A Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at United Seniors Services, 101 S. Fountain Ave.
The featured speaker will be Wittenberg professor John Young, the associate dean for multicultural student program. This year’s theme is “We have the power to make change.”
The event will also include a social hour with snacks and entertainment and an education program relevant to King’s birthday celebration. The event is free and open to the public. STAFF REPORT
Springfield
Solid Waste committee meeting Wednesday
The Clark County Solid Waste Policy Committee and Technical Advisory Council will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, in the board room of the Clark County Combined Health District, 529 E. Home Rd. For information, call 521-2020. STAFF REPORT
Springfield
Board of Health to host meeting
The Clark County Combined Health District Board of Health will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Thursday at the satellite office, 2685 E. High St.
Tours of the newly renovated building will be conducted after the meeting. STAFF REPORT
Springfield
Business Advisory Council to meet Wednesday
The Business Advisory Council of the Springfield City School will meet at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Springfield Center of Innovation: The Dome, Collaboration West Room, 700 S. Limestone St.
A curriculum and instruction update will be provided at the meeting. STAFF REPORT
Springfield
OSU Extension to offer dining with diabetes series
OSU Extension – Clark County will offer a workshop series “Dining with Diabetes” on Thursdays, Feb. 11, 18 and 25 (snow date March 3) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each day at the Springview Government Center (lower level), 3130 E. Main St. The six-hour class is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. It is designed primarily for those with Type 2 diabetes, but the information is also pertinent for those with Type 1. The program registration fee is $10 per person, and paid pre-registration is required, as space is limited.
Participants will learn how to plan and prepare meals that are healthy and use less fat, salt and sugar without sacrificing flavor. Recipes will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to taste each one.
Diabetes is a serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels, eat healthy and exercise regularly can lower their risk of complications and lead to a healthier and more productive life.
If interested in participating, contact the Extension office at 937-521-3860 for further information. STAFF REPORT
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