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Fairfield County Summer 2018

Family Resource Calendar

Favorite Family Memory by Zoie, age 11

Promoting Strong Communities, Healthy Families, & Safe Children

June 2018 WEDNES- SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DAY

Be sure to 1 2 register for the June - August AHA ! Kids Yoga

Summer Reading KIDS RIDE FREE 10:00-10:45 am Program, on Lancaster & Friday Night “Libraries Rock Pickerington Bandstand: & Harry Potter bus loops!! Bad Influence Rules!”, 7:00-8:30 pm at any Fairfield Friday Night Flicks: County District 3 Library! Dusk @ 8:45 pm

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Open Nature Family Fun Day Center FCDL-Space Painter: AHA ! Car Seat Triple P– Dealing with Friday Night Canoeing & 1:00-4:00 pm Juggling Rocks Nature Explorers Installation Disobedience Bandstand: Archery 2:00 pm 10:00-11:00 am 2:00-3:30 pm 6:30-8:30 pm Grassinine Summer 7:00-8:30 pm 9:30 am-12:00 noon Concert Series: Aspire / GED PDHC-

The McCartney Program Child Development Friday Night Flicks: Saturday Cinema: Project 9:00-11:00 am OR 1:00-2:30 pm The Nut Job 2 Peter Rabbit

7:00-8:30 pm 6:00-8:00 pm Dusk @ 8:45 pm Dusk @ 8:30 pm

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 AHA ! Fern Hike AHA! Nature Explorers FCDL- FCDL- FCDL- Downs Syndrome 1:00-2:30 pm Explore Me a Story 10:00-11:00 am PT Reptiles The Magic of Reading PT Reptiles Playgroup 10:00-11:00 am 10:30 am-12:00 noon PDHC- Early Intervention & Family Fun Night/ Car Seat Triple P– Hassle Free Newborn Care Friends Playgroup Creating a Family Installation Shopping Childcare & 1:00-2:30 pm 10:00-11:00 am Shield & Motto 2:00-3:30 pm 6:30-8:30 pm Babysitting Safety

4:00-5:30 pm 8:30 am-3:30 pm FCDL- Friday Night

PT Reptiles Bandstand: These Guys Live First Five Years(1) 7:00-8:30 pm 6:30-8:30 pm

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 FCDL- “It’s Okay To FCDL- Open Nature AHA! The Magic of Go Out and Play!” The Magic of Center Explore Me a Story Reading Car Seat 9:00 am-12:00 noon Reading 1:00-4:00 pm 10:00-11:00 am Installation Triple P– Managing Friday Night PDHC-Grief & 2:00-3:30 pm Fighting & Bandstand: Summer NAMI Family Pregnancy Loss Aggression Blue Steel w/Kalysta Concert Series: Support Group 1:00-2:30 pm 6:30-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm RockHouse 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:30 pm First Five Years(2) Coffee, Tea, & Autism Friday Night Flicks: 6:30-8:30 pm 6:30 pm Beauty & the Beast

Dusk @ 8:45 pm

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AHA ! FCDL- Rock Mill AHA! Nature Explorers Car Seat AHA ! Kids Yoga Sounds of Nature 10:00-10:45 am Weekends Explore Me a Story 10:00-11:00 am Installation 12:00-4:00 pm 10:00-11:00 am 2:00-3:30 pm Triple P– Developing Friday Night FCDL- Good Bedtime Bandstand: Rock On with Family Outdoor Routines Three Cords Alley Park Cooking 6:30-8:30 pm & a Beer

4:00-6:00 pm First Five Years(3) 7:00-8:30 pm

6:30-8:30 pm

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July 2018

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURS- FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AHA ! Kids Yoga

Open Nature AHA! AHA ! FCDL- 10:00-10:45 am Happy Center Explore Me a Nature Explorers Rock On with Independence FCDL- 1:00-4:00 pm Story 10:00-11:00 am Alley Park Rock On with 10:00-11:00 am Day!! Summer Alley Park PDHC- Concert Series: Safe Sleep David Gerald Friday Night 1:00-2:30 pm Trio Bandstand: 7:00-8:30 pm Brad Puckett 7:00-8:30 pm

