Member Press Releases

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Blanchard Valley Hospital to Host American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study Enrollment

Blanchard Valley Hospital has partnered with the American Cancer Society to offer area residents an opportunity to change the face of cancer for future generations by participating in the American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). Enrollment days will be held Thursday, August 2 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. and Friday, August 3 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the conference rooms in the Donnell Pavilion at Blanchard Valley Hospital. To sign up for an enrollment day appointment to begin participation in the study or for more information, visit www.FindlayCPS3.org or call 1.888.604.5888.

FREE SUMMER YOGA SERIES OFFERED IN THE PARKS

Melinda Williams from Open Circle Yoga and Wellness Center will offer a free one hour yoga class at 8:30am at Riverbend Recreation Area. All skill levels welcome, with no experience necessary.  This series will be offered at various parks the first Saturday of the month in July and August. For more details, contact Melinda Williams, RYT at opencircleyoga@gmail.com or 419-427-YOGA (9642). For more information about park district programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

HPD OFFERS CANOEING ADVENTURE DAY FOR YOUTH

Youth, ages 12-16 years old, can enjoy a day of canoeing fun on Friday, July 13, from 9am - 3pm. Participants should meet at the Waterfalls Pavilion at Riverside Park. Register with $10 per person by Wednesday, July 11. Please register at the HPD office with check or exact change. Space is limited. Riverside Park, 231 McManness Avenue, Findlay. 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".

Americare Home Health

Americare Home Health is a Full-Service agency, with skilled nursing, home health aides, rehab therapies, and tele-health. They are Medicare/Medicaid certified, credentialed by the Accreditation Commission for HealthCare, and accept In-Network Major insurances.   Americare, located at 2135 Tiffin Avenue, Unit-B in Findlay, call today (419) 425-8970, or visit their website: www.americare-health.com.

Bridge Hospice to Offer Writing Through Grief Workshop

Bridge Bereavement Services is offering a "Writing Through Grief" workshop for those grieving the current or past death of a loved one. The workshop will be held Monday, July 16 and Monday, July 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Van Buren State Park, 12259 Township Road 218, Van Buren.

Through this event, participants will use various writing techniques to investigate, express and process grief. No previous writing experience is needed and journals will be provided.

Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call Bridge Bereavement Service at 419.423.5351 or e-mail bridge@bvhealthsystem.org.

Hancock Park District Offers Caterpillar Hike

Hike with Program Assistant Chris Allen and learn where to look for those illusive butterfly caterpillars Saturday, July 14. Interested hikers should meet at the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center in Oakwoods Nature Preserve beginning at 2pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center is located at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off CR 144, west of Findlay.  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/7275 and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".  

Monarch Butterflies and More!

Sunday, July 15 bring the entire family to the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center in Oakwoods Nature Preserve to join Program Assistant Chris Allen as she conducts afternoon activities to learn about Monarch butterflies and more from 1-4 pm. Children can enjoy a story at 1:30 pm, play in caterpillar and butterfly tunnels, build a caterpillar a model, try wings and a caterpillar costume on, and make a butterfly craft for all ages.  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/7275 and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".  

Good Samaritan Society - Arlington to host its first ever Good Sam Slam Golf Outing

Good Sam Slam Golf Outing will be on Sunday, July 22 at Sycamore Springs Golf Course. Registration starts at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. which includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart and lunch. Team registration is $300 and individual players are $75. For more information, please contact: Khrista Beckmann, Resource Development and Marketing Coordinator

(419) 365-5115 or kbeckma2@good-sam.com.

Wee Ones: Marvelous Mud!

Marvelous Mud will be held on Monday, July 16 at 10am, 1pm or 7pm.  Wee Ones programs are recommended for children three and under with an adult companion.  Other aged siblings are welcome.  Suggested items to bring: swim diaper, change of clothes, towel, etc.  Program includes a story, activities and a craft all about mud. Participants should meet at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center.  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".

Beekeeping

Join beekeeper, Dwight Wilson, as he tells you the ins and outs of beekeeping and why bees are important on Tuesday, July 17 at 7pm at the Oakwoods' Discovery Center.  Participants are recommended to be ages 6 and up.  No fee, but register by Friday, July 13.  The Oakwoods Nature Preserve, "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center is located at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off West Sandusky Street off CR 144 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".

Traveling Tribute Headed to Findlay:

July 11th will bring approximately 12,000 bikes through Findlay, traveling with an 80% replica of the Vietnam Wall as well as a 9/11 tributes, and Operations Iraq/ Enduring Freedom tribute. The event is called "American Veteran Traveling Tribute." This event is estimated to last 3 hours and will begin at 4:15pm, leaving from The CUBE on North Main Street in Findlay. This event has been coordinated with the City of Findlay Police Deparment, Ohio Department of Transportation, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. This was last done in 2005 and traveled from Beaverdam to Upper Sandusky.

The Hancock County Department of Job & Family Services announces Disaster Services

The Hancock County Department of Job & Family Services announces Disaster Services for residents of Hancock County affected by the wind storm of June 29, 2012.  Funds may be used for emergency shelter, home repair, vehicle repair, insurance deductibles, items to be used in the clean-up and short term help with food.  Applications are available until August 2, 2012, contingent upon funding, at the Hancock County Department of Job & Family Services office located at 7814 County Road 140, Findlay. For more information, please call (419) 423-3755.

