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Member Press Releases
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100 Fingers in Motion - Call for Artists!
Window Painting Contest sponsored by The Gaslight Gallery and The Hancock Convention & Visitors Bureau. Paint a Great Race-related design on the window June 25-26. Prizes to be Awarded!
Artists can register at The Gaslight Gallery, 117 E. Crawford St. and be assigned a business to decorate. Painting instructions will be given at the time of registration. Paintings will be done on the outside of the windows, and must be completed between Monday, June 25 and Tuesday, June 26. Artists will design a painting which can include some background as well as an antique vehicle, or a design that is Great Race-related. If you are interested, register at The Gaslight Gallery. Only ten paintings will be done, and spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone is invited to participate in a scavenger hunt to locate the paintings after they have been completed. Information regarding the scavenger hunt can be found at www.thegaslightgallery.net. Further information about the Great Race can be found at www.greatrace.com.
Good Samaritan Society - Arlington celebrates 40 years of service The Good Samaritan Society - Arlington will celebrate 40 years of service in the Arlington community with a festival at 1 p.m. on June 24. Everyone is invited to the campus, located at 100 Powell Drive for food and a free Christian Concert by "Live Past Life." Tours of the campus will be given by horse-drawn wagon rides. For more information, please contact: Jayme Inbody, (419) 365-5115 or jinbody@good-sam.com Mini Mosaic Bird Bath Class June 9 and 16, 10 am-1 pm at The Gaslight Gallery, 117 E. Crawford Street, Findlay During the first session, participants will learn how to cut glass, but most of the glass pieces will be cut before class. Participants will then inset glass tiles into bird bath top. Teacher: Beth Ziss $35.00 - includes all materials Gallery Hours: 11-6, Wed, Thurs, Sat; 11-8, Fri. For information, contact Beth Ziss, 419-423-9420, or zisscustomglass@yahoo.com The Heritage - Garage Sale to benefit the Alzheimer's Association There will be a garage sale on June 28th from 9am-4pm and June 29th from 9am-1pm at The Heritage, 2820 Greenacre Drive, Findlay. This is open to the public. Questions call: 419-424-1808. Alphabet Hike Enjoy the first evening of summer with your family by joining us for an Alphabet Hike! This event is at Litzenberg Memorial Woods on Thursday, June 21 at 7pm. Meet Program Assistant Rikki Youngpeter at the Gate House, located near the parking lot, for a fun-filled hike in search of natural items that start with or look like all the letters of the alphabet. 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. The Power of Pollinators Did you know that 75% of all the world's flowering plants and crops are pollinated by animals? Our Power of Pollinators Open House will feature animals that serve a crucial role of plant reproduction. This event will be at the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve on Sunday, June 24 from 1-4pm. At 1pm Rikki Youngpeter, Program Assistant, will give a presentation that highlights animals that pollinate, both locally and world-wide. 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". "Treasurer Mandel Launches ReEnergize Ohio for Small Businesses" Josh Mandel, State Treasurer of Ohio, has launched a program to support small business owners who are making an effort to improve their energy performance. ReEnergize Ohio is offering up to a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing small business loans when at least 50% of the loan proceeds are used to implement energy-efficient upgrades. Visit the website www.ReEnergize.Ohio.gov for more information and to complete your application. Or call 1.800.228.1102, option #3. PRIMITIVE DRAWING WORKSHOP The Hancock Park District will be offering a Primitive Drawing Workshop that will focus on using natural objects found in our environment to draw with. Saturday, June 16 from 10am-12pm, participants will meet at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center. This is an Adult Nature Education session, minimum 18 years old, and qualifies for Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist credit hours. Register at the Hancock Park District Office, 419-425-7275, by Friday, June 15 with $5 per person by check, payable to Hancock Park District, or exact cash. For more information about this and other upcoming programs, view the HPD Program Guide at www.HancockParks.com Independence House Hosting Annual Classic Car Show Independence House will host its annual classic car show Friday, June 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Independence House parking lot, 1000 Independence Road, Fostoria. Classic cars will be displayed and the event will include entertainment and refreshments. The show is free and open to the public. In the case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for