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Toledo
Birmingham Area Neighbors Helping Neighbors will meet every fourth Wednesday of the month through October, 7-8:30 p.m., VFW Post 4906, 2161 Consaul.
First St. John Lutheran Church Annual Spring Card Party & Luncheon, May 14, noon, 2471 Seaman. $15 per person. Door prizes and raffles. Men and women welcome. For reservations, call 419-276-1264.
Most Blessed Sacrament 419 Cares, a ministry of Christ United Methodist Church, serves food and beverages and provides toiletries to the less fortunate every Sunday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Uptown Green Park on Madison Avenue in Toledo. A monthly giveaway of clothes, blankets and shoes is also offered. Donations of toiletries and clothing items, particularly bigger men’s sizes, are welcome. Contact Christ UMC or visit 419 Cares on Facebook for info.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mondays at the East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Weigh-ins from 5:45-6:15 p.m. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Yearly membership is $49. Weekly dues 50 cents. Call Judy 419-691-8033 or just come to a free meeting. Everyone welcome.
East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at noon at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Everyone welcome.
God's Instruments Food Pantry is open the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m.-noon at 1705 Tracy St., between Oakdale Street and Andrus Road. Open to residents of Toledo, Northwood and Rossford. ID and proof of residence required. Masks required.
Waite High School Class of 1951 meets the second Monday of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-693-6060.
Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the third 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
“Healthy Weight and Your Child” Course begins April 15, 5;30-7 p.m., Eastern YMCA, 2960 Pickle Rd. Eight-week nutrition and activity course is for children with a BMI in the 95th percentile. Child and parent/caregiver attend together. Program cost $25. Call 419-725-7844 to register.
Parkinson's Exercise Group meets Mondays and Wednesdays at noon at the East YMCA, 2960 Pickle Rd. This 60-minute class is for those with Parkinson’s that do not use a cane or walker. Class aims to improve motor skills with gait, strength and dexterity exercises. Free. Call 419-725-7844 to get started.
MOMSurviving Our Ultimate Loss, a group for moms who have lost a child to the opioid epidemic, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Intersection Church, 1640 S. Coy Rd. The group’s mission is to help remove the stigma of addiction while supporting those with the journey of grief and healing. For info, contact Laurie Clemons at momssoul@yahoo.com. Call 419-346-6082 or visit moms-soul.com.
Gamblers Anonymous meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Starr Avenue Ext. To reach the local hotline, call 419-327-9514.
Brandville School Museum Complex, 1133 Grasser St., is open for visits and free tours Wednesdays from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. New this year is the Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society Genealogy Resource Center. Appointments with curator Kathy Clark to do research are welcome. Call the OJHS phone line at 419-902-5149 for more information.
St Paul's Episcopal Food for Thought Food Pantry is open the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3-5 p.m. at 798 S. Coy Rd., at the corner of Navarre and Coy. Easy access; help is available to get groceries to your cars. Please bring a picture ID.
Oregon/Northwood Rotary Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 8 a.m. at American Table, 846 S. Wheeling St. The club provides service to others, promotes integrity, goodwill and peace through fellowship among business, professional, and community leaders. Email RotaryOregonNorthwood@gmail.com for more info.
Mobile Meals of Toledo, a local community non-profit, is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals as their schedules permit. The pickup site for the meals is Mercy Health – St. Charles Hospital. Volunteers are also needed to make wellness calls to check in with clients. For more information or to sign up, please contact Rochelle Rodgers at 419-255-7806 or rrodgers@mobilemeals.org.
Rita’s Soups at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 798 S. Coy Rd., the third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Offering varieties of soup, crackers or bread, and a dessert to anyone who comes through the doors. A freewill offering will be accepted from those wishing to contribute to this program and its future success.
Great Eastern Toastmasters meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Lake Erie Room at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital, (lower level, behind the cafeteria). Attendees can practice skills needed to communicate with confidence. Guests are always welcome. Call Matt 419-261-0579 or Julie 419-343-5569 or visit D28toastmasters.org.
Oregon Democratic Club meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Social hour at 7 p.m. Meeting starts at 8 p.m. Visit oregondemocraticclub.com for meeting info and details.
Oregon Conservative Club meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Speakers, education and an opportunity to make a change with like-minded people in the community. Email lynlin3215@gmail.com for info.
East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at noon at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Everyone welcome.
Oregon Senior Center is available for transportation needs, meals, essential services and is open for recreational activities such as bingo, card games, acrylic classes and dance and exercise classes. Call 419-698-7078 for more details.
Oregon Fire & Rescue Museum, located at 4350 Navarre Ave., is open for private tours. Call Mike Snyder at 419-297-2383 for info.
