From 11:00AM to 5:00PM

Raccoon Run Winter Sports Center Season Begins December 19 through March 13: Discover Healthy Alternatives During the Winter Season in the Hancock Parks. The Raccoon Run Winter Sports Center at Riverbend Recreation Area’s Shelter 3 in the Big Oaks Area will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends and some holidays from December 18, 2015 through March 13, 2016. Snowshoes and cross-country skis will be available for rent when there is a solid snow base of 4 to 6 inches. Cross-country ski trails are groomed, which make them ideal for beginners. Equipment rental rates for snowshoes and cross-country skis are $7.00 per hour or $20.00 per day. Exact cash or checks are preferred. Credit cards are not accepted. For groups of eight or more, a $.50 discount is available with advance reservations and payment at the Hancock Park District office. Group reservations are not scheduled during the Raccoon Run Winter Sport Center’s regular hours. A $.50 discount is also offered for participants with a Golden Buckeye card. Rentals are available on a first come, first served basis. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and have a Rental Agreement signed by an adult 18 years of age or older. A warming fire in the wood burning fireplace and light refreshments will be available. For current information on snow conditions, call 419-424-1555. Winter sports is a healthy alternative for fun and fitness during the winter season. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are excellent ways to exercise, socialize, and enjoy scenic views.

12:00PM

FOSTORIA RED DRESS LUNCHEON CELEBRATING THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S GO FOR THE RED FOR WOMEN MOVEMENT THAT CALLS FOR WOMEN TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY OF THEIR HEART HEALTH AND LIVE STRONGER, LONGER LIVES. FEATURING: SASHEM BREY, 13ABC WTVG-TV NEWS ANCHOR CELEBRITY WAITERS, DOOR PRIZES REGISTER EARLY - SEATING IS LIMITED! $12 INCLUDES LUNCH AND A DONATION TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. THE LUNCHEON FEE MUST BE PREPAID. WEAR RED, ENJOY LUNCH, LEARN AND HAVE FUN! TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL PRO MEDICA WELLNESS AT 419-436-6688.

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PROMEDICA FOSTORIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2016 – 2017 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOSTORIA, OHIO, January 22, 2016 – Fostoria area students pursuing degrees in health care are encouraged to apply for scholarships through the ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Foundation. Scholarships in amounts from $1,000 to $1,500 will be awarded for the 2016 – 2017 academic year. The Foundation annually administers four scholarship funds. The J.L. Murphy Memorial Fund, J.A. Murray Memorial Scholarship Fund, G.H.W. Bruggemann Memorial Scholarship Fund, and Ruth Nichols Sollars Nursing Education Scholarship Fund were established by former Fostoria area physicians, nurses and their families in support of health care career education. Eligibility requirements are specific to each fund based on the establishing donor’s request, and are listed on the application. Scholarship applications are available online at promedica.org/givefostoria and at the hospital welcome desk/switchboard inside entrance 1. Completed applications will be accepted February 1 – 29, 2016. Past applicants may reapply. The scholarship awards will be announced in April following by a scholarship winner recognition event in May. In 2015, nine local students received a total of $11,500 in scholarships from the Foundation. For more information, please contact Rachel Overmyer, support coordinator, ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Foundation, at 419-436-6824 or e-mail rachel.overmyer@promedica.org. For more information about ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital, visit www.promedica.org/fostoria.

7:30PM

Looking for something to do on a Friday night? The National Theatre at The Ritz will host an eclectic selection of artists in an unplugged performance environment. Each Friday Night Live will feature two or three regional entertainers that may include a folk singer, a jazz musician, an aspiring singer/songwriter or some other style of artist who is passionate about the opportunity to showcase their talents. Join us for a glass of wine or cup of coffee in this casual, intimate setting.