be held at Camp Fire USA's office. Cost is $15 and participants must
register and pre-pay by November 16, 2009.  * bring a lunch.
 
Breakfast w/ Santa
December 12 (9:30-11:00 am)
Cost: $3 for Children/Seniors and $5 for Adults
RSVP required
 
Register now for the 2009-2010 Club Season!
Pre-K through 12th Grade
 
For information or to RSVP for events, call 419-422-5415 or visit www.campfireusa-nwohio.com.
 
COME HARVEST THE PAST AT LITZENBERG FALL FESTIVAL           
           
The sights and smells of the autumn season will come to life Sunday, October 4 from 1-5pm.  Join the Hancock Park District staff and volunteers at Litzenberg Memorial Woods to celebrate "Harvest the Past". This event is free and will be open to the public. Visitors can experience a variety of fall sights and sounds, as they listen to folk music, watch a blacksmith practice his craft, or take a relaxing stroll through Litzenberg woods.
 
There is something for everyone to see and learn at Hancock Park District's Harvest the Past.   
Litzenberg Memorial Woods is located at 6100 US 224, 6 miles west of Findlay.  The site is handicap accessible with restrooms available inside the Activity Barn. 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".
 
 
HANCOCK SAVES HOSTS ANNUAL DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
 
Hancock SAVES will be hosting its second annual "Dodging Financial Hits" Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, October 10, 2009 to promote Hancock Youth SAVES, a savings and early financial planning initiative for youth. 
 
The Tournament will be held at the East Branch, Findlay Family YMCA, 1400 Manor Hill Drive, Findlay.  Junior High (youth in grades 7-9), High School (youth entering grades 10-12), and Adult teams will compete for top prizes and recognition.  Teams must register by Friday, September 25 by completing a registration form and turning it in at OSU Extension Hancock County, 7868 CR140 Suite B, Findlay.  Cost is $40 per team and proceeds will benefit local Hancock Youth SAVES initiatives.  
 
Teams will be made up of 6-8 players and will include at least one member of each gender.  A maximum of 6 players will play each game but teams may include up to 8 members for substitution between games.  Teams are encouraged to create team uniforms or colors, in true dodgeball style.  
 
Registration forms and more information can be obtained by contacting OSU Extension Hancock County at 419-422-3851 or through the HancockSAVES website: www.HancockSaves.com. 
 
 
ABC OF HANCOCK COUNTY TO HOST EMPLOYER HEALTH SUMMIT
 
ABC of Hancock County, Alliance for Breast and Colon Cancer Awareness, Screening and Prevention, will host an employer health summit on Friday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Blanchard Valley Hospital Marathon Auditorium (1900 South Main St., Findlay).
 
The summit is free and open to all employers in Hancock County.
 
Employers will learn how providing cancer screenings for their employees will save money for their organizations, and ultimately, save lives.
 
Attendees will also receive a free worksite toolkit from the American Cancer Society with resources for implementing a cancer awareness program.
 
Space is limited and registration is required by October 7.
 
For more information, including the registration form, visit the ABC of Hancock County Web site.
 
LADIES BOOT CAMP

Let's get in shape together! Mike Terrian just opened his new gym, ATP Fitness on 801 N. Main St. (next to the University). He has a fantastic woman that is going to start Boot Camp classes on Wednesdays at Noon and Thursdays at 6:30 pm starting Oct. 1.
 
Just $5 a session and each session will last 1 hour. Prepare to get your butt kicked (in a good way, of course!)
 
Please email Mike at mwtfitness@juno.com to reserve a spot.
 
 
UNITED WAY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR GRANT REVIEW
 
FINDLAY, Oh - United Way of Hancock County is seeking volunteers to serve on three committees called "Impact Teams." Impact team members review grants submitted by United Way partner agencies and make recommendations to the United Way board regarding funding. There are three impact teams: health-helping people improve their health and well-being; education-helping children, youth and adults achieve their potential; income-helping families become financially stable and independent.
 
"This is a community process from beginning to end," said Keith DuVernay, President & CEO of United Way of Hancock County.  "We enlist the help of thousands of volunteers to raise local dollars, and we rely on volunteers to oversee the disbursement of those local dollars, as well."
 
Total time commitment is about 20 hours each year. Impact team members will be asked to attend 2-6 meetings from January to March, and will be reviewing community needs and the cost of providing programmatic solutions.  Funding at traditional state, federal and foundation funding sources are dwindling and as a result, United Way has become more strategic than ever in how it invests dollars back into the Hancock County community.
 
