Week of 7/18/16

East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St., serves home-cooked lunch Mon.-Fri. at 11:45 a.m. Menu includes: July 18 – hot dog on a bun; July 19 – hamburger on a bun; July 20 – grilled Reuben sandwich; July 21 – meatloaf; July 22 – broccoli stuffed chicken. Order meals by 11 a.m. the day before. Call 419-691-2254 for info. Bible Study Class meets the 2nd and 4th Mon. of the month at 2 p.m.

Two-Day Super Euchre Tournament, July 18-19, East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Play begins at 12:30 p.m. Lunch served before tourney at 11:45 a.m. Cost is $7 per person; includes lunch, refreshments and prizes. Call 419-691-2254 for info.

Taco Sale Fundraiser, July 27, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (or until sold out), East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Cost is 50 cents per taco. Refried beans and Spanish rice available for $1 each. Dine in or carry out. Call 419-691-2254 for info.

East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd and 4th Mon. at 11:45 a.m. at the American Family Table restaurant on Navarre Avenue in Oregon. Walk-ins are welcome.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mondays from 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Weigh-ins from 6-6:45 p.m. Yearly membership is $32. Weekly dues 50 cents. Call Judy at 419-691-8033 or come to a free meeting. Everyone welcome.

Toledo Neighborhood Block Watch Meeting, 410-M Eastside, boundaries, Navarre, East Broadway, Starr and the railroad tracks, meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial United Church of Christ on the corner of Starr & Plymouth at 6:30 pm. For info, call David Shull at 419-764-7483 or like the group’s Facebook page

Block Watch 410-E for the East Toledo/Old St. Stephen’s Church Area meets every 4th Wed. of the month 7-8 p.m., at the VFW 4906, 2161 Consaul St. Residents who live within the boundaries of the Maumee River, I-280, Consaul, Seaman, Milford and any surrounding neighbors and business owners are also welcome.

Block Watch 410-N for the East Toledo Old Heffner School Area meets every 4th Mon. of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. 2075 Kelsey Ave. Residents who live within the boundaries of Starr, the RR tracks (Belt Street), Dearborn and Lemert, Seaman to the I-280 Bridge and any surrounding neighbors/ business owners are also welcome.

Waite High School Alumni from the Class of 1951, meet the 2nd Mon. of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-693-6060.

Oregon
Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., offers the following programs; Bay Chapter Book Review meets the 3rd Tues. of the month 1-2 p.m. – book copies available at the branch; Makerspace at the Library, July 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Grades 2-7 are invited to come for a bit of making and creative tinkering; Mini Monet, July 26, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – a program designed to bring out the artist in kids; Stevens Puppets presents “Rumpelstiltskin”, July 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Balloon Car Derby, July 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – kids in grades 4-12 are invited to design their own car powered by air; Sew Easy, July 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m. – teens are invited to try a basic sewing project to take home; Family storytimes are held Tues. 6:30-7 p.m.; Toddler storytimes meet Wed. 10-10:30 a.m.; Preschool storytimes meet Thurs. 10-10:30 a.m. Register for programs by calling 419-259-5250.

City of Oregon Tree Commission Meeting, July 20, 7 p.m., City of Oregon Community Room, 5330 Seaman Rd. Public is invited.

East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis 17th Annual Golf Outing, July 29, noon, Eagle’s Landing Golf Course. For info, call John Eisenhart at 419-346-0231.

Support Group for anyone grieving a Death or Loss meets the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 6 p.m. at Faith UMC, 3415 Starr Ave.

Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society Museum, 1133 Grasser St. is open for tours every Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info, call 419-693-7052.

Harbor View Historical Society, Inc. and Museum, 2083 Autokee St., in the neighborhood of Harbor View, is open Tues. 5-8 p.m. and Sat. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. Take a virtual tour on Facebook, email HVHS.INC@gmail.com or call 419-691-1517.

Open-Late Dinners, served Mon., Wed. and Fri., 4-6:30 p.m., Ashland Baptist Church, 2350 Starr Ave. Open to anyone in the community. Freewill offerings accepted but not expected.

Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month, 6:30 p.m., Lake Michigan Room, ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Visitors welcome. Info: Julie at 419-836-5051/Ken at 419-266-8183 or visit d28toastmasters.org and click on “Great Eastern Club.”

James Wes Hancock" Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave, open weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily activities include: bingo, fitness classes, line dancing, exercise, Bunco, Euchre, and health screenings. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. daily. $2.50 donation is suggested for seniors 60 & older; all others $5.32. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 419-698-7078.

Christ Dunberger American Legion Post 537 hall is available for rental. The air conditioned hall, located at 4925 Pickle Rd. accommodates up to 145 people. Call 419-705-0655 for details.

