Lorain

Task force move

The Lorain County AIDS Task Force has moved its Lorain office to 221 East 21st St., Suite LL-1. It also has a new phone number, (440) 233-1086.

The nonprofit task force provides services to people living with and at risk for HIV infection.

Fundraiser

A donation will get you in the door of a benefit concert tonight at the Church on the North Coast to raise money to defray the cost of a two-week trip by church members to Uganda in November.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.

The church is sending two teams, one to make a documentary about the country and the second for ministry purposes including creating new churches, said Tristan Rader with the CNC media department.

The New City Band, Broadway Lights, God’s Child and Patrick Davis will perform.

Refreshments will be available, and T-shirts will be available to purchase.

Visit www.cnclove.org for more information.

Clam bake

The American Slovak Club’s clam bake by Pogie is 6 p.m. today at the club, 2915 Broadway Ave., Lorain.

Tickets are $20, and additional clams can be purchased for $7 per dozen.

Tickets are available in the club room. There will be musical entertainment following the clam bake 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

Paprikash dinner

The United Slovak Societies is having its annual paprikash dinner 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the American Slovak Club, 2915 Broadway Ave., Lorain.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children younger than 12.

Dinners include two stuffed cabbage rolls, salad, bread, dessert and coffee. A cash bar will be available.

Call Don at (440) 937-6088 to reserve tickets. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. Entertainment will be provided by Harmonia with Josef Janis.

Carryouts are available.

Players needed

Students with mental retardation, disabilities or those on IEPs who are interested in improving their basketball skills should plan to attend a practice session 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 27 at 1121 Tower Blvd., Lorain.

Call Coach Krystal and Coach Patrick at (440) 282-7189.

Support group

An infant death support group for parents, family members and friends who are experiencing grief due to miscarriage, still-birth, neonatal, postnatal infant death or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.

The next meeting is Monday in the Parish Center of the Church of St. Peter, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain.

To register or for more information, call Sister Jeanne Marie Glorioso at (440) 282-9380.

Historic society

The Black River Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 in the fellowship hall at First Congregational Church, 4th Street and Washington Avenue, Lorain.

The evening’s program on the Civil War will be given by Tom Temerario.

The meeting is open to the public and newcomers are welcome.

Cancer benefit

Friends of 28-year-old Christopher Ritchey are hosting a benefit to defray the cost of his medical care 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at Rosewood Place, 4493 Oberlin Ave., Lorain.

Tickets are $15 per person and include a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, basket raffle and a 50/50 drawing.

Donations can be made at all First Federal Savings and Loan branches payable to Friends of Christopher Ritchey.

Christopher is currently in a Texas hospital participating in a clinical trial. He’s been fighting Hodgkin’s lymphoma since February 2008.

For tickets to the fundraiser, call (440) 989-5141.

Sheffield

Library contest

Teens are invited to celebrate Teen Read Week during October at the Domonkas Branch of the public library, 4125 E. Lake Road, Sheffield Lake.

Redesign your favorite book cover by Oct. 24 and have a chance to display your artwork in the library and win prizes.

For more information, call (440) 949-7410.

Ongoing

Hospice volunteers needed

New Life Hospice is looking for caring individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of 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 home-bound.

Volunteers provide respite to caregivers, run errands, provide transportation and help with special events. There are also opportunities for volunteers to help in the office.

For more information about free training and how to get started, contact volunteer coordinator Christina Wade at (440) 934-1458.

Alzheimer support group

An Alzheimer Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Hearthstone Assisted Living, 3290 Cooper Foster Park Road, Lorain. Call (440) 960-2813 for more information.

Fitness consultation

Community Health Partners Wellness and Fitness Center is offering fitness program consultations.

The consults are $15 for 30 minutes with a fitness specialist who will review your current exercise program and design changes so you can meet your fitness goals.

To schedule an appointment, call (440) 960-3931.

Class reunion

The Lorain High Class of 1965, which will hold its 45th reunion on June 25 and 26, is trying to locate classmates.

Anyone with information about fellow classmates, or anyone who has not yet been contacted about the reunion, is asked to call Barbara (Greenert) Sommers at (440) 288-2611 for more information.

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