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Community Calendar
Armory Activities
The Armory at 15 E. Second St. in London is back open with a full slate of activities for youths and adults. For more information or to sign up, call 740-852-1595.
• Joanie’s Ballet and Tap Class—adults and children, Wednesdays and Fridays, 4 to 8:30 p.m. Class times to be assigned at registration.
• Self Defense—Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. for 4-8 year-olds, 6:30 for 9-14 year-olds, and 7:340 for 15-year-olds through adults. Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. for adults.
• Men’s Church Basketball League—Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Starts Jan. 12.
• Men’s Open Tuesday Basketball League—Deadline Jan. 15. Starts Jan. 27. First eight teams; $300 per team. Call 740-645-7861.
• Bodies in Motion (Pilates and Body Sculpting)—Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in West Jefferson, and 7:15 to 8 p.m. at West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Also, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and 6:15 to 7 p.m. at the Armory.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Armory, and 6 to 6:45 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in West Jefferson.
• Kids In Motion (Gymnastics and Tumbling)—Tuesdays, 5:15 to 5:55 p.m., parent and child; 6 to 6:40 p.m., 3-4 year-olds; 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., 6-10 year-olds.
Thursdays, 10:45 to 11:25 a.m., 5-6 year-olds; 11:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., 3-4 year-olds.
Saturdays, 10 a.m., parent and child; 11 a.m., 5-10 year-olds; noon, 3-4 year-olds.
• First Aide and CPR—Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Babysitting Training—Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon.
Baseball Sign-ups
LABC will hold sign-ups from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 29 in London City Council chambers. Boys and girls ages 7-14 are welcome. The registration is $50 for the first child with discounts available for siblings. A copy of the child’s birth certificate is required at registration. For more information, contact Will Pratt at 740-604-0975, Dave Mabe at 740-852-0449, Ron Stifler at 740-505-9088, or go to Londonareabaseball.org.
Battelle Darby Creek Park
Battelle Darby Creek Metropark is located at 1775 Darby Creek Drive (off of Route 40, east of West Jefferson). For more information, go to www.metroparks.net.
• Full Moon of Winds Hike. March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Take a brisk four-mile hike. Meet at naturalist office.
• Darby Darters. March 22 at 1 p.m. Catch and release these colorful fish and learn about their role in the watershed. Meet at naturalist office.
• Snow Trillium. March 23 at 1 p.m. Take a rugged two-mile off-trail hike in search of this rare wildflower. Meet at naturalist office.
• Preschoolers: Quaint Quackers. March 28 at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Discover the world of waterfowl through a story and activities. Meet at Cedar Ridge Lodge.
• Spring in Your Step. March 29 at 1 p.m. Enjoy a walk in search of seasonal signs. Meet at naturalist office.
Blood Drive
Trinity Episcopal Church, 10 E Fourth Street in London, will host a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. March 22. To schedule an appointment, call Kathy Beekman at 740-845-9939. If you donated on or before Jan. 26, you are eligible to donate again. Positive identification required, Red Cross donor card or photo ID showing date of birth. Blood donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 years of age, and be in general good health.
Breakfast
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 746 Madison County invites the public to the following meals to be served at American Legion Post 105, 51 E. First St., London. Call 740-852-9196.
• March 29, 8 to 11 a.m. Sausage gravy, biscuits, eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast and coffee. Eat in, carryout, and delivery.
CPR Classes
Studies show that effective CPR administered promptly improves survival from cardiac arrest. Seventy percent of all cardiac arrests and breathing emergencies happen in the home. The combination of heart attacks and accidents is the nation’s number one killer and takes a life every 34 seconds.
CPR skills are crucial during emergencies, including: heart attacks, electric shock, drowning, severe allergic reactions, choking, drug overdose and suffocation. According to the American Environmental Health and Safety, choking and drowning are the leading cause of death among children and over 16 million children to the emergency room every year.
CPR classes are offered at Madison County Hospital for the public and healthcare providers. Participants will learn how to perform rescue breathing and chest compressions on adults, children and infants. They will also learn to use the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and how to help a choking victim.