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Open Nature AHA! AHA ! Car Seat Installation Mary Poppins, Jr. Mary Poppins, Jr. Center Explore Me a Nature Explorers 2:00-3:30 pm 1:00-4:00 pm Story 10:00-11:00 am Childcare & Saturday Cinema: 10:00-11:00 am Babysitting Safety Coco 8:30 am-3:30 pm Dusk @ 8:30 pm

Friday Night Flicks:

Coco Dusk @ 8:45 pm

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Open Nature Coffee, Tea, Center AHA! AHA ! Lancaster Festival Down Syndrome & Autism AHA ! Kids Yoga 1:00-4:00 pm Explore Me a Nature Explorers begins tomorrow & Playgroup 6:30 pm 10:00-10:45 am Story 10:00-11:00 am 10:30 am- 12:00 noon Family Fun runs through 10:00-11:00 am Early Intervention & Night/ Balloon July 28th!! Friends Playgroup Sculpting For event NAMI Family PDHC- 10:00-11:00 am 4:00-5:30 pm Support Group Happy Babies information, visit

1:00-2:30 pm lancasterfestival.org Friday Night Flicks: Summer 7:00-8:00 pm Cars 3 Concert Series: Dusk @ 8:45 pm Chris Logsdon

7:00-8:30 pm

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Open Nature Youth Fishing Derby 9:30-11:00 am Center AHA! AHA ! Car Seat Installation AHA ! Kids Yoga 1:00-4:00 pm Explore Me a Nature Explorers 2:00-3:30 pm 10:00-10:45 am Story 10:00-11:00 am Summer 10:00-11:00 am Friday Night Flicks: Concert Series: Active The Incredibles Swag Parenting (1) Dusk @ 8:45 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 6:30-8:30 pm

29 30 31 The Lunch AHA ! Club! is at Head Start, Early Rock Mill AHA! Nature Explorers participating Head Start, Help Me Weekends Explore Me a 10:00-11:00 am locations Grow Home Visiting 12:00-4:00 pm Story throughout & Teens with Tots 10:00-11:00 am FCDL- Summer Happy Birthday, Lancaster! are taking Concert Series: Harry! Call applications! Stadium 11 740-653-5678 Call 740-681-4881 7:00-8:30 pm Active for more for more information! Parenting (2) information! 6:30-8:30 pm

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THURS- SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DAY

1 2 3 4 FCDL- AHA ! FCDL- Care of Magical Kids Yoga Community Harry Potter Creatures / 10:00-10:45 am Healthfest 2018

Read-a-Thon / Wizarding World 9:00am-2:00 pm Friday Night Pottermania/ Trivia / Bandstand: Night Hike Potions Class Harry Potter Stadium 11 8:30-10:00 pm Birthday Bash 7:00-8:30 pm

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 AHA ! First Day Jitters Lion King Kids Open Nature AHA! Nature Explorers Car Seat Installation 2:00 pm Center Explore Me a Story 10:00-11:00 am 2:00-3:30 pm Lion King Kids Saturday Cinema: 1:00-4:00 pm 10:00-11:00 am Cars 3 Active Dusk @ 8:30 pm Parenting (3) Friday Night Bandstand: 6:30-8:30 pm Hillbilly Deluxe 7:00-8:30 pm

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 AHA ! Downs Syndrome Open Nature AHA! AHA ! Car Seat Installation Coffee, Tea, & Kids Yoga Center Explore Me a Story 2:00-3:30 pm Autism 10:00-10:45 am Playgroup Nature Explorers 10:30 am- 1:00-4:00 pm 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 6:30 pm Early Intervention 12:00 noon

Active & Friends Star Gazing Parenting (4) Playgroup 8:00 pm 6:30-8:30 pm 10:00-11:00 am

Friday Night Band- stand: The Professors 7:00-8:30 pm

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Center Explore Me a Story AHA ! Car Seat Installation AHA ! 1:00-4:00 pm 10:00-11:00 am 2:00-3:30 pm Nature Explorers Kids Yoga 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-10:45 am Family Fun Night/ NAMI Family Beach Ball Support Group Decorating 7:00-8:00 pm 4:00-5:30 pm

26 27 28 29 30 31 Rock Mill Weekends AHA! AHA ! Car Seat Installation AHA ! 12:00-4:00 pm Explore Me a Story Nature Explorers 2:00-3:30 pm Kids Yoga 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-10:45 am Open Nature

