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Member Press Releases
*To submit a press release for inclusion in this section, email news@FindlayHancockAlliance.com. The Findlay·Hancock County Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to edit any material submitted for publication in E-News.
Co-Ed Winter Volleyball sponsored by BVI Community Employment
Saturdays, 5-9 PM, Dec. 3, 2011-Feb. 25, 2012 at Blanchard Valley Center Gym (1700 E. Sandusky Street, Findlay) Up to 10 members per team. 3 men and 3 women play at all times.
Entry Fee: $20 per person. For more information or to sign up, call Brad Smith at 419- 422-6387, ext. 1330 or email bsmith@blanchardvalley.org. Proceeds go to fund Community Employment for individuals with disabilities.
Grand Opening for local office supplier
Friends Business Source (FBS) to open its doors to the Youngstown community on Friday, November 18, 2011 at noon. With the help of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber, FBS will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new location. The public is invited to attend and meet FBS key employees who will be working at this location including managers, sales representatives, customer care representatives, and delivery personnel. FBS will move into their location on 5211 Mahoning Avenue in suite 130 prior to the ribbon cutting date as they are already doing business within the community and its surrounding areas. For more information on the ribbon cutting, please contact the FBS Marketing Department at 800.427.1704.
Suet Cake and Feeder Making Workshop
Want to help feed the birds in your backyard? Then sign up for our Suet Cake and Feeder Making Workshop taking place on Saturday, November 19 at 9am. Register by Wednesday, November 16 at the HPD office with $5 per kit. The Oakwoods Nature Preserve, "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center. For more information go to: www.HancockParks.com under the "What's New" section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".
Bridge Hospice Honoring Veterans through National Program
One out of every four dying Americans is a Veteran. Bridge Hospice is honoring these men and women through the "We Honor Veterans" program offered by The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
To learn more, visit www.wehonorveterans.org.
Secor Scholarship Applications now being accepted
United Way of Hancock County's Foundation will be accepting 2012 Secor Scholarship applications from now until midnight on Dec. 1. This $2,000 renewable scholarship was established as a memorial to the generosity of the Steven and Doris Secor bequest.
The entire application must be completed electronically through the United Way of Hancock County's website. Interested students must go to http://liveunitedhancockcounty.org and click on the "Secor" tab. For additional guidance, contact Bev Phillips, community services director at bphillips@uwhancock.org or 419-423-1432.
Downtown Restaurant Tour to Celebrate Cultural Cuisine
"The World of Downtown Restaurants" is being held on Thurs., Nov. 17 from 5-9 p.m. The event is a self-guided walking tour of 13 downtown restaurants between the bridge and Hardin St. Passports can be purchased for $20 each at Coffee Amici, 328 S. Main St and United Way's office at 245 Stanford Pkwy. Only 300 passports will be sold. For more information call United Way at 419-423-1432 or visit liveunitedhancockcounty.org.
United Way Holding "2nd Annual Snowman Scamper" 5K/Walk
We are looking for sponsors for the Annual Snowman Scamper 5K, Saturday, December 3rd at Grand Court Findlay - Snowman Scamper 5k, United Way Benefit Run/Walk/Ski...5k Run Walk starts at 6:00 p.m. For sponsorships and other questions please contact Dave Spridgeon at dspridgeon@findlayohio.com or 419.429.7359. Please make your tax deductible checks payable to: United Way of Hancock County, 245 Stanford Parkway Findlay, OH 45840 C/O Snowman Scamper. Participants can pre-register by going to http://LiveUnitedHancockCounty.org or by calling 419-423-1432.
BENEFITS FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES TOPIC OF ARMED FORCES FAMILY NETWORK NOVEMBER MEETING
The American Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network will be celebrating Veterans Day on Thursday, November 17at 7 p.m. at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay. Representatives of several area veteran organizations and social service agencies will be at the meeting. Reservations are not required but are suggested to 419-422-9322 or armedforces@hancockredcross.org
25th Annual Christmas Bazaar @ Birchaven Village
Saturday, December 10th from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Many varieties of homemade candy including fudge, buckeyes, turtles and more!
Hand-crocheted doilies, One-of-a-kind tree ornaments, Great teacher gifts, Homemade noodles
Pictures with Santa 11AM - 1PM. All proceeds benefit the activity program at Birchaven Questions, Call RuthAnn Hahn, 419.424.3000 15100 Birchaven Lane. * Findlay, Ohio
Coats for Christmas Donations
Donations are being accepted November 25th - December 2nd
Preference for Work Coats & Outdoor Jackets (Children's and Larger size Men's & Women's Coats needed). Drop off locations are: Findlay City and Hancock County School Buildings, City Dry Cleaning Downtown & Findlay Village Mall plus other locations as well throughout the city. For more information, contact Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce at 419-422-3313 Ext. 116 or visit www.coatsforchristmas.org.
