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Toledo
Valentine’s Day Party, Feb. 14, 1 p.m., East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St. Cost is $3 per person. Light refreshments, games and prizes. Reservations and payment are required by Feb. 10. 419-691-2254.
Valentine Party Feb. 14, 2 p.m. in the Community Room at Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 N. Wheeling St. (corner of Wheeling and Seaman). Punch, tea and snacks. Entertainment by the Hoffenheimer Sisters. Come dressed in your best. Red Hatters invited.