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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.
Riverdale to Join the Hancock County ESC
During this current school year, the Riverdale Local Schools selected, and have received, a variety of services from the Hancock Educational Service Center as a "test-run" to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of these services. Since this initial transition year has been so very successful, beginning with the upcoming school year (2012-2013), the Riverdale Local Schools will become an official member of the Hancock County Educational Service Center/Schools and its current relationship with the Hardin County ESC will be discontinued effective July 31, 2012.
Primrose Retirement Communities
Have you been searching for that perfect place for your group to meet weekly, monthly, or quarterly? Well, look no further, Primrose Retirement Community is your place! No longer will you have to worry about chair setup, refreshments and goodies being prepared ahead of time, or clean up, we have it covered! We can accommodate many different groups. For more information or to schedule your next group meeting, call 419-422-6200.
Bjorling Selected as United Way Distinguished Volunteer
United Way of Hancock County has announced that the late Jeri Bjorling has been selected to receive this year's Distinguished Volunteer Award. Bjorling will be honored at the upcoming United Way of Hancock County annual meeting on Tues., Apr. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Findlay Country Club. The event is open to the public and cost to attend is $30.00 per person, or $250 for a table of eight. Registration is available by calling the United Way office at 419-423-1432.
Help Us Halt Hunger in Hancock County! - Meals of Hope Food Packaging Event
The United Way of Hancock County's Halt Hunger Initiative is holding a Meals of Hope packaging event on Saturday, May 12th, in the Findlay High School Cafeteria from 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.. They are packaging 285,000 meals for those who are hungry in Hancock County. To accomplish this goal, they need 800 volunteers to make up 80 teams of 10 people each. To register a team or volunteer, call Heather Synman at 419-423-1432 or hsynman@uwhancock.org.
Brothers of the Brush Competition to be Held
In celebration of Findlay's Bicentennial, The Hancock Historical Museum announces a beard growing contest to be kicked off March 30th at Findlay's Leisure Living Show. Registrations will be accepted for clean shaven beard growers the weekend of the Leisure Living show. Additional registration will be accepted at Alexandria's on April 2 from 5-7 p.m., and April 2-7 at Michael Eller Jewelers, and at Thiel's Wheels. More information about this and other events regarding Findlay's Bicentennial is available online at http://findlay200.com. Questions about the Brothers of the Brush can be directed by calling Ann Buis at (419) 348-0281 or email her at ann_buis@yahoo.com.
Findlay Area Artists Exhibition to be held at Toledo Museum of Art
Entries are being accepted for an exhibition featuring the works of visual artists from Findlay and Hancock County in May of 2012 at the Toledo Museum of Art's Community Gallery. This exhibition is open to artists who live or have lived in Findlay or Hancock County. There is no cost to enter and each artist may enter up to 3 pieces of artwork, with at least one piece inspired by artist Jules Olitski. The "Call for Artists" and guidelines are on the Red Tornado Art Productions Web site at http://redtornadopro.com or contact Tamera Rooney at 419-722-7810 for more information.
Becky's School of Dance Performance
Becky's School of Dance will be performing on May 26th at Fostoria Performing Arts Center from 1:30pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets are$11.00 and can be purchased at the Dance Studio at 15440 US 224 East, Findlay. Our office is open Monday - Thursday from 4-8 PM. For more information, call 419-423-7423.
Save the Date - Special Kids Therapy
You are invited to attend the Inauguration of the public/private partnership between Special Kids Therapy and Blanchard Valley Center on April 26th at 3:00 p.m. at the Blanchard Valley Center. SKT is dedicated to assisting health care needs of special needs children and their families. We are working together to better serve the community. For more information, email cmaag@blanchardvalley.org.