Coats for Christmas
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 - 9:00 - 3:00 and SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 - 1:00 - 3:00
At Glenwood Middle School. All who need a coat are welcome. There is no "need" requirement!!! Santa appearing on Saturday 9:00 - 1:00. Free transportation will be provided on Saturday. Contact: (HATS) Hancock Area Transportation Services 419-423-7261 (ext. 26) by December 9th to schedule a time to be picked up at your home. For more information, contact Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce at 419-422-3313 Ext. 116 or visit www.coatsforchristmas.org.
Gift Wrap for Charity
Do you love to gift wrap? Ok, nobody does, but would you do it for charity?
We will be participating in "Gift Wrapping for Charity" on Saturday Dec. 3rd from noon-3 in the showroom. We will wrap gifts for $1 donation each and the donations will go to Friends of Santa. Friends and family helpers welcome! Please contact Jodie at jwatson@larichechevrolet.com if you're interested.
Community Foundation Week, November 14-18
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation will join more than 700 community foundations nationwide as they celebrate Community Foundation Week November 14-18, 2011. For more than 20 years, the effort has raised awareness about the increasingly important role of these philanthropic organizations in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges. As in years past, Community Foundation Week will coincide with National Philanthropy Day on November 15, 2011.
Community foundations represent one of the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy. Every state in the United States is home to at least one community foundation-large and small, urban and rural-that is advancing solutions to a wide range of social issues. The 2010 Columbus Survey found that despite the recession, grants awarded by the nation's 100 largest community foundations actually increased slightly in 2010 to $3.7 billion and exceeded prerecession levels seen in 2006 and 2007.
Wee Ones: Turkeys
Join us on Monday, November 21 at 10am or 1pm. Bring out your children ages three and under with an adult companion for our Wee Ones: Turkeys program at the Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve. 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".
Breakfast with Santa Presented by Camp Fire USA
December 3, 2011 ~ 9:30 - 11:00 AM at the Camp Fire USA Office, Findlay.
Family Breakfast, Pictures with Santa, and a Christmas Craft
Cost: $5 (ages 2 and under free). Pre-paid RSVP required by Thurs., Dec 1 by calling 419-422-5415
The Arts Partnership's Matinee Melodies Series Features FREE Holiday Concert
The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County, as part of its Matinee Melodies Series, will present a FREE holiday concert featuring The Air National Guard Band of the Great Lakes at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 4 at Central Auditorium. Tickets are required and may be picked up at The Arts Partnership Box Office, located at 618 S. Main Street in Findlay. The Box Office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the performance. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. All seats are general admission.
PIONEER TRADITIONS HOLIDAY TEA OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
The annual Pioneer Traditions Holiday Tea scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd - 1:30pm at Litzenberg Memorial Woods is open now through Wednesday, November 30. Advance registration required, so stop by the Hancock Park District to reserve your spot with $6 per person. Participants must be 13 years or older. 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".
It is HOLIDAY OF HOPE time!!
Please take time now to plan to be part of this Twenty First Annual Holiday of Hope. This special edition will be inserted in The Courier during the first week of December to be delivered to over 18,000 homes in the Findlay/Hancock County Area. For more information or questions, call Sammie or Jen at 419-427-2848 or click on http://findlayhopehouse.org/
Bridge Bereavement Seeking Scrapbook Supply Donations
Bridge Bereavement Services is seeking scrapbook making supplies for the Forever Memories bereavement group. The group will be making individual scrapbooks in honor of a deceased loved one's life. Donations can be mailed to or dropped off at Bridge Home Health & Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840. The scrapbooks will be made in January.
For questions or more information, contact Bridge Bereavement Services at 1-800-982-3306 or e-mail bridge@bvhealthsystem.org.
MCKINNIS FAMILY TO ROAST A TURKEY AND HOST A TAFFY PULL
The Hancock Park District is offering the program "Turkey Shoot" on Sunday, November 20th at the McKinnis House at 1:30pm and lasts until 4:30pm. Stop by the McKinnis House and whiteness firsthand how early pioneers celebrated the holiday season. Litzenberg Memorial Woods located at 6100 US 224, 6 miles 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".
BVH Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Receives National Recertification
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH) has received recertification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This recertification means that Blanchard Valley Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program meets or exceeds national benchmarks set by the AACVPR. It also recognizes the program for its commitment to improving quality of life by enhancing standards of care.
For more information, contact: Megan James, PR & Marketing at 419-423-5385 or mjames@bvhealthsystem.org
New Location For Blood Drive
You can give thanks for a lifetime when you donate blood through your American Red Cross.
The drive that was scheduled on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Cooper Tire will now be held at The Findlay Moose Lodge from 11:00am-5:00pm. The address is 1028 W. Main Cross, Findlay, OH 45840. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: MOOSEFINDLAY. Walk-ins are welcome!
Your donation can give someone another moment, another day, another holiday to spend with loved ones and friends. And that's something to feel thankful for.
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