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Community Calendar
(Posted July 14, 2010)
Appreciation Dinner and Auction
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1176, 139 S. Main St., London, will host an appreciation dinner and auction on July 24 to honor Mama Liz and Lawrence. The dinner runs from 2 to 5 p.m., is $6, and includes Sloppy Joes, potato salad, baked beans, macaroni salad and dessert. The auction starts at 5 p.m. Smoking Ham will perform live music from 8 p.m. to midnight. For details, call (740) 852-4274.
Armory Youth Center
The London Youth Center, located in the Armory on East Second Street, offers the following activities. Call (740) 852-1595 for more information.
• Every Thursday—Basketball, 6-9 p.m. A donation of $2 per player is accepted.
• Second and fourth Saturdays—Basketball, 10:00 p.m.-1 a.m. Players under age 18 must leave at 11:30 p.m. unless accompanied by parent. Donations accepted.
Baby Shower
Lifepointe Family Center is hosting the first annual Countywide Baby Shower from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24.
Drop-off locations are Pat’s Pizza at 55 E. Main St. in West Jefferson, Der Dutchman at 445 S. Jefferson Ave. in Plain City, the Mount Sterling Community Center at 164 Main St., and Lifepointe Family Center at 109 S. Main St. in London.
Organizers are accepting new and gently used baby clothing, maternity clothing, baby furniture, diapers (size 3 and up), pull-ups, formula, toys, car seats, strollers, monitors, safety items, baby bath items, and all other like donations.
Lifepointe Family Center accepts donations year round and is open Mondays from 2 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact Megan Colwell, center director, at (740) 852-9730.
Breast cancer support group
Join the Madison County Breast Cancer Support Group in the Park Avenue Medical Building at 7 p.m. on the following Wednesdays for guest speakers, support from other women, and time to share thoughts and feelings about breast cancer.
• July 21—Dr. Michael Monroe, West Jefferson Chiropractic, talks about good health and breast cancer.
• Aug. 18—A discussion with a Madison County Hospital physical therapist on lymphedema.
Call Ruth Roddy, R.N., breast care specialist, at (740) 845-7884 or e-mail at rroddy@mch-ohio.org for details.
Breast Care Clinics
Thanks to a generous grant from The Columbus Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Madison County Hospital is offering Breast Care Clinics, which provide breast exams and mammograms to Madison County women at no out-of-pocket cost.
Clinics will be held at the Battelle Breast Care Center in the Park Avenue Medical Building, 55 Park Ave., London on Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28.
Appointments are necessary. Call (740) 845-7100 and refer to the “Breast Care Clinic.” You must be 35 or older to participate.
CPR Classes at Hospital
Madison County Hospital offers CPR classes to the public and healthcare providers. Participants learn how to perform rescue breathing and chest compressions on adults, children and infants. They also learn to use an Automated External Defibrillator and how to help choking victims.
All classes are held in the Park Avenue Medical Building Conference Room, 55 Park Ave., London.
• Recertification Class
This class is for individuals who have trained in CPR/BLS (Basic Life Saving) in the last two years. Cost is $45 per person.
Monday, July 19 – noon to 3 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 13 – noon to 3 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 23 – 9 a.m. to noon
• Certification Class
This class is for individuals who have never trained in CPR/BLS or for whom it has been more than two years since the last training. Cost is $45 per person.
Monday, Aug. 16 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Heartsaver Class
This class teaches basic CPR skills and is designed for individuals who are in non-clinical fields. This course does not meet criteria for healthcare providers who must be BLS/HCP certified. Cost is $35 per person.
Monday, July 26 – noon to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 27 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 30 – noon to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 31 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
To participate in any of the CPR courses, individuals must pre-register. Cash or check payments are accepted (no credit or debit cards). Contact Jennifer Wayman at the Madison County Hospital, (740) 845-7304 or jwayman@mch-ohio.org, to register.
CPR Classes at Red Cross
The American Red Cross in Madison County is holding eight CPR courses this summer. If 10 or more people sign up for a class, the cost per person is $35.
If you aren’t certified to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, would you be able to react like Maureen did?
Maureen Bosart has been Red Cross CPR certified for over 25 years. Annually, she receives training but had not used her skills until one dire situation. As she scanned a pool at a weekend retreat, a group of teenagers challenged each other in a competition of sorts. The winner was the individual who could stay underwater the longest. One by one, the boys popped out of the water, gasping for air until there was one clear winner. When they realized the boy was unconscious underwater, they carried him out of the pool and over to Bosart who instinctually went into rescue mode.
"Saving a life is second nature. It just comes to you," Bosart said.
She first checked for the teen’s heartbeat and pulse and then began mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Within seconds, the boy was revived.
