Learn how you can volunteer for the 2013 Relay for Life ~ Blue Bag Media

Feb 2, 2013

Learn how you can volunteer for the 2013 Relay for Life

2/02/2013 07:30:00 AM

Blue Bag Media

DARKE COUNTY--The Darke County Relay for Life Committee invites everyone to attend this year’s Kick Off Celebration, set for Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., at Shawnee Prairie Preserve.

The theme of the 2013 American Cancer Society Relay For Life (which will be held July 19 and 20 at Heritage Park in Versailles) is “Don’t Monkey Around--We’re Wild About Finding A Cure.”

Relay For Life is a community-based event bringing together local residents who work together not only to raise funds for cancer research, but also to raise awareness and network with cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family and friends.

The Relay depends on many volunteers for organization as well as working the two-day event. The many dedicated volunteers from years past would love your help in making this year’s Relay event the most celebrated to date.

Please consider helping with the following committees: Team Recruitment, Survivorship/Caregiver, Luminaria, Health Promotions, Food, Publicity, Entertainment & Activities, Auction, Financial & Registration, Sponsorship, Advocacy, and Fundraising.

For more information, contact event co-chairs Lois Lyons (loisversailles@aol.com or 526-9744) or Dawn Sanders (dmsmomof4@yahoo.com or 564-5959); or Mark Kaufman, American Cancer Society, mark.kaufman@cancer.org or 888-227-6446 ext. 4209. Registration is available online at: www.RelayForLife.org/DarkeCounty.

For men, the risk of developing cancer in one’s lifetime is slightly less than one in two; for women the risk is a little more than one in three. These are US lifetime risk statistics and admittedly very sobering, however, statistics also show that two in every three people diagnosed with cancer survive at least five years.

Much of this is a result of what we know today, with research, prescreening and today’s medical advancements.

Submitted by Kathy Magoto, Relay for Life

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Events to Remember

Holiday closing – In honor and recognition of Memorial Day, the Greenville Transit will be closed on May 27.

PERDC - Public Employee Retirees of Darke County will be meeting at the VFW on Ohio Street, June 3, at 11:30 a.m. The speaker will be Janie Chrisman, Metropolitan Housing Director. For reservations, call: Helen at 548-4514.

Chicken BBQ – The first of two annual chicken BBQ's sponsored for the benefit of the New Madison Volunteer Fire Dept. by the New Madison Firebelles will be held at the firehouse on June 1, 11 a.m. until sold out. Cost for adults-$7, child's meal-$5, half chicken-$4. Eat in or carry out. No phone orders or deliveries. All proceeds go to help defray the cost of equipment, and items for the New Madison Volunteer Fire Department.

Ansonia Garage Sales – The Ansonia Community Garage Sales will be June 6-8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are several listings on the map, which will be available at all area businesses by June 4. If you would like a map emailed to you, contact Betty Burnfield, 337-4883.

New Madison Garage Sales – The New Madison Community Garage Sales will be held May 30-31 and June 1. No permit is required during these dates. Persons wanting to be listed on the flier should call 996-0200. Leave address, dates and times of the sale.

Arcanum Meetings - The following meetings have been scheduled for the Village of Arcanum:May 28 – Council Meeting, 7 p.m., City Building; June 3 – Utility Meeting, 4:30 p.m., City Building

Memorial Day Info - Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton/Darke County will be closed May 27, in honor of Memorial Day. This includes the Metropolitan Housing Authority. Regular hours will resume May 28.

CAP Community Transportation will be in operation for those who need service on May 27. Reservations should be made by May 24 for transportation by calling 547-9129.

GHS Class of 1969 - The Greenville Class of 1969 will hold its annual mini-reunion on Aug. 17, 2-4 p.m. at the Elks Lounge on Third and Sycamore, Greenville. Please park in the Elks back parking lot and enter through the back door. The class will begin planning for its 45th reunion on June 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Maid-Rite shelter house. Class members should plan to attend the June 15 meeting if they wish to voice their opinions concerning the location and type of reunion for 2014. Help is needed to contact class members for the large event. For more information, contact Debby Sodders at 548-7951. All class members are welcome on both dates.

Genealogical Society – The Darke County Genealogical Society, Inc. is holding its annual picnic on June 6, 5:30 p.m., in the Greenville City Park, at the same shelter that has been used in the past. Bring food to share and your tableware and come to have a good time.

GHS Class of 1959 – Greenville High School Class of 1959 will hold its luncheon on May 23, noon, at the Bistro Off Broadway, East Fifth St., Greenville. For more information, contact linwood2011@roadrunner.com or margaretmanix59@yahoo.com

Alumni Banquet - The 2013 Westmont, Hollansburg and Palestine Alumni Banquet will be held June 15 at the Golden Eagle Christian Center in Palestine. The time to arrive is 4 p.m. with dinner served at 5 p.m. The theme this year is “An Italian Experience.” Everyone is welcome that attended Westmont, Hollansburg, and Palestine; even if you did not graduate from there. For more information, contact Rick Brunner, 884-7398, or Patty (Foreman) Jenkins, (765) 855-5363.

Feb 2, 2013