Quilts of Compassion is seeking quilters to help make quilts for local charities, hospitals and disaster victims. No experience required. The group meets the last Wed. of the month, 1-3 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Call Flo at 419-693-3766.

Northwood
Northwood Block Watch Meeting July 20, 6:30 p.m., 2100 Tracy Rd Fire Station. Guest speaker Julie Goins-Whitmore, RN, director of the Mercy Mobile Stroke Unit, will discuss the signs and symptoms of a stroke and importance of first-hour treatment.

Northwood Neighborhood Block Watch meets the 3rd Wed. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station at 2100 Tracy Rd. Find updates on the group’s Facebook page.

Musician Night, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Northwood VFW, 102 W. Andrus Rd. Bluegrass and acoustic music plus country.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every 3rd Sat. of the month at 9 a.m., Northwood Church of God, Coy & Curtice roads. For info, call 419-693-0260.

Free Bread, at Northwood Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2975 Eastpointe Blvd., every Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m. Info: northwoodadventist.org.

Monday Night Cruise-ins, Mondays through Oct. 10 (weather permitting) from 6-8 p.m., Frisch’s Big Boy, 2660 Woodville Rd. Free registration. Food discounts for cruisers. Door prizes. Music with Cruisin’ Zeake. For info, visit www.cruisinzeake.com.

Jerusalem Twp.
Board of Trustees Meet the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 6 p.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.

Jerusalem Twp. Food Pantry, open 2nd Wed. of every month, 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.

Elliston
Card Playing featuring Euchre and Pinochle the last Friday of the month at 7 p.m. sharp at Trinity UCC. Freewill donations accepted.

Elmore
Red Cross Blood Drive, Aug. 9, noon-6 p.m., St John's UCC, 448 Rice St.

Card Playing the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 7 p.m. at Elmore Retirement Village, 633 State St.

Elmore Book Discussion Group meets the 4th Thurs. of the month at 10 a.m. at the Elmore Library. Storytime for Preschool-Age Children Wed. at 11 a.m. Call the library at 419-862-2482 for more info.

Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. Lunch served Tues. & Thurs. at noon. Reservations required by 10 a.m. the day before. Blood pressure & blood sugar checks the 4th Tues. of the month; bingo the 4th Tues. of the month after lunch. Reservations: 419-862-3874.

Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. and Sat. from 6-9 p.m. Questions: 419-392-1112.

Harris-Elmore Library Summer Reading Club runs through July 31. Children who read for 500 minutes (or are read to) will earn a t-shirt, courtesy of Diversified Insurance. Storytimes will be held on Wednesdays. Storytime for preschoolers will be held at 11:00 a.m., and for elementary age children at 1 p.m.. Please contact the library for additional information and to register for the summer reading club.

Fremont
Free “Computer Basics” Classes, Birchard Library, 423 Croghan St., July 20, 22, 27 and 29 from 9:30-11 a.m. Registration required by calling 419-334-7101, ext. 216 or visiting www.birchard.lib.oh.us.

Genoa
Genoa Branch Library activities include: Preschool Storytime Tues. at 11 a.m. and Elementary Storytime Tues. at 1 p.m. (through the end of July); LEGO Club (ages 6 and up) the last Tues. of each month 4-5 p.m.; Adult Craft Class Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Adult Book Discussion Groups 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m. (evening group) and 3rd Thurs. at 9:30 a.m. (morning group). “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read,” summer reading runs through July 31.

Clay-Genoa High School Reunion (1928-1969), Aug. 6, Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed, 1375 N. SR 590, Lindsey. Social hour begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Program and fellowship to follow. Cost is $25 per person. Raffle to benefit GHS Scholarship Fund. For info or reservations, contact Janice (Farkas) Sheahan at 419-836-9254 or jrsheahan@frontier.com.

Genoa Senior Center 514 Main St., serves lunch Mon., Wed. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. (call 419-855-4491 for reservations). Card playing Mon. & Wed. at 12:30 p.m.; blood sugar checks offered the 2nd Wed. of the month; bingo Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects.

Genoa Community Food Pantry Open monthly on the 3rd Sat. of the month 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving those who are in Genoa School District. Proper ID and billing address within the district required. For more info, call 419-341-0913.

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Gift Shop open at 5:30 p.m. Sat. and after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sun. Religious items, Depression glass and other gift items for sale. Located behind the grotto at OLL church, 204 Main St. For info or to arrange an appointment, call 419-855-8501.

