Feasel's 2nd Annual Pet Parade
Come join the fun and help celebrate our 2nd birthday on Oct. 22nd at noon. 50/50 Registration fee $5.00. Feasel's, 2330 Bright Road, Findlay. For more information call 419-423-4223 or www.feasels.com
25 year anniversary of the Environmental, Safety and Health Program at UF
This October 14th and 15th, we will be observing the 25 year anniversary of the Environmental, Safety and Health Program at UF - see our website at www.findlayallhazards.com/ and click on the 25 Yr Anniversary banner in the middle of the page. We will be having an Open House at Fostoria Rd Friday the 14th from about noon to 2:30, and one on campus from 3:00 to 5:00.
The Blanks from the TV Series Scrubs to Kick off Performance Series
Kick off The Arts Partnership's Performance Series with The Blanks on Saturday, October, 15 at 8:00 pm in The University of Findlay's Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Tickets are on sale now! Call The Arts Partnership at 419-422-4624 or go to www.artspartnership.com.
Community Foundation Awards $672,593 in Grants
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $672,593.40 at the September board meeting. This total includes nine competitive grants totaling $651,062; one president's discretionary grant totaling $250; one designated grant totaling $11,262.40; and one donor advised grant totaling $10,019. Visit www.community-foundation.com or call 419-425-1100 to learn more about how the Community Foundation is helping our community.
HTH Requests Grant Proposals Focused on Youth and Young Adult Wellness
Handbags That Help (HTH), a local women's giving circle, has announced this year's grant initiative for a project or program that will help improve the lives of individuals living in Hancock County. Proposals are being requested from local nonprofit organizations for programs that are focused on building strong families with an emphasis on youth and young adult wellness (up to age 25). HTH is supported by the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. For more information regarding HTH please contact the Community Foundation at 419-425-1100 or visit their website at www.community-foundation.com.
Volunteers Needed for Findlay High School's 6th year of Challenge Days
Findlay High School will be hosting its 6th year of Challenge Days, November 8-11, 2011 for those students in the Health classes, which are primarily sophomores. Challenge Days are powerful, high-energy programs in which youth and adult participants are guided through a series of experiential learning processes. For more information and to get the form, contact Annie Altman by email (aaltman@bhg.org), fax (419-424-2037) or mail (438 Carnahan Ave., Findlay, Ohio 45840) by October 14, 2011.
The third annual Border Battle Breakfast, to benefit Century Health
The date for the most important football game of the year, The Ohio State University vs. the
University of Michigan will be held on November 26th this year. The third annual Border Battle Breakfast, to benefit Century Health will be held on the preceding Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Findlay High School cafeteria. If you need more information or have any questions, please contact one of the following individuals at 419-425-5050 during regular business hours:
Tina Pine - Nita Rider - Gary Bright http://www.facebook.com/pages/Century-Health-Border-Battle-Breakfast/141368112616626?ref=ts
The Buckeye Bundle Raffle Is Back!
Win A Great Prize Package With Buckeye Tickets And More
Winner Receives: 2 Tickets to the OSU vs. Wisconsin football game on Sat., Oct.29th. Raffle tickets are just $10 EACH OR 3 FOR $25. Get yours today at WWW.HANCOCKREDCROSS.ORG also available at the Hancock County Red Cross and Wyandot County Red Cross. Winner will be announced on Friday, October 21 on the Big Dave in the Morning on WKXA 100.5FM. All proceeds benefit Red Cross services in Hancock and Wyandot counties. hancockredcross.org or arc@hancockredcross.org Phone: 419.422.9322
American Red Cross Helps Families Cope with Military Deployments
The American Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network is offering special training for service members and military families in Hancock and Wyandot counties on Saturday, October 15 at the Hancock County Red Cross office. The course is free to military members and their families in Hancock and Wyandot counties and it is taught in a confidential environment. A free meal and free child care will be provided. Pre-registration by September 30 is required. To register for this class or for more information contact the Red Cross at armedforces@hancockredcross.org or (419) 422-9322.
Open Arms Annual Meeting featuring author & survivor of Human Trafficking Theresa Flores
You are cordially invited to attend the Open Arms Annual Meeting featuring author & survivor of
Human Trafficking Theresa Flores Monday, October 17th, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at Parkview Church,
Findlay. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by October 13th to Open Arms at 419-420-9261 or openarmsfindlay@yahoo.com (Subject matter may be traumatic to young children)
COLOR SKETCHING WORKSHOP Offered at Riverbend
The fall colors in Hancock County are a beautiful sight. What better way to capture their essence than through Color Sketching. Saturday, October 8 from 10am-12pm, participants will meet at Riverbend Recreation Area, Shelter 3 to learn basic pen and ink techniques and proper methods to apply watercolor washes. This is an Adult Nature Education session, minimum 18 years old, and qualifies for Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist credit hours. Please contact Sarah Betts, Natural Resource Coordinator, sbetts@hancockparks.com, with any questions. Please register for this program at the Hancock Park District Office, 419-425-7275, by Friday, October 7 with $10 per person.
