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Toledo
Awakening Faith Program for Catholics wishing to reconnect with their faith, presented by the Emmaus Community of Good Shepherd and St. Thomas Aquinas beginning Jan. 27. Program meets for six sessions on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 729 White St. Info: 419-698-1519.
Free Jam Session Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., VFW 3265, 5416 Summit St. Music, dancing, pool, shuffle board. Refreshments available.
Blockwatch 410-M East Toledo/Raymer Area meeting Feb. 10, 6-7 p.m., Memorial United Church of Christ, 1301 Starr Ave. near White. RSVP to Robin at 419-697-9975 if planning to attend. (Meeting will be canceled if fewer than five people plan to attend). March meeting will be pre-empted by a Meet & Greet with Mayor Bell March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Weber Building.
Toledo Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday through April 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. By rolling down the exterior doors that are installed on the west end of the market and turning on the heat, growers/producers are able to offer honey, coffee, eggs, cheeses, breads, wreaths, chocolates and more. Ohio Direction Card and all major credit cards are accepted. The Poultry House is open six days a week (closed Mondays).
Oregon
PERI Chapter #93 Meeting Jan. 27, 1 p.m., Oregon Fire Station #2, 1102 S. Wheeling St. Speaker, business meeting, refreshments and fellowship.
Pancake Breakfast Jan. 29, 8 a.m.-noon, First St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1121 Grasser St.
Theology with Toast meets Feb. 9, 10 a.m. at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S Wynn Rd. Sr. Rita Schroeder will present “Erma Bombeck can Teach About Conversion." Handicap-accessible. Coffee and rolls at 9:30 a.m. Info: Alice at 419-698-0405 or Ruth at 419-691-9723.
Storytimes at the Oregon Branch Library include Family Time for ages 2-5 Mondays Feb. 7-April 11 at 7 p.m.; Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Wedesdays Feb. 9-April 13 at 10:30 a.m. and Baby Time for ages 1 and 2, Thursdays Feb. 10-April 14 at 10:30 a.m. Registration required by calling 419-259-5250.
Gruen (Green) Kohl (Kale) Fest, featuring a traditional sit-down family-style dinner hosted by the Teutonia Damenchor, Feb. 13, 2-4 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Oak Shade Grove, Seaman Road. Doors open at 1 p.m. Reservations required by Feb. 5. Call Regina Wandscher at 419-872-5042 or Tina Clawson or 419-472-8643.
Book Discussion Group meets every third Tuesday at 1 p.m., Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Info: 419-259-5250.
Maumee Bay Country Quilt Guild meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:45 p.m. in the Oregon Room, Mercy St. Charles Hospital. Guests welcome ($5 fee). Info: Joan Swartz at 419-691-2720.
"James Wes Hancock" Oregon Senior Center, 5760 Bayshore Rd., 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. A $2.50 donation is suggested for seniors 60 and older; all others $5.32. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling 419-698-7078.
Sunoco Retirees meet for lunch the first Monday of each month at 11:15 a.m., Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman Rd. Info/reservations: Al McEwen 419-893-3075.
East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis meet the second and fourth Mondays of the month at noon in the basement level at Bay Park Community Hospital. Info: 419-693-4458.
Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Michigan Room near the cafeteria at Bay Park Community Hospital. Visitors welcome. Info: Julie at 419-836-5051 or Kathy at 419-836-8292.
Walk With Us, a free, area-wide, adult support group for anyone who has suffered the death of a loved one, meets the first Thursday of the month from 12-1:30 p.m. and the third Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. in a handicap-accessible meeting room at New Harvest Church, 3540 Seaman Rd. Always confidential. Not a religious or social activity. Walk in or call Julie Marshall at 419-343-2311 or Judy Hoeflinger at 419-691-9750. Sponsored by Hoeflinger-Bolander Funeral Home.
Luther Ridge Apartments, 80 S. Wheeling St., offers senior lunches at noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Info: 419-480-7549.
Jerusalem Twp.
Jerusalem Township Food Pantry, second Wednesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.
Northwood
Government Food Distribution for eligible city residents Jan. 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Josie Reinhart Community Center, located behind the Municipal Building, (Parking Lot C), 6000 Wales Rd.
Northwood VFW 2984 events include: Monday Night Taco Nights from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (open to the public); Breakfasts Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon. The post is located at 102 W. Andrus Rd.
Bowling Green
Wood Co. Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m., Wood Co. District Public Library meeting room, 251 N. Main St. Program, which follows the business meeting, will be “How Do I Protect Myself from Identity Theft?” featuring Wood Co. Prosecuting Attorney Paul Dobson. Public invited.
