Clark County Diabetes Support Group Meeting 3/11
The next Clark County Diabetes Support Group monthly meeting will be at the Clark County Combined Health District at 529 East Home Road in Springfield on Thursday, March 11th from 6 to 7PM. The subject will be Patio Potting.
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American Red Cross Blood Mobile & Training 3/11
The American Red Cross Mad River Chapter Blood Mobile will be at the North Lewisburg Municipal Building on Thursday, March 11th from 1 to 7PM. Training classes will be held at 105 North Detroit Street in West Liberty March 2nd through March 30th. Call 24 hours ahead for classes.
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Grace Church "All you can eat" Bean Supper 3/12
Grace Church at 1401 West Main Street will have an "all you can eat" Bean Supper on Friday, March 12th from 4 to 7PM. The menu includes beans and ham, cornbread, slaw, vegetable soup, pie, and drink. The cost is $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for those 12 and under.
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Villa Springfield says "Thank you" to unsung Heroes 3/12
Villa Springfield Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center will host free coffee and donuts for all the police, fire, and deputy personnel who serve the Clark County community. The event will be on Friday, March 12th from 6AM to 10AM. Plan to stop by Villa Springfield and thank the people who keep the community safe. Join Andy Lawrence broadcating the Kiss Country 101.7 morning show live from 6 to 9AM. Call Michele Hemphill at 399-5551 for more information.
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SMDC Free "Business Startup and Financial" Workshop 3/19
The Small Business Development Center of Springfield at 300 East Auburn Avenue presents another free "Business Startup and Financial" workshop on Friday, March 19th from 9AM to 12:30PM. The workshop will cover the basics of recordkeeping, licenses, registrations, taxes, preparing accurate budget and sales projections, sources of capital, and more. Register by call 937-322-7821.
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Pancake Breakfast 3/20
K of P Lodge in Westville is holding their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 20th, 7AM to 2PM at the Westville United Methodist Church. Cost is only $6 per person.
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Concord Community Center Concert 3/20
The Concord Community Center, 3263 North Route 560, Urbana, Ohio, is presenting a concert on Saturday, March 20th
featuring long-time country music artist, Mike O'Harra. Mike sings classic country as well as your favorite oldies. Admission is $8 for adults, which includes refreshments. The music begins at 7PM. For more information, call 937-362-2733.
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Chicken & Noodle Supper 3/23
The Concord United Methodist Church is holding a Chicken & Noodle Supper on Tuesday, March 23rd from 4 to 7PM. Cost is only a donation. Carry-outs available. The church is located at 2963 North St. Rt. 560, 4 miles north of Westville. Cal 937-652-3764 for more information.
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Catholic Charities 16th Annual Empty Bowls 3/25
The 16th annual Empty Bowls Dinner presented by the Wittenberg University Arts Students is on Thursday, March 25th rom 4 to 7:30PM at the central dining room on Wittenberg's campus. Beautifully hand-crafted bowls are just $15 each. You can fill your bowl with various soups and salads, and you keep your bowl as a reminder of hunger in our community. Proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. Call Anna Plataniotis at 325-8715 for more information or go to www.dontate2help.org.
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West Liberty-Salem presents "Cinderella" 3/25 to 3/27
West Liberty-Salem High School proudly presents Rogers and Hamnmerstein's musical "Cinderella" March 25th, 26th, and 27th in the high school cafetorium. Show times are Thursday, Mach 25th at 7:30PM, Friday, March 26th at 7:30PM, and Saturday, March 27th at both 1:30PM and 7:30PM. Tickets range from $5 to $8 and can be purchased in the high school office starting March 8th. For more information, see the schools website or call 937-465-1060 ext 469.
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Free Tax Preparation Help Available
Free tax preparation is available for low-income families in Champaign County. Tri-County Community Action wants to help families and individuals meet their filing obligations, find credits they may not know about, and protect from unnecessary costs. Free tax preparation is available to residents who made $57,000 or less in 2009. An appointment is needed. Please call 937-652-2246.
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Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio Free Tax Filing
Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaig, and Logan Counties is assisting local residents with free tax filing during the 2010 tax season. Trained counselors will be available through April 15th, Monday through Friday to file taxes at the Catholic Charities offices in Springfield and Urbana. For more information or to schedule and appointment, call the Springfield office at 937-325-8715 or the Urbana office at 937-652-2125.
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American Cancers Society Cancer Prevention Study-3 6/4
The American Cancer Society is looking for half a million adults who want to make a direct impact in the fight against cancer. The Relay For Life of Springfield has been selected as one of a limited number of events nationwide where people can enroll into the Cancer Prevention Study-3. Just visit the Relay For Life of Springfield on June 4, 2010 at Clark County Fairgrounds between the hours of 6:00PM to 10:00PM, or call 1-888-604-5888.
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Blood Donors
Blood is needed everyday for preemies, cancer patients, accident victims and surgeries. Become a regular donor. Every time you donate, you help save the lives of three people. Call 937-399-2611 to set up your appointment.
