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Upcoming Events at Our Partner Agencies

November

The American Red Cross
First Aid Course: November 17, The American Red Cross office. For more information contact Mary Fenwick at 440/324-2929

Big Brother Big Sister of Lorain County
Holiday Crafts: November 15, Big Brother Big Sister of Lorain County office. For more information contact Giovana Cruz at BBBS - 440/277-6541.
Rev. Dr. Wilson Goode - Amachi Anniversary: November 10, Principe de Paz Lutheran Church. For more information contact Mazzie Garrett at BBBS - 440/277-6541.
Parent/Child Orientation and Training: November 4, 18, Big Brother Big Sister of Lorain County office. For more information contact Brenda Gonzalez at BBBS - 440/277-6541.

Far West Center
Stress and Depression Screening - Help for Mom: November 2, 12 - 2 p.m. Oberlin Library- Power Bus. For more information contact Mary Camp at 440/988-4900 x 28.
Stress and Depression Screening - Help for Mom: November 7, 12 - 2 p.m. Wellington - Geyer's - Power Bus. For more information contact Mary Camp at 440/988-4900 x 28.
Stress and Depression Screening - Help for Mom: November 21, 12 - 2 p.m. Amherst Drug Mart - Power Bus. For more information contact Mary Camp at 440/988-4900 x 28.

Girl Scouts of Erie Shores
First Fridays - for Teen Girl Scouts: November 4, Camp Timberlane. For more information contact Anna Barrios at the Girl Scouts of Erie Shores - 440/233-6112.
Chocolate Sundae Spa: November 6, Camp Timberlane. For more information contact Anna Barrios at the Girl Scouts of Erie Shores.
Self Defense Workshop - Teen Girl Scouts: November 9, International Karate Center, Avon Lake, OH. For more information contact Anna Barrios at the Girl Scouts of Erie Shores.
Self Defense Workshop- Brownie & Junior GS: November 12, International Karate Center, Avon Lake, OH. For more information contact Anna Barrios at the Girl Scouts of Erie Shores.
First Aid Badge Lab- Junior Girl Scouts: November 12, American Red Cross. For more information contact the Red Cross at 440/324-2929.
Safety Sense Try It- Brownie Girl Scouts: November 12, American Red Cross. For more information contact the Red Cross at 440/324-2929.
Badge Labs- Working it Out & First Aid: November 13, Terra Community College. For more information contact Andrea Draper 800-826-2431.
Science Sleuth- Junior Girl Scouts: November 19, Camp Timberlane. For more information contact Anna Barrios at the Girl Scouts of Erie Shores.

Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
Annual Recognition Dinner: November 17, Avon Oaks Country Club, Avon OH. For more information contact Tess Gardner at 440/282-4777

Lucy Idol Center for the Handicapped, Inc.
Mental Health Agency Meeting: November 9, Lorain County Board of Mental Health. For more information contact Carol Peck at 440/967-6724.
Holiday Market: November 20, Avon Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Carol Peck.
Thanksgiving Feast for clients: November 22, Lucy Idol Center. For more information contact Martha Idol.

Oberlin Community Services
Monthly Food Distribution: November 10, 285 South Professor St., Oberlin. For more information contact Ann Fuller at 440/774-6579

Oberlin Early Childhood Center
Reggio Emilia Study Group: November 2, OECC, Oberlin OH. For more information contact Nancy Sabath at 440/774-8193
Annual Harvest Luncheon: November 17, OECC, Oberlin OH. For more information contact Nancy Sabath at the OECC
Center Closed: November 25

Second Harvest Food Bank
Holiday Cheer, Burger King, WOBL/WLW and Second Harvest will be collecting contributions to help supply holiday food baskets at local food pantries: November 26 - December 24, Area Burger Kings. For more information contact Saberina Burkhammer at 440/960-2265 x221. Holiday Lights: November 11 - December 31, Carlisle Reservation - Lorain Metroparks. For more information contact the Metroparks at 440/458-5121

Vermilion Family YMCA
3rd Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner: November 14, Ponderosa Steak House, Vermilion, OH. For more information contact Debbie Johnson at 440/967-4208

YWCA of Elyria
Ebony Fashion Fair: November 21. For more information contact the YWCA of Elyria - 440/322-6308


In This Issue:
First annual Small Business Blitz a success!

Twice as Nice - LifeShare and United Way team up!

Read the Results! – Day of Caring Community Pantry Drive

Spotlight on our Volunteers

The Business of Caring - Read why North Coast Correctional Treatment Facility Supports United Way

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

Fund Distribution Volunteers Needed

Upcoming events at our partner agencies!

Donate online - it's safe and secure

Save the Date:
November 28th 11 am - 6:30 pm
LifeShare/United Way Blood Drive
Lorain County Family YMCA, Lobby
1121 Tower Blvd, Lorain

November 29th 11 am- 6:30 pm
Lorain County Community College, College Center
1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria

December 31st
Distribution Volunteers
Applications due to Tina Clark

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