Child immunization

Child immunization

GIRARD

The well-child immunization clinic is offered Thursday at the Girard Health Department in the City Building at 100 W. Main St. Call the department between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 330-545-6048 for an appointment. Pre-registration of children is required.

There is a $10 fee per child. Parents are reminded to bring a copy of the child’s immunization record. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 18.

Transformations weight-loss program

BOARDMAN

Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D., is offering a free seminar on the Transformations 360 weight-loss program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman South Bridge West behind Second Sole at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D-3. Registration is required. For information or to register, call 330-729-1350 or go online at OhioND.com.

Free workshops

YOUNGSTOWN

Humility of Mary Health Partners is offering two free one-hour workshops, Health at Home, on Sept. 18 at St. Elizabeth Health Center, 1044 Belmont Ave.

The morning session runs from 11 a.m. to noon in the Youngstown Room. The evening session is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Reservations are required. Call 330-480-3070.

The workshop includes an easy-to-use reference guide that provides information about more than 200 common health problems as well as tips on caring for yourself and your family.

Mental-health summit Sept. 18

NEW CASTLE, PA.

The Human Services Center is offering a mental-health summit for police, emergency responders and veterans from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E. Lincoln Ave. Doors open at 8 a.m. with a continental program. Registration is $35 per person. To register, call Susan Cole at 724-658-3578, ext. 105.

$20,000 raised for autism center

POLAND

The recent “Evening of Summer Fun” at The Lake Club, benefiting the Rich Center for Autism in Youngstown, raised more than $20,000.

Hosted by Taylor Kia of Boardman, the event included a live charity auction, door prizes, live entertainment, a gourmet meal and cocktails. Also, Taylor Kia auctioned a one-year lease of a new Kia K900 luxury sedan.

Autism spectrum disorder is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Experts estimate that one out of 88 children age 8 will have an ASD.

Wing challenge for kids scheduled

BROOKFIELD

The second Steel Valley Wing Challenge to benefit Homes For Kids is from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 24 at Tiffany’s Banquet Center, 601 Bedford Road.

Guests will sample more than 30 flavors of wings from more than 10 vendors. It will include entertainment by Trilogy, celery and carrots provided by Save-A-Lot and raffles. A wing-eating contest takes place at a cost of $10 per person.

Tickets are $25 per adult; $8 per child age 6 to 13; and free for children 5 and under. Purchase tickets online at www.steelvalleywingchallenge.com or call 330-544-8005, ext. 534.

Homes For Kids provides treatment foster care to children who live in the foster-care system, many of whom have been emotionally, physically or sexually abused.