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Aspire / GED Program New Student Orientation June 4 Lancaster Fairfield Registration required Free Aspire / GED is a student driven program that provides the tools and 9:00-11:00 am OR Community Action Agency Call Sue Bennett at support needed to obtain skills necessary to achieve his or her 6:00-8:00 pm 1743 E. Main Street 740-653-4146 or email potential. LFCAA Aspire / GED provides individualized study pro- Lancaster, Ohio Sue at [email protected] grams and support for each student dependent upon their needs for more information

Active Parenting (4 Class Series) July 24 & 31 & Family, Adult and Children Registration required. Free Parents of children ages 5-12 will learn how to use non-violent August 7 & 14 First Council Contact Pam Redding at discipline, positive communication, effective encouragement, and 6:30-8:30 pm 831 College Avenue 740-652-7287 or tips on how to help your child succeed in school. The program Lancaster, Ohio pamela.redding combines video, activities, and discussion to help parents raise @fairfield.countyohio.gov responsible, cooperative children. for more information

AHA! Explore Me a Story; Nature Explorers; Mondays & AHA! Museum Registration not required Museum & Kid’s Yoga Tuesdays 1708 River Valley Circle For more information, entrance Visit us at the AHA! Museum each Monday for “Explore Me a Story”; 10:00-11:00 am Lancaster, Ohio call 740-653-1010 or fee or get a on Tuesdays as we explore the natural environment surrounding visit www.aha4kids.org pass from Fridays the new facility; and on Fridays for Kid’s Yoga! the Library! 10:00-10:45 am

Community Healthfest 2018 August 4 AAA and Ed Sands Registration not required Free Free health screenings, food and craft vendors, healthy habits art 9:00 am-2:00 pm Buildings at Fairfield Call 740-687-8218 for more exhibit, color mile fun run, giveaways, health information and more! County Fairgrounds information Join Fairfield Medical Center for a wonderful day at the Fairfield Fair Avenue County Fairgrounds! Lancaster, Ohio

Car Seat Installation Class Every Wednesday Family, Adult and Children Registration required. Free Make sure your family is traveling as safely as possible on the road 2:00-3:30 pm First Council Contact Ann at with everyone buckled properly. Learn to install your car seat se- 831 College Avenue 740-652-7282 or curely, safely, and correctly. Great for new or Lancaster, Ohio ann.probasco experienced parents and relatives. @fairfieldcountyohio.gov for more information

Childcare and Babysitting Safety Class June 16 Fairfield Medical Center Registration required $35 per Become the babysitter of choice with knowing how to handle emer- July 13 401 North Ewing Street For more information and to person gencies, utilize a positive behavior technique and encourage safe 8:30 am-3:30 pm Lancaster, Ohio register, call 740-687-8477 and entertaining play! Intended for students ages 11-15 years. Students will receive a book, certification card and certificate.

Early Intervention & Friends Playgroup June 15 Early Literacy Center Registration not required Free This community playgroup offers children time to interact, explore a July 20 Library Northwest Branch For more information, contact creative space and connect parents to one another. Geared for August 17 2855 Helena Drive, NW Rebecca Nixon at children ages birth to 5. All welcome! Supported by the Fairfield 10:00-11:00 am Carroll, Ohio (740)652-7225 ext.3231 County Board of DD.

Family Fun Day: Canoeing and Archery June 9 Alley Park Registration not required $5 Per Certified Canoe and Archery instructors will teach skills for each 9:30 am- 2805 Old Logan Rd, SE Email person / activity. Equipment provided. Park in the front lot, then meet at the 12:00 noon Lancaster, Ohio [email protected] $12 Per log cabin for an exciting morning! for more information Family (3 or more)

Family Fun Night June 10 FAIRHOPE Registration required Free FAIRHOPE Hospice’s PALS Child, Teen and Family Grief Support July 15 282 Sells Road Please contact Tracey at program will be hosting a Family Fun Night in June, July and Au- August 19 Lancaster, Ohio 740-785-6546 for more gust! Activities are designed to help families honor who they are as 4:00-5:30 pm information and to register a family today.