CPR classes are being held in the Park Avenue Medical Building conference room in London.
Recertification classes: for individuals who have been trained in CPR/BLS (Basic Life Saving) within the last two years. Cost is $35 per person. Classes are set for: April 2, 9 a.m. to noon; April 14, noon to 3 p.m.; May 7, 8 to 11 a.m.; and May 19, noon to 3 p.m.
Certification classes: for individuals who have never been trained in CPR/BLS or it has been more than two years since last training. Cost is $35 per person. Classes are set for 8 a.m. to noon on April 23 and May 14.
Heartsaver classes: teach basic CPR skills and is designed for individuals who are in non-clinical fields. This course does not meet criteria for those healthcare providers who must be BLS/HCP certified. Classes are set for 6 to 9 p.m. April 28 and May 29.
To participate in any of the CPR courses, individuals must pre-register to attend. Contact Missy Peak at Madison County Hospital at 740-845-7307 to register.
Diabetes Education Classes
The Madison County Diabetes Association, in conjunction with Bayer HealthCare, will sponsor a diabetic education class covering nutrition, carbohydrate counting, label reading and exercise on March 26. Cathy Spencer, R.N., a diabetic educator and Type 1 diabetic for over 21 years, will teach these free classes. Space is limited and reservations must be made by contacting Nena at 740-845-7232 or 614-879-9470 one week prior to the class you want to attend.
First Aid Classes
Madison County Hospital is offering first aid classes to the community. The three-hour class will use the American Heart Association guidelines. Classes cost $25 and include a workbook. The class is offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 21, May 19 and June 30. All classes are offered in the Park Avenue Medical Building Conference Room at 55 Park Ave. All participants must pre-register to attend the class. Call Missy Peak at 740-845-7307.
Golf Fitness Seminar
To prepare golfers for the upcoming season and to help them avoid common injuries, the Madison County Hospital Rehab Department is offering a free seminar to the public from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 31 in the Park Avenue Medical Building.
Anita Zeigler, PT, DPT, director of rehab services, will demonstrate how posture, strength and balance training are key to maintaining flexibility and a natural stroke. She will also teach participants exercises they can use as preseason conditioning and before and after golf games.
The seminar is open to the first 25 participants, so it is advised to call and make a reservation early.
“Most golfers take the physical aspects of the game for granted,” Zeigler said, “However, the injury rate is very high, especially if they do not have a preseason strengthening program or a pre-game stretching routine.”
In the seminar, participants will learn flexibility and strengthening exercises. Men and women of all ages can benefit from core strengthening of the back, torso, leg and shoulder muscles which are used to swing a golf club. Most flexibility exercises can be done without extra equipment, other than a golf cart or club.
Call 740-845-7275 to make a reservation.
Health Fair
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11, Hurt-Battelle Public Library in West Jefferson will be the host site for a health fair. Monterey Care Center and Amity Care Home Health are sponsoring the event and providing free lunch at noon. There is no cost to attend. Free services include vision tests and blood pressure checks. Door prizes will be awarded.
The following health care vendors will provide educational information and free giveaways at their booths: Lifetime Vision Center, Guardian Medical Home Monitoring, The American Red Cross, The Arthritis Foundation, The Alzheimer Association, Odyssey Hospice, Amity Care Home Health, Madison County Urgent Care, Summerville Assisted Living, Central Ohio Oxygen, Encompass Therapy Services, Jefferson Medical Center Family Health, Monterey Care Center, The Medicine Shoppe, Visiting Physicians, Arbor’s Skilled Nursing, and Schoedinger Funeral Home. Non-healthcare related booths will include Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tastefully Simply and Silpada Jewelry.
