Upstart offers free help

Low-income families can pre-register now for Upstart, a free, in-home, kindergarten readiness program that’s being offered in Indiana.

The program provides internet access and a computer for the household, which can be kept if families complete the program. It is designed to give children a start in reading, match and science prior to kindergarten.

To register, call (888) 982-9898 or visit waterfordupstart.org. The deadline is Sunday.

Screenings set

Mercer Health will hold free breast cancer screenings from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Information will also be available about the new 3D Mammography exams now available at the hospital.

For more information, call (419) 678-5216.

Events upcoming

Adams Memorial Hospital will host CPR and first aid training from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday. The cost is $50.

There will also be a child birth education class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Monroe Room.

To register, call (260) 724-2145.

Workshop set

LifeStream will host its Caregiver Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 1 at Kennedy Library in Muncie.

Presenters speaking from 9 to 11 a.m. will include an overview of LifeStream programs and services, discussion of transition care for those leaving a hospital or nursing facilities, take care of someone with diabetes, assessing heart health and lowering risk, resources and advocacy and vaccinations.

From 11 a.m. to noon, presenters will be available with information and to answer individual questions.

For more information, call (800) 589-1121.

Items needed

Volunteers at Arts Place are collecting items for the 36th annual holiday benefit auction, set for Nov. 16.

The auction, which regularly draws about 200 people to Goodrich Hall at Arts Place, will begin at 6 p.m. The doors will open at 5 p.m. so guests can browse through auction items.

To donate an item or gift certificate, contact Lisa Vogler, director of development, at (260) 726-4809.