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Member Press Releases
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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.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Open Arms and Huntington National Bank are proud to announce the 4th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®! Saturday, April 28 at Riverside Park in Findlay. This walk-a-thon with a twist will feature local men, women and boys walking one mile in high heel shoes to speak out against domestic violence & sexual assault. Registration begins at 10:30 AM. Register as a walker, a team or as a volunteer at www.openarmsfindlay.org. Bring the entire family for the FREE KIDS ZONE!! For more information, contact Jodi DeVore at 419.420.9260 or jdevore@openarmsfindlay.org.
You're invited to attend! Untying the Gordian Knot: Understanding Family Dynamics in Chronic Illness Open to the public! Tuesday, April 24th,1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Estates at The Heritage, Main Dining Room. Please RSVP to 419-424-1808 by April 20. Please join us at The Heritage as Dr. David Connell discusses Family Dynamics and Chronic Illness. Lunch will be provided. CEUs available for social workers and nurses. 419-424-1808 2820 Greenacre Drive Findlay, OH 45840 theheritagehc.com Felipe Hernandez Named BVHS Associate of the Year, Nominated for Ohio Health Care Worker of the Year Award Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has named Felipe Hernandez the BVHS associate of the year and has nominated him for the Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award, presented by the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA). This award goes to an employee of an Ohio hospital or health care system recognizing a hospital employee who demonstrates leadership, reflects the values and ideals of Ohio's health care facilities, goes above and beyond the call of duty, gives back to the community and has overcome odds to succeed. The recipient and four finalists for the OHA award will be announced at the annual OHA Recognition Dinner in Columbus on June 12. United Way Grants Funds to 28 Programs, 18 Agencies The United Way of Hancock County board of trustees approved grants during the monthly board meeting on Thursday, March 29. Grants were awarded to 28 programs offered by 18 partner agencies throughout the county. The amount granted to programs and services in the community totaled $1,706,578. Additional funds raised cover funds that are uncollectable, investor's choice funds, board reserves and operating costs. Individuals interested in serving on an Impact Team can contact Bev Phillips, community services director, at 419-423-1432 or bphillips@uwhancock.org. For more information about the work of United Way contact the office at 419-423-1432 or visit http://LiveUnitedHancockCounty.org . Birchaven Village Earns Highest Resident Satisfaction Score Among Findlay Long-Term Care Facilities Residents of Birchaven Village have ranked their satisfaction as the highest in Findlay, according to the 2011 Long-term Care Resident Satisfaction Survey released by the Ohio Department of Aging. The survey reports that the average long-term care satisfaction score statewide was 87.1 out of a possible 100. Birchaven's long-term care facility, Birchaven Village, earned a score of 93.0. This was the highest score of any long-term care facility in Findlay. In addition, assisted living residents at Birchaven Heights ranked the facility above state average. The 2011 Long-term Care Resident Satisfaction Survey was conducted by trained researchers and interviewers who met residents at each facility to fill out the survey. The Spring Sky The Millstream Astronomy Club will be showing a DVD about the spring sky on Saturday, April 21. Bring the whole family to Shelter #5 at Riverbend Recreation Area at 8pm. Public viewing after the program as long as conditions are favorable. Riverbend Recreation Area is located off SR 568, east of Findlay at 16618 TR 208, 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". LEARN HOW TO GEOCACHE Geocaching is a high tech treasure hunt in which thousands of people participate every year. If you are interested in learning how to geocache, join members of the Northwest Ohio Geocachers, in cooperation with the Hancock Park District, on Saturday, April 21, at Oakwoods Nature Preserve. The program begins at 1 p.m. in the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center. You will learn how to get started in geocaching, how to use a GPS unit, and how to find caches. To learn more about geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. For more information about HPD programs, check out the HPD website at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks". HPD IS NOW ACCEPTING SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION The Hancock Park District is offering exciting and educational opportunities for youth, ages 6-12 years old. From exploring the outdoors to recreating pioneer life, Summer Day Camp participants will be immersed in hands-on fun that will enrich their summers. Camp registrations are now being accepted at the HPD office, located on 1424 E. Main Cross Street, Findlay. Space is limited, so register early. For more information about summer camps 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". New Documentary Film Shown at Oakwoods Connects Leopold to Modern Conservation Efforts The Hancock Park District will be hosting a public showing of Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time on Sunday, April 22, at 3pm inside the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve. This is the first feature length (72 min.), high definition documentary film ever made about conservationist Aldo Leopold. Advance registration is necessary to attend by calling the Hancock Park District office, located at 1424 East Main Cross St., Findlay, OH, at 419-425-PARK/7275 by Friday, April 20. There is no fee to attend. The viewing is appropriate for participants at least 10 years of age and space is limited. For more information visit HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks". Shoe Sensation- Findlay Mall Location hosting a Clarks Trunk Show: One Day Only! Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am to 7:00 PM Clarks trunk show featuring UNIQUE STYLES NOT OFFERED ANY OTHER TIME! Additional styles, colors & widths available for special order. Free gift with purchase, with the entire stock on sale! Also register to win a FREE pair of Clarks shoes! YOUTHEATRE PRESENTS MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP The Arts Partnership's Youtheatre program is offering a musical theatre workshop, "Putting it Together...A Musical Theatre Workshop" on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Central Middle School. This workshop is open to area youth currently in grades 6 through 12. Space is limited and pre-registration is requested. Registrations are due by Thursday, April 19, 2012 at The Arts Partnership office. The cost for the workshop is $25. For more information or to register, visit www.artspartnership.com or contact Peggy Grandbois, Education Director, at education@artspartnership.com or 419-422-3412, extension 3. VETERANS BENEFITS THE TOPIC OF RED CROSS ARMED FORCES FAMILY NETWORK APRIL MEETING Meeting Will Be Held At Different Time and Location Veterans Benefits will be the topic of a joint meeting of the Hancock County Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network and the Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 172. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at the Hancock County Agency on Aging, 339 E. Melrose Avenue in Findlay. For more information, call 419-422-9322, visit www.hancockredcross.org or e-mail armedforces@hancockredcross.org. AMERICAN FOLK SINGER TO PERFORM AT OAKWOODS Join Bob Ford, an American Folk singer from Cedarville, Ohio, as he performs songs that were popular during the American Civil War. His performance starts at 10am and will be held in the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 21. Register with $2 per person by Friday, April 20, at the HPD office. This is the fourth and final lecture in the Park District's Civil War lecture series. 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". MCKINNIS FAMILY WILL BE MAKING DO WITH WHAT THEY HAVE The Hancock Park District is offering the program "Making Do" on Sunday, April 22 at the McKinnis House. This free public program will focus on spring planting and making winter food preserves last until the fresh crops start to grow. The program begins promptly at 1:30pm and lasts until 4:30pm. Stop by the McKinnis House and learn how you can make things last longer than you ever thought they could! 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". ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION PLANNED - Memorial Trees Welcome for Parks The Hancock Park District invites the public to participate in a local Arbor Day Celebration planned by the HPD and Findlay Flag City Arbor of the Gleaner Life Insurance Society at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 27 at Litzenberg Memorial Woods. For anyone interested in providing funds for a memorial tree to be planted within the Park District, arrangements can be made through the HPD office, with funds donated to the Hancock Parks Foundation. Contact the HPD Office at 419-425-PARK (7275) for further information. Litzenberg is located west of Findlay at 6100 US Route 224. For more information about HPD programs, check out the HPD website at www.HancockParks.com and "Discover Your Hancock Parks". Save the Frogs Day! Join us on Saturday, April 28 for 2 programs at the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center that will give you more information about frogs and why it's important to save them. First at 1pm Powerpoint presentation on the Frogs of Ohio, then stay to do hands on activities and crafts all about frogs! Then at 7pm, Dr. Terry Schwaner, Dean of the College of Sciences at The University of Findlay, will be presenting his program, Threats to Frog Survival. Discovery Center will be open from 1-4pm. 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". Bridges Out of Poverty "Poverty: Cause, Effect & Impact" Participants will review key lessons in dealing with individuals from poverty. Also participants will: Training Schedule for 2012 April 20: Rescheduled, DATE CHANGE: May 4: 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. Certificate of attendance will be given to all attendees. All training sessions will be 9am-3:30pm at The Family Center, 1800 N. Blanchard St. Findlay. Questions, or to register, call Hope House, 419-427-2848 Hope House Wish List Hope House is in need of the following items: Plastic gloves, Disinfectants, Wipes, Plastic Food Containers, Wal-mart or Meijer gift cards. Please think of the homeless when you do your weekly shopping. Items can be dropped off at our Shelter at 419 Western Avenue at any time. Questions, call 419-427-2848. Giving Circle Awards $37,716 in Grants Handbags That Help (HTH), a local women's giving circle, held their annual Celebration Meeting on Wednesday, April 11 at the Findlay Country Club. Program speakers included Katherine Kreuchauf, President of the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation and Judge Sharon Kennedy, Butler County Judge and Ohio Supreme Court Candidate. As part of the event, HTH awarded $37,716 in grants to three local agencies. To join or for more information regarding HTH please contact the Community Foundation at 419-425-1100 or visit their website at www.community-foundation.com. BVHS Service of Remembrance to be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Findlay The eleventh annual BVHS Service of Remembrance will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 120 W. Sandusky Street in Findlay on Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. The non-denominational memorial service will honor BVHS patients and residents who died in 2011. All are welcome to attend the service, which will be followed by a reception. | 
