Elyrian is speaker at Kettering U.

Tyler Finnegan of Elyria has been named the undergraduate student speaker at the Kettering University commencement ceremony June 13.

Located in Flint, Mich., Kettering University is the country’s most advanced professional cooperative education institution.

Finnegan will receive a bachelor’s degree in management. His professional co-op job was at Delphi Corp.

Finnegan is the son of Michele Finnegan and Brian Smith of Elyria and is a 2005 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School.

At Kettering, Finnegan has been involved in the Robot Leadership Honor Society.

He was president of the Professional Leadership Honor Society, director of KSG Academic Council, a team leader for Student Ambassadors and represented the school in numerous ways, including volunteering in the Flint community.

Following graduation, he will begin a full-time job at Guardian Industries and will join its leadership development program in Geneva, N.Y.

Group helping women get prenatal vitamins

To help area women ensure a healthy start for their babies, Cornerstone Among Women, with a donation from the Bay Village Kiwanis Club, has launched a program to provide two weeks of free prenatal vitamins for pregnant clients.

This will enable clients seeking services at its centers in Elyria and Rocky River to begin taking prenatal vitamins during the two-week lag time between pregnancy test verification and the first prenatal visit with a doctor, said Linda Luecke, CEO of Cornerstone Among Women.

“Taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid is so critical during those early weeks of pregnancy to help prevent birth defects,” Luecke said.

To date, 173 women have benefited from the prenatal vitamins handed out at the centers. In addition, Cornerstone Among Women provides area women with a number of free services, including pregnancy screening tests and limited ultrasounds.

The $100 donation from the Bay Village Kiwanis Club is part of its Young Children Priority One (YCPO) program, which funds special projects to benefit children from conception to age 5. Each month, the club designates a local nonprofit or charity to receive the grant.

James Potter, past president of the Bay Village Kiwanis Club and chairmen of the YCPO program, said that the club became interested in supplying prenatal vitamins when Luecke spoke at a meeting about the desire to launch this type of program.

“Our goal in aiding Cornerstone Among Women is to make sure healthy babies are born by providing pregnant moms that may not otherwise have the resources to buy prenatal vitamins,” Potter said.  “We are giving these babies a good running start.”

To learn more about the program or the services provided by Cornerstone Among Women, contact the Elyria Center at (440) 284-1010.

PWP reunion picnic June 25

All former “Parents Without Partners” members and married alumni and spouses of the now-inactive Parents Without Partners Chapter 29 of Lorain County are invited to a reunion picnic at High Meadow Park, Pavilion Shelter 1, Ford Road, Elyria, 5 p.m. to dark June 25. Rain or shine.

Bring a dish of salad, vegetable or dessert to share. Beverages and hot dogs will be provided, or you can bring your own for grilling. Children are welcome.

For information, call Sue at (440) 458-4827, or Diane at (440) 967-4493.

New Life Hospice wants volunteers

New Life Hospice is looking for volunteers to help terminally ill patients and their families.

New Life Hospice volunteers provide emotional support, socialization and a connection to the community for patients who are often isolated and homebound. In addition, volunteers provide respite to caregivers, run errands, provide transportation and help with special events.

For information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Christina Wade at (440) 934-1458.

OA meetings at St. John Lutheran

Overeaters Anonymous meetings are 9:45 a.m. Thursdays at St. John Lutheran Church, 1140 West River Road, and 7:30 p.m. Mondays at First United Methodist Church, Third Street and Middle Avenue.

For information, call (440) 322-303l.

EMH Auxiliary hosts jewelry sale

The EMH Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting a jewelry and accessories sale by U-Be Dazzled at the hospital, 630 E. River St., Elyria, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12. Everyone is welcome.

Arts and Culture Festival in Elyria

Ely Square will showcase the creativity of local artists as Main Street Elyria hosts the third  annual Elyria Arts and Culture Festival.

Main Street Elyria continues this summer tradition of local artists working in the open air in Ely Square noon to 6 p.m. June 20, followed by Harmony in the Park 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The Arts and Culture Festival gives the community an opportunity to enjoy Downtown Elyria while listening to musical performances and viewing works by local artists including Debra Martin, Debra Kozak, Dan Miller ,and the students of Elyria High School and St. Mary Church Art Camp.

Children attending the festival will have the chance to show off their own artistic talents as they chalk the walk. Kids may also receive a child ID kit free 12 to 3 p.m. courtesy of Western Southern Life Insurance.

Harmony in the Park will begin in the evening with the Sweet Adelines International’s Lake Ridge Chorus, and Golden Crescent Chorus.

The Lorain Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society will round out the evening, along with the Northern Cascade Chorus and the combined North Olmsted/Elyria choruses.

Class reunions in Elyria

The Elyria West class of 1989 will hold its 20 year class reunion 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 22 at Antlers in Lorain. Tickets are $30 per person. Checks can be made out to Kim Aulisio, 41739 Northwood St., Elyria, OH 44035, or purchased through PayPal.

For  information, contact Aulisio at k.aulisio@oh.rr.com.

Elyria High School class of 1969′s 40th reunion will be 4 to 11 p.m. Aug. 22.

For reservations and information, including the location, visit www.elyriahighschoolclassof1969.com. Reservations must be made by Aug. 1.

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