Health & Wellness
American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon.
Bloodmobile
American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon.
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. 15, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Claridon Township, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aug. 16, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.
Aug. 19, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.
Aug. 21, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 2-7 p.m.
Aug. 22, Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 2-7 p.m.
Wine-to-Talking Event
Aug. 17, 6-9 p.m.
In support of NAMI Geauga’s Miles for Mental Health and Wellness Walk on Oct. 5, the Wine-To-Talking charity event will be held at Colonial Beverage, 8389 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Enjoy assorted wines and beer along with heavy appetizers.
Tickets are $50 per person or $80 per couple. For tickets and reservations, call 440-286-6264.
LGRC Ride for Recovery
Aug. 18
Bicyclists are invited to celebrate Lake-Geauga Recovery Center’s third annual Ride for Recovery. The ride starts at Bike Ohio, 8576 E. Washington St., Bainbridge Township. Riders choose from 16, 30 or 62 mile routes. Maps of each route are available on the registration website.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. The ride starts at 8:05 a.m.
Ride is $30 per person. Children under 12 ride free.
Register online at www.wizathon.com/lgrc-ride-for-recovery.
Family First Council
Aug. 19, 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.
Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout life.
During NIAM, Geauga Public Health encourages adults to talk to their doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional to ensure their family is up to date on recommended vaccines.
As children head back to school, make sure vaccination is at the top of one’s checklist. Geauga Public Health offers a walk in clinic the last Monday of each month for children 2 months to 18 years of age who have no insurance, Medicaid or are underinsured.
The next clinic is Aug. 26from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their offices located at 470 Center St., Building 8, Chardon.