June 22. Blanchard Valley Hospital Earns Environmental Excellence Award Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH) has been awarded the 2011 Environmental Excellence Award from Sterilmed Inc. This means that BVH has been recognized as one of the country's best practice facilities in reducing environmental impact and improving overall health care sustainability through medical device recycling. BVH Rehab & Sports Medicine Sponsors the 3rd Annual Flirt with Dirt Trail 5K Blanchard Valley Hospital Rehab & Sports Medicine, along with the Hancock Park District and the Hancock County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Flirt with Dirt 5K Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, July 14 at Riverbend Recreational Area in Findlay. For more information or to register, go to www.bvhealthsystem.org and complete the online registration or call Chris Webb at 419-306-6272. SEE WHO'S AT HOME AT THE MCKINNIS HOUSE The Hancock Park District is offering the program "Who's at home?" on Sunday, June 10, at the McKinnis House. This free public program will focus on quilting and begins promptly at 1:30pm and lasts until 4:30pm. Litzenberg Memorial Woods located at 6100 US 224, 6 miles west of Findlay. The site is handicap accessible with restrooms available inside the Activity Barn. 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". RED CROSS AIDS FAMILY OF SIX FOLLOWING FIRE, Also Provides Armed Forces Emergency Communication Services A family of six is receiving aid from the American Red Cross of Hancock County after a fire drove them from their home on Cass Township Road 215 near Arcadia late Saturday night. The family of one adult and five children were immediately provided assistance for food, clothing, a portable crib and infant formula and Red Cross will provide shelter if it becomes a need. All Red Cross disaster relief is provided free of charge. If you'd like to make a donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, visit www.hancockredcross.org, text "REDCROSS" to 90999 or call (419) 422-9322 Riverside Summer Concert Series Riverside Summer Concert Series, held at Findlay's historic Riverside Park in the Allen P. Dudley Band Shell and Dick Daugherty Plaza, for over six generations 2012 season begins Wednesday, June 13, with the musical sounds of Night Jazz. A total of eleven summer musical concerts with performances starting at 7:30 PM on Wednesday evenings, with one exception Tuesday, July 3. Complete concert schedules can be downloaded at www.HancockParks.com or by calling the Hancock Park District office, located at 1424 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, 419-425-PARK/7275. FREE SUMMER YOGA SERIES OFFERED IN THE PARKS Join Melinda Williams from Open Circle Yoga and Wellness Center for a free one hour yoga class in the beauty of nature on Saturday, June 2 starting at 8:30am at Riverside Park. All skill levels welcome, with no experience necessary. If there is inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. This series will be offered at various parks the first Saturday of the month in June, July, and August. For more details, contact Melinda Williams, RYT at opencircleyoga@gmail.com or 419-427-YOGA (9642). Independence House Receives Bronze Award for Outstanding Quality Care Independence House has been recognized as a 2012 recipient of the Bronze - Commitment to Quality award by the National Quality Award program, presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). Independence House received this honor for its dedication to improving quality care. The award will be presented to Independence House during HCA/NCAL's Annual Convention and Exposition, October 7-10, 2012 in Tampa, FL. Century Health Job Posting Program Coordinator -Outpatient Services Behavioral health agency has opening for full time Program Coordinator - responsible for the clinical management and delivery of outpatient services. Must have ability to provide leadership, direction & clinical supervision to a diverse professional staff. Qualified candidates must possess independent licensure, dual credentials preferred; LISW-S or PCC-S & LICDC. Past supervisory experience a plus. Forward cover letter and resume to Human Resources, 1918 N. Main St., Findlay, OH 45840 or email to nrider@centuryhealth.net, by June 22, 2012. EOE Century Health Job Posting Criminal Justice Program Coordinator -Responsible for all behavioral health services provided to clients involved in the criminal justice system. Direct supervision and program oversight for agency-based, jail-based, and probation specific services. Position requires independent licensure (LISW-S, PCC-S), previous program development/supervisory experience and clear familiarity of the criminal justice system. Candidates with additional LICDC license preferred. Forward cover letter and resume to Human Resources, 1918 N. Main St., Findlay, OH 45840 or email to nrider@centuryhealth.net, by June 22, 2012. EOE BVH to Host Annual Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab Picnic Blanchard Valley Hospital invites past and present rehab patients to the annual cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab picnic Tuesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Shelter #7 at Riverbend Park. Attendees should bring their own table service, drinks and a hot or cold dish to share. Hot sandwiches will be provided. