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The Geauga County General Health District offers walk-in immunization clinics for children and adolescents through the age of 18.
2017 Immunization Clinics
The Geauga County General Health District offers walk-in immunization clinics for children and adolescents through the age of 18. Residents must present an immunization record as well as a primary insurance card.
The following is a list of upcoming immunization clinics:
Middlefield, Aug. 17, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 3-6 p.m.
Troy, Aug. 23, Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, 9-11:30 a.m.
For more information, call the Geauga County General Health District at 440-279-1950.
Bloodmobile
American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
For more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit the Red Cross website online at www.red crossblood.org.
Aug. 22, Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon, 1-6 p.m.
Aug. 23, American Legion Post 459, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton, 2-7 p.m.
Aug. 23, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 2-7 p.m.
Aug. 28, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 2-7 p.m.
Family First Council
Aug. 21, 2 p.m.
Geauga Family First Council will meet at the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services building located on 13244 Ravenna Road in Chardon. Meetings are open to the public.
For more information, please contact Nancy Seelbach, Geauga Family First Council coordinator, at 440-285-1201.
Miles for Mental Health
Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join for the NAMI Miles for Mental Health & Wellness walk and symposium at Berkshire High School, 14510 N. Cheshire St., Burton. The wellness symposium runs from 9 a.m. to noon followed by lunch with a guest speaker from 12-12:30 p.m.
The walk begins at 1 p.m. from the high school and continues toward Burton Square for a short event before returning to the high school at 3 p.m.
Registration levels range from $25 to $100. Register by Aug. 31 to receive a free lunch with guest speaker Loree Vick.
Register online at www.namigeauga.org or call 440-286-6264.
LGRC Ride for Recovery
Sept. 17
Bicyclists are invited to celebrate Lake-Geauga Recovery Center’s Ride for Recovery. The ride starts and ends at Oak House, 800 Oak St., Painesville. Registration 7 a.m. Ride begins at 8:05 a.m.
Riders choose from two routes: 15 miles and 35 miles, and may stop at various LGRC facilities along the routes for refreshments and information about the agency and its programs.
Ride is $30 for individuals 15 and over. Children ages 12-14 are free. Riders must wear helmets.
All proceeds will benefit Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers.
Register online at www.wizathon.com/lgrc-ride-for-recovery.
Discover the Hope
Sept. 21, 8 a.m. to noon
The Geauga County Family First Council along with several Geauga County social service groups will be hosting a discussion, “Discover the Hope: In Opiate Treatment and Recovery,” at St Mary’s Banquet Room, 401 North St., Chardon.
Target audience will be social service professionals, community leaders, first responders and safety center officials.
Keynote speaker will by Dr. Ted Parran, a leading expert on abuse, addiction and treatment. Local mental health experts will be sharing local resources in Geauga County and discussing what treatment looks like. Personal success stories will be shared by those in recovery.
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