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Community Calendar
(Posted Aug. 4, 2010)
24/7 Prayer Room
Plain City United Methodist Church is hosting its fourth annual 24/7 Prayer Room Aug. 8-15. They will transform a vacant building on Main Street into a sanctified space for prayer. Individuals, groups and families can sign up for an hour time-slot or more. The community is invited to join in or give organizers their concerns. The building will contain many areas and ideas that will cause prayer to flow naturally. The Prayer Room will be in use 24 hours per day for seven days.
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.
Benefit for Logan McCombs
The Eagles 950, located on East Second Street in London, will host a benefit on Aug. 7 to help with medical expenses for Logan McCombs, a local 15-year-old girl who is suffering from the side effects of a Gardasil vaccination. Her medical issues include seizures and mercury and lead toxicity. Detox treatments cost $800 to $1,000 a week and are not covered by the family’s insurance. The Aug. 7 benefit will include a dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Meals are $8. An auction will follow. For more information, call Paula McCombs at (614) 206-4030, Bobby McCombs at (614) 989-4475 or Roxy Bennett at (740) 937-0178.
Bicentennial Ice Cream Social
London Bicentennial Inc. will host an old-fashioned ice cream social featuring Hershey’s ice cream from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 15 in Cowling Park. Organizers also will serve free hot dogs while supplies last. The event will include horseshoe pitching on restored pits, corn hole, a bounce house, music and vehicles from the London fire and police departments. The event kicks off promotion of London’s bicentennial in 2011. The London Bicentennial Steering Committee will be joined by the Madison County Genealogical Society and Ministry for Community, both bicentennial supporting organizations. Each group will have information tables and bicentennial souvenirs.
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, 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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
Jewelry Sale
The Madison County Hospital Auxiliary’s $5 jewelry sale is Aug. 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Harley Room at the hospital, 210 N. Main St., London. The sale offers a wide variety of jewelry, scarves, watches, purses and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit the MCH Auxiliary. Call (740) 845-7050 for more information.
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 “Hollywood Wives” by Jackie Collins at 7 p.m. Aug. 10.
• 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:
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.
• Aug. 9—Sterling Socialites, 1-3 p.m.; Games Rule Day Camp, 1-4 p.m. (pre-registration required)
• Aug. 10—Bible/Book Study, 9-10 a.m.; Kids Garden Program, 10-11:30 a.m. (pre-registration required); Water Play Day at Veterans Field, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (rain date Aug. 11); Games Rule Day Camp, 1-4 p.m. (pre-registration required); food/clothing pantry, 4-7 p.m.; Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6-7 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, 8-9 p.m.
• Aug. 11—Adult sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; adult counseling, noon-6 p.m.; Games Rule Day Camp, 1-4 p.m. (pre-registration required); Grace Bible Mission Bible Study, 6-8 p.m.
• Aug. 12—Food/clothing pantry, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Aug. 14—Sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., all ages
• Aug. 15—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.
• Friends of the Library meeting. Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.
• Farm Market. The market will run every Saturday through 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.
• Summer Reading Program. “Books Come in All Flavors” 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.
• Ladies Night Out. Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. This month’s feature is “The Proposal,” starring Sandra Bullock. Registration is not required for this free, potluck event. The library will provide popcorn and drinks.
Plain City Aglow International
Jeana Flory will be the guest speaker for Plain City Aglow International at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at St. Joseph Activity Center, 670 W. Main St., Plain City. Flory is founder of "Crown Him His Glory Ministry." For more information, call Teresa Mullins at (614) 878-1187.
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.
• Chalk on the Walk. This art competition is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14. Winners will be named in age groups from preschool through adult. Hotdogs and chips will be served. Participants will receive a block of sidewalk on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Gator Dave. Starting at 2 p.m. Aug. 14, this program will feature an alligator, snake, hissing cockroaches, and a secret special guest.
Poverty and the Homeless
Poverty and homelessness in Madison County are the topics of a free, informative workshop set for noon to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Pleasant Valley Senior Citizen Building, 390 Allgyer Dr., Plain City.
Attendees will learn about the Circles Campaign, a continuation of the Bridges Out of Poverty work. Circles is a transformational approach that partners volunteers and community leaders with families who desire journey out of poverty.
Registration is required but the workshop and lunch are free, thanks to a grant from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation. Contact Twyla McNamara at (614) 309-9265 or ministryforcommunity@yahoo.com by Aug. 12. The Madison County Continuum of Care to Prevent Homelessness is putting on the event.
Retired Teachers Association
The Madison County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 9 at the Madison County Senior Center, 280 W. High St., London. Frank Bullock will talk about General Sherman.
West Jefferson Library
Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library in West Jefferson can be reached at (614) 879-8448.
• Booklovers. The group will discuss “I, Alex Cross” by James Patterson on Aug. 9.
• Red Cross Blood Drive. Aug. 10, noon-6 p.m.
• Summer Reading Friday Programs. The theme for Aug. 13 (10:30 a.m.) is “Make Sense.”
• Free Pizza Fridays. Following Friday reading programs, the library serves lunch at noon through Aug. 13.
• Pool Party. The Summer Reading program will culminate in a party at the West Jefferson Pool from 8 to 10 p.m. Aug. 14. The party is open to anyone who completed the program (deadline is Aug. 14). Pick up a ticket at the library information desk between Aug. 9 and Aug. 14.
• Pooch Parade. On Aug. 21, compete with your canine companion for prizes. Dogs will be judged in six categories: biggest, smallest, smartest, hairiest, cutest and best dressed. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. The parade is at 11.
Working trees work for you
If you can grow an average of 180 bushels of corn per acre, why should you plant trees in Madison County? When someone has to pay off loans and meet other financial demands, this question is a challenge to answer if he or she does not understand all of the benefits of trees.
The Madison Soil and Water Conservation District is holding a free workshop to educate landowners on how to combine agriculture and forestry practices to yield environmental, economic and social benefits. The workshop will be held at the Vick residence, 12063 Irwin Road, on Aug. 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Steve McGinnis, service forester for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, will lead the workshop and explain the many ways trees can improve property. He also will discuss ways to reduce property taxes with CAUV and the Ohio Forest Tax Law.
Julia Cumming, program administrator for the Madison Soil and Water Conservation District, will provide information on conservation programs that can help pay for the cost of planting trees and provide annual income.
The Vicks have been implementing an approved forestry plan for many years. One example of its payoff: They planted willows and other trees to solve a streambank erosion problem.
At least 10 participants are needed to hold the workshop. To register, call (740) 852-4004 by Aug. 17.
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