Gibsonburg
Gibsonburg Library, 100 N. Webster St., programs include: Preschool Storytime, Thurs. at 11 a.m.; Physics in Sports presented by Steve Oberst, July 18, 6:30 p.m.; Book and Munch Bunch: Chapter Books for Gr. 4-7 –“The Heart of Samurai” by Margi Preus, July 20 at 3:30 p.m.; LEGO Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m.; Adult Book Discussion – “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Book & Snack Pack: Chapter Books for Gr. 1-4, July 27, 4 p.m. – the Trouble with Chickens,” by Doreen Cronin. Registration required by calling 419-334-7101, ext. 216 or visit www.birchard.lib.oh.us. Summer Reading Club runs through July 30.

Active Seniors invited to Meet & Eat at Gibsonburg Senior Center, 100 Meadow Lane. Lunches every weekday, educational and social programs, health assessments and more. Transportation and home-delivered meals available. 419-637-7947.

Lake Twp.
Music in the Park Concert, sponsored by Friends of Lake Twp. Parks, July 22, 6:30 p.m. Featuring music by Hoe Downers.

Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by the fire department auxiliary every 3rd Mon. of the month, 5-7 p.m., Fire Station 1, 4505 Walbridge Rd.

Lindsey
Village of Lindsey Farmers Market, 2nd Sat. of the month through October (Aug. 13, Sept. 10 and Oct. 8), 9 a.m.-noon, in the village park on Main Street. Open to vendors who wish to sell baked goods, crafts, produce, plants, etc. Fee is $5 for unlimited space. Call 419-665-2045 for info.

Luckey
Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wed. of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thurs. of the month from 6-8 p.m. in the old Town Hall building, corner of Krotzer & Main Street. Open to families residing in the Eastwood School District.

Luckey Library Storytime for ages 3-7 every Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Includes stories, finger plays, music & crafts. Lego Club (K-5th grade) Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m. Men’s Shoot-the-Bull gatherings Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Coffee provided. No registration required for any of the programs. Home delivery of library materials to home-bound Luckey residents is available by calling the library during regular hours at 419-833-6040.

Martin
Chicken BBQ, July 31, 11 a.m. until sold out, St. Peter Lutheran Church (Blackberry), 17877 W. SR 579. Featuring BBQ chicken, green beans, cole slaw or applesauce, baked potato, rolls, pie, drinks. Half- and quarter-chicken dinners available. Dine in or carry out.

Oak Harbor
St. Boniface Parish Bingo, Sundays at the church, 215 N. Church St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; early birds at 5:30 p.m. and main session begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Boniface School.

Pemberville
Pemberville Area Senior Center at Bethlehem Lutheran Church provides programs & activities for adults 60 & over. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. M-F. Lunch served at noon.

Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St. open Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (excluding holidays). Open to Eastwood School District residents. ID & proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches.

Perrysburg
Monthly Community Bingo sponsored by Perrysburg Commons and McDonald’s offered the first Tue. of the month 9:30-11 a.m. at McDonald’s, 10163 Fremont Pike. Prizes offered courtesy of McDonald’s.

Port Clinton
Magruder Auxiliary Jewelry Sale & Repair Event, July 27 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and July 28 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. in the main lobby of the hospital, 615 Fulton St. Corporate Jewelers, of Stow, Ohio, will conduct the sale and offer repairs, as well as a gold and silver buy-back for those who are interested. Call Auxiliary & Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Gallogly at 419-734-3131, ext. 3256 for info.

Walbridge
Bingo, 3rd Sunday of each month through August, VFW Banquet Hall, 109 S. Main St. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Lightning bingo at 1 p.m.; regular bingo at 1:30 p.m. Food and drinks available. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

Food Bank open the 2nd Wed. of each month from 4-5 p.m., Athens Baptist Church, 101 W. Breckman (behind the bank).

Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St., offers the following programs; Get Up & Go Storytime” Tues. at 11 a.m.; Summer programs every Tues. at 2 p.m. for kids; Kids Just Dance program Tues. at 5 p.m.; Movies Wed. at 3 p.m.; Kids’ Wii bowling Thurs. at 5 p.m.; Mystery Book Club meets Mon. at 6 p.m. Play Euchre (16 and older) every 1st Wed. at 1 p.m. and Pinochle every 3rd Thursday at 11 a.m. All programs are free. Summer Reading Programs are under way. Call 419-666-9900 or visit cdpl.org.

Woodville
2016 Woodville Farmers' Markets are scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon on the 4th Sat. of the month through September (July 23, Aug. 27 and Sept. 24) in the parking lot at 108 East Main St. This month's market will feature plants, produce, arts, crafts, and baked goods. The Woodville Public Library will bring fairy and dinosaur garden crafts for kids. Interested vendors may call 419-307-0914 for more info.

Woodville Public Library, 101 E. Main St., offers Summer; Let’s Build a Fort, July 27, 7 p.m. – ages 4-8 are invited to build forts in the library. Summer Reading Club runs through July 30. Download 5 free songs each week at birchard.freegalmusic.com/users/sndlogin. For info, call 419-849-2744.

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