Ashland Church Food Pantry, 2350 Starr Ave., is 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 dealing with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and codependency, meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Intersection Church (formerly Heritage Christian Church), 1640 S. Coy Rd. Free; everyone welcome. Call 419-389-3299 for info.
Christ Dunberger American Legion Post 537 hall at 4925 Pickle Rd. is available for rentals. The hall accommodates up to 145 people. Call 419-279-1387 for details.
Hispanic Language Pro-life Prayer Group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Toledo Shrine, 655 S. Coy Rd. Call 419-697-7742 or 419-213-0214.
Northwood
Unity United Methodist Church Anything Sale, April 26 and 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1910 E. Broadway. Sell whatever you want. $25 per table. Contact Jan Baker at 419-215-4191 for more info.
Weekly Fish Fries, Fridays, 5-7:30 p.m., Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd. Dine in or carry out. Steak, shrimp, chicken and mac and cheese available until sold out. Weekly Sunday breakfasts held 8-11:30 a.m.
Oregon/Northwood Rotary Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 8 a.m. at American Table, 846 S. Wheeling St. The club provides service to others, promotes integrity, goodwill and peace through fellowship among business, professional, and community leaders. Email RotaryOregonNorthwood@gmail.com for more info.
Northwood Church of God Food For Thought Food Pantry is open every third Tuesday of the month from noon-2 p.m., 1838 S. Coy Rd. Easy access; help is available to get groceries to vehicles. Photo ID required.
God's Instruments Food Pantry is open the first and third Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m.-noon, 1705 Tracy St. between Oakdale Street and Andrus Road. Open to residents of Toledo, Northwood and Rossford. ID and proof of residence required. Masks required.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast, the third Saturday each month at 9 a.m. at Northwood Church of God, Coy and Curtice roads. For info, call the church at 419-691-1376 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jerusalem Twp.
Jerusalem Township Board of Trustees meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. in the township hall at 9501 Jerusalem Rd. The meetings are also accessible via Zoom. The public is welcome to attend the meeting in-person or join in the meeting by call-in or video conference. Meeting dates, phone numbers and Zoom links are available at twp.jerusalem.oh.us/trustees/.
Jerusalem Township Zoning Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.
Jerusalem Township has implemented a Wireless Emergency Network System. To sign up for civic text alerts, visit http://entry.inspironlogistics.com/jerusalem_township_oh/wens.cfm. The link is also available on the Jerusalem Township Government Facebook page and at twp.jerusalem.oh.us.
Jerusalem Township Food Pantry is open the second Wednesday of every month from 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.
Elmore
Elmore Post 279 of the American Legion is available for rental for events and parties with a capacity of 200. Kitchen area available. Contact Bill at 419-279-0928. The post meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend monthly meetings.
Elmore American Legion Auxiliary meets the second Wednesday of the month. Light refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; meetings start at 7 p.m. Anyone with an immediate relationship to a veteran is invited to join and help to support local veterans.
Elmore and Genoa Senior Centers have combined. The seniors meet at the Ed Griswold Senior Center, 514 Main St., Genoa. The center is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to stop in to pick up a newsletter, which lists menus and activities. Call 419-855-4491 for reservations or info.
Genoa
Bingo, first and third Thursday of the month, Genoa American Legion, 302 West St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Game packages start at $25. Early games at 5:30 p.m.; regular bingo at 6:15 p.m. Open to ages 18 and older. Refreshments available; no outside food or drink.
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. For hall rental inquiries, call Denise at 419-855-0014. To join the Genoa American Legion, call 419-635-5810 for info. The Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month (except holidays, then meetings are held the following day) at 7 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Gift Shop open every Sunday after Mass at 11:30 a.m., 204 Main St. (behind Grotto).
Al-Anon Family Group, Genoa Giving and Getting, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. Genoa Christian Church, 415 Main St.
Genoa Community Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of 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 info, call 419-341-0913.
Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., open 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.
Elmore and Genoa Senior Centers have combined. The seniors meet at the Ed Griswold Senior Center, 514 Main St., Genoa. The center is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to stop in to pick up a newsletter, which lists menus and activities. Call 419-855-4491 for reservations or info.
Gibsonburg
Gibsonburg Branch Library offers a number of programs, including Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Thursdays; SPARKS: Curious Kids Learn About STEAM Explorers, April 4, 4-5 p.m. – Grades K-5 will learn about William Kamkwamba and make a wind turbine (registration required); Tea Time in the Victorian Period, April 13, 11 a.m. – Tabitha from Tea Time Tiffin will serve a variety of teas while teaching etiquette and the secret language of Victorian handheld fans (registration required); Compost Workshop April 15, 6:30 p.m. – Tim Hassinger from the OSS Solid Waste District will talk composting for gardening season (registration required); Adult Book Chat, April 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Discuss “The Little Liar,” by Mitch Albom. Call 419-637-2173 for details and to register. Lockers available for after-hours pickup of library materials.