Italy Trip
Ss. Simon and Jude Church of West Jefferson is sponsor of a trip to Italy set for Oct. 2-12. Pastorial associate Teena Gallagher will be the tour guide. The trip is $1,000 cheaper than the one that was cancelled last year. The trip includes airfare from Columbus to Rome and private bus and escort daily. Accommodations will include a three-star hotel/convent. The itinerary includes guided tours in Assisi, Siena, Florence, Rome and Capri. The price per person is $3,488. If air can be obtained at a lesser rate, the balance will be adjusted. A deposit of $500 per person is due by March 28. The final payment is due July 1. Twenty-five participants are needed for the trip. Call Ann O’Neil, 614-459-7776 or 800-966-1606.
Joint Recreation District Meeting
The Central Madison Joint Recreation District meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Emergency Management Agency office, 271 Elm St., London. For more information, contact Eric Imerman at 740-845-1321 or ebimerman@gmail.com.
Jonathan Alder Reunion
The Jonathan Alder High School Class of 1968 will hold a 40th class reunion planning meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 26 in the Plain City Library meeting room. For details, call Chuck Reed at 614-832-9065, Mary Detweiler at 614-879-6961, or cdstenner@comcast.net.
Kindergarten Screenings
• London Elementary will hold kindergarten registration and screening April 7-11. The school is located at 380 Elm St. Children will be registered and screened on the same day; parents or guardians must make appointments ahead of time. Call 740-845-3272, ext. 2100.
For the appointment, bring the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, social security number and proof of residency. Registration is for students who will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2008. If the necessary paperwork is unavailable at the scheduled time of the screening, registration will be denied at that time. To enter kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1.
The early entry application deadline is May 1. The child must be 5 by the first day of January of the year for which admission is requested.
Anyone who is the custodial parent of a child subject to a child custody case must furnish a copy of the decree to the school. Bring the decree at the time of registration.
• Jefferson Local Schools will hold kindergarten registration and screening May 15-16 at Norwood Elementary, 899 Norwood Drive in West Jefferson.
All of the district’s kindergarteners attend Norwood. If you are a resident of West Jefferson and your child will be 5 years old by Aug. 1, call the Norwood office after April 14 for an appointment, 614-879-7642, ext. 4301.
On the day of registration, you will need your child’s birth certificate, social security card, immunization record, proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, copy of mortgage), and custody papers including original journal entry if separated or divorced. A physical is needed before school starts.
Your child will not be permitted to enter kindergarten if all paperwork is not received.
Kite Festival
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 380 Keny Blvd. in London, will host a Kite Festival from 9:30 a.m. to noon March 29.
Members of Kite Man Productions of Columbus will perform kite stunts and hold a kids’ kite workshop. The cost of the workshop is $3 per kite kit, which includes a kite to decorate, tail and string.
Adults may bring their own kites, or other kites will be available to assemble and fly. Prizes will be awarded to the Most Artistic and the Most Humorous Homemade kites that fly.
For more information, call 740-852-1522.
Krazy Christian Karnival
West Jefferson United Methodist Church, 36 S. Center St., will hold a Krazy Christian Karnival from 2 to 4 p.m. March 29. The public is welcome to this free event, which will include games, prizes, face painting, a cake walk, and a visit from animals native to Ohio presented by a Metro Parks & Recreation representative.
Legion Meeting
The members of American Legion Auxiliary, Post 105, London, will vote on their bylaws at 1 p.m. April 6 at 51 E. First St.
Live Music
• West Jefferson United Methodist Church, 36 S. Center St., will host “A Night with Dave Sherman” at 4 p.m. March 30. Sherman, a pastor from Circleville and a singer/songwriter for the past 17 years, will perform gospel/Christian music. His show will include original material such as “He Took the Nails” (a soon to be released song on Southern Country Gospel radio), as well as some familiar hymns. The show is free.
• The MustardSeed Cafe, 18 W. Main St., West Jefferson, hosts live Christian music. For details on these shows, all of which start at 7:30 p.m., call 614-879-9251.
• March 26—open mic nite
• March 27—open Bluegrass/gospel jam
• March 28—Joshua Holley
• March 29—Bluegrass weekend with For His Glory and Gospel Echos.
London Library
The London Public Library offers the following programs. For more information, stop by 20 E. First St., call 740-852-9543 or go online to www.london.lib.oh.us.
