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June 22, 2008

Community Briefs from June 23, 2008

Items sought for garage sale to aid girls’ home

GROVE CITY — Donated items are needed for a garage sale planned for Aug. 8 and 9 to benefit The Laura Walker Project, a maternity home planned for teen-age mothers in Grove City.

Anyone interested in donating items to be sold at the garage sale may call Laura Colapietro at 724-372-1251 or Jessica Hartle at 724-992-0651.

Pick-up service is available if needed. All proceeds will benefit the maternity home.

Local vendors sought for Jefferson Township Fair

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The 38th Annual Jefferson Township Fair Committee is seeking vendors for the 2008 fair, scheduled July 22 to 26 at the fairgrounds, on Lamor Road between Mercer and Hermitage.

Cost is $100 for an indoor space and $70 for an outdoor space for the entire week.

No food vendors are sought at this time.

Forms are available online at www.jeffersontwpfair.org. Or, for information, call 724-699-4565.

Red Cross offering class on safe baby-sitting

SHARPSVILLE — A babysitters’ training course is planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 30 at the American Red Cross office, 517 W. Main St., Sharpsville.

Participants will learn to perform first aid and get emergency help fast; identify common safety hazards and prevent injuries; make responsible decisions; supervise infants through school-age children; choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games; perform basic care routines like diapering, feeding and dressing; prepare simple meals and snacks; and handle bedtime issues.

Cost to participate is $40. Participants will receive a first aid kit, babysitter’s handbook and a babysitter’s portfolio. Plan to bring your own lunch.

To register or for information call Susan at 724-962-9180.

Veterans urged to get new ID cards June 27

HERMITAGE — New identification cards for veterans will be processed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27 at the Hermitage Veterans Affairs Clinic on Kerrwood Drive.

Any veteran who has a VA ID card without a picture or with a Social Security number listed on it must get the new secure ID card, which has vital information bar coded.

UPMC Horizon seeks a few good volunteers

FARRELL, GREENVILLE — If you would like to get involved in the community and make new friends, UPMC Horizon invites you to become a hospital volunteer.

Volunteer positions are available in both administrative and patient care areas at UPMC Horizon’s Shenango Valley and Greenville hospitals. Flexible scheduling allows volunteers to work day or evening hours. Training is provided, and all volunteers receive free meals, flu vaccines and TB screenings.

To apply, call the volunteer services department at 724-983-7505 or download an application at www.horizon.upmc.com/volunteer.htm.

Red Cross offers books on pet safety

MERCER COUNTY — American Red Cross of Mercer County announces the arrival of its newest revision of pet safety books.

Your pet depends on you for his or her well-being. In addition to providing daily care, love and affection, your pet depends on you in an emergency. Red Cross’s Dog First Aid and Cat First Aid books teach you emergency care procedures for cats and dogs and provides tips for keeping your pet happy and healthy.

Pet first aid books and pet first aid kits are available at the American Red Cross office, 517 W. Main St., Sharpsville.

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