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Community Calendar
(Posted Aug. 21, 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 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. 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.
Canaan Middle School
Orientation nights at Canaan Middle School in the Jonathan Alder Local School District have been changed. They were originally scheduled for Aug. 18-19. Now they are Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. for fifth grade and Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. for sixth grade.
Canaan Township Trustees
The Canaan Township trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at 8055 U.S. Route 42, Plain City.
Carnival
On Aug. 28, the field between Olive Street and Center Street in London will be transformed from grass and Queen Anne's lace to a free carnival hosted by the Madison County Vineyard. From the church's parking lot, an arch of helium balloons will sprout to greet and welcome children, families, friends and neighbors to a day of celebration. A bounce house, giant slide (32' Long X 26' High X 20' Wide), pony rides, barrel ride and dunk tank will fill the normally quiet field. Tents will cover craft tables, face painters, and carnival games where players can win prizes. Inside the church, the smells of tasty hot dogs, freshly popped popcorn, syrupy sno cones and sweet sugary spun cotton candy will greet those who hunger for treats. Meanwhile music from the stage area will entertain guests who may just sit with friends and chat or join with the kids as they enjoy the rides and attractions. At 6 p.m. the Vineyard Worship Team will take the stage and, after the rides have stopped, the food has been eaten, balloons given away and the carnival is closed, the church will focus on worship. Everyone is welcome to join in during this outside service. Everything is free.
Cemetery Garden Dedication
Open Gate Garden Club invites the public to a dedication of the garden, tree plantings and shrubs at Paint Township Cemetery, 1869 Old Xenia Road SW, London, on Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.
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, Aug. 23 – 9 a.m. to noon
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.
Dinner
American Legion Post 105, London, will hold a steak dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. The Posse will play from 7 to 11 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Call Mike Penwell at (740) 852-5348 for details.
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.
Farm Bureau Meeting
The Madison County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting is Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. at Brennan Loft, 158 S. Main St., London. The cost is $10 per person and reservations must be made by Aug. 27. They can be mailed to the main office at 821 N. Belmont, Springfield OH 45503 or send e-mail to madison@ofbf.org.
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.
Golf Outings
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The Tri-County Firefighters Association will host a golf outing on Aug. 28 at Crown Hill Golf Course, 9500 U.S. Route 22, Williamsport. Registration is 7 to 7:45 a.m. The four-person scramble will have a shotgun start at 8. The entry fee is $75 per person or $300 per team. No refunds. For details, call Michael Riffle at (614) 746-8282 or Mike Moore at (740) 404-5293.
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The Men's Auxiliary of VFW Post 7005 will host a golf outing Aug. 28 at Rolling Meadows Golf Course. The shotgun start is set for 8 a.m. Cost is $60 per person and includes golf, meal and four beverage/food tickets at the course. A dinner will follow at VFW Post 7005 in West Jefferson. THe menu features smoked brisket, smoked chicken and sides. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund. To sign up, call Kevin Keckley at (614) 581-5497 or Pat Dillon at (614) 370-9428.
London Class of 1990 Reunion
The London High School Class of 1990 will be “home” for homecoming weekend. Gatherings are planned for Oct. 1-2. Go to www.lhs90classreunion.com for details. Former classmates, provide your contact information to Christine Green Manns at mannsfam@gmail.com, (614) 539-8601 or Marie Whaley Buehler at buehlermj@yahoo.com, (740) 837-0074.
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.
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. 23: Sterling Socialites, 1-3 p.m.
Aug. 24: Food/clothing pantry, 4-7 p.m.; TOPS, 6-7 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, 8-9 p.m.
Aug. 25: Adult sewing, 10-3:30; adult counseling, noon-6 p.m.; Grace Bible Mission bible study, 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 26: Food/clothing pantry, 9-1.
Aug. 28: Sewing, 10-3:30, for all ages
Aug. 29: 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/crafts. The last class is Aug. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Monthly Movie Matinee. The next showing is Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. The movie, popcorn and lemonade are free.
• 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 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.
Volleyball and Soccer Signups
The West Jefferson Youth Athletic Association announces sign-up sessions for volleyball and soccer. Parents or legal guardians may sign up children at the Galbreath Hall on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon through August. Fees for soccer are $65. Volleyball fees are $45.
Sign-ups also are available online for a small convenience fee. At www.wjyaa.org, look for the online registration tab or print a form and mail it to WJYAA.
For more information about WJYAA Youth Programming contact Herman or Kimmie Stanley at (614) 879-8344 or any board member.
West Jefferson Library
Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library in West Jefferson can be reached at (614) 879-8448.
• Friends Of The Library Meeting. The organization promotes and supports the library through events and fund-raisers. They will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 26.
• Red Cross CPR Class. The library will host this class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 28. To register, call the Red Cross at (740) 845-9939.
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