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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.
Camp Fire USA Seeking Nominations of Outstanding Middle School Kids
Do you know a child in grade 6, 7, or 8 who has helped weather a family crisis? Shares his or her skills or hobbies with others? Has exceptional artistic talent? Complete the form at the link below to nominate an "Absolutely Incredible Kid." Judges will select several children to be recognized at Camp Fire USA's "On Behalf of Youth" (OBOY) Award Luncheon, April 24, 2012, at the Findlay Country Club. Click here to nominate!
Living with Alzheimer's the Caregiver Series
Birchaven Village, a division of Blanchard Valley Health Systems will be having a program on Thursday, March 29th from 2pm-3pm. The topic is: Is your loved one safe:Living Alone, driving and other safety issues with dementia. This program is being presented by The NOW Chapter of Alzheimer's Association. For more information or questions, call 419-424-3000.
Kiwanis to host The "Original" Pancake Day on Saturday, March 10
On Saturday, March 10, the Kiwanis Club of Findlay will host its annual Pancake Day fundraiser, just as it has for more than 50 years. The event will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Findlay High School Cafeteria, and features all-you-care-to-eat golden buttermilk pancakes and locally processed sausage. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for kids and seniors. Tickets are also available at the door the day of the event. For more information about the "Original Pancake Day," visit the club's website at www.FindlayKiwanis.org.
FREE HEALTH CARE REFORM REVIEW
Corporate One Benefits invites you to... get ready for some more changes prompted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. There will be a Health Care Reform Review on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Findlay Country Club. Learn of the most recent legislative changes; as well as, explore new provisions in the future. Plus, learn practical applications and strategies to help guests determine best practices for health care cost management. Registration information contact, Nikki Hohman 419-443-8287 or
nhohman@corporateonebenefits.com by Mon. March 19, 2012
Drury is currently hiring
Drury is currently hiring for the following positions: Hot Food Attendant/Part time, Property Maintainence/Part Time and Housekeeping/ Full time. Drury offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. For those interested in applying, they can do so by visiting drurycareers.com and selecting hourly positions and zip code 45840.
BVC CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Sixty years ago a handful of parents joined forces and started the first school for children with developmental disabilities in Hancock County. On March 7th, in conjunction with recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, We congratulate the Blanchard Valley Center, its students, employees, and supporters on their 60th anniversary accomplishment. We all can be proud of the work being done at the Blanchard Valley Center. For more information, visit www.blanchardvalleycenter.org.
YOUTHEATRE PRESENTS FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRIALS OF THE CENTURY
The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County invites you to attend Youtheatre's productions of The Trial of Goldilocks and The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf. Performances are scheduled for March 23 and 24 at 7:00 p.m. and March 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Great Room at First Presbyterian Church, located at 2330 South Main Street in Findlay. Tickets are on sale now! Advance ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for students. Limited tickets will be available at the door for $12. All seats are general admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact The Arts Partnership Box Office by calling 419-422-4624 or visit ww.artspartnership.com.
Blanchard Valley Center celebrating 60 years of service this year
Blanchard Valley Center was established in 1952 and is celebrating 60 years of service this year. There will be several public events to commemorate this great achievement. Additionally, March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month and we will focus numerous events during March in recognition of this. On Wednesday, March 7th, at 11:00 a.m., Ellen Bryan, the current Miss Ohio, will be visiting our campus to present awards to the winners of a county-wide coloring contest that we are sponsoring for local third grade students. We invite you to attend this event and visit our campus plus get a tour of our facility. Please feel free to call Cindy L. Maag at 419-422-6387 for more information.
Business Technology Lunch & Learn
Join us on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 10:00am - 2:00pm at the Findlay Country Club for a Business Technology Lunch & Learn sponsored by VMware. There will be several sessions. You can visit representatives from Perry Corporation and SMS proTECH during the day to view product demonstrations and discuss your specific needs one on one. It's a great place to learn more about business technology options that are available. Come and go as you please to attend the portion of the day that pertains to you. Advanced registration is required: kvogler@perrycorporation.com or call (937) 494-2237.
