Member Press Releases

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FALL HAYRIDES OFFERED AT RIVERBEND

Group reservations for antique tractor drawn hayrides at Riverbend Recreation Area are now being taken on a first come, first serve basis at the Hancock Park District office. Hour-long rides will be conducted September 17 through October 31.  A complete listing of hayride rules and information are available upon request at the park district office or can be downloaded at www.HancockParks.com.  Further information available by calling HPD Headquarters at 419-425-PARK/7275.

NEW OAKWOODS PARKING LOT CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS

A newly constructed stone parking lot and service drive at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, located in Oakwoods Nature Preserve at 1400 Oakwoods Drive, will be closed to the general public beginning Wednesday, August 18 until late September.  Any additional information regarding the improvement project or the nature preserve can be obtained by contacting the HPD office, located at 1424 East Main Cross St., Findlay, or by calling 419-425-PARK/7275.

Whirlpool Findlay Donates Lots and Employees To Build A Home In Seven Days

The 2010 Whirlpool® Building Blocks program with Habitat for Humanity is underway and coming to Findlay in September. In partnership with Findlay/Hancock County Habitat for Humanity - which is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary - and Habitat for Humanity International, Whirlpool Corporation's Findlay Division continues its commitment to the community by helping a local family achieve their dream of homeownership this year. The Findlay blitz build kicks off on September 25 and will wrap on October 2.

United Way Breakfast Fundraiser Planned by Birchaven Village Chef

Birchaven Village Chef Tim Cooper will serve breakfast to benefit the United Way of Hancock County August 24, September 7 and September 21 from 7 to 10 a.m. at Birchaven Village.

Cost of the breakfast is $6.50 per person, which is payable by cash or check at the door. Both carry out and dine in meals are available. No reservation is needed. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way of Hancock County.

BVH Offers Test to Determine Genetic Probability of Breast Cancer

Blanchard Valley Hospital's Woman Wise mammography department has partnered with Myriad Genetics to offer a test to determine risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. This new test is called the BRACAnalysis®. The Myriad laboratory is the only lab in the nation that is able to perform that BRACAnalysis®. This test is covered by most insurances.

SHRM Learning System® Course at Owens Community College

The Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate Program get an overview of human resource functions and how they affect today's real-life workplace issues. This is the perfect course for supervisors and line managers, along with entry-level HR professionals and support staff.  Thurs. · 6 - 8 p.m. · Sept. 23 - Nov. 11 · $445 · Findlay Campus

Preparing for your Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certification? Tues. · 6 - 9 p.m. · Sept. 21 - Dec. 7 · $945

Call Now To Register, (567) 661-7357 or visit www.OwensWorks.com.

Several Community Foundation Grant Deadlines Approaching

The Findlay-Hancock County Community has announced several upcoming grant deadlines.

HANCOCK EDUCATION FUND GRANTS Applications for the Hancock Education Fund grant program are due Friday, October 7. Additional information and application forms for these and other grant programs are available at www.community-foundation.com. If you have questions regarding Community Foundation grants or deadlines, please contact Julie Brown or Kimberly Bash at 419-425-1100.

Findlay Rotary Club is presenting a fun community fundraiser

Findlay Rotary Club is presenting a fun community fundraiser thru the Rotary Rotathalon which will be held 9/10/2011 at Riverbend Park.   Donate a Product or Service to be offered on our online Team WolfPack Store.  Email product/service/offering info, a picture and retail value to awilcox@cityapparel.net or www.wepay.com/donate/Team_TeamWolfPack

Donations must be made prior to 9-5-2011 to help us position the number one slot for the Rotathalon!  For more info about the actual Rotathalon check out our event on Facebook under Findlay Rotary's

International Art Show to Stop at Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center

The Lilly Oncology International Art Competition and Exhibition will make a six-day stop at the Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center (BVRCC) from August 18 through August 25.

The show will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. August 18, 19, 22, 23 and 24, and 8 a.m. to noon on August 25. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center at 419-423-3703.

HPD OFFERS NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

The Hancock Park District invites you to join Sharon Cummings, professional freelance wildlife/nature photographer, for a six hour workshop to explore exposure, composition, and field techniques to help improve your nature photography. This nature photography workshop will be held from 8am until 2:30pm on Saturday, August 27, at Litzenberg Memorial Woods in the Activity Barn. For more information about the photography workshop or other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK (7275) and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

RED CROSS B*A*S*H SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 17  The 2nd Annual Red Cross B*A*S*H will be held on Saturday, September 17th, 6pm - Midnight at a new location, the Hancock County Fairgrounds. B*A*S*H is a community celebration to benefit the American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter.

RED CROSS REGISTERING VETERANS FOR YELLOW RIBBON CEREMONY

The American Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network is sponsoring a Yellow Ribbon Ceremony to honor veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) on Sunday, September 11, 2011. The Yellow Ribbon Ceremony will be part of the Healing Field® flag memorial ceremony at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1701 Tiffin Avenue in Findlay. For more information on the Findlay Exchange Club-Healing Field® and purchasing flags, visit www.healingfield.org/findlay.