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American Red Cross
The local chapters of the American Red Cross offer health and safety classes each month and provide many services to Clark, Champaign and Logan Counties. The Red Cross is always there when a house fire occurs helping with housing and personal needs. You can become a volunteer or help with a monetary donation. Each chapter also holds many health fairs and fundraisers that you can be a part of - for information in Clark County, call 399-3872 - in Champaign and Logan, call 650-5001.
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Alzheimer's Association
The Miami Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association can help patients, caregivers and professionals with the latest information on the disease. Find out more by calling 800-272-3900 or log onto www.alzdayton.org.
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Disabled Veterans
There are 135 state run and state funded long-term care facilities across the nation - many veterans do not realize they may be eligible to benefit from these facilities - if you or someone you know needs assistance, call the toll free number for more information - 1-866-331-1944.
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Literacy Tutors
The Clark County Literacy Coalition is looking for volunteers to help people with their reading skills - for information, call 323-8617.
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Thank Veterans
There are over 26 milliion veterans - people who have protected our nation through times of war and peace - visit www.thankyouveterans.org to send a message.
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Food Pantry/Urbana
The New Hope Church Mission of Urbana, 531 Hagenbuch Street, has a food pantry. If you're in need, pantry hours are Wednesdays 5 to 7PM and Saturdays from noon to 3PM. For emergency help, call Alice at 788-2040 or Paulette at 788-7577.
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Habitat for Humanity
The Clark County Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers who would like to build homes in the community. Just log onto www.clarkcountyhabitat.org and click on the "Volunteer Now"button.
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Clark County Special Olympics
Clark County Special Olympics is always in need of volunteers and if you're interested in becoming an athlete, they want to hear from you. Call 328-5200 for information.
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Kiss Country 101.7 PSA Guidelines
All public service announcements with essential information (date, time, cost, phone number, etc.) will be posted at kisscountry.com's "Community Calendar." To be considered for on air announcements, information must be received at least two weeks in advance of event - first come, first served. On air announcements will be made one week before event date. Emergency information such as school closings or delays, etc. will take precedence over regular public service announcements. You may send your public service information to fax # 937-399-3661 or by mail to WKSW, 2963 Derr Road, Springfield OH 45503.
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Uninsured Help Line
Nearly one-third of 47 million uninsured Americans are eligible for government health coverage - to find out more, call 1-800-234-1317.
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National Trail Parks & Recreation District
Your family can enjoy many different activities with the National Trail Parks & Recreation District's wide selection - call 328-PARK or click here for a complete list or more information.
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AMVETS Post 25 Career Center
The AMVETS Post 25 Career Center, 1920 Kenton Street in Springfield offers over 2000 computerized courses free to all Veterans and you do not have to be a member of AMVETS. Non-Veterans may also take the courses for a small fee. For information, call the Career Center at 937-450-2675 or AMVETS Post 25 at 937-323-6602.
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Paralyzed Veterans
Americans everywhere care bout out nation's men and women serving overseas, especially those returning with catastrophic injuries. For more than 60 years, Paralyzed Veterans of America, has helped out veterans with spinal cord injury and disease. Paralyzed Veterans will continue to help our veterans to make sure they receive all the medical care and benefits to which they are entitled. To find out more, visit www.pva.org.
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Angel Food Ministries - Ongoing
Witn today's economic challenges, many ordinary families have fallen on hard times and just need a little help to make ends mee. Angel Food Ministries can make a difference - it's a nationwide program offering low cost food relief to anyone in need. There are several locations in our area - log onto www.angelfoodministries.com to find the Host Site closest to you.
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Alzheimer's Cargiver Series - Ongoing
The Alzheimer's Associaion Miami Valley Chapter will offer a Cargiver Education Series starting in September in eight area location including North Dayton, Greenville, Troy, Sidney, Fairborn, Springfield, and Bellefontaine. Learn about the basics of the disease. For more information or to register, call Velma Barber at 937-291-3332 or log on to www.alzdayton.org.
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Pleasant Township Looking for Veterans for Monument
Pleasant Township is creating a monument for local veterans. If you or a family member served or is serving our country in the military, they need your information - name, rank, line of service, and if deceased or not. You may leave information in boxes at the Catawba fire station, restaurant, post office, and store, or e-mail to fiscalofficer3@aol.com.
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Clark County HEAP Programs
The Clark County Regular HEAP program runs from September 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 and the Emergency HEAP Program runs November 2, 2009 to March 31, 2010. This program helps low-income families with a one-time payment to their primary heating vendor to assist with the high cost of home heating. You must have a shut off notice or actually be shut off to apply for Emergency HEAP. Applications are available at any county building or social security agency (library, post office, CCDJFS, etc.) For more information, call 325-8366.
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Second Harvest Food Bank
The Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign, and Logan Counties are currently accepting applications for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors. This is a federal USDA food and nutriction program serving nutritionally at-risk, income eligible adults. To participate, you must be age 60 or older, a reside in Clark, Champaign, or Logan Counties, and meet further guidlines, proof of age, and residency. Call 937-323-6507 in Clark County, 937-652-2125 in Champaign County, and 937-599-5595 in Logan County for more information.
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