Member Press Releases

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Bridges Out of Poverty "Poverty: Cause, Effect & Impact"

Training Schedule for 2012: Feb 3: No Social Work CEU's available, April 20: Social Work CEU's available*, June 27: No Social Work CEU's available, Sept 14: Social Work CEU's available*

Nov 16: No Social Work CEU's available. All training sessions will be 9am-3:30pm at The Family Center, 1800 N. Blanchard St.. Presenters are: Carol Taylor and Jennifer Swartzlander, Hope House. Questions, or to register, call Hope House, 419-427-2848

Bridge Hospice Offering Forever Memories Scrapbook Group

Bridge Hospice is forming a support group focused on loss, grief and healing through the creation of scrapbooks. The group will meet Wednesday,11, 18 and 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Birchaven Village Chapel, Findlay. The Forever Memories Scrapbook Group is free and open to the public. RSVP or receive more information by calling Amber or Carmen at 1-800-982-3306 or e-mailing bridge@bvhealthsystem.org.

HPD facility rates to reflect slight increase January 1, 2012

Effective January 1, 2012, a variety of Hancock Park District facility rates will increase slightly in order to keep up with rising operational costs of facility preparation, maintenance repairs, electricity use, trash removal,  and clean-up. Contact the HPD office at 419-425-7275 or online at www.HancockParks.com for additional information.

I Said "Yes!" Bridal Showcase

Findlay Village Mall is excited to host the I Said "Yes!" Bridal Showcase, on Sunday, Jan. 22nd. There will be vendors with an excellent venue to reach out to engaged or "soon-to-be" engaged couples.  To become a vendor or for more information. Contact Courtney Comstock, Marketing Director 419-423-8732/258cbc@jjgco.com. Space is only $100.00, deadline is Jan.6th. Click Here for Printable Registration Form 

Blanchard Valley Hospital's Woman Wise Mammography Receives Grant

Blanchard Valley Hospital's Woman Wise Mammography Department has received a grant in the amount of $3,590 from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. The grant will be used for the purchase of 200 copies of "Your Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook" for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. The book empowers patients with a better understanding of their disease, available treatments and tools for recovery. Women Wise Mammography is located at EasternWoods Outpatient Center in Findlay.

Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center Receives Accreditation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons

Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center (BVRCC) has been awarded a three-year accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons.

The accreditation demonstrates expertise and dedication to quality patient care by meeting a set of standards and completing an on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor. Accreditation by the CoC is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance.

ARCHAEOLOGIST DR. DAVID BUSH TO GIVE PRESENTATION ON JOHNSON'S ISLAND

Register by Wednesday, January 11

Archaeologist, Dr. David Bush, will speak about the Johnson's Island Prisoner of War Depot, a Union prison confining Confederate officers located on Lake Erie at the Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve at 10 AM on Saturday, January 14. No fee is required, but RSVP by Wednesday, January 11 to the HPD office at 419-425-7275. For more information about this and other upcoming programs, view the HPD Program Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

HPD OFFERS "MOTHER NATURE TEA"

4th Annual Mother Nature Tea on Feb.6^th at the Brugeman Lodge in Riverbend Recreation Area. Tea Times are available at 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm. Join our enchanting character Mother Nature, portrayed by HPD staff person, Stacie Roby, as she tells a story about her daughters, March, April, and May. For children ages 4-6 years old and their adult companion.   Please register by Wednesday, February 1 with $2 fee per person, space is limited.  To make reservations and specifics on this event, call 419-425-PARK (7275). For more information about upcoming HPD programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com.

Your Life Could Change on a Dime

Join us at Taylor House for a free seminar on planning for long-term care Tuesday, Jan.24^th at 6:00p.m.. Your life can change on a dime. How would you pay for it? Learn how long-term care insurance and other resources can help you be prepared. For more information, call 419-420-0790 or www.alcco.com.

MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA PRESENTS TREASURED STORIES BY ERIC CARLE AT CENTRAL AUDITORIUM ON JANUARY 22.

