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Arts Program Continues Downtown

Thursday Artists (sitting) Ann Casey, Alaina Campolieta, Libby Reitz and Mary Ann Donahue with Lakeside Artisan member Cindy Schmidt (standing) create fantasy acrylic paintings.

The “Thursday Artists” interactive arts program at Lakeside Artisans continues with workshops through September and early October. These activities take place during the farmers’ market, from 5 – 7 p.m., at the artists’ co-op and gallery in Canal Commons.

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Food Sense Program Available At Catholic Charities

Director of Catholic Charities’ Emergency Services Program, Helen Hoefer (right), Food Sense Coordinator, Dana Howell (left), and volunteer Candice Riker prepare a Food Sense package for pick-up.

Each month through the Food Sense Program families and individuals have the opportunity to purchase specially priced food packages consisting of fresh meats, fresh produce, and frozen foods. In addition, there are special featured items each month that may be purchased separately or in addition to the food package.

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OCO Accepting Referrals For Newly Expanded Teen Parent Program

OCO recently expanded its OPTIONS program by adding an Adolescent Family Life OPTIONS coordinator and four case specialists. Seated from left are: AFL OPTIONS coordinator Linda Eagan; enhancement services coordinator for OCO Youth & Family Services, Kathleen Knopp and OPTIONS program manager Christina Piscitelli. Standing from left are: case specialists: Aimee Goulette, Cali Sawyer, Erica Laubhan, Melissa Lamb, Alyse Fleming and Stephanie Meeker.

Designed to prepare pregnant and parenting teens to be successful in life, OPTIONS provides counseling and education in the areas of pregnancy, pre and post-natal care, labor and delivery, parenting, nutrition, mental health, family planning, job preparation, continuing education support, tutoring, mental health counseling, nutrition, decision making and life skills, and a DADS program.

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