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Student nurses set health fair on WC campus
WEATHERFORD — WEATHERFORD — A free health fair Thursday will offer health screenings, educational information and exhibits at Weatherford College.
The event, sponsored by the National Student Nurses Association, will be from 7 to 10 a.m. in Texas Hall in the Alkek Fine Arts Center on the college’s Weatherford campus at 225 College Park Ave. Weatherford College faculty, staff and students, as well as the general public, are invited to take advantage of these free services.
Carin Adams, RN MSN CPN, instructor in the College Associate Degree Nursing Program, said medical screenings, including cholesterol, blood pressure, vision and hearing, diabetes and dental health will be available. Additionally, representatives from a variety of social service agencies, health care providers, assisted living centers and physical fitness centers will have information booths. Drug and alcohol awareness information also will be available.
Weatherford Regional Medical Center is sponsoring blood work, including triglycerides, cholesterol, CBC and PSA. Fasting is recommended.
Exhibitors include the American Heart Association Heart Month information booth Ann’s Hearing Aid Center; Cook Children’s Medical Center; Reproductive Health Options Clinic; Power House Gym and Martin Crest Senior Assisted Living, among others.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample free health snacks, drawings for free prizes every hour, and even a chair massage by Jennz Spa services. The student nurses also will offer Nestle-brand dietary supplements for a small charge as a fundraiser.
For more information, contact Adams at (817) 598-6437.
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Hannah’s House seeks helpers for court ordered, supervised visitations
WILLOW PARK — Did you know several tragedies involving children have prompted new Texas laws for increased safety and reduced trauma for children of divorced parents? Now more than ever, there is an increased demand for safe supervised visitations and conflict-free child exchange between divorced parents.
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2010 Hamfest set for March 27
WEATHERFORD — Sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of Parker County, the 2010 Weatherford Hamfest is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Couts United Methodist Church, 802 N. Elm St. in Weatherford.
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Roos baseball, softball rescheduled
Due to Tuesday's local weather, Weatherford High School baseball and softball games have been rescheduled.
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Chuckwagon Camp at Doss set for spring break
WEATHERFORD — For three days, children in the fifth grade through adults can learn about the challenges pioneers and cowboys had cooking on the trail.
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Library to offer Spring Break fun
WEATHERFORD — Spring Break 2010 is here and the Weatherford Public Library is offering a full schedule of children’s activities.
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Annual golf tourney set for April 1
WEATHERFORD — The Weatherford ISD Education Foundation will host its ninth annual Fools for Schools Golf Tournament Thursday, April 1 at Split Rail Links and Golf Club.
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WC raises tuition
Parker County residents who choose to attend Weatherford College this fall will pay $4 more per semester hour; the 6.6 percent increase to $65 per semester hour was approved by Weatherford College trustees in regular session Thursday.
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Weatherford College raises tuition rates
Parker County residents who choose to attend Weatherford College this fall will pay $4 more per semester hour; the 6.6 percent increase to $65 per semester hour was approved by Weatherford College trustees in regular session Thursday.
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