Family Outdoor Cooking June 24 Alley Park Registration required $5 Per Learn some recipes and ways to cook meals outdoors. Cooking 4:00-6:00 pm 2805 Old Logan Rd, SE Email person over the campfire and coals in Dutch ovens, kettles, pie irons, and Lancaster, Ohio [email protected] roasting sticks. Plenty of food to sample along the way! Meet in the for more information and to back parking lot by the Goslin Nature Center. register by June 18

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DESCRIPTION DATE/TIME LOCATION REGISTRATION COST

FCDL (Fairfield County District Library) June Fairfield County District Registration required Free There is so much to enjoy at the FCDL this summer! Be sure to July Libraries for some events sign up for the summer reading program beginning June 1st and August fcdlibrary.org will have all of take part in all the activities available at libraries throughout the the information you will need county! Harry Potter will be celebrating his birthday with activities for each event and the ability taking place at various locations downtown Lancaster starting July to register for those needing 23rd and at each of the libraries July 31st thru August 4th. Check advance registration out the library this summer-you’ll be glad you did!!

Fern Hike June 10 Wahkeena Nature Registration not required Free Did you know that Wahkeena is home to 33 species of ferns? 1:00-2:30 pm Preserve Visit historicalparks.org/ Join a naturalist and learn to identify some of the most common 2200 Pump Station Rd. wahkeenanature-preserve species and discover their unique life histories. This hike is Sugar Grove, Ohio for more information geared for those ages 12 and up.

First Day Jitters August 10 Early Literacy Center Registration not required Free Do you have butterflies in your tummy abou thte first day of 2:00 pm Library Northwest Branch Visit fcdllibrary.org for more school? Join us for our first day jitters program. We will talk 2855 Helena Drive, NW information about school and we’ll go over colors, shapes, 123’s and ABC’s! Carroll, Ohio

First Five Years (3 Class Series) June 12, 19 & 26 Family, Adult and Children Registration required Free Parents of children ages birth –5 will learn fundamental skills and 6:30-8:30 pm First Council Contact Pam Redding at attitudes necessary for successful parenting in early childhood. 831 College Avenue 740-652-7287 or Learn stages of development, parenting styles, Lancaster, Ohio pamela.redding non-violent discipline skills, practice techniques for self-calming @fairfield.countyohio.gov and prepare your child for school success! for more information

Food Fun for Families June 7, 11:00 am Fairfield Dept. of Health & Registration not required Free Come for the food and stay for the fun! Fairfield Department of June 28, 10:00 am Fairfield County District Contact Shannon Carter at Health, Fairfield County District Library, and OSU Extension July 12, 11:00 am Library Main & Northwest [email protected] Office are hosting a summer event of fresh produce for parents July 26, 10:00 am Branches for more information and children under 5 years. Join us for the taste testing, activities August 2, 11:00 am & information on local farmer’s markets. June 7 & August 2 will take place at the Main Library, June 28 & July 26 at the Fairfield Dept. of Health, and July 12 at the Northwest Library Branch.

Friday Night Bandstand Fridays Downtown Lancaster Registration not required Free Enjoy music in the open air in downtown Lancaster! Bring your June 1 to Bandstand For more information visit family, friends, some lawn chairs and then sit back and relax August 17 109 N Broad Street www.ci.lancaster.oh.us listening to the wonderful performers! 7:00-8:30 pm Lancaster, Ohio

Friday Night Flicks Fridays in Sycamore Creek Park Registration not required Free Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free, family-friendly June & July Amphitheater For more information, movie on the white barn at the Sycamore Creek Park Dusk 500 Hereford Drive visit www.pickerington.net / Amphitheater in Pickerington on Friday nights! (8:45-9:00 pm) Pickerington, Ohio parks and rec summer guide

It’s Okay To Go Out and Play! June 21 Fountain Square Registration not required Free The United Way of Fairfield County is hosting this wonderful day 9:00 am-12:00 noon 115 S Broad Street For more information, visit of action at Fountain Square in Lancaster. This free event is Lancaster, Ohio the United Way of Fairfield geared for children ages 3-12 and their parents stressing the County website: importance of outdoor play! Many enjoyable activities will be uwayfairfieldco.org available to all!

Night Hike August Alley Park Registration not required Free Bring along a flashlight for your adventures on the trail. 8:30-10:00 pm 2805 Old Logan Rd, SE Email Whoooo knows what you might find along the way! Fun for all Lancaster, Ohio [email protected] ages. The hike leader will meet you in the front parking lot of for more information Alley Park.