The Arts Partnership, as part of the Marathon Petroleum Company Performing Arts Series, invites you to spend a family-friendly afternoon with A Brown Bear, A Moon and A Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle. This black light puppet show, presented by The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, at Central Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now by calling The Arts Partnership at 419-422-4624 or visiting www.artspartnership.com

Town Money Saver celebrates it's 20th Anniversary

Town Money Saver celebrates it's 20th Anniversary. In January of 1992 the first Town Money Saver loaded with great local deals was mailed to every home in Oberlin Ohio. Since that first mailing TMS has grown to become the largest monthly direct mailer in Ohio.  Now servicing 156 markets throughout Ohio and mailing to 2.4 million homes and businesses every month. 2011 was TMS best year and 2012 is projected to outperform 2011.

Plant a Dream-Grow a Community" Food Drive and Kids Gardening Activity

to be Held in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Halt Hunger Initiative, in conjunction with Community Gardens of Hancock County and the Findlay YMCA, is holding a two-part special event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Findlay YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St., Findlay, OH. The community is invited to bring canned goods or nonperishable food items to the Findlay YMCA between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Jan. 16. To register, please email the child/children's name, age and contact information to Heather Snyman, at hsnyman@uwhancock.org or call 419-423-1432. For more information visit http://LiveUnitedHancockCounty.org or join the Facebook Halt Hunger Initiative page.

Bridge Bereavement Services to Offer "Understanding Grief" Workshop

Bridge Bereavement Services will offer a three-hour workshop for understanding grief on Thursday, January 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Birchaven Village, Findlay. The event is for individuals 18 years of age and older and is open to the public. This will help participants learn more about the grief process and give spiritual actions that will aid in healing. Pre-registration is required, call 419.423.5351 or e-mail Amber Wolfrom, Bridge bereavement coordinator, at awolfrom@bvhealthsystem.org.

The Heart of Rock N Roll

On Friday, February 10, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. CASA/GAL of Hancock County will be hosting a benefit at Yucatan Liquor Stand, 1851 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay

Featuring The Fossils, formally known as The Reunion Band. Tickets are $20 each buy in advance or at the door redeem your ticket for a free slice of pizza to purchase tickets or for additional information: 419-424-3262.

N W O Lean Six Sigma Collaboration

Quarterly Meeting, January 18, 2012 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at SSOE, Toledo, Ohio

$10.00 donation (includes appetizers)

RSVP: http://events.linkedin.com/Northwest-Ohio-Lean-Six-Sigma/pub/808899

The Meeting Program will be of Lean Six Sigma Organizations Journey & Development

Featuring: Dave Mast, SSOE Group "LSS Organization Development"

HLAA Comedy Night

Friday, Feb 17^th, The doors open at 7 PM and the event starts at 8PM.

Tickets are $15 each. There are 3 Comedians -Table for 8 can be reserved for $20 in addition to the ticket price.  ***This is a 21 and over event due to content and alcohol sales. ***  

Tickets are available from any HLAA Board Member or call the Agency on Aging and ask for Tracy Dunn at 419-423-8496.

Bluffton's Cohort-based Organizational Management Program (BCOMP)

Bluffton University offers a bachelor degree-completion program in organizational management on the Findlay campus of Owens Community College. Bluffton's Cohort-based Organizational Management Program (BCOMP) may be completed in four semesters, meeting one night a week from 6-10 p.m. Bluffton also offers a Master of Business Administration, MBA with health care concentration, or Master of Arts in Organizational Management. These degree programs are also designed for working adults who attend class one night a week for four semesters. For more information, please contact Mary Pannabecker Steiner at steinerm@bluffton.edu or (419) 358-3075. More information is also available at http://www.bluffton.edu/age/

CAMPUS PROGRAM BOARD PRESENTS THE 11TH ANNUAL COMEDY JAM ON JANUARY 28TH AT CENTRAL AUDITORIUM

The Arts Partnership and the University of Findlay invite the Campus Program Board's 11th Annual Comedy Jam on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 8:00 PM at Central Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at The Arts Partnership Box Office at 618 South Main Street, or by calling The Arts Partnership at 419-422-4624 or visit www.artspartnership.com. University of Findlay students may obtain tickets at The University of Findlay's Student Union.

