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Toledo
Birmingham Area Neighbors Helping Neighbors meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., VFW 4906, 2161 Consaul. Everyone welcome.
East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis have resumed face-to-face meetings. The Kiwanis meet the second and fourth Mondays of the month at noon at American Family Table in Oregon. Everyone welcome.
God's Instruments Food Pantry is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m.-noon, 1705 Tracy St. between Oakdale Street and Andrus Road. ID and proof of residence required. Masks required. Open to residents of Toledo, Northwood and Rossford.
Waite High School Class of 1951 meets the 2nd Mon. of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-693-6060.
Waite High School Class of 1955 meets the 2nd Tues. of each month. For more info, contact Ned at 419-893-4336.
Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the 4th Mon. of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor Cancer Center Library at Mercy Health – St. Anne Hospital. For info, call Roger at 419-346-2753 or Ernie at 419-344-9830.

Oregon
Christ UMC Chicken BBQ, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. or until sold out. Pre-sale tickets available at the church, 5757 Starr Ext.
Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society Book Sale continues at the Harbor View Historical Society, located at 2083 Autokey St., just out side of the Harbor View Yacht Club. Antique books and extensive collection about the Civil War sold by the pound. Call 419-691-1517 for info or visit the Harbor View Museum on Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m. Admission is free.
Rollin’ Food & Farmers Market, Sept. 1 and Oct. 6, 5-8 p.m., 2973 Dustin Rd. between Isaac Streets and Harbor drives. Free admission. Food trucks, vendors and more.
Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society is taking reservations for the Fall Tea featuring Mr. Rogers, of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, which will be held Sept. 9 and 14 at noon. Call Betty Metz at 419-346-8979 for more details and to make a reservation.
Great Eastern Toastmasters Club is meeting in person on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. The meeting room is located in the basement behind the cafeteria. The club provides a supportive environment for those looking to enhance self-confidence by improving speaking, listening and /or leadership skills. Guests welcome. Contact Allen at 419-698-3733 or Julie at 419-343-5569 or visit D28toastmasters.org.
Oregon Democratic Club meets the first Thurs. of the month at 8 pm. The club normally meets at Firehouse #1 at the corner of Wynn and Seaman roads, however due to COVID restrictions, meetings are held via conference call/Zoom. Visit www.oregondemocraticclub.org for meeting information and details.
Euchre, Sundays at 2 p.m., VFW 9816, 1802 Ashcroft.
East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis have resumed face-to-face meetings. The Kiwanis meet the second and fourth Mondays of the month at noon at American Family Table in Oregon. Everyone welcome.
Oregon Senior Center is available for transportation, grab-and-go meals and essential services. Call 419-698-7078 for more details.
Oregon Fire & Rescue Museum is located at 4350 Navarre Ave. For private tours, contact Mike Snyder at 419-297-2383.
Food for Thought Food Pantry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Coy Road and Navarre Avenue, is open the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3-5 p.m.
Ashland Church Food Pantry, 2350 Starr Ave., open the last Saturday of the month for drive-thru from 12-1:30 p.m. ID required.
Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step, Christian-based recovery program to help anyone overcome addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, and co-dependency, meets Wed. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Intersection Church (formerly Heritage Christian Church), 1640 S. Coy Rd. Everyone welcome; free. Call 419-389-3299 for info.
Christ Dunberger American Legion Post 537 hall at 4925 Pickle Rd. is available for rentals and accommodates up to 145 people. Call 419-704-5381 for details.
Hispanic Language Pro-life Prayer Group meets Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Toledo Shrine, 655 S. Coy Rd. Call 419-697-7742 or 419-213-0214.

Northwood
Northwood Neighborhood Block Watch meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. behind the fire station at 2100 Tracy Rd., weather permitting. Come welcome them and bring any questions or concerns to discuss. Check the Block Watch Facebook page for updates.
City of Northwood Food Truck & Farmer’s Market Fridays, 1st Friday of the Month through October 4-7 p.m. at Central Park (behind the Municipal Building).
Northwood VFW Serving Lunch every Wednesday. Serving burgers, nachos, soup and more. Dine in or carry out. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
God's Instruments Food Pantry is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m.-noon, 1705 Tracy St. between Oakdale Street and Andrus Road. ID and proof of residence required. Masks required. Open to residents of Toledo, Northwood and Rossford.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every 3rd Sat. each month at 9 a.m. at Northwood Church of God, Coy and Curtice roads. For info, call 419-693-0260.