United Way of Hancock County uses a Web based tool to allow grant reviews to be done at any location with internet access. Tentative schedules for all meetings are provided well in advance. All impact team members attend a 2-hour training for the Web based tool. The training takes place in the first quarter of the year before grant submission and is held in the evening or on the weekend. It is recommended that each volunteer commit to a two year term, however, more than two years is encouraged and appreciated.
 
 "These local dollars are used to fund programs and collaborations that effectively and efficiently address community needs. We need to recruit volunteers who have a desire and commitment to thoroughly review grants and programs," said Beverly Phillips, community services director.  "This is a critical role and a major volunteer opportunity. It is also a great opportunity for business exposure and corporate citizenship." 
 
For more information, contact Bev Phillips at bphillips@uwhancock.org or 419-423-1432.
 
PIONEER TYKE HIKE SLATED FOR LITZENBERG
 
On Monday, October 5, the Hancock Park District will be hosting its annual Pioneer Tyke Hike for the public.  The hikes are slated to take place at Litzenberg Memorial Woods located off of US 224, west of Findlay.  Two sessions will be conducted, one at 10am and the other following in the afternoon at 1pm, leaving from the Gatehouse near the parking lot.
 
Participants will be involved with many hands-on activities throughout the program including pressing apples to make apple cider, grinding corn to make corn meal and visiting the McKinnis House where the participants will meet a living history interpreter portraying local folk of the 1840's.
 
Tyke Hike programs are designed for preschoolers aged 3-6 with an adult companion.  Participants are reminded to dress for weather conditions.  The cost is 50 cents per participant, payable that day on site with exact change.  For more information, contact the Hancock Park District office at 419-425-PARK.  In the event of inclement weather conditions, call the office for cancellations. 
 
 
PLAY DISC GOLF AT NIGHT DURING THE FALL TOURNAMENT
 
Everyone can join in some "Frisbee" fun and win numerous prizes at this Disc Golf Community Association event.  The Fall Disc Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, starting at 4 pm in shelter #3 at Riverbend Recreation Area. Players can join in two rounds of disc golf with prizes being awarded in each division. Think you'll throw a hole-in-one, add $5 to the Ace Pool for a chance to win a cash prize. If no one wins the Ace Pool, the balance of the pool will carry over to the next tournament.
 
Two rounds of disc golf will be played. The first round begins at 4pm. Prizes will be awarded for the closest to the pin and the longest putt. The second round will be played after dark; beginning at 8pm. Lights will be attached to the holes and the discs, adding a new dimension to the game. Please purchase disc lights in advance, and bring your own food and drinks to enjoy during the tournament.
 
Onsite registration will start at 2:30pm with a $20 entry fee. The tournament meeting will be held at 3:30p.m. To register in advance, contact Dennis Hills at 419-523-5423 or dhills@wcoil.com.
 
This event is provided in cooperation with the Hancock Park District. For upcoming park district programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".
 
 
MACKLIN INSTITUTE OFFERING "FIRST AID & CPR" TRAINING
 
Findlay, OH - The Marilyn & Gordon Macklin Intergenerational Institute (Macklin Institute) is offering a "First Aid & CPR" training on Tuesday, September 29 2009, 6-10 p.m. in the Julien A. Faisant Center located at Birchaven Village, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio. First aid and CPR are combined into one class with full course credit, and certifications are good for two (2) years. Cost is $60 for the class. All fees are due at the time of registration and are non-refundable. Class size is limited, so participants are encouraged to register soon.
 
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 is to continually improve the lives of all ages through multi-age programming, care, community relationships and creative communication.
 
To register for the September 29, 2009 training, Intergenerational Certificate trainings, or for more information on any of the intergenerational initiatives offered by the Macklin Institute please contact Linda Winkelman at 419-425-3047 or lindaw@mackliniginstitute.org.
 
BLUFFTON CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS OFFERS SEMINAR ON BENEFIT OPTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
 
Norm Craig, CLU, LUTCF, of Western & Southern Financial Group, speaks at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 24 at Bluffton University in Centennial Hall, room 211. This seminar is part of the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) business tune-up seminar series.  The fee for the seminar is $25.00 and is open to the general public. For reservations, please contact, John Bauer at 419-358-6400 or john.bauer@blufftonentrepreneurs.com.
 
Craig has educated over 10,000 attendees on Personal Financial Management, including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, professional associations and nonprofit organizations. Norm is a frequent speaker at the State of Ohio "Women & Money" conference, has appeared on TV and has been written about in newspapers across the Midwest.
 
BCE offers seminars every other Thursday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Bluffton University in Centennial Hall, room 211.  Upcoming seminars include:
·        Marketing Basics-October 8
·        Crafting Effective Marketing Communications-October 22
 
The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs is a not-for-profit regional business support center offering professional assistance and customized mentoring to entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially during their first few years in the business.
 
MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK BONFIRE
 
Fourth Annual "Light the Darkness" bonfire to be held Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside Park Bandshell. Join us!
 
DORANNE'S AND GOURMET ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 5-7
 
November 5 -  Open from 10-7: Charity Day - A percentage of total proceeds donated to READ FOR LIFE - Door prize and food samples
 
November 6 - Open 10-9: Door prize, Food sampling, ArtWalk
 
November 7 - Open 9:30-4: Door prize, food sampling and 9:30-1:30 complementary photos with SANTA
 
Always free gift wrapping! Buy local - it helps everyone!
 
For more information, visit Doranne's at 327 South Main Street, Findlay, or www.dorannesgiftsandgourmet.com.
 

United Way Fundraiser sponsored by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and USW Local 207L 
 
Location:               Union Hall, 1130 Summit St.
Dates:                     Thursday & Friday October 1st & 2nd
                                8 am to 4 pm each day - Garage & Bake sale                 
 
Pre Purchase tickets for Harlan's BBQ Chicken Dinners
 
$7.00 - includes ½ chicken, potato salads, baked beans, roll & a drink. Dinners will be served from: 11am - 12:30pm & 4 pm - 5:30 pm
 
For Tickets Contact the Union Hall at 419-422-4224. Parking available in front of the Union Hall (no street parking). Proceeds go to the United Way of Hancock County

WOOD COUNTY HISTORICAL CENTER AND MUSEUM AND BGSU PRESENT FROM "GERMAN" TO "GERMAN AMERICAN"
 
The event, in observance of German-American Day, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. at 7:00 p.m. at the Wood County Historical Center Museum.
 
Museum Director Christie Weininger Raber and BGSU Professor Geoff Howes invite the community to celebrate German-American heritage by participating in a program that will explore German contributions to American Identity, including food traditions. The guest speaker is Dr. Nathan Crook, Cultural Anthropologist and Assistant Professor of Communication at the Defiance College. For more information, call 419.352.0967.

 
NINO'S CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT RED CROSS

(FINDLAY, OHIO, SEPTEMBER 7, 2009) Nino's Bar and Grill in Findlay will host the 3rd Annual Toss For The Cross Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, October 3rd beginning at 3:00pm. Rain date for the tournament is October 10.  The entry fee is $30 for a two person team which includes free food and goody bags for all players.  All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter.
 
"Toss For The Cross has always been a lot of fun and we're looking forward to a great day at Nino's" says Red Cross Executive Director Todd James.  "We really appreciate all the work Nino, Rob and the staff are putting in to make this a great event for the players and their friends."
 
The tournament will be round robin play with the best teams of each court advancing to the double elimination bracket. The winning team will receive the Toss For The Cross trophy and commemorative t-shirts. Entry forms are available at Nino's, 331 N. Main St. in Findlay and online at www.hancockredcross.org.  The number of teams will be limited and entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
 
 
COUNT YOUR COIN WEEK ENCOURAGES DEPOSITING COINS TO BOOST SAVINGS

 Hancock Saves, a program of the Hancock County Ohio State University Extension Office, will be hosting its annual Count Your Coin Week, October 19-24, 2009. Count Your Coin Week is a week dedicated to encouraging Hancock County area residents to gather up loose change and put it to work toward saving and debt reduction goals. It is estimated that over $10 billion dollars in loose change is lost in homes across the U.S. This amounts to about $99 in coins per household.
 
Events for the week will take place in eight participating financial institutions and will feature free coin counting and prize incentives for children and adults. Adults who deposit coins will be entered to win a $500 payment toward a bill of their choice. Children 18 and under will be entered to win $100 savings bond and other prizes.
 