While every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, no guarantees are made. Please call ahead to verify information. Programs and classes are presented as information only, not endorsements of co-sponsoring agencies. 6 DESCRIPTION DATE/TIME LOCATION REGISTRATION COST

Open Nature Center Sundays in Alley Park Registration not required Free Take a respite from hiking and visit the lower level of the June, July & 2805 Old Logan Rd, SE Email Goslin Nature Education Center. An outdoor educator will be August Lancaster, Ohio [email protected] on duty answering questions about our displays and animals. 1:00-4:00 pm for more information

PDHC (Pregnancy Decision Health Center) Tuesdays in PDHC Registration not required. Free Join other parents to discuss the key topic of the day (healthy June & July 1590 E. Main Street For more information contact babies, child development, safe sleep, newborn care, etc.) 1:00-2:30 pm Lancaster, Ohio Jaimy at [email protected] that contribute to you and your baby’s health and well-being!

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Rock Mill Weekends June 24 Rock Mill Park Registration not required. Free Enjoy this free family-friendly event and tour this stunning July 29 1429 Rock Mill Place, N W Visit www.historicalparks.org 1824 grist mill that stands 90 feet above the gorge of Hocking August 26 Lancaster, Ohio for more information River Falls! Grinding demonstrations will be held from 1:00- 12:00-4:00 pm 3:00 weather permitting.

Saturday Cinema June 9 Downtown Lancaster Registration not required. Free July 14 Bandstand For more information visit Bring your blankets, chairs, family and friends to the Band- (Snack & August 11 109 N Broad Street DestinationDowntown stand in Downtown Lancaster to enjoy a free, family-friendly drinks movie under the stars! Free children’s activities will begin an Dusk Lancaster, Ohio Lancaster.com available for hour before show time. All movies begin at dusk– between (8:30-9:00 pm) purchase) 8:30 & 9:00 pm.

Star Gazing August 18 Alley Park Registration not required Free Volunteers will be available with their telescopes, and they will 8:00 pm 2805 Old Logan Rd, SE For more information, email gladly help teach you to set up yours if you have one. View Lancaster, Ohio [email protected] the moon and the stars as they shine upon us! Meet in the field across form the park entrance of Alley Park.

Summer Concert Series Sundays Sycamore Creek Park Registration not required. Free Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music with June 3 to Amphitheater For more information visit family and friends throughout the summer! July 29 500 Hereford Drive www.pickerington.net 7:00-8:30 pm Pickerington, Ohio

Triple P (Power of Positive Parenting) June 7, 14, 21 Family, Adult and Children Registration required. Free Are you a parents of children age birth –8? Join us for 1, 2 or & 28 First Council Contact 740-652-7287 or all 4 sessions as we discuss the following topics: Dealing with 6:30-8:30 pm 831 College Avenue pamela.redding Disobedience, Hassle-Free Shopping, Managing Fighting & Lancaster, Ohio @fairfield.countyohio.gov Aggression, and Developing Good Bedtime Routines. for more information

Victoria Players Children’s Theater— July 13, 14 & Bloom Carroll Middle Registration not required. Contact for Mary Poppins Jr; Lion King Kids 15 School and For more information visit price of Bring the entire family and enjoy Mary Poppins Jr. in July and Victoria Opera House victoriaoperahouse.org or tickets Lion King Kids in August presented by children in our August 10 & 11 Baltimore, Ohio victoriaplayerstheater community! @gmail.com

Youth Fishing Derby July 28 Sycamore Creek Park Registration required Free Enjoy a morning fishing on the pond with your friends and 9:30-11:00am Pond Visit www.pickerington.net for family. Prizes in all age groups for most fish and biggest fish Hilltop Drive more information and caught. Bring your own fishing pole, secret bait and pail. Pickerington, Ohio to register Everything is free, and pre-registration is required by July 26.