Gibsonburg Area Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. at 116 S. Main St. Serving Gibsonburg School District residents. ID and proof of residency are required. For information call 567-201-3962.
Graytown
LIGHT Neighborhood Pantry at Elliston Zion UMC, 18045 W. William St., off Elliston Trowbridge Road, is open the second Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m. to residents of Ottawa County who struggle with food insecurity. Staples include meat, bread and eggs; hygiene items also available. Donations of non-perishables welcome.
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.
Millbury
Annual Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, March 30, 1-3 p.m., St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, corner of Main and Millbury. Open to the community. Rain date will be April 6.
Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor Public Library, 147 W. Main St., will be closed April 8 for the solar eclipse. Celebrate Library Week April 9-12 with a book sale. Programs include Preschool Storytimes, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.; Kids’ Yoga with Briana Jensen from Body Works, April 3, 5:30 p.m. – Bring a towel (registration required); Sticker Palooza – April 15-19; Make a Bracelet, April 22-26. For adults; “It Was In the Wrong Place,” April 13, 10 a.m. – Dick Martin and John Liske will discuss places in Oak Harbor that have moved (registration required); Cricut Class with Mary and Lisa, April 15, 2 p.m. (registration required); Fourth Tuesday Book Club, April 23, 6 p.m. – Discuss “The Henna Artist,” by Alka Joshi; Computer Lessons, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Fridays at 2 p.m. or by appointment; Watercolor Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. – Bring your own supplies; Needle Crafts Group, Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. – Bring your own supplies; Pinochle every Friday at 2 p.m. The Local History & Museum Center is open Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 419-898-7001 or visit oakharborpubliclibrary.org to register or for info.
Sunday Bingo, St. Boniface. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bird games start at 5:30 p.m. Main Game at 6 p.m. All proceeds benefit St. Boniface School. Call the school at 419-898-1340 with any questions.
Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel Food Pantry, located at 11805 SR 105, is open every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m., offering groceries for anyone in need. Call or text 419-343-0126 for more information.
BCS Food Pantry Inc. at St. Paul UCC, 165 Toussaint St., is open Monday and Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Open to residents of Benton, Carroll and Salem townships. Providing groceries, as well as personal hygiene and cleaning supplies, when available.
Pemberville
Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., is open Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and the second and last Saturdays 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 Free Thrift Shop, "Shared Bounty," is open the first Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, 5520 Fremont Pike.
Walbridge
Bingo, first and third Sunday of the month, starting at 1 p.m., Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Concessions available; no outside food or beverages permitted.
Crimson Lights Band will perform at Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St., from 2-5 p.m. on April 14 and 28, May 12 and 26, June 9 and 23 and July 14 and 28. Open to the public. Dates are subject to change. Beer, wine coolers and soft drinks available at the bar. Call Carolyn at 419-260-0464 for info.
MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) and MOMSnext (Moms with Kids of All Ages) group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Mainstreet Church, 5465 Moline-Martin Rd. Visit mainstreetlife.org/mops for more info.
Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St., programs include: Family Storytime, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Snacks, weekdays, 3-3:30 p.m. – Families can grab a snack, supported by Connecting Kids to Meals and Friends of the WCDPL; Game Days, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Visit the library to play games or bring your own game and start something new. For info, visit wcdpl.org/events.
Woodville
Woodville Library, 101 E. Main St., programs include: Winter Storytimes, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; Spring Craft for Kidz, Saturdays in April, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; ACT/SAT Resource Review, April 3, 7 p.m. – Learn about digital and print resources for college entrance exam prep (registration required); Woodville Book Club, April 10, 7-8 p.m. – Discuss “The Topeka School,” by Ben Lerner; C2C Crochet, April 13, 10:30 a.m. – Learn the corner-to-corner crochet pattern (registration required); Crafts & Crochet, April 15, 6:30-8 p.m.; Fungi Fanatics, April 17, 6:30 p.m. – A talk about mushrooms; Switch Painting, April 29, 6:30 p.m. – Painting with a twist – swap canvases every 10 minutes (registration required). Register at birchard.org or call 419-849-2744.
Woodville Food Pantry, 212 Bridge St., is open the last Thursday of the month, 6-7 p.m. and the last Friday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Available to all Woodville village and township residents. Applications are available at the pantry. Accepting help from the pantry will not affect any other benefits you may be receiving.