Hancock Federal Credit Union, Home Savings & Loan, Commercial Savings Bank, Millstream Area Credit Union, Clyde-Findlay Area Credit Union and First Federal Banks will be accepting loose coins from Monday Oct. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 24.
 
For more information, visit www.hancocksaves.com or contact the Hancock County Extension Office at 419-422-3851.

FINDLAY AREA HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATION: SURVIVING LAYOFFS

Our next meeting is:  Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at The Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive, Findlay
 
Agenda:
Registration and lunch                          11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Welcome/Announcements                   12:00 pm - 12:10 pm
Program                                                12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
(we have applied for HRCI credit)
 
 
Surviving Layoffs - Dealing with Difficult Decisions and Difficult Times
  
Join us for first hand help in dealing with and surviving layoffs.  If you have been through layoffs (or are contemplating them), come hear our panel of seasoned HR professionals talk about their personal experiences and lessons learned.  We will also hear from attorney Sarah Pawlicki, Eastman and Smith, regarding the legal landmines to watch for.     
 
Cost:  FAHRA members - $15    Non-Members - $17   Students - $10
(no cost for those who paid the one-time annual fee)
 
Want to attend?  You must email your reservations to Bev Bowen at bbowencac@bright.net or call (419) 423-3755 ext. 219 by noon on Friday, October 9th
 
Note:  If it becomes necessary to cancel your reservation, you must do so by 4:30 pm, Friday, October 9th or you will be charged for your meal.  
 

YOUNG LEADERS INVITED TO MORNING ROTARY
 
Flag City Morning Rotary is extending an invitation to the United Way Young Leaders Society to join them for three upcoming presentations on the tax issues on the November ballot. Morning Rotary meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. each Wednesday at the Findlay Country Club. Please RSVP your attendance for each of the meetings so Rotary can ensure enough breakfast for all. Cost to attend is $5 at the door.
 
 Sept. 30  -Tony Iriti, County Sales Tax and Flood Mitigation
Oct. 7     -Dr. Dean Wittwer, Findlay City Schools
Oct.28    - Mayor Pete Sehnert, City of Findlay; Matt Cooper; Robert Sprague, City Auditor 
 
Additional guest speakers may also be present to respond to questions about the tax issue. Please note: This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as a United Way endorsement or opposition to the issues. 
 
RSVP at youngleaders@uwhancock.org or 419-423-1432
 
ARTWORK ON DISPLAY AT THE WINE MERCHANT

Findlay, OH- Artwork by artist Silvio Jimenez will be on display at The Wine Merchant during the month of October. The opportunity to meet the artist will occur during a wine tasting being held Fri., Oct 2 from 5-7 p.m. Jimenez has been commissioned to paint dozens of murals and hundreds of canvases in residences, law offices, physician offices, churches, restaurants, and hotels in various cities from southern Mexico to northern Ohio. His realistic style allows the viewer to feel as if he/she is entering the painting.

Artists interested in exhibiting artwork in community businesses should contact Red Tornado Art Productions via e-mail at trooney@redtornadopro.com or call 419-722-7810. Red Tornado Art Production's mission is to foster creativity and art excellence; provide unusual exhibition space to new and established artists; provide programs and activities that encourage public awareness, participation, and appreciation of the arts and to serve as a catalyst for small city revitalization via the visual arts. For more information visit redtornadopro.com or call Tamera Rooney at 419-722-7810.

 

As seen on NBC's America's Got Talent Recycled Percussion will be kicking off this year's Homecoming weekend this Friday night in the Koehler Fitness Center. The Concert will still begin at 8:30pm. Admission is FREE!!!! This concert IS OPEN to the students, alumni, community, faculty, staff, etc.

UF will be part of Recycled Percussion's history books...they have been "Rocking their Junk" on college campuses around the world for the past 10 years. This Friday will be their last college concert date as they are headed on to bigger venues beginning Saturday, October 3 when they fly back to Las Vegas to prepare for a new venture in their musical entertainment careers.

Recycled Percussion has agreed to watch the fireworks with the fans at the conclusion of their show over in the Davis Street parking lot (weather permitting) and then do a meet and greet with fans at their merchandise table which will be located in the front of FRC.

Campus Program Board invites you to be apart of the festivities, fun and history this Friday night, October 2, 2009, 8:30pm Koehler Fitness Center.

 CHECK THEM OUT!!!  http://www.recycledpercussionband.com/