SEE WHO'S AT HOME AT THE MCKINNIS HOUSE

The Hancock Park District is offering the program "what's cooking?" on Wednesday, August 24 at the McKinnis House which is located at Litzenberg Memorial Woods.  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 PARK DISTRICT OFFERS NEW "SCOUT SATURDAYS" PROGRAMS

The Hancock Park District continues its series of programs designed for all age levels of Scouts to work on nature and history related badges. It will take place on Saturday, August 27, from 1:30 to 4pm at Litzenberg Memorial Woods.  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".

Independence House Adds Professional Chef

Independence House has added professional chef John Fisher to the facility's culinary team. Chef Fisher has more than 10 years of experience as a professional chef including a diverse background of culinary expertise.

Bluffton Hospital's New Emergency Department Now Open

Bluffton Hospital is now treating patients in its new Emergency Department. Those seeking care from the Emergency Department can enter through the ER entrance on the corner of Harmon and Kibler Streets. The newly opened ER will allow Bluffton Hospital to care for an increasing number of patients with more private treatment areas than the previous ER space. It also features a more private registration area.

RIDERS REV ENGINES TO SUPPORT RED CROSS

The American Red Cross is planning the first Ride For The Red motorcycle ride in Wyandot and Hancock counties on Saturday, September 17. The ride starts at Thiel's Wheels in Upper Sandusky and ends at the Red Cross B*A*S*H at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay.

The Ride For The Red is a fun way we can get involved and make sure the Red Cross has the resources they need to protect our communities." For more information on Ride For The Red, visit www.hancockredcross.org, www.wyandotredcross.org, www.twheels.com or call the Hancock County Red Cross at 419-422-9322 or the Wyandot County Red Cross at 419-294-1935.

ENGAGE Seeks New Members

Applications are currently being accepted from students in grades 8 - college who live in Hancock County and are interested in participating on the ENGAGE Youth Council. The purpose of ENGAGE is to promote service-learning, youth philanthropy and civic engagement..

Those interested in applying for ENGAGE can pick up an application at The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation office, 101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207 or contact Kimberly Bash at kbash@community-foundation.com or (419) 425-1100. Completed applications and resumes are due to either by email or by dropping them off by September 16, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

Chalk-A-Walk sponsored by The Gaslight Gallery Artists' Cooperative

September 17, 2011 (rain date September 24) from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Team of 3-5 artists register for one 8'x8' space and submit a sketch or description for your idea.

For more information or to register call 419-306-5720 or drawntou@aol.com

Art-See-Mart

Remember peace signs, tie dye, love beads, and macramé? Come to the Art-See-Mart with a Hippie-era theme on September 24, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.. For more information or to reserve your space call 419-306-5720 or drawntou@aol.com.

TIME WARNER CABLE ADDS WOSN

Time Warner Cable has launched WOSN (West Ohio Sports Network) on digital channel 997 in the following Northwest Ohio areas: Allen County/Lima, Delphos, Ottawa, Columbus Grove, Rockford, St. Marys, Wapakoneta, Waynesfield, Celina, Minster, Versailles, Van Wert, Findlay, Kenton, Bellefontaine and surrounding areas. WOSN is the digital multicast for WTLW Lima and is a regional sports network that covers a variety of high school and college sporting events from all over the West Central/Northwest Ohio area. Current sports broadcast schedules for WOSN are available at www.wosn.tv.

ENGAGE Seeks New Members

Applications are currently being accepted from students in grades 8 - college who live in Hancock County and are interested in participating on the ENGAGE Youth Council. ENGAGE remains part of the larger ECLIPSe Partnership. Those interested in applying for ENGAGE can pick up an application at The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation office, 101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207 or contact Kimberly Bash at kbash@community-foundation.com or (419) 425-1100. Completed applications and resumes are due to either by email or by dropping them off by September 16, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

American Red Cross Tips Help Kids Stay Safe When Home Alone Develop and Practice Plan to Ensure Safety after School

As children around the nation are returning to school, many of them will be spending time home alone after school until their parents get home from work. The American Red Cross has steps parents and children can take to make these after-school hours safer and less stressful.

The Red Cross recommends that parents and guardians take the following steps if a child will be home alone after school. For a listing of the steps contact: American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter at (419) 422-9322 at or visit www.redcross.org/babysitting for more information.

American Red Cross Babysitting

Many tweens and teens are responsible for watching younger siblings. The Red Cross Babysitter's Training course provides 11 to 15 year-olds with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly provide care for children and infants. Contact the American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter at (419) 422-9322 at or visit www.redcross.org/babysitting for more information.

Tickets on Sale now : "THE  CONTOURS"   featuring Sylvester Potts 

October 29, 2011 at 7:30pm - 9:45pm, they will do a post concert meet and greet from 9:45pm - 10:30pm. Winebrenner Theological Seminary located at 950 North Main Street, Findlay.

Cost is $32.50 and $29.50 for students and seniors. Payment is required for each attendee. Tickets now available at The University of Findlay's Box office (419)434-5335. For more information regarding business or individual sponsorships or for ticket information call the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center at (419) 423-4954.