For more Family Resource information, browse the following websites! Fairfield County Family, Adult, and Children First Council: www.facfc.org Fairfield County ADAMH Board website at www.fairfieldadamh.org AHA! A Children’s Museum: www.aha4kids.org Fairfield County District Library: www.fcdlibrary.org Fairfield Medical Center: www.fmchealth.org Family Y, Lancaster: www.ymcalancaster.org Lancaster Festival: www.lancasterfestival.org Fairfield County Schools: faircoesc.org Lancaster City Schools: Lancaster.k12.oh.us Lancaster Parks & Recreation: www.ci.lancaster.oh.us Pickerington Parks & Recreation: www.pickerington.net Fairfield County Historical Parks & Recreation: www.historicalparks.org Destination Downtown: www.DestinationDowntownLancaster.com 7

PARENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION DATE/TIME LOCATION REGISTRATION COST

Children in Between For class Visitation Center Registration required Free The Children In Between Program assists parents in schedule, call 227 E. Main Street For more information and to understanding their children’s reactions to divorce / separation, 740-652-7873 Lancaster, Ohio register, e-mail teaches skills to reduce conflict & to become successful co- Amy.Koenig@fairfieldcounty parents. The class is offered on-line or in person. ohio.gov or call 740-652-7873

Coffee, Tea, & Autism / Pickerington Playgroup & June 21 Trinity Family Life Center Registration preferred Free Parent Meet-Up July 19 6389 Blacklick-Eastern Rd Please contact Julie for more This support group is led by volunteers whose lives have been August 16 Pickerington information at 740-652-7220 touched by autism. Sometimes the best support & information 6:30 pm or jbruckelmeyer comes from others living the same journey! For children ages @fairfielddd.com toddler to 6th grade & siblings welcome! Childcare provided.

Downs Syndrome Playgroup June 16 Early Literacy Center, Registration not required. Free This is a parent-led playgroup for children ages 6 and younger July 21 Library Northwest Branch For more information, contact with Downs Syndrome. Held at the Early Literacy Center, August 18 2855 Helena Dr, NW Renee Wolfe at parents and children can join this group anytime to meet new 10:30 am- Carroll, Ohio [email protected] families and have a fun time. 12:00 noon

Gale Courses On-going Fairfield County District Registration required. Free Online learning for parents anytime, anywhere! Gale Courses Library Branches For more information, contact offers courses on child development at no cost to you if you throughout the county the Fairfield County District are a FCDLibrary card holder in good standing! Library at www.fcdlibrary.org

Family & Loved Ones Group Every Thursday The Recovery Center Registration preferred. Free This educational support for family and friends of those who 6:00-7:30 pm (Basement Meeting Room) Call the Recovery Center at are facing any form of addiction are invited to join this group. 201 S. Columbus Street 740-687-4500 Feel free to contact the Recovery Center for more information. Lancaster, Ohio

Mental Health First Aid Check the Check the Fairfield County Registration required. Free This 8-hour course teaches you how to help someone who Fairfield County ADAMH Board website for For class schedule and to may be experiencing a mental health or substance use chal- ADAMH Board class location register, visit lenge. The training helps you identify, understand and website for current www.fairfieldadamh.org respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. class schedule

NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Health June 18 Polaris Home Funding Registration not required. Free Fairfield Family Support Group July 16 Corporation For more information, A group designed to foster learning, healing and empower- August 20 302 E. Main Street Contact Mark Conrad at ment among parents and families of children with emotional, 7:00-8:00 pm Lancaster, Ohio 740-243-4933 mental, and neurobiological disorders.

Sensory Friendly Movies Call for listings or Cinemark Theater For more information, call For cost, call Sensory-friendly showings of child-friendly movies at check the website River Valley Mall (740)653-9733 or contact ahead or see Cinemark Lancaster! A comfortable environment with lights for current Lancaster, Ohio www.socil.org website. turned up & sound lowered giving children with special needs showings www.Cinemark.com and the freedom to self-regulate without disturbing others. enter 43130 (Lancaster’s zip)

Tyler’s Light Family Support Groups Tuesdays Visit the Fairfield County Registration not required Free Drug education and awareness for students, families, and Thursdays ADAMH Board website at For more information, visit communities. Family Support Groups meet in Pickerington on 2nd Thursdays www.fairfieldadamh.org www.tylerslight.com or Tuesdays and Lancaster on Thursdays; Grief Support Group 7:00 pm for class location www.fairfieldadamh.org takes place in Pickerington the 2nd Thursday of the month.

CALENDAR While every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the infor- SPONSORED mation provided is accurate, no guarantees are made. BY: Please call ahead to verify information. Programs and classes are presented as information only, not endorsements of co-sponsoring agencies.

To list programs in the upcoming Fall Calendar, contact Pam Redding by July 21st at: 740-652-7287 or [email protected]

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