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the BVH Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab department at 419.423.5153. In the case of inclement weather, please listen to WFIN/WKXA or call 419.423.5153 to determine if there is a cancellation. 5KRun/Walk There will be a 5KRun/Walk as part of its weeklong celebration on Saturday, June 16. The run will begin and end at the Riverside Park Waterfall Pavilion. The course will be routed along the river and throughout downtown. Pre-Registration must be postmarked by June 9. The entry fee is $15 and includes a commemorative bicentennial t-shirt. Race day registration will be $20 with a limited number of t-shirts available. For more information about other Bicentennial events, visit www.findlay200.com. Plumbline Consulting's selection as one of the 100 Best Employers in Ohio Plumbline Consulting LLC, based in Findlay has been named one of the best employers in the state of Ohio in the category of small to medium business. They were ranked as No. 13 in that group. Plumbline is the premier resource for Microsoft Dynamics Partners and ISVs needing just-in-time services. Hats off to Plumbline!!!! Volunteers Needed for the 2012 Flag City Balloon Fest Kids Fair Volunteers needed to help with the Flag City Balloon Fest Kids Fair on August 10th & 11th. There are one or more shifts that we have available to work on Friday, August 10th and Saturday, August 11th. They would be responsible for helping and supervising children with getting on and off of the inflatables/rides. Please contact Stephanie Stephan at CASA/GAL of Hancock County 419-424-3262 Ext. 106 or www.casahc.org Summer job training available for area youth Some Hancock County youth may be able to find a summer job this year with the help of a program operated by WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. and JOBsolutions. The Summer Youth Program aims to provide income eligible teens who are either in or out of school with job placement for the summer months. Once the youth completes the training aspect of the program, an advocate will work to place the youth with an area employer for summer employment. Interested youths and/or employers should call 419-429-8045 or 419-429-8040 for more information. BVH Rehab & Sports Medicine Sponsors the 3rd Annual Flirt with Dirt Trail 5K Blanchard Valley Hospital Rehab & Sports Medicine, along with the Hancock Park District and the Hancock County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Flirt with Dirt 5K Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, July 14 at Riverbend Recreational Area in Findlay. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., the trail race will start at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at 8:40 a.m. Cost of the event will be $18 for those who register by June 24. For more information or to register, go to www.bvhealthsystem.org and complete the online registration or call Chris Webb at 419-306-6272. "Treasurer Mandel Launches ReEnergize Ohio for Small Businesses" Josh Mandel, State Treasurer of Ohio, has launched a program to support small business owners who are making an effort to improve their energy performance. ReEnergize Ohio is offering up to a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing small business loans when at least 50% of the loan proceeds are used to implement energy-efficient upgrades. Visit the website www.ReEnergize.Ohio.gov for more information and to complete your application. Or call 1.800.228.1102, option #3. Owens Workforce and Community Services: Offers Internationally Recognized DDI Workforce and Community Services (WCS) has scheduled another DDI( http://www.ddiworld.com/ ) Supervisor/Leadership Development Program. The four DDI Modules included in the 16 hour leadership development training program are: June 19 - Essentials of Leadership, June 21 - Leading Change, June 26 - Coaching for Improvement, June 28 - Resolving Conflict. The classes are from 8:00 AM to Noon each Day the cost $495.00 per person for the four modules. For more information or to attend please call Peter Palko, Account Representative at Owens Community College, 567-429-3152. Blanchard Valley Health System is offering a HR Leaders' Program The meeting is on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Findlay Country Club. The Topic: Local Efforts to Bend the Health Care Cost Curve: *Patient Centered Medical Home Program - Report on the first two years for Whirlpool & BVHS *What Hospital Patient Safety & Quality Designations Mean to Employers For more information, please RSVP by e-mailing tdouglas@bvhealthsystem.org or call 419.429.7675 | 