Bradner
Annual Betty Hiser Memorial Mixed Pool Tournament Jan. 30, Bradner Legion Hall. Signups from 11:30 a.m.-noon. $6 per couple greens fee. Ladies Rack & Cue League rules apply. Food available. Proceeds benefit cancer research at OSU in Betty’s name. Info: Dawn at 419-307-6916, Kathy at 419-637-2600 or Jean at 419-637-2663.
Elliston
Community Card Club formerly held at Rocky Ridge Church, Jan 28, 7 p.m., Trinity U.C.C. Pinochle, euchre, prizes, snacks and a 50/50 drawing. Info: Ron Giesler at 419-707-2161.
Elmore
Harris-Elmore Public Library Hours Extended to 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, thanks to passage of an operating levy in November. Storytimes featuring Jeannie Giesler, of Diversified Insurance, will be held the second and fourth Fridays of the month at 10:30 a.m. in January and February.
Harris-Elmore Public Library Adult Book Discussion Group meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. Lunch served Tuesday and Thursday at noon. Reservations required by 10 a.m. the day before the meal. Blood pressure and blood sugar checks the 4th Tuesday of the month; bingo played the 4th Tuesday of the month after lunch. Reservations: 419-862-3874.
Elmore Golden Oldies Crocheting Class the first and third Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.
Genoa
Scrapbooking Weekend Jan. 28 at noon and Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. John’s UCC, 1213 Washington St. $25 per person includes continental breakfast and soup/salad bar on Saturday and one 8-foot table and access to Cricut machines in a common area. Register by Jan. 21. Info: Barb at 419-855-8539.
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy Jan. 30, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Genoa Legion Hall, 302 West St. Children’s meals available. For info about renting the Legion hall, call Tom at 419-460-3265.
Book Discussion Groups have begun meeting again at the Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. Groups meet the third Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Call the library at 419-855-3380 for information on titles or to reserve a book.
Genoa Senior Center, 514 Main St., serves lunch every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the group plays cards at 12:30 p.m. Blood pressure and blood sugar checks are offered on the third Wednesday of the month. Bingo is played Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Call 419-855-4491 for lunch reservations.
Saturday Hours added at Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St. The Thrift Shop is now open Fridays from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes and small household items are available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects.
Genoa Food Pantry is open second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon and fourth Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. to residents of Genoa School District
Gibsonburg
Active Seniors are invited to Meet and Eat at the Gibsonburg Senior Center, 100 Meadow Lane. Nutritional lunches every weekday, educational and social programs, health assessments and more. Transportation to the center available. Home-delivered meals also available for homebound seniors. Info: 419-637-7947.
Luckey
Food Pantry open to the public the last Wednesday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. and the last Thursday of the month 6-8 p.m., Main Street and Krotzer Avenue. Contact local church offices for further details.
Millbury
Card/Game Night sponsored by St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Women’s Guild Feb. 5, 4-9 p.m. at the church, Main and Cherry streets. Light dinner and snacks will be served. Reservations required by Jan. 30 by calling 419-836-9074. Church is handicap-accessible.
Oak Harbor
Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities Monthly Board Meeting Jan. 24, 5 p.m. at the board office, 235 N. Toussaint South Rd. Meetings are open to the public. Info: 419-898-0400.
Pemberville
Pemberville Area Senior Center, located within Bethlehem Lutheran Church, provides programs and activities for adults 60 and over. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch served at noon.
Community Food Pantry housed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church is open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (excluding holidays). Open to Eastwood School District residents. ID and proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches.
Rocky Ridge
Village of Rocky Ridge Finance Committee Meeting meeting Jan. 24, 6 p.m. at the Rocky Ridge Fire Station.
Walbridge
Walbridge Mystery Book Discussion Group Meeting Jan. 24, 6 p.m. at the library, 108 N., Main St. Discussion on “Working Stiff,” by Tori Carrington. Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Info: 419-666-9900 or wcdpl.org.
Euchre Tournament Feb. 5, 1 p.m. till finished, Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St. $10 entry fee includes lunch.
First-, second- and third-place cash prizes. Fourth-place wins free entry to next tournament. Sponsored by the Men's Auxiliary.
Woodville
Open House in celebration of Janet Andrews’ 26 years of service and upcoming retirement as supervisor at the Woodville Public Library Jan. 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the library. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Book Guild.
Public Meeting Regarding the Sewer Separation Project Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m., Woodmore Elementary gym. Info: Village of Woodville, 419-849-2731.
Woodville Senior Center offers lunch Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Call 419-849-3636 for reservations. Home delivery also available.
Woodville Public Library Preschool Storytimes are held at 7 p.m. Monday evenings. To register for either program, or for more info, visit www.birchard.lib.oh.us and follow the links under "Kid Zone," or call 419-849-2744.
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