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Community Calendar
(Posted July 22, 2010)
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.
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.
• 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.
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/.
Dinner
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1176 Ladies Auxiliary will hold a dinner at 5 p.m. July 30. The menu is chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes and veggies for $6. Proceeds go to the parking lot fund. The post is located at 139 S. Main St., London.
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.
Family Reunion
The Phillips family reunion is set for Aug. 1 at the home of Tim and Dorothy Phillips Amling, 3641 State Rte. 142, three miles southeast of London. The fun starts at noon with a potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Bring your own table service, drinks and a covered dish to share.
Flag Football and Youth Cheerleading Sign-ups
Register for London Parks & Rec’s flag football and youth cheerleading at the city pool on July 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m., July 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., or July 31, noon-7:30 p.m. The football cost is $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents. The cheer cost is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. For details, e-mail rladd@ci.london.oh.us.
Golf Outings
• The Sierra Lin Fauver Scholarship will hold its annual fund-raiser golf outing on Aug. 1 at Buck Ridge Golf Course,17483 Robinson Rd., Marysville. Go to www.sierrafauver.org or call Lenny Fauver at (614) 975-4969 for more information.
• The Madison-Plains Athletic Boosters will hold their annual golf outing at 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Locust Hills Golf Course, 5575 N. River Road, Springfield. The entry fee is $65 per person which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, limited beverages on the course, hamburger/chicken meal, and door prizes. If a foursome is registered before July 31, the cost is $250. To register, call Don Simmons at (740) 869-4069 or (614) 679-9806 by Aug. 6.
Grape Growers Workshop
The Ohio State University Agriculture Research and Development Center and Eldchrist Winery will host a Grape Growers Workshop geared towards potential grape growers in Union and Madison counties on July 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eldchrist Winery, 8189 State Rte. 736, Plain City. To register, go to www.eldchrist.com.
Health News for Seventh-Graders
Children entering seventh grade this fall are now required to receive one dose of Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular Pertussis, adolescent/adult formulation) or Td (Tetanus and diphtheria, adult formulation) administered as a booster dose. Parents must send the proper documentation prior to the first day of school.
The Madison County/London City Health District is holding a clinic Aug. 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. by appointment. The cost of the vaccine is $10. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Contact the health district at (740) 852-3065.
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 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 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 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.
July 26: Sterling Socialites, 1-3 p.m.
July 27: Bible/book study, 9-10 a.m.; Kids’ G arden Program, 10-11:30 a.m.; water play day at Veterans Field, 11:30-12:30; food/clothing pantry, 4-7 p.m.; TOPS, 6-7 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, 8-9 p.m.
July 28: Adult sewing, 10-3:30; adult counseling, noon-6 p.m.; Grace Bible Mission bible study, 6-8 p.m.
July 29: Food/clothing pantry, 9-1.
July 31: Sewing, 10-3:30
Aug. 1: Sterling Grace church service, 10:15 a.m.; 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.
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.
• Mark Wood Show. Enjoy crazy comedy, magic and juggling at 2 p.m. July 26. Participate in hands-on balloon sculpting and create cowboy music with ordinary objects.
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. The theme for July 30 is “Making Some Noise.”
• Resumé Workshop. Madison Works will lead this class at 10 a.m. July 27.
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