The Richmond Common Council will be having a public hearing on its proposed Smoking Ordinance on Jan. 14. It will prohibit smoking in every place of employment within Richmond, and it prohibits smoking within 25 feet of an entrance. It also requires employers to adopt a no-smoking policy and to notify all employees of this policy and to post signs about it.

A public hearing will be held on January 14 at 7:00pm in the Richmond City Council Chamber to further discuss this proposal. You are entitled to attend the meeting. The Common Council is taking this opportunity to hear from you.

The ordinance will not be enacted on January 14, because it will require a second reading at a subsequent Council meeting. If enacted, the ordinance would take effect 30 days after passage.

You can read Proposed Ordinance 087-2007 on the City of Richmond website.

Supporting Earlham's wellness model of "Mind, Body, Spirit and Community," exhibitors from Richmond and Wayne County businesses offer services, including screenings for osteoporosis, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol. Experts provide information in health and wellness including dietetics, dentistry, chiropractic care, alternative therapies and podiatry; as well as relaxing chair massages. Participants can register for door prizes; massages, reflexology sessions, T-shirts, climbing wall passes, and day passes to the Athletics and Wellness Center.

Trueblood Fieldhouse on Earlham's campus. Free Admission, no tickets required.

Art to Heart XV will be happening January 13, 2007 at the Forest Hills Country Club to benefit the Richmond Art Museum and the Reid Hospital Foundation. Limited seating is available; contact information forthcoming.

"Everything you always wanted to know about acupuncture, but were afraid to ask."
Tuesday, October 24th, 7:00 p.m. at Whitewater Acupuncture, 10 South 10th Street, Richmond. Come for tea and cookies, questions and answers, and a demonstration treatment. For further information call (765) 965-2639.