• Winter/Spring Story Time. Parents and caregivers may sign up their children (ages birth to 5 years) for the winter/spring session of Story Time. Get a complete schedule at the library.
• Book Clubs. The Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Wells at 7 p.m. March 24. The regular Book Club will discuss “One Mississippi” by Mark Childress at 7 p.m. April 8.
• Family Movie Night. See “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (PG) at 6:30 p.m. April 2. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.
• Knitting Club. The next sessions are at 11:30 a.m. April 8 (bring your own lunch) and at 7 p.m. April 15.
• Author Series: Lee Martin. At 7 p.m. May 8, Lee Martin, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for his novel “The Bright Forever,” will visit the library. His newest book, “The River of Heaven,” is due out April 15.
• RC Airplanes. Learn about remote control airplanes at 6:30 p.m. April 23, plus have a chance to win a complete RC airplane set.
• Movie Night Out. Adults can enjoy “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” (PG) oat 6 p.m. May 21 at the library. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.
Madison-Plains Alumni Softball Game
The Madison-Plains High School varsity softball team invites all Madison-Plains alumni softball players to dust off those gloves and join the 2008 team for an alumni softball game at noon March 29 at the high school field. Call Head Coach Kevin Stockham, 614-668-1936, for details.
Mt. Sterling Community Center
The Mount Sterling Community Center is located at 164 E. Main St. Call 740-869-2453.
Monday, March 24: Sterling Socialites, 10 a.m. to noon; open gym for youths, 4-5:30 p.m.; open gym for adults, 5:30-7 p.m.; Red Cross adult CPR, 5-9:30 p.m.; Upward basketball, 7-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25: Bible study, 9-10 a.m.; food/clothing pantry, 4-7 p.m.; spring break day camp, 1-4 p.m.; open gym for adults, 5-7 p.m.; TOPS, 6-6:45 p.m.; men’s bible study, basketball, 7-9 p.m; Alcoholics Anonymous, 8-9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26: Adult sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; spring break day camp, 1-4 p.m.; adult counseling, noon-6:30 p.m.; open gym for youths, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; boys AAU basketball practice, 6:30-8 p.m.; Blast volleyball, 8-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 27: Food/clothing pantry, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; spring break day camp, 1-4 p.m.; girls AAU basketball, 5-7 p.m.; Incredible Years parenting class, 6-8 p.m.
Friday, March 28: Girls AAU basketball, 5-7 p.m.; Friday Night Live, 8:30-11 p.m.
Saturday, March 29: Sewing, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Blast volleyball, 1-3:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 30: Sterling Grace church services, 6-8 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m.; Depression/Bi-polar Support Group, 8 p.m.
Mt. Sterling Library Raffle
During the latter half of March, the Friends of Mount Sterling Public Library will sponsor a Chinese auction. Kits of donated items will be raffled off. The kits, which are grouped by theme (i.e. romance, chocolate, sprapbooks), are on display at the library through March 31. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the library. The winning ticket for each kit will be drawn on March 31. To donate or purchase items, call the library at 740-869-2430.
Music Revue Reservations
The Madison County Arts Council will presenting its annual Music Revue on April 5 at Brennan Loft, 158 S. Main St. in London. This year’s theme is “Favorites.”
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30. The cost is $15 per person and includes dessert and coffee. Sugar-free dessert selections will be available.
Reservations are required and can be obtained by calling 740-852-5934 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The deadline for reservations is April 2.
MYSAA Raffle
The Mount Sterling Youth Athletic Association (MYSAA) will hold a spring raffle fundraiser on May 3. Organizers are looking for monetary donations or prizes. To help, contact: Deanna Stevens, 740-869-3336; Michael Browning, 614-877-0690; Becky Martin, 740-869-3053; or Jodi Garrison, 614-877-0110.
MYSAA is a non-profit organization. The league consists of children ranging in age from 5 to 15, playing t-ball, softball, baseball, soccer and basketball. The organization is part of the Fair Pic league. The teams have won multiple first-place championships. MYSAA’s goal is to add to and update equipment for the children’s safety.
