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Health: EMH Breastfeeding Support Group Celebrates World Breastfeeding Day
7/30 -- Don't forget about World Breastfeeding Day on Monday, August 2nd!. The EMH Breastfeeding Support Group will be celebrating at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. This is an annual event that is well attended by our support group members and is an enjoyable day. The zoo opens at 10 a.m. There will be booth activities and door prizes. Door prizes will be awarded at 2 p.m. Winner must be present to win. Full Story
Business: WBON: Nancy Daniel Discusses Coping with Today's Current Financial Events: Venue Change
Krista K. Gable
Women Business Owners Network
7/30 -- Women Business Owners Network (WBON) meets Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 6pm discussing “Coping with Today's Current Financial Events. Full Story
Education: More than 1,250 Microsoft Vouchers Distributed Through ELEVATE AMERICA
Erin Gadd
Lorain County JVS
7/30 -- Tuesday, July 20th was the last distribution date for vouchers through the Microsoft Elevate America program. At the end of the day, the JVS Adult Career Center (Website | Profile) distributed more than 1,250 vouchers to connect Lorain County residents to FREE online training, certification exams, and IT Professional level training. Full Story
Government: Alliance Meeting Reminder
Virginia Haynes
Administrative Coordinator
7/30 -- The Lorain County Community Alliance (Website | Profile) “Storm Water Update Meeting” on Friday, August 6, 2010. Please note that there is an action item on the agenda and roll call will be taken. Please send a representative if you are unable to attend. Full Story
Lorain: This Week in Lorain County - Featuring Lorain
7/29 -- Welcome to the next edition of This Week in Lorain County. Full Story
Entertainment: The Award Winning MAD* Factory Player’s Present "Seussical"
Linda Michalak
The MAD* Factory
7/29 -- The Award Winning present “SEUSSICAL™” Based on the works of DR. SEUSS~“SEUSSICAL™” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Based on the works of Dr. Seuss, includes many of Dr. Seuss’ most loved characters and it’s triumphant message of the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community will delight the hearts of all ages! Full Story
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Education: Call NOW for Fall Adult Education Advisory Appointments
Erin Gadd
Lorain County JVS
7/29 -- The JVS Adult Career Center (Website | Profile) is now holding advisory appointments as the first step in the registration process for full-time programs. Advisory appointments run throughout the day, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM depending on the program. Full time programs include: Full Story
Entertainment: Art Exhibit
Antonio Barrios
Lorain Arts Council
7/28 -- The Lorain Arts Council is proud to present its members art work at the "Taste of History" event at the Black River Landing on July 31 from 12 noon to 9am. The LAC has participated in the annual Historical Society's fundraiser since last year. Full Story
Non Profit: Live Radio Remote Broadcast Collecting Books & Pet Supplies
Lorie A. Wilber, Director of Marketing
WOBL & WDLW
7/28 -- The Elyria Public Library (Website | Profile), together with “Partners With Paws” of radio stations WOBL (Website | Profile) and WDLW (Website | Profile), will be hosting a two hour live remote broadcast on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the West River Branch of the Elyria Public Library. We are hoping to collect books and pet supplies during this special event. Full Story
Business: Commuter Challenge Continues
Angie Schmitt
Northeast Ohio Area Coordinating Agency
7/28 -- Now through July 31st, northeast Ohio commuters are challenged to try any alternative to driving alone for at least one day. Whether it's biking, walking, transit, carpooling or telecommuting, this is your chance to help reduce air pollution while saving money. Full Story
Non Profit: Free Community Brunch and Clothing Giveaway
Krista K Gable
Trinity Evangelical Free Church /WBON
7/28 -- All are invited to a free community brunch and clothing giveaway on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon at the Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 46485 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst. Brunch menu includes breakfast casseroles, bagels, fruit and baked goods. For more information, call (440) 985-2419.
Non Profit: Lorain High Band Booster Casino Trip Fundraiser
Rick Dimacchia
Booster
7/27 -- The Lorain High School Band Booster is hosting a casino bus trip fundraiser to The Rivers casino in Pittsburgh. $35 per person and $15 slot play and $5 food voucher from casino. If interested call Bambi Dillon after 8 p.m. 440-288-2592.

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