Rhodes State College Fall Schedule Available
Rhodes State College is taking a Strategic Approach to help you and/or your business to stay competitive and to improve all levels of your personal or business success. For course information, cost and our easy options to register contact us 419-995-8406 or you can also visit our website at www.RhodesState.edu and click the Workforce Development tab to see several other PDFs outlining our current scheduled offerings.
Camp Fire USA's 20th Annual Non-Scary Halloween
October 15, 2011 at 12:00pm-4:00pm, Hancock County Fairgrounds---Merchant's Building
Admission: $3.00, includes 10 tickets (Adults FREE!); additional tickets available 10 for $1.00
Come to the fairgrounds and get treats but not tricks!! For more information call 419-422-5415 or e-mail JTreece@campfireusa-nwohio.com
Name Changed Announced
Concept Packaging Group-Ohio has changed their name to Partitions Plus, LLC
Northwest Ohio Lean/Six Sigma Collaborative (NOLSSC)
We are proud to announce the formation of the Northwest Ohio Lean/Six Sigma Collaborative (NOLSSC). Our quarterly meetings will provide area Lean/Six Sigma (LSS) practitioners the opportunity to network, share best practices, discuss deployment models and so much more.
If you have questions please contact Chris Tichenor, Marathon Petroleum Corp. LP at 419-421-3839 or email: cttichenor@marathonpetroleum.com.
YOUTHEATRE TO PRESENT HONK!, A WARM AND WITTY MUSICAL ADAPTATION OF THE ANDERSEN CLASSIC "THE UGLY DUCKLING"
The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County invites you to attend Youtheatre's family-friendly production of the musical, Honk!. Performances are scheduled for October 21 and 22 at 7:00 p.m. and October 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Great Room at First Presbyterian Church, located at 2330 South Main Street in Findlay. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact The Arts Partnership Box Office by calling 419-422-4624 or visit www.artspartnership.com.
Hancock County, United Way of Hancock County, West Ohio Food Bank, Blanchard Valley Food Collaborative and the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks
Across Hancock County, food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters are seeing an increase in individuals and families seeking essential services. To address the hunger issue in Hancock County, United Way of Hancock County, West Ohio Food Bank, Blanchard Valley Food Collaborative and the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks will be hosting the first Hancock County Hunger Summit on Wed., Oct. 19 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Dr. The event is free but RSVPs are required by contacting United Way at 419-423-1432 or e-mail rbryar@uwhancock.org by Thurs., Oct. 13.
Drive One 4 UR School
Ford Motor Company recognizes that high schools need to raise funds to support their extracurricular activities. So, the Drive One 4 UR School program was developed as a unique and exciting way to engage the local community and support their fund-raising efforts. Reineke Ford Lincoln will be teaming up with Liberty-Benton High School to host a one-day event on October 15, 2011 from 9am -6pm. The event will be held at the High School. For more information, contact Suzie Reineke, 419.425.2309.
NEOS Dance Theatre to perform "Count...the Legend of Dracula"
The Arts Partnership, as part of the Marathon Petroleum Company, LP Performing Arts Series, presents, 'Count...the Legend of Dracula.' The Bram Stoker horror classic comes to life on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 8:00pm at Central Auditorium, located at 200 West Main Cross. Tickets are available now by calling The Arts Partnership at 419-422-4624 or visiting www.artspartnership.com.
Arts Partnership will team up with The Red Cross of Hancock County
Arts Partnership will team up with The Red Cross of Hancock County. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Tuesdays, October 18 and 25 from Noon-7:00pm and Saturday, October 22 from 8:00am-2:00pm. Everyone who comes to donate blood will receive a voucher for one free ticket to the 'Count...the Legend of Dracula' performance. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact The Arts Partnership Box Office by calling 419-422-4624 or visit www.artspartnership.com.
HYL to host The Great Pumpkin Race
Area residents are invited to Hancock Youth Leadership's first annual Great Pumpkin Race on October 29, 2011 at Riverbend Park. The race is a two-mile walk and run that benefits the Hancock Youth Leadership Program. The event registration will begin at 8:00AM at shelter #6 and the race will begin at 9:00AM. Running and walking participants are encouraged to register by October 14th but can register the day of the race. Registration and sponsorship information can be found online at http://bit.ly/hancockyouthleadership. For more information contact Lisa Houck at 419-672-8046, alisawentz@gmail.com or Mike Shaffer at 419-619-1108, shaffer@findlay.edu
Bats of Ohio
Ohio is home to 11 species of bats. See which ones are living in your backyard at the Bats of Ohio program. Join HPD's Michelle Rumschlag at Litzenberg Memorial Woods on Wednesday, October 12 at 7pm. Meet at 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".
Help Save Lives with American Red Cross Fire Safety Tips Install Smoke Alarms and Create a Fire Escape Plan
Every 82 seconds a home fire breaks out, according to the National Fire Protection Agency. Fires can cause irreparable damage to homes and businesses displacing families and employees. This October 9-15 the Red Cross is helping families and businesses learn how to protect themselves and others from fires in observance of National Fire Prevention Week. Visit www.redcross.org/homefires for additional fire safety tips and contributions call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent Hancock and Wyandot County Red Cross.