Bosart’s story is a sound reminder of why being certified in performing life-saving skills is imperative. The Red Cross provides not only CPR certification, but also lifeguard lessons, water orientation and learn-to-swim courses. Money donated to the Red Cross is vital to keeping these programs afloat.
To sign up, contact Anne Hemphill at (740) 845-9939 or hemphilla@usa.redcross.org. For a schedule of classes, go to http://columbus.redcross.org/madison/.
Fairgrounds events
The following events will take place at the Madison County Fairgrounds on Elm Street in London. For details, go to www.madisoncountyfairoh.com or call (740) 852-1654.
• Truck Pulls on Sept. 25—Classes are 6200 cheater stock, 6500 pro gas truck, 8000 2.6 diesel truck, 8000 pro stock diesel, and 8000 run-what-you-brung. Start time is 4 p.m. Gate admission is $10. Concessions will be sold.
• Farm Toy Show on Aug. 29—The show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $2 (children under 10 admitted free with adult admission). Food and drink vendors will be on site. For details, call John Hammond at (614) 989-6659.
Full Moon Bike Rides
Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails has scheduled the following full moon rides. These rides start at the Prairie Grass Trailhead behind the Madison County Senior Center at 280 W. High St., London. The 20-mile round trip to South Charleston departs at 8 p.m. The 10-mile round trip to Neil Road (Florence Switch) departs at 8:15 p.m. Upcoming Full Moon Rides are July 24, Aug. 27, Sept. 23 and Oct. 23. Helmets, lights and light-colored clothing are recommended. Registration is not required. For more information, go to www.fmcpt.com.
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.mylondonlibrary.org.
• Book Clubs. The regular Book Club will discuss "The Wonder Worker" by Susan Howatch on July 13 at 7 p.m. The Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss "The Man Who Loved Books too Much" by Allison Bartlett on July 27 at 7 p.m.
• Knitting & Crochet Club. The library is holding its next knitting and crochet club sessions on July 14 at 11:30 a.m. and July 20 at 7 p.m. The club is open to anyone interested in learning or sharing knitting and crochet techniques. Attendees are encouraged to bring the projects they are working on.
• The Magical Captain Max. Kids will enjoy the magic of Captain Max as he amazes everyone with water magic and more during a special show July 19 at 6:30 p.m.
• The Pirate’s Cove. Kids will take a journey on the high seas as they learn about the life of a pirate at the Pirate’s Cove July 22 at 2 p.m. There will lots of crafts and activities to enjoy.
Teen Game Day. Teens (ages 11 to 17) are invited to challenge their musical skills during Guitar Hero challenge July 21 at 2 p.m.
• Summer Concert. Arnett Howard will perform live music at 11:30 a.m. July 23.
• Book Clubs. The Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss “The Man Who Loved Books too Much” by Allison Bartlett at 7 p.m. July 27. The Regular Book Club will discuss “Hollywood Wives” by Jackie Collins at 7 p.m. Aug. 10.
• Movie Night Out. Adults will enjoy this movie night featuring “Bounty Hunter” (PG-13) starring Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler oat 6 p.m. July 29. Refreshments will be provided.
• Family Game Night. Play board games and Nintendo Wii gaming systems at 6 p.m. Aug. 4. Youth below the ages of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
• Family Movie Night. Watch “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (PG) at 6 p.m. Aug. 19. Refreshments will be provided.
London Youth Soccer
The London Kiwanis/Takacs Youth Soccer Program is accepting registration. Any resident of Madison County entering first through eighth grade is eligible. The cost is $20 for one child plus $5 for each additional child of the same immediate family.
Practices are held twice a week and games are played on Sunday afternoons at St. Patrick School. Coaches and referees are needed. Call Les Takacs at (740) 852-4535 about volunteering.
Registration will take place at London Public Library, 20 E. First St., in the basement conference room or reference room on the main floor as follows:
July 20—6-7:45 p.m.
July 24—10 a.m.-noon
July 27—6-7:45 p.m.
July 31—10 a.m.-noon
Aug. 3—6-7:45 p.m.
Aug. 7—10 a.m.-noon
Aug. 10—6-7:45 p.m.
Aug. 14—10 a.m.-noon
Registration forms also can be downloaded at www.londonsoccer.org and mailed to Les Takacs, 1601 State Route 187, London OH 43140. For details, call 852-4535 or Jeff Stiffler at 852-4769.
Mount Sterling Community Center
The Mount Sterling Community Center is located at 164 E. Main St. Call (740) 869-2453. The gym is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for walking. The Christian book library is open daily except Wednesday.