N W O LEAN SIX SIGMA COLLABORATION
Quarterly Meeting on April 18, 2012 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, Ohio
$10.00 donation (includes appetizers). RSVP: dmast@ssoe.com Or Find us on LinkedIn! Search for the group or event, "Northwest Ohio Lean Six Sigma Collaborative". The Meeting Program will be discussion of Lean Six Sigma Organization Journey & Development
Featuring: Dave Mast, SSOE Group "LSS Organization Deployment"
Blanchard Valley Center/The Center for Autism and Dyslexia
In honor of the children in Findlay and Hancock County who live with Autism Spectrum disorder, the honorable Mayor Mihalik will proclaim April as Autism Awareness Month on March 30th at the Center for Autism and Dyslexia. In connection with this proclamation we would like the downtown businesses to participate in the Light It Up Blue global initiative. We are asking you to put blue lights in place of your current outside lighting or in lights left on inside your business during the month of April to help raise local awareness and support of autism. To learn more about the Light It Up Blue initiative, go to www.lightitupblue.org. If you have any questions or need additional information please call 567-525-4487.
The Black Heritage Library & Multicultural will begin its spring "MULTICULTURAL MOMENTS"
Reading Program for pre-school age children to first grade starting on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 10:30am to 11:30am for five weeks at the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center located at 817 Harmon Street, Findlay. Children will learn about other families' culture from different parts of the world through storytelling, craft activities, music and guest visitors. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or other authorized adult. A community program will be held on May 26th from 1pm - 2pm to celebrate the children's "MULTICULTUARL MOMENTS". The reading program will be held All children must be registered by April 17th, please call 419-423-4954 or Facebook at black heritage library for more information.
Multicultural Mystery Dinner and Program
April 22, 2012 from 3:00pm to 4:15pm. Families can experience a full course delicious dinner, dessert and beverage from a secret culture and heritage and a brief program provided by the chef! The dinner and program will be held at the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center at 817 Harmon Street, Findlay. Dinner registrations must be made by April 22, 2012 by calling The Center at 419-423-4954. The donation price for adults is $10 and $6 for students. Children under 7 years of age are Free.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Cinco de Mayo Celebration will be held on May 5, 2012 from 11am to 3pm at the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center located at 817 Harmon Street, Findlay. The entry cost is $7 per adult and $3.00 for children. The event is free for children 6 years of age and younger. Please call The Center at (419) 423-4954 for more information.
DELICIOUS BBQ CHICKEN DINNERS!
There will be a benefit for The Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center's Children's Department & Cultural Enrichment Programming on May 18, 2012, 11am - 6pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 128 West Hardin Street, Findlay (Drive Thru on the East Side of the Church). Take Out or Eat In. The dinners include: quarter chicken, two sides, bread & soda for $8.50, desserts available too for $8.50. There will be delivery available to businesses with minimum of 10 orders, call ahead 419-423-4954 or 419-422-3214.
UNITED WAY FOUNDATION AWARDS SECOR SCHOLARSHIP
United Way of Hancock County's Secor scholarship committee has announced the selection of Mikayla Brown, a senior at Findlay High School, as this year's United Way Foundation Secor Scholar. The $2,000 renewable Secor Scholarship was established as a memorial to the Steven and Doris Secor bequest. For more information on making a financial gift to the United Way Foundation of Hancock County, or for Secor scholarship information contact the United Way office at 419-423-1432.
Info on SHOP - Simply Home Opportunity Products
First event: May 6, 1pm - 4 p.m. at the Agency on Aging (339 E. Melrose Ave.)
First 50 people receive Grab Bags full of goodies! Door Prizes! Vendors include: Tupperware, Origami Owl, Pink Papaya, Body by Vi, Longaberger Baskets, Pink Zebra, Legal Shield, Scentsy, Tomboy Tools, Paperly, Willow House, Tastefully Simple AND MORE! Featured Vendor: USborne Books. -- Will have 3 short demos throughout the day!
Future Dates: June 17, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9
Workshop on Community Building for Spiritual Care and Human Service Professionals Slated
Pastors, church leaders, youth ministers, parish nurses, chaplains, social workers and counselors are invited to attend a workshop on identifying and incorporating the gifts and talents of those with developmental disabilities. The event will be held Tuesday, April 24 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Winebrenner Theological Seminary, 950 N. Main St., Findlay. Continuing education credits will be offered to those in attendance. Registration is required and must be made by April 15. Call Blanchard Valley Hospital Spiritual Care at 419-429-6463 or visit bvhealthsystem.org to fill out a registration form.
HPD Receives $21,731 Grant from the Community Foundation
The Hancock Park District has been awarded a grant of $21,731.00 from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. The funds are made available from the Richard and Barbara Deerhake Fund, Ivan & Dorothy Gorr Fund, Pfeiffer Family Fund, and George Countryman Fund.