Downtown Spring "Egg"citement Visit and support these locally-owned businesses on Saturday, March 24th from 10am-2pm. The businesses involved are: DorAnne's Gifts & Gourmet, Bryant's Shoes, Jim's Hot Dogs, the YMCA, City Dry Cleaning, The Greek Garden, Mother Hubbard, Trend's, Kiya Papya Boutique, Bakers Café, Bindles, and Longberry Paint Store. Fun for all ages! This event is supported by the Findlay Area Downtown Association. Thank you for shopping locally! It's Almost Time - Save the Date! 14th Annual Goodwill Golf Classic on Monday, May 21, 2012 at Stone Ridge Golf Club, Bowling Green. More Details to Come! For registration or sponsor information, please contact David Takats or Sheila Miano. Phone: 419-255-0070 or Fax: 419-255-8152, dtakats@goodwillnwohio.org or marketingdept@goodwillnwohio.org
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AIKD Letter Writing & Lunch "in the spirit of Jeri Bjorling"
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is Camp Fire USA's national call to action for adults to write letters of love and support to America's children. This year, we celebrate letter writing in the spirit of Jeri Bjorling who absolutely loved Absolutely Incredible Kid Day letter writing. Come to the Findlay Inn & Conference Center on March 15, 2012 at the from 11:30 - 1:00pm. Lunch buffet $10 / person. Come, write a letter, share a letter, eat lunch. There will be a tribute to Jeri and a presentation by Mayor Lydia Mihalik at noon. Please RSVP by Monday, March 12 by calling 419-422-5415 or email pcoffman@CampFireUSA-NWOhio.com or join the event on Facebook.
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Bluffton offering R&R for Women Women can get tips on work-life balance and self care on Saturday, March 24, when Bluffton University's Women's Council hosts the third annual R&R for Women conference. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Centennial Hall-site of the morning sessions-and Marbeck Center, where the afternoon sessions will be held. Registration for the conference is available online at www.bluffton.edu/women; the deadline is March 16. Physicians Plus Urgent Care Extending Hours Physicians Plus Urgent Care will be extending its hours. The new hours, beginning March 1, are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. These hours will allow patients who need walk-in urgent care to see a provider earlier in the morning. Physicians Plus provides urgent care for those who may not have a physician or who need care when their physician's office is closed. Social Service Groups Working to Establish Plan for Fire Victims A group of representatives from local social service agencies was called together to address the immediate and long term needs of the victims from this morning's fire at the Argyle Apartments due to the demographic of the tenants. Resource phone numbers for victims include 2-1-1, an information and referral service offered by United Way; the mental health hotline at 1-888-936-7116 and the Hope House Housing Office at 419-427-2848. If interested in more information, contact United Way at 419-423-1432 or email Tamera Rooney, communication director, at trooney@uwhancock.org. |
The Lupus Foundation of America
Michigan & NW Ohio Chapter, headquartered in Findlay, Ohio will be holding two Walk for Lupus Now events in 2012. The Walk for Lupus Now event for the Michigan region will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Detroit Zoo and the Walk & 5k Run for Lupus Now event for Ohio will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Harmon Field in Wapakoneta, OH. To register for a Walk for Lupus Now Walk please visit www.walkforlupusnow.com or visit the the chapters website at www.lupusnwoh.org. The Lupus Foundation, Michigan & NW Ohio is located at The Family Center, 1800 N. Blanchard Street, Findlay, OH.
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Foust, Executive Director of Lupus Foundation announces resignation Aleta Foust, the Executive Director of the Lupus Foundation, Michigan & NW Ohio chapter, resigned from her position to accept the Grant Administrator position with the Hancock Regional Planning Commission. The LFA officially accepted Foust's resignation at the February board meeting. The LFA, board of directors is currently conducting a search for Foust's replacement. Resumes will be accepted from interested candidates through March 9, 2012 at the LFA office headquarters in Findlay, OH. Hancock Regional Planning Commission - Grants Administrator Ms. Aleta Foust, fill the position vacated by Findlay Mayor Lydia Mihalik. The Grants Administrator position has been an important position within the regional planning agency, and has assisted with acquiring over $22 million at HRPC. "Aleta will be challenged to continue the great success HRPC has been able to achieve. I'm sure she will be able to get traction and work well with all of our partners as we continue forward" said Homka. Ms. Foust was selected out of 22 applicants for the position and will begin work at HRPC in mid-March. Hancock Park District seeks applicants for seasonal & permanent part-time positions Hancock Park District is seeking individuals now for seasonal and permanent, part-time employment for a variety of positions. All interested applicants must apply through JOBSolutions located at 7746 CR 140, Suite B, Findlay, Ohio 45840 or by submit application and resume via fax to JOBSolutions: 419-422-8346. Complete job descriptions and employment applications are available online at www.HancockParks.com under "What's New" or "Get Connected /Job Opportunities" sections. Applications need to be submitted to JOBSolutions for consideration by March 16. Preference is given to Hancock County applicants, and those seeking careers in the field of parks and recreation. Preschoolers will get "quacked up" by baby farm animals at HPD's Discovery Stories The Hancock Parks District will be hosting its' monthly Discovery Stories Monday, March 5, at the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve. Discovery Stories are recommended for children, 3-6 years old, with an adult companion. Two stories will be offered at 10am or 1pm. Participants will enjoy a story, song, crafts and some special little guests. