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Frank Warren, PostSecret Project creator to speak
Internationally acclaimed author Frank Warren, creator of the PostSecret Project, will share insight into the postcard and blog phenomenon March 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Owens Community College’s Student Health and Activities Center.
The Owens Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
Warren is the creator of the blog phenomenon titled the PostSecret Project, a collection of highly personal and artfully decorated postcards mailed anonymously from around the world that display the soulful secrets people never voice to others.
The project originated from a community art project based on the simple concept of asking people to anonymously send a secret on a decorated postcard. Since November 2004, Warren has received more than 400,000 postcards, with secrets spanning from sexual taboos and criminal activity to confessions of secret beliefs, hidden acts of kindness, shocking habits and fear.
“Mr. Warren is an extremely talented individual and is known internationally for his PostSecret Project, which has positively impacted the lives of thousands by enabling them to share their most private secrets through anonymous postcards,” said Barbara Barkan, Owens Director for the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. “Attendees will certainly enjoy the simplicity of his message as well as the funny and inspiring stories behind the secrets.”
Copies of Warren’s books will be available for purchase during the event. He will also sign copies of his books at the event’s conclusion. Tickets for the lecture are $20 for floor seating and $10 for bleacher seating. American Sign Language interpreters will be provided during the presentation.
To purchase tickets, visit owens.tix.com or contact the College’s Box Office. For more information about this event, contact the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-2787 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2787.
Heartbeat fundraiser
A high-fashion model at 15. A leading role in a film opposite John Wayne at 21. A starring role in the critically acclaimed 1971 film, “Summer of “42.” Thirty years as spokeswoman for CoverGirl Cosmetics.
It would seem that actress Jennifer O’Neill had it all—fame, fortune, beauty, and more, yet she is the first to admit that she has had a troubled private life.
She will share her personal story, “Surviving Myself,” at the Heartbeat of Toledo 40th anniversary banquet March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Gladieux Meadows on Healtherdowns Boulevard, Toledo.
“Sometimes we have a life that looks almost enviable on the outside—mine did—modeling in Paris at 15, traveling the world, doing all the movies…but I had this hole in my heart,” she said.
O’Neill’s story tells of teen suicide attempts, abortion, sexual abuse, domestic violence, depression, failed marriages and her journey of spiritual and emotional healing. Today she serves as spokeswoman for the National Silent No More Awareness Campaign.
Tickets for the dinner are $50 each and can be ordered by calling Heartbeat at 419-241-9131.
Heartbeat of Toledo offers free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and emotional, educational, and practical support to pregnant women. Prenatal and parenting classes are also offered through Heartbeat’s Heart to Heart Learning Center.
Internet safety presentation
A presentation on Internet Safety for Parents will be held March 24 at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4155 Pickle Rd., Oregon.
The discussion will be facilitated by Oregon Police Det. Janet Zale who will share information about what to look for, what to avoid and how to protect your family from the dangerous elements of cyberspace.
The presentation is open to parents, grandparents and other adults interested in internet safety. No pre-registration is required.
For more information, call 419-691-9407 or visit www.princeofpeaceoregon.com.
Dinner & a Show
The Clay High School Limelighters will present the American classic, “Bye Bye Birdie” March 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and March 27 at 2 p.m. in the Clay High auditorium.
This Tony award-winning musical, which was inspired by the hysteria of Elvis Presley, tells the story of singer Conrad Birdie going off to the army and the effect it has on a group of teenagers in a small Ohio town.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students/seniors. Ten percent of the proceeds from the opening night performance will benefit Clay alumna Jackie Seger, who is battling cancer.
A Dinner & a Show Fundraiser will be presented by the Limelighters and the Northwest Ohio Culinary Arts Institute before the March 26 show. A chicken and meatloaf dinner will be served family-style with seating at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. before production. Tickets are $15, which includes admission to the show, and may be reserved by calling Greg Hook at 419-283-6634. Proceeds will help fund Limelighter scholarships.
Oklahoma!
Genoa High School will present the spring musical, “Oklahoma!” March 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and March 27 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students in grades K through 12. Tickets will be available at the middle school library during school hours March 14 through 23.
To reserve tickets, call 419-855-7781, ext. 13.
Community forum
The Oregon Community and Family Coalition and Mercy St. Charles Hospital will collaborate to host a Community Forum Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital auditorium.
The forum will include a frank discussion regarding drug and alcohol use and abuse in our community, what we can do together to prevent it, and how people can find help when it’s needed. There will also be an update on local and national drug abuse trends. A panel of experts from law enforcement, prevention, treatment, and recovery will be the speakers.
“The purpose of this forum is to discuss, in an open way, the difficulties we face surrounding the use of alcohol and drugs in our community,” said Dave Bensch, executive director, Oregon Community & Family Coalition. “We hope to raise the level of dialogue about the difficulties of alcohol and drug use in Oregon, with a special emphasis on the use by youth and young adults.”
International flavor
Sample the sights, sounds and tastes of different cultures at Toledo Sister Cities International Festival March 26 from noon to 8 pm. at the Erie Street Market, 237 South Erie St, Toledo.
The festival will feature a Parade of Nations, more than 20 performance groups, a beer and wine garden, food vendors from local restaurants and kids’activities.
Tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the door. Food will be sold separately. For tickets or more information, contact Walter at 419-475-6688 or visit www.toledosci.org. Visit Toledo Sister Cities International Festival on Facebook.
Horse-training clinic
Natural Horse Trainer Dan Sumerel, who has helped countless people connect with their horses with his book “Finding the Magic,” will discuss his highly effective techniques to a clinic April 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Ranch OutBack in Port Clinton.
Sumerel’s techniques are designed to help participants solve problems with their horses, including issues of control, spooking, respect and more.
Proceeds raised from the clinic will benefit the therapeutic riding program at Serenity Farm of Luckey, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Fees for the clinic are $275 for the weekend for participants with their horse. Eight places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required.
Participants who do not bring a horse will be charged $50 for the weekend with pre-registration. Individuals can also pay $30 per day at the door ($15 for children 8-18).
The Ranch OutBack is located at 4611 West Oak Harbor Southeast Rd. More information is available by calling 419-836-7751 or e-mailing
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More information about Sumerel’s horse-training techniques can be found at www.sumeretraning.com.
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