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fortify (v.)
to protect
to strengthen
to confirm
for single-parent families
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Single parent? Take the night off!
Fortify at Orrville Christian Church will provide no-cost childcare for single-parent families for the evening. We'll feed your children supper and keep them entertained so you can run errands\, or clean the house\, or just sit by yourself in the blessed quiet. If what you really need is to talk about something (anything!) other than permission slips and Elmo\, stay and eat with us\, and have coffee after supper.
Details
What To Do
When\: 5\:30-8\:30 PM these Thursdays
January 14\, 2010
February 11\, 2010
March 11\, 2010
Where\: Orrville Christian Church
925 N. Elm St\, Orrville
(across from the park)
Call us to let us know you're coming. (If you can't\, or forget\, come anyway!)
Preregister each child\, or bring health insurance information\, and doctor\, dentist\, and hospital contact information to the church. (Updated once a year.)
Check your children in at the church. We recommend waiting until the doors close behind you to shout\, “Free at last!”
To preregister\, or for more information\, call Carol at 330-464-8700.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T044142Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091216T131900Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.wqkt.com/event/upcoming-january-events-wilderness-center URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wqkt.com/event/upcoming-january-events-wilderness-center SUMMARY:Upcoming January Events at The Wilderness Center DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed.\, Jan. 6\, 10 a.m. Join a naturalist on the 1st Wed. every month for a walk on our trails. See what’s interesting today! All ages.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T044142Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100112T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.wqkt.com/event/open-enrollment-preschool-towpath-trail-ymca URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wqkt.com/event/open-enrollment-preschool-towpath-trail-ymca SUMMARY:Open Enrollment for Preschool at the Towpath Trail YMCA DESCRIPTION:Leap and Learn Preschool at the Towpath Trail YMCA will have open enrollment available until January 31st for all classes. In this program children will learn their ABC's\, count\, work on small and large motor skills\, have story time\, exercise\, and do crafts. Children who attend must be potty trained.
Leap and Learn is available on for 3 year olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9\:00am to 12\:00pm for $64 per month. The program for 4 year olds is held on Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Fridays from 9\:00am to 12\:00pm for $96 per month.
The Kindergarten Readiness program is held on Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday from 8\:45am to 11\:45am or 12\:00pm to 3\:00pm. Extended Care for preschool age children is available Monday through Friday from 6\:00am to 6\:00pm for $22 per day and includes preschool.
The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate and annually raises scholarship funds to help make that possible. Please let us know if we may serve you or your family in this way.
For more information\, contact the Towpath Trail YMCA at 330-879-0800 or visit us online at www.weststarkymca.org.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T044142Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100113T202400Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.wqkt.com/event/active-parenting-now-training URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wqkt.com/event/active-parenting-now-training SUMMARY:Active Parenting Now Training DESCRIPTION:Your Human Resource Center
Active Parenting Now Training
The purpose of the Active Parenting Now Program is \\"to support to the development of human potential through the family structure by providing parents with the information and skills to foster in their children the qualities necessary for thriving in a democratic society\: cooperation\, courage\, responsibility\, and self-esteem.\\" - quoted from the Active Parenting Now program written by Michael H. Popkin\, PhD.
This is a parenting program being offered by Your Human Resource Center with a grant from the Ohio Childrens Trust Fund. It is for parents\, grandparents\, guardians\, or anyone interested on gaining more knowledge to work through the challenges and joys of parenting.
It will be offered on Mondays at YHRC\, 2587 Back Orrville Rd\, Wooster. It is a video based interactive program that lasts for six weeks. We will also be offering the Active Parenting of Teens Program which will begin on March 29th. All of the dates and times for the programs are as follows\:
Active Parenting Now Mondays 5\:30pm to 7\:30pm
February 8th\, 22nd
March 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd
Active Parenting Of Teens Mondays 5\:30pm to 7\:30pm
March 29th
April 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th
May 3rd
Active Parenting Now Mondays 9am to 11am
March 29th
April 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th
May 3rd
Active Parenting of Teens Mondays 9am to 11am
May 10th\, 17th\, 24th\,
June 7th\, 14th\, 21st
Register by calling Your Human Resource Center at 330-264-9597.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T044142Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100119T194900Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.wqkt.com/event/department-music-ashland-university-will-present-two-january-recitals URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wqkt.com/event/department-music-ashland-university-will-present-two-january-recitals SUMMARY:Department of Music at Ashland University Will Present Two January Recitals DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music at Ashland University will present two January recitals in the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall in the Center for the Arts. Both events are free and open to the public.
The Fall Semester Honors Recital will be performed on Jan. 19 at 7\:30 p.m. Participants include Emily Geib\, Jonathan Barko\, and Erica Koenig\, clarinet\; James Slike\, trombone\; Melanie Gardner and Lyndsey Riegel\, flute\; Chanae Curtis and Margo George\, sopranos\; and Bryon Black\, tenor. Megan Barth\, Pavlina Draganova and Rose Zuber\, piano\, will assist.
On Thursday\, Jan. 21\, at 7\:30 p.m.\, Dr. Scott Garlock\, director of Jazz Activities\, will perform his faculty trombone recital.
For more information\, please contact Michelle Williams\, coordinator of Performing Arts Publicity and Events\, at 419-289-5950 or mwillia7@ashland.edu.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T044142Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T132200Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.wqkt.com/event/four-part-wellness-lecture-series-hosted-college-wooster URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wqkt.com/event/four-part-wellness-lecture-series-hosted-college-wooster SUMMARY:Four-Part Wellness Lecture Series Hosted by The College of Wooster DESCRIPTION:Wellness Lecture Series Features Nationally Known Speakers\:
The College of Wooster\, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation\, Wooster Community Hospital\, and Dunlap Hospital will join forces again this year to sponsor the third annual Wellness Lecture Series. The four-part series was established to draw attention to the importance of well-being and health. The sessions\, which are free and open to the public\, will be held in McGaw Chapel (340 E. University St.) beginning at 7 p.m. A reception in Freedlander Theatre will follow each presentation.
\\"All four speakers have a national reputation\,\\" said Dan Dean of The College of Wooster's Wellness Center. \\"We are very fortunate to have people of this caliber on campus to talk about health issues that affect such a wide range of people. I think that those who attend the lectures will come away with a better idea of how to take care of themselves and their family.\\"
The series opens on Wednesday\, Jan. 20\, when Michael F. Roizen\, M.D.\, presents \\"Why the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Program is Good For You.\\" Roizen has founded six companies and co-invented a drug approved by the FDA. He also co-wrote a medical bestseller and four No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. He still practices anesthesiology and internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic\, and uses his RealAge metric to motivate his patients. Widely known for his appearances on \\"The Oprah Winfrey Show\,\\" \\"Today\,\\" \\"20/20\\" and \\"Good Morning America\,\\" Roizen has produced several PBS fundraising specials\, including \\"The RealAge Makeover\\" and \\"You\: On A Diet.\\"
The second lecture will feature Stephen Post addressing \\"It's Good to be Good\: Happiness\, Health\, and Giving\\" on Thursday\, Jan. 28. A professor of preventive medicine and director of the Center for Medical Humanities\, Compassionate Care\, and Bioethics at Stony Brook University\, Post has written seven scholarly books on such issues as altruism\, compassionate care\, and love. He also is the editor of nine other books\, including Altruism &\; Health\: Perspectives from Empirical Research\, and Altruism and Altruistic Love\: Science\, Philosophy and Religion in Dialogue. Committed to conveying important ideas in the wider culture\, Post has appeared on a number of television programs\, including \\"Nightline\\" and \\"20/20.\\"
The third lecture will be delivered by Deborah Madison\, founding chef of San Francisco's Greens restaurant and the author of 10 cookbooks. She will present \\"Cultivating Food Literacy for Our Pleasure\, Well Being\, and the Good of the Environment\\" on Tuesday\, Feb. 2. Her publications include Local Flavors\, Cooking and Eating from Americas Farmers' Markets\, Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone\, and What We Eat When We Eat Alone. She also contributes to such magazines as Martha Stewart Living\, Fine Cooking\, Organic Gardening\, and Saveur. She also sits on the board of the Seed Savers Exchange and is co-director of the Edible Kitchen Garden in Santa Fe\, N.M. A long-time member and leader in Slow Food\, she has a long-abiding passion for farmers' markets\, good eating\, and good health.
The series concludes on Wednesday\, Feb. 17\, when Heidi Adams presents \\"Young Adults and Cancer\: When Two Worlds Collide.\\" A 14-year survivor of Ewing's sarcoma\, Adams is the director of Grassroots Engagement for the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and founder of Planet Cancer\, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a community of young adults with cancer in their 20s and 30s\, and to raising awareness about their unique medical and psychosocial needs. She is also the advocacy co-chair of the LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance\, a national coalition of more than 100 organizations and institutions working together to improve survival rates and quality of life for young adults with cancer.
Additional information about the Wellness Lecture Series is available by phone (330-263-2299) or e-mail (wellness-series@wooster.edu).
