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Upcoming Events at Our Partner Agencies

February

American Red Cross
First Aid Training: February 23 at the American Red Cross, 2929 West River Rd, N. Elyria. For more information contact Mary Fenwick at 440/324-2929

Catholic Charities
On going events:
Hot Meals: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:30 AM, Wednesday 5:00 PM
Food Pantry: Wednesday 1:00- 3:00, Friday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Nord Center Liaison: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Mom & Tots Playgroup: Tuesday 10:00-11:30 AM, Wednesday 3:00-4:30 PM
GED program: Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM
Veterans Affairs Rep: Wednesday 4:00- 4:45 PM
Interfaith Gathering: Wednesday 4:00-4:45 PM
Dept. of Job & Family Services: Thursday 11:30-1:00 PM
Community Re-entry: Friday 10:00-11:30 AM

Parenting Classes: February 22 - 6:00 -7:30 pm. Lorain Family Center, 8th Street, Lorain. Call 440/244-9915 for more information.
Parenting Classes: February 21- 6:00-7:30 pm, Elyria Family Center, Poplar St, Elyria. Call (440) 366-1106 or 1(877) 566-1106 for more information.
Lorain County Free Clinic: February 27, Lorain Family Center, 8th Street, Lorain

Girl Scouts of Erie Shores
For more information on becoming a Girl Scout or volunteering, call the Girl Scout office at 1(800)233-6119

The Linden School
Cabin Fever Night for Parents: date to be announced, 7-10 pm. For more information contact Cathy Dolan-James. (440/284-9724)

March

American Red Cross
Adult CPR Training: March 14 at the American Red Cross, 2929 West River Rd, N. Elyria. For more information contact Mary Fenwick at 440/324-2929
Infant and Child CPR: March 18 at the American Red Cross, 2929 West River Rd, N. Elyria. For more information contact Mary Fenwick at 440/324-2929
Chocolate Festival: March 24 at DeLucas Place in the Park, Lorain. For more information contact Tom Gaston at 440/324-2929
Adult CPR Training: March 25 at the American Red Cross, 2929 West River Rd, N. Elyria. For more information contact Mary Fenwick at 440/324-2929

Catholic Charities
On going events:
Hot Meals: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:30 AM, Wednesday 5:00 PM
Food Pantry: Wednesday 1:00- 3:00, Friday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Nord Center Liaison: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Mom & Tots Playgroup: Tuesday 10:00-11:30 AM, Wednesday 3:00-4:30 PM
GED program: Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM
Veterans Affairs Rep: Wednesday 4:00- 4:45 PM
Interfaith Gathering: Wednesday 4:00-4:45 PM
Dept. of Job & Family Services: Thursday 11:30-1:00 PM
Community Re-entry: Friday 10:00-11:30 AM

Lorain County Free Clinic: March 13, 27, Lorain Family Center, 8th Street, Lorain. Call 440/244-9915 for more information.
Dancing for Adult with Disabilities: March 31, 7:30-9:30 pm, Lorain Family Center, 8th Street, Lorain

Girl Scouts of Erie Shores
For more information on becoming a Girl Scout or volunteering, call the Girl Scout office at 1(800)233-6119

The Linden School
Bowling Fundraiser: (date, time and location to be announced). For more information contact Kate Gesicki at the Linden School for more information (440/284-9724)

Second Harvest Food Bank
Harvest for Hunger: March 1 - March 31. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at Giant Eagle, Tops, Heinen's, work places & schools. For more information contact Saberina Burkhammer at 440/960-2265 or visit www.secondharvestfoodbank.org

Vermilion Family YMCA
Annual Meeting: March 20th at 6:30 PM. For more information contact the YMCA at 440/967-4208


In This Issue:
Nominations for 4th Annual "Caring Heart Award" being accepted

In The Business of Caring - Read why Holiday Inn supports the United Way

Spotlight on our volunteers - Read why they volunteer for United Way

Upcoming events at our partner agencies

Looking for reasons to invest in United Way - Here's 10 (on-line video)

Donate online - it's safe and secure

Save the Date:
Fund Distribution Volunteer Trainings
Wednesday - Friday, March 7, 8, 9, 2006
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
United Way offices

Campaign Celebration Event
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn - Elyria

Lorain County United Way
1875 North Ridge Rd. East Suite H
Lorain, OH 44055
Ph: (440) 277-6530
Fax: (440) 277-7409
E-mail: jwillis@uwglc.net