Plain City Library
The Plain City Public Library offers a wide variety of free programs for all age groups. For more information or to register for any program, call 614-873-4912 or send e-mail to agreen@plaincitylib.org.
• Spy Kids. This program will train kids between the ages of 8 and 11 to solve clues and unravel a complex mystery using library resources. A one-time registration is required for this six-week program, which will run start at 3:45 p.m. March 27 and run through May 1.
• The Pigeon Throws a Party. At 3:30 April 4, celebrate the release of Mo Willem’s “The Pigeon Wants A...” children’s book. Play pigeon games, eat the pigeon’s favorite food, and more. This program is for children ages 7 and under with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Playtime in Plain City
Busy Bee Playtime is held every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to noon at Sharon Mennonite Church in Plain City. Playtime is held in the church’s fellowship hall, where there is room for children ages 0-5 to play while the adults watch over them and visit with each other. Each playtime ends with a short circle time to sing songs.
All children must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or caregiver. The program is free. Participants can come late or leave early because Busy Bee is an “open gym” format. The program runs through the end of May.
The church gym is located at 7675 Amity Pike in Plain City. For more information, call the church at 614-873-8290 or e-mail busybees@sharonmennonite.org.
Poor Man’s Dinner Fundraiser
From 6:30 to 10 p.m. April 19, the Mount Sterling Community Center will host a new fundraiser, the Poor Man’s Dinner Dance, so named for the fact that it will take place after the tax filing deadline.
In keeping with the theme, the dress code is very casual (jeans) and dinner will be hotdogs and hamburgers served on paper plates. A D.J. will provide the music.
Tickets are $6 per person or $10 per couple and will be available in advance.
The Community Center is located at 164 E. Main St. Call 740-869-2453.
Recycle computer equipment for London Music
The London Music Boosters have partnered with Ohio Computer Recycling to offer a service to the community as well as a fundraiser for the London City Schools music department.
Throughout the month of April, and possibly longer, Ohio Computer Recycling will park a trailer behind London High School to collect recyclable computer components and electronics, including: computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, printers, fax machines, copiers, cell phones, scanners, cables and wires, VCRs, DVD players, CD and DVD media, floppy disks, phone equipment, stereo equipment, cameras, camcorders, PDAs, video game systems and games.
For more information about the recycling drive, call London High School at 740-852-5705 or Ohio Computer Recycling at 614-856-3204.
Relay For Life Meetings
To better prepare Relay for Life teams, the 2008 Madison County Relay for Life organizing committee has released the schedule for the team captain meetings. They will take place at the high school from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on April 14, May 12 and June 9.
Organizers will provide team captains with information to help teams reach their goals and understand the logistics of the event. Anyone interested in forming a team for this year’s Relay is encouraged to attend the meetings. For details, contact Gina Newsome at gina.newsome@london.k12.oh.us.
Weight Loss Support Groups
“Let’s Talk, New Beginnings” are weight loss support groups sponsored by the Madison County Diabetes Association. The groups are open to all adults free of charge. You do not have to be diabetic to attend.
The meetings are held on: Mondays at 6 p.m. at Arbors West in West Jefferson; Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at Madison County Senior Center, London; and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. at Plain City Public Library.
For further information, contact Nena at 614-879-9470 or 740-845-7232 or go to the Web site at madisoncountydiabetesassociation.com.
West Jefferson Library
Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library in West Jefferson can be reached at 614-879-8448.
• Chess and Games. Every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Watch for information about the next chess tournament.
• Adult Book Lovers Group. The group is an informal, entertaining discussion of thoughts and reactions to a selected book each month. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 7 and will focus on Molekai by Alan Brennert.
• Storytimes. Spring Storytime will be held April 1- May 14. Toddler Time for children ages 18 months to 3 years old will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Rhyme Time for children ages 3 to 5 is set for 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Baby Time for little ones ages birth to 18 months will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays.
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