Jerusalem Twp.
The Jerusalem Township Board of Trustees meets the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. in the Township Chambers at 9501 Jerusalem Rd. The public is welcome to attend the meetings. Meeting dates are available on the Jerusalem Township website at twp.jerusalem.oh.us/trustees/.
Jerusalem Twp. Food Pantry, open 2nd Wed. of every month, 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.

Curtice
Drive Thru Rib Dinner, Curtice Community Club Fundraiser, Sept. 26, 11 a.m., Croghan Bank, 7182 N. Lucas St. Dinner includes 1/4 slab (3-4 ribs), baked potato, sour cream, butter, baked beans, dinner roll and cookie.

Elmore
Harris-Elmore Library is open to the public. Facial coverings are encouraged within the library but are not required. Meeting rooms and public areas are open. Curbside service still available. Call 419-855-3380 or visit www.harriselmorelibrary.org for details.

Genoa
Genoa Branch Library is open to the public. Facial coverings are encouraged within the library but are not required. Meeting rooms and public areas are open. Curbside service still available. The Summer Reading Program is under way. Call 419-855-3380 or visit www.harriselmorelibrary.org for details.
Genoa American Legion Hall, 302 West St., is available for rental for events and parties of up to 100 people. Full kitchen and ample parking available. Call Tom Chalfin at 419-460-3265 for more info.
Al-Anon Family Group, Genoa Giving and Getting, meets Mondays at 8 p.m. Genoa Christian Church, 415 Main St.
Genoa Community Food Pantry is open the 3rd Sat. each month 10-11:30 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving Genoa School District residents. ID and billing address within the district required. For more info, call 419-341-0913.
Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., Friday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes and small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects.

Gibsonburg
Gibsonburg Branch Library offers a number of programs, including Preschool Storytime, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. in person; Gibsonburg Adult Book Chat, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. – A discussion of “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek,” by Kim Richardson (choose in person or virtual by calling 419-637-2173 or request a link by emailing bir-gib@birchard.lib.oh.us within 24 hours of the program). All programs are free, but some require registration at www.birchard.org.

Graytown
Zion UMC, 18045 W. William St., Elliston-Trowbridge Rd. – LIGHT pantry open to residents of Ottawa County who struggle with food or financial insecurity the 2nd Wed. each month from 5-7 p.m.

Luckey
Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wednesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thursday each month from 6-8 p.m. at 247 Oak St. in the former Loft Youth Center (behind the post office). Open to families residing in the Eastwood School District.

Martin
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Bonofest, Sept. 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1105 Elliston Rd., just off SR 2, Bono. Half-chicken dinner available by drive-thru only. $12. Get tickets in advance at Bench’s SR 2, Blackberry Corners and Jack’s Superette. Call 419-836-7681 for info.

Oak Harbor
Perch Fish Fry, Aug. 27, 4-7:30 p.m. or until sold out, Oak Harbor American Legion Post 114, 221 W. Park St. Dine in with COVID-19 precautions in place or carry out.
Oak Harbor Public Library, 147 W. Main St., programs include: For Families: Storytime for preschoolers, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.; Picture Frame Craft, Aug. 23, 2 p.m. (supplies provided). For Adults: Watercolor Wednesday, Wednesdays, 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Knitters’ Group, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon (bring your own supplies); Evening Book Club, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. – Discuss “The Kitchen House,” by Kathleen Grissom. Contactless pickup still available. The Local History & Museum Center is open Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 419-898-7001 for info.
Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel Food Pantry, 11805 SR 105, is open every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. Offering groceries, free clothes for all ages. The Friendship Circle meets for coffee and desserts every Wednesday at 4 p.m. Call or text 419-343-0126 for more info.

Pemberville
Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., is open every Tues. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and the 2nd and last Sat. of the month from 8-11 a.m. Eastwood School District residents may visit the pantry once monthly. ID and proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches

Stony Ridge
St. John’s Lutheran Church’s Free Thrift Shop, "Shared Bounty," is open the first Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon.