Chamber NOW September 16, 2022
Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly



In the News
Grand Opening Ceremony
Thursday, September 22
2:00 pm
118 E. Second Street
Waverly
Falls Prevention
The AAA7 is joining the Ohio Department of Aging in recognizing September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month...
Free Community
Suicide Awareness/ Prevention Training
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) received funding from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s (FAO) Cause Connector giving program to help support an important community training for suicide awareness and prevention called QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer. Cause Connector is a charitable matchmaking site created to help more donors support local nonprofit projects in Appalachian Ohio. The AAA7 is hosting a virtual QPR training coming up on October 4th...
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AAA7 Receives Accreditation of Case Management for Long-Term Services and Supports
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) has received Accreditation of Case Management for Long-Term Services and Supports from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its PASSPORT and Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver Programs for a period of two years. Earning NCQA’s Accreditation of Case Management for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) demonstrates that an organization is dedicated to coordinating the delivery of care in a person-centered and integrated manner to help individuals function optimally in their preferred setting... Read More >
BARBS & WIRES
(A NIGHT OF COMEDY AND BLUES MUSIC)

Saturday, Oct. 8 - Lake White Club
Waverly, Ohio
The organizers of the Very Good Comedy Show and the SamJam Bluegrass Festival have joined to put on a terrific night of entertainment on Saturday, Oct. 8 with two comedy acts and a blues music performer.

Pike County's own Aric Grooms is a comedian, actor and filmmaker who now calls New York City home. Aric's performances can be seen in multiple New York City comedy clubs and across the country.
Joe Pontillo has appeared on AXS TV's 'Gotham Comedy Live', MTV, Sirius XM, and his comedy special 'Delete Your Account.' His work has also been published in the Washington Post, Newsday and Timeout NY.

Marcus Oglesby is a blues artist from Chillicothe, Ohio, and is also the lead singer of the popular local act Creek Don't Rise. His blues renditions of popular songs and original material has pleased enthusiastic crowds throughout the Ohio Valley and beyond.

The Lake White Club is a restaurant at picturesque Lake White in Waverly, Ohio, and the $40 ticket includes dinner. Appetizers and cocktails are also sold separately. You can purchase tickets at the
"Buy Now" button on this page.

Seating is limited and only 100 tickets will be sold, so don't delay.
Come join us for some great comedy and some great music on Oct. 8 at the Lake White Club in Waverly, Ohio!




Opportunities
"SELF-EMPLOYMENT: FROM DREAM TO REALITY”
SMALL BUSINESS CLASSES BEING OFFERED

The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be offering classes providing the information needed for starting your own business. The “Self-Employment: From Dream to Reality” class sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday each week starting September 20 and ending on October 20, from 1 – 4pm at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center (941 Market Street in Piketon). 

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September 2022
Walk with a Doc
at the Pike County YMCA
with Bradley Sevy, DO
Wednesday, September 21
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Topic: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Pike Soil and Water Conservation District
Annual Meeting & Ag Dinner
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Barn at The Jordan Family Farm
4320 Buchanan Rd. - Waverly
COUPONING IN TODAY’S WORLD
WORKSHOP RETURNS 

The Free Tax Preparation and Financial Literacy Program of the Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County will be conducting a “Couponing in Today’s World” Workshop on Thursday, September 29 from 5 to 7 pm at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center of Pike County (941 Market Street in Piketon).   

Learn innovative ways to clip, compile, and use coupons to save on everyday items. Bring coupons that you’ve collected and share! This class will also cover new trends in couponing, accessing online coupons, and using coupon mobile apps to get the most bang for your buck! 

Registration is required for this workshop. For more information and to register for the workshop, contact Kate at 740-289-2371 or email at cvanmeter@pikecac.org.   
OhioSE ED Now Online Training

OhioSE ED Now Online Training is the opportunity to talk with leaders and practitioners in OhioSE about building a regional economic ecosystem by promoting collaboration among local elected officials, candidates, board members, volunteers and local development professionals. An initiative led by Governor DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Husted will invest $500M across this region. This is an opportunity to rewrite the story about the Ohio Appalachian region that has been historically under-resourced and under-invested.
 
Register today at https://oeda.wildapricot.org/event-4932861 for your community’s economic development future and hear from our many guest speakers, including Garner Economics LLC President Jay Garner, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, Governor’s Office of Appalachia Director John Carey and other local leaders as we discuss Ohio Southeast’s competitive advantage in an era of collaboration on September 30.

The current TechCred application period open Now - Friday, September 30 at 3:00 p.m. Businesses with employees who have completed their approved TechCred training should complete the reimbursement process at TechCred.Ohio.gov.

Learn more about the program at TechCred.Ohio.gov.
SOMC's Light it Pink 2022

When are the classes? 
October 3, 10, 17 and 24 (Mondays) 

What time are the classes? 
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 

Where will the classes be held?
Adena Pike Medical Center 100 Dawn Lane Waverly, OH 45690 

What is the cost? 
No cost for Adena Health System or Valley View Health Center patients 

How can I enroll? 
Complete the reservation form to the left and mail it to the included address OR contact us 

Registration deadline 
Space is limited and reservations must be received by September 26
Active Parenting
First Five Years
2022 Dates:
  • Wednesday, October 5
  • Tuesday, October 12

Time and Location:
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
OSU Extension Pike County
313 Mill Street
Piketon, OH 45661
The CAC will be Hosting
A CRAFT FAIR EVENT

The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting a Craft Fair Event at the Senior Center (402 Clough Street in Waverly) on Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 3pm.  

The Craft Fair Event is open to the public and no admission is required.

Vendor forms and money must be received by Monday, October 17.  

Vendors who are interested in participating in this event should contact Sonya Godfrey (sgodfrey@pikecac.org) or Kristi Maust (kmaust@pikecac.org) or call (740) 289 – 2371. 
HOCUS POCUS - COMMUNITY FOCUS
THE CAC’S HALLOWEEN EVENT RETURNS

The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting the annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 27 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the multi-purpose building at the Pike County Fairgrounds (311 Mill Street) in Piketon. 

This is a no-cost event for the community to attend to enjoy a fun event with this year’s theme being “Hocus Pocus Community Focus” inspired by the classic holiday film that shares the name. There will be candy and snacks for children and valuable information about the resources and programs available to area residents from the CAC and supporting partners. There will also be a haunted maze attraction for children to enjoy and even the Sanderson Sisters running amuck.


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