FINDLAY MAYOR ONE OF FOUR NEW RED CROSS BOARD MEMBERS

Several new members were elected to the American Red Cross of Hancock County Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on June 28. Each elected to a three year term beginning on July 1. For more information, please visit www.hancockredcross.org, join our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hancockcountyredcross and follow us on Twitter @HancockRedCross.

THE CIRCUS IS COMING TO Upper Sandusky TO BENEFIT AMERICAN RED CROSS

As part of their 76th consecutive year of touring the USA, Carson & Barnes Circus, the largest traveling big top tent circus in America will visit UPPER SANDUSKY on FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2012 to present two shows at 4:30pm and 7:30pm at the WYANDOT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. The WYANDOT COUNTY RED CROSS is sponsoring both shows to help raise money for their on-going operations. Advance tickets, offering the best value for circus fans, are being sold locally at Commercial Savings Bank in Upper Sandusky and Carey, A & A Grocery, Heritage IGA Grocery, Upper Sandusky Chamber of Commerce and Carey Chamber of Commerce and online at www.bigtopshow.com. For more information, please visit www.hancockredcross.org.

YOUTHEATRE PERFORMING ARTS CAMP PRESENTS THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUSICAL, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County invites you to attend Youtheatre's Summer Performing Arts Camp production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Performances are on July 13 at 7 p.m. and July 14 at 4 p.m. in the Great Room at First Presbyterian Church, located at 2330 South Main Street, Findlay. General admission tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Tickets may be purchased beginning July 9th at The Arts Partnership Box Office at 618 South Main Street, Findlay. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, tickets will be available at the door ½ hour prior to the performances. For more information call 419-422-4624 or visit www.artspartnership.com.

Findlay Young Professionals Hosting Nine and Dine Golf Event

The Connect Committee of the Findlay Young Professionals is hosting "FYP Nine and Dine" on Wednesday, July 25 at the Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive. All participants will play 9 holes of golf with a shotgun start. Hors d'oeuvres and hole prizes will follow after the round. The event registration begins at 5:15 p.m. with the event start at 5:30 p.m. A "happy half-hour" will be held from 7:45 to 8:15 p.m. in the Hancock Room. Cost is $40 for Findlay Young Professional members and $50 for non-members. More information about Findlay Young Professionals can be found at http://findlayyp.com or by calling Michael Momany, resource development director at the United Way of Hancock County, 419-423-1432.

Hancock County Center for Safety & Health Children Bike Run

There will be a benefit on Saturday, Aug. 11^th at The Moose Lodge, 1028 W. Main Cross St., Findlay. Bike Run starts at 12:30pm, Raffle at 7:30pm and from 4:00-8:00pm, there will be door prizes, food and music performed by Rock & Roll Outlaws.

The Summer Sky 

The Millstream Astronomy Club will be showing a dvd about the summer sky on Saturday, July 21.  Afterwards, Club members will have a question and answer session.  Bring the whole family to Shelter #5 at Riverbend Recreation Area at 9pm.  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".

HPD OFFERS SATURDAY BIRD MONITORING PROGRAM

Saturday, July 21, join Bob Sams, Natural Resource Assistant, at 8 AM at Riverbend Recreation Area to help conduct a Bird Diversity and Population Census. Participants should meet at shelter #3, in the Big Oaks Area at Riverbend to begin.  This is an Adult Nature Education program (min. 18 years).  No registration required.  Interested participants just need to show up. 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/7275 and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

KAY GNAGEY TO SPEAK ON FOUNDATIONS OF LADIES FASHION IN 19th CENTURY

Join guest speaker Kay Gnagey, a leading authority on historical fashions, as she discusses the true reasons behind why woman wore hoops, corsets, and bustles in the Victorian era. Guests will have the unique opportunity to see and try out some of the undergarments for themselves!

The presentation starts at 10 am and will be held in the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve on Saturday, July 21. This is the last lecture in the Park District's 2012 Ladies Lecture Series. Register by Friday, July 20 with $2 per person. For more information about this, view the HPD Program Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK.

HAY HARVESTING TRADITIONS AT THE MCKINNIS HOUSE           

The Hancock Park District is offering the program "Making Hay" on Sunday, July 22 at the McKinnis House. This free public program will focus on the traditions behind the hay and wheat harvests. This program begins at 1:30pm and lasts until 4:30pm. 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".

Introducing Rodan+Fields Dermatologists Changing skin... changing lives.

You're invited to learn how the doctors who created Proactiv TM Solutions are now set to dominate the 2.5 billion dollar anti-aging skincare market. Join The Executive Consultant team of Northwest Ohio, to find out how you can create your own economic stimulus package and design a professional life around the rest of the life you are already living AND the best skin of your life. Tuesday July 31, 2012 at The Greek Garden, 321 South Main Street, Findlay, Ohio 45840

Meet and Greet/Appetizers 6:00 pm- Business Presentation 6:30pm. For more information contact Deborah Spero- 419-934-5045 or thatskingirl@gmail.com

RED CROSS HOSTING DISCUSSION ON POST TRAUMATIC STRESS SUPPORT

Post Traumatic Stress is a serious, distressing and often overwhelming condition that many veterans deal with every day.  Currently, there is no active support system specifically targeting this issue in our community.  That will soon change. Planning for the group will begin with a community discussion about Post Traumatic Stress at the Armed Forces Family Network program on Thursday, July 19, 7 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.