FINDLAY FIRST EDITION AND PANTASIA SHARE THEIR TALENTS ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012 AT FHS

Kicking off the Blanchard Valley Health System Community Month, Findlay First Edition (FFE) and Pantasia present the sounds if the Islands. This pairing of amazing talent is scheduled for Friday, January 27, 2012 at Findlay High School. Reserved tickets are available now at The Arts Partnership Box Office, 618 South Main Street, or by calling 419-422-4624. This performance serves as a fundraiser for FFE and Pantasia.

Individual Development Program seminar

Business & Professional Women of Findlay/Hancock County will be having an Individual Development Program seminar on Saturday January 28, 9:30 AM- 5:00 PM, and Sunday January 29, 1:00-4:30 PM at Findlay/Hancock Public Library, Lindamood Room1. This meeting is for those wishing to sharpen their work skills, improve productivity and discover new keys to leadership and more. For more information call Anita Montgomery at (419)423-8739, 10501 Township Rd 107 Findlay, OH 45840. Pre-registration is sent to my address and checks of $25.00 made out to Anita Montgomery. RSVP by Wednesday January 18th.

BIRD MONITORING Beginning in Hancock County

New this year, Hancock Park District will be starting a monthly outdoor bird monitoring program.  Join Bob Sams, Natural Resource Assistant Friday, January 13 at 1pm for the first monitoring session.  Participants should meet at by the Gatehouse at Litzenberg Memorial Woods.         

Participants should also bring bird ID books and binoculars. For requirements and additional information for this free program contact Hancock Park District Office, 419-425-7275, by Thursday, January 12. 

Winter Tracks

Come learn more about animal tracks with Program Assistant Chris Allen at our Discovery Center in Oakwood Nature Preserve. Open House will be Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 1-4pm.

Have fun becoming a tracking sleuth.  Children's story will begin at 1:00pm with a short hike to look for tracks to follow. 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".

Generosity Footprints contest

Generosity Footprints is a contest through LCBA preneed insurance company.  In conjunction with LCBA, Hufford Family Funeral Home has nominated CHOPIN Hall for a chance to win $10,000.  Log on to Facebook and search Generosity Footprints.  Select CHOPIN Hall as the organization you are voting for.  Invite friends to the page, play the game, or share generous deeds to earn points for CHOPIN Hall. The contest ends April 30, 2012 at midnight.  At the end of the contest the charity with the most points (votes) will win $10,000.  Second place receives $2,500 and third place receives $1,000.  Thank you for your support!  Community matters!

Celebrity Server Week

United Way of Hancock County will be hosting an event to celebrate the good work of this year's fundraising campaign. The community is invited to participate in the 3rd annual Celebrity Server Week January 16 through 20 at 9 different locations throughout the community. The public is invited to patronize the following establishments and get served by local leaders who Live United.
All events are open to the public and payment is on your own. No RSVP required. Although this event is not designated as a fundraiser, tips will be accepted. We are sure that there will be a desire to give to the cause after seeing these celebrities in action! For more information call 419-423-1432.

SEVERE WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING ARMED FORCES FAMILY NETWORK MEETING

Severe winter weather preparedness training will be offered to local service members, military families and veterans at the January meeting of the Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 19 at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay. Reservations are not required but are suggested to 419-422-9322 or armedforces@hancockredcross.org

Informational meeting for new military family members scheduled

Thursday, January 19^th at the Red Cross office there will be a New Military Family Member Orientation at 6 p.m. The orientation is open to anyone who has a family member serving in the military - spouses, parents, grandparents and siblings. Free child care and will be provided during the orientation and attendees are invited to stay for the Armed Forces Family Network meeting. Pre-registration is required by January 16. For reservations and information, contact armedforces@hancockredcross.org or 419-422-9322.

Hunger Summit

Wednesday, January 18^th at The Agency on Aging from 10am-12:30p.m.

The goal of the upcoming Hunger Summit is to get input from attendees about ways to support the four goals of the Halt Hunger Initiative. The Halt Hunger Initiative advisory board worked collectively to refine and validate four preliminary goals. The event is free but RSVPs are required by contacting United Way at 419-423-1432 or e-mail rbryar@uwhancock.org  by January 16th also visit http://LiveUnitedHancockCounty.org or join the Facebook Halt Hunger Initiative page.