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Program 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". Master Gardener Talks: Herbs and Container Gardening ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Come listen to our Master Gardeners as they present programs to get you in the green mood. The talks will take place on Saturday, March 3 starting at 10am with the Herbs presentation. After a short break the Container Gardening talk will begin. Talks will take place at the Oakwoods' Discovery Center. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Program 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". ANNUAL MAPLE SUGARIN' DAYS AT LITZENBERG MEMORIAL WOODS Maple Sugarin' Day will be hosted Saturday, March 10, by the Hancock Park District at Litzenberg Memorial Woods offering a variety of activities for the entire family. Beginning at 12pm and ending at 3pm. For more product information, The Sugar House can be contacted at 419-396-6751. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Program 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". BRINGING FAMILIES BACK TOGETHER THE TOPIC OF RED CROSS ARMED FORCES FAMILY NETWORK MEETING Meetings to begin at new time, starting in March The American Red Cross, with support from Walmart, has developed the Reconnection Workshops, Presented by Walmart for all military families to assist them with managing the challenges of reintegration on March 16, 6 p.m. at the Hancock County Red Cross, 125 Fair St. in Findlay. This is an overview of the Reconnection Workshops Presented by Walmart and information on how local service members and military families can take advantage of this no-cost, confidential program. Armed Forces Family Network Beginning with the March meeting, the Armed Forces Family Network will meet at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Hancock County Red Cross, 125 Fair St. in Findlay. The Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network of Hancock and Wyandot counties meets the third Thursday of each month 6 p.m. at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay. Free child care is available. For more information, call 419-422-9322, visit www.hancockredcross.org or e-mail armedforces@hancockredcross.org. Community Gardens Registrations Being Accepted The Community Gardens of Hancock County project is gearing up for its second year. This year the garden plot at The Family center, 1800 N. Blanchard St. will double in size, offering 48 plots. Low- to moderate-income families are especially encouraged to apply, but the gardens are open to anyone. Applications will be accepted from March 7-23. For more information, contact United Way of Hancock County at 419-423-1432 or email Heather Snyman, grants/program coordinator at hsnyman@uwhancock.org. The Hancock Parks Foundation was recently awarded a one-year grant The Hancock Parks Foundation was recently awarded a one-year grant totaling $1,200 by The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's Fifth Third Bank Fund, G. Richard and Beverly Fisher Fund and Philip D. Gardner Fund. Grant funds will be used to support expenses of the 2012 Riverside Summer Concert Series, plus financial funding for the 2012 concert series is being made possible by other financial sponsors. The concert series continues to provide free, musical performances attracting visitors of all ages to the Allen P. Dudley Memorial Band Shell in Riverside Park. 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". Wee Ones: Eggs Wonder how many different animals lay eggs? Birds, turtles and insects are just a few - come find out who does at this month's Wee Ones. Wee Ones: Eggs will take place on Monday, March 19 at 10am and 1pm. It's recommended for children three years old and under with an adult companion. Other aged siblings are welcome to attend. This program is held 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". OHIO IN THE CIVIL WAR Registration required by Thursday, March 15 Join nationally recognized historian and author Elizabeth Topping as she talks about ladies fashion during the American Civil War. The presentation starts at 10am and will be held in the Discovery Center at Oakwoods nature preserve on Saturday, March 15. This is the third lecture in the Hancock Park District's Civil War lecture series. Register with $2 per person by Thursday, March 15 at the HPD office located at 1424 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, OH 45840. For more information about this and 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". FEDORAS AND SHADES STORM THE STAGE AS THE OFFICAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE HITS THE CUBE The Arts Partnership proudly presents The Official Blues Brothers Revue! This performance is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 7:30 PM, with the doors opening at 7:00 PM, at The CUBE. Tickets are available by calling The Arts Partnership at 419-422-4624 or visiting the box office at 618 South Main Street. Reserved seating tickets for The Official Blues Brothers Revue are on sale now! Advance ticket prices are $30.00 for adults, $28.00 for seniors and students. All tickets at the door are $33.00. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact The Arts Partnership Box Office by calling 419-422-4624 or visit www.artspartnership.com.
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Findlay, Ohio has been ranked the sixth best micropolitan community in the U.S. for new and expanding facilities for 2011 by Site Selection magazine, the official publication of the Industrial Asset Management Council. The magazine ranked 567 of the nation's micropolitan areas, cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people which cover at least one county. The Findlay/Hancock County region has ranked well for many years, and moved up from a 25th place ranking in 2010. 