Monday, July 19—Sterling Socialites 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 20—Bible/Book Study (Women Touched By Jesus ), 9-10 a.m.; Kids’ Garden Program, 10-11:30 a.m.; We Joy Sing for parents and children (ages 2-5), 10:30 -11:30 a.m.; Water Play Day at Veterans Field (sprinklers, water balloon toss, fire hose spray),11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., rain date July 21; food/clothing pantry, 4-7 p.m.; Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6-7 p.m.; MSYAA football and soccer sign-ups, 6-8 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, 8-9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21—Adult sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; adult counseling, noon-6 p.m.; Grace Bible Mission Bible Study, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, July 22—Food/clothing pantry, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, July 24—MSYAA football and soccer sign-ups, 10 a.m.-noon; sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (all ages); Lifepointe Family Center Countywide Baby Shower drop-off location, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, July 25—Sterling Grace Church Service, 10:15 am; Grace Bible Mission worship service, 6:30-8 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m.
Mount Sterling Library
60 W. Columbus St., (740) 869-2430
• Scrapbooking. Free classes from 6 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month through August. Free card-design classes the third Tuesday through August.
• Farm Market. The market will run every Saturday, July 24-Aug. 28 at the library. Spaces are $10 for each Saturday or $50 for the season. Forms are available at the library and the American Legion Post.
• Ladies Night Out at the Library. Watch "The Blind Side" starring Sandra Bullock at 6 p.m. July 26. This event is a potluck. Register as seating is limited. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Door prizes will be given away.
• Summer Reading Program. “Books Come in All Flavors” starts July 26 and runs through Aug. 13. Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., feature stories, crafts, treats and prizes. On Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., bring your own book or pick one of your favorites from the library to read with friends. On Fridays enjoy, a picnic at the library and a Red Cross Puppet Show. No registration required.
• Monthly Movie Matinee. Watch a family-friendly film at 3 p.m. July 30. Free popcorn.
Pentecostal Camp Meeting
Central Ohio residents are invited to attend the 35th annual Camp meeting of the International Pentecostal Church of Christ, July 19-22 at the Ministry Resource Center, one mile west of the London city Limits on U.S. Route 42. Camp meeting services begin at 7 p.m. with Rev. Bob Ely as the speaker. Representatives from Kenya, Mexico, The Philippines and Uruguay are expected to attend.
Pepsi Refresh Grant Meeting
The Madison Area Youth Center Inc. is competing for a $250,000 Pepsi Refresh grant for improvements to the London Armory at 15 E. Second St. Learn more about the project and how to vote at a town meeting on July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Armory. The presentation includes a tour of the building.
Plain City Aglow
Plain City Aglow International, a non-denominational ministry, will meet at 7 p.m. July 20 meeting at St. Joseph Activity Center, 670 W. Main St., Plain City. Bonnie Cericola, co-founder of “Acts Again Ministries,” is the guest speaker. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call Deborah Michalec for details, (614) 791-8483.
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.
• Silent Library. Play “Silent Library” at 2 p.m. July 19. Modeled after the popular game show on MTV, participants will compete in teams and take part in stunts while trying to remain completely silent (this is a library, after all). Registration is required: (614) 873-4912, ext. 21, or awarner@plaincitylib.org.
Reunion
The Madison-Plains High School Class of 1975 will hold their 35th class reunion on July 31 at the Mount Sterling Community Center, 164 E. Main St. Doors open at 4 p.m. The class photo is at 5:30, followed by dinner at 6. The cost is $30 per person. Send checks to: Denise Kanniard, 630 St. Rt. 323, London, OH 43140
For details, call (740) 874-3123 or send email to dkanniard@earthlink.net.
West Jefferson Library
Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library in West Jefferson can be reached at (614) 879-8448.
• Dive Into A Good Book. Sign up for the summer reading program. Those who complete the program will receive prizes, enter the grand prize drawing, and receive a ticket to the pool party.
• Storytimes. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
• Free Pizza Fridays. Following Friday reading programs, the library serves lunch at noon through Aug. 13.
• Summer Reading. Friday programs start at 10:30 a.m. Christmas in July takes place July 23. The theme for July 30 is “Making Some Noise.”
• Resumé Workshop. Madison Works will lead this class at 10 a.m. July 27.
Women’s Health Luncheon
The Madison County Hospital Auxiliary and MCH Foundation’s annual Women’s Health Luncheon is set for July 23 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Madison County Senior Center.
Local women are invited to attend "Getting Older, Staying Young," a presentation by Dr. Don Hura, the hospital’s newest general surgeon. Hura will talk about the signs and symptoms women should heed as they age, especially those related to colon and gall bladder health. He also will also talk about cosmetic procedures like Botox and Juvederm that can help reduce the signs of aging.
Tickets are $10 per person and include lunch. Call the Madison County Hospital Foundation at (740) 845-7050.
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