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T044142Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100121T130700Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.wqkt.com/event/community-action-waynemedina-offering-ohio-benefit-bank URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wqkt.com/event/community-action-waynemedina-offering-ohio-benefit-bank SUMMARY:Community Action Wayne/Medina Offering The Ohio Benefit Bank DESCRIPTION:HELP IS AVAILABLE!
Community Action Wayne/Medina is offering The Ohio Benefit Bank\, a web-based software used to determine eligibility for assistance programs. The Ohio Benefit Bank also offers FREE Tax Preparation. The Ohio Benefit Bank can check eligibility for many programs that include\: Food Stamps\, Medicaid\, Cash Assistance\, WIC and Medicare assistance. Many people do not realize they may qualify for these programs! The software can also complete the FAFSA application for college students. Tax Preparation is limited to households with income under $57\,000 and some tax forms are not available. The Program is available to Wayne and MedinaCounty Residents. Please Contact Tanya @ 330-264-8677 for an appointment.
Heartland Point in Orrville offers a variety of special classes for all ages to enjoy. From sushi making to flower arranging and creating fairy
gardens\, the winter class schedule has something for everyone. Visit www.heartlandorrville.com for a complete listing of class offerings and
registration information.
Upcoming fundraisers for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis\:
All monies raised will go towards research for better meds and hopefully one day a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis!!
1. The first fundraiser will be at CiCi's Pizza in Wooster on Tuesday\, January 26th from 4pm-8pm. 10% of your bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis if you put your receipt in the jar. There will be a raffle for a prize too.
2. Our second fundraiser will be on Thursday\, January 28th from 5pm-8pm at Friendly's Restaurant in Canton by Belden Village. Up to 15% of EVERYONE'S bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. There will be a raffle for a limited edition Ohio State basketball signed by the coach of the Ohio State basketball team\, Thad Matta.
3. Our third and fourth fundraiser will be on Tuesday\, February 9th and Tuesday\, March 9th ALL DAY LONG at Tumbleweed Restaurant in Wooster. For this one\, you will need to present a coupon (see below-simply print this page) in order for 10% of your bill to go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
4. Our walk for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be on Saturday May 1st. Check-in is at 9am and walk begins at 10am. \\"Come enjoy a day of FUN\, FREE FOOD\, AND LOTS OF PRIZES!!\\"
Take a trip back in time to the days of Glenn Miller\, radio shows\, bobby soxers and GIs\, when you come see \\"The 1940's Radio Hour\\" a musical written by Walton Jones. This musical about a group of actors putting on a radio show in 1942 will be performed on Jan. 21\, 22\, 28\, and 29 at 7\:30 p.m. and Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for adults\, $9 for seniors and students with ids. For info call 330-466-6360.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T044142Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100121T141800Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.wqkt.com/event/jan-21-deadline-register-ohio-maple-days-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wqkt.com/event/jan-21-deadline-register-ohio-maple-days-workshop SUMMARY:Jan. 21 is Deadline to Register for Ohio Maple Days Workshop DESCRIPTION:Ohio State University Extension reminds maple producers that Thursday\, Jan. 21\, is the deadline to register for this year’s Ohio Maple Days workshop. Call 330-263-3799. The $30 cost includes lunch.
The program — a preseason update with expert speakers and a trade show — takes place Jan. 28 in Morrow County\, Jan. 29 in Wayne County and Jan. 30 in Geauga County\, with the speakers and topics the same at all three locations.
In Morrow County\, meet at the Lutheran Memorial Camp\, 2790 State Route 61\, south of Fulton\; in Wayne County\, in the Sprunger Building at the Kidron Auction\, 4885 Kidron Road\, in Kidron\; and in Geauga County\, at Joe J.S. Miller’s Window Shop\, 15020 Shedd Rd.\, in Burton.
Featured speakers are Steve Childs of Cornell University’s Sugar Maple Research and Extension Program\, Larry Gearhardt of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation\, and Gary Graham of OSU Extension’s Maple Program and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC).
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T044142Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100121T144500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.wqkt.com/event/midwest-health-services-project-haiti URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wqkt.com/event/midwest-health-services-project-haiti SUMMARY:Midwest Health Services \\"Project Haiti\\" DESCRIPTION:Midwest Health Services are medical providers for mentally and physically challenged individuals. The staff and clients are organizing a service project - \\"Project Haiti\\" - a donation center for Haiti relief. The items donated will be delivered to MedWish to be shipped to Haiti. Any and all supplies are needed\, including\: medical supplies\, personal supplies\, clothing\, diapers\, wheelchairs\, water\, pwder baby formula - everything is needed!
Please drop off donations (or call for a pick up)at\:
Midwest Health
2200 Benden Dr\,
Wooster\, OH 44691
Please call 330-264-9615 with any questions.