The grant will be used for the development of a Trails Master Plan that will identify potential trail routing throughout the community and showcase a conceptual trail map highlighting the proposed multi-use trail system. Visit www.community-foundation.com or call 419-425-1100 to learn more about how the Community Foundation is helping our community.
Community Gardens Hosting Spring Starter Seedling Sale
The Community Gardens of Hancock County will be hosting a spring starter seedling sale on Sat., April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at the garden locations, 1800 N. Blanchard St. A free Bald Cypress tree sapling will be available for the first 250 guests. The seeds for the starter seedlings have been donated by Dollarseed.com and Jon Hart of MENTOR Initiative. The event is open to the public. Funds raised at the seedling sale will be used for supplies, fertilizer, fuel for equipment and other garden expenses. Volunteers are needed to help prepare for the event and on the day of the event. For more information, or to volunteer, contact United Way of Hancock County at 419-423-1432 or email Heather Snyman, grants/program coordinator at hsnyman@uwhancock.org.
United Way Days of Caring Seeking Projects, Teams
United Way of Hancock County is seeking teams of volunteers and service project requests for the 18th Annual Days of Caring. To meet the needs of the agencies and the number of participating volunteer teams, United Way Days of Caring has been expanded to one full week, this year. They will occur April 30 through May 4. The deadline to sign up teams is April 20. To submit project requests or register a team, contact Bev Phillips, Community Services Director, at 419-423-1432 or bphillips@uwhancock.org. Registration materials for projects and volunteers are also available online at www.uwhancock.org.
BICENTENNIAL PARADE DETAILS ANNOUNCED
As part of the year-long celebration of Findlay's Bicentennial, a parade will be held in downtown Findlay on Thursday, June 14. Registrations for entries into the parade are now being accepted online at http://findlay200.com. Registration forms are also available at the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce. For more information and registration, visit http://findlay200.com or call (419) 422-3313 ext116.
Who will be our FBS Office Idol 2012?
Friends Business Source announces 14 finalists for its 2012 Office Idol contest on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The general public may vote on who they think should be named the 2012 Office Idol between April 3 and 20 via friendsoffice.com. Nominations were accepted between March 1 and 30 from organizations' all over Ohio and Pennsylvania naming their top Administrative Professionals. Friends' 95 employees located across the two states voted on the top 14 finalists. If you would like more information on the Friends 2012 Office Idol Contest, please contact Ashley Barger, Marketing Manager by email, Ashley@friendsoffice.com, or phone, 419.427.1704 extension 1127.
Safe Ride Home - Chicken or BBQ fundraiser
Please Join Safe Ride Home on THURSDAY, JUNE 14th from 4:30-7 p.m. for a Chicken or BBQ pork meal held at The DOCKS at St. Marks UMC, South Main Street. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Safe Ride Home, which provides a FREE designated driver program at community events, certain holidays AND functions involving alcohol. Tickets are $7 each for Early Birds and $8 at the door. A drive-thru will also be available. Tickets can be purchased at any of the following locations beginning April 16th: First Federal Bank - all 3 locations in Findlay
Dicks Towing, Findlay, Millstream Area Credit Union, Tuffy Auto Service Center, Hitchings Insurance Agency, TNT Firearms and Smart Sites Imaging
Grand Re-Opening of the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center
Join us at the Grand Re-opening open house on Sunday, April 15 from 1-4pm. We'll have hikes at 1:30pm and 3pm. Activities and crafts for children of all ages. We'll light a fire in our new outdoor fireplace. The Discovery Center is located in the 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".
Wee Ones: Rabbits
They hop, they eat carrots and have fluffy tails, but find out more about the rabbit! Join us at this month's Wee Ones - Rabbits which take place on Monday, April 16 at 10am and 1pm. It's recommended for children three years old and under with an adult companion. 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".
Corporate One Benefits is providing BENEFITS TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM
BENEFITS TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Attend this event to explore a diverse group of benefit technology vendors and options as you look to upgrade and grow your business. Registration is free. For more information contact: Nikki Hohman
nhohman@corporateonebenefits.com or call Nikki at 419-443-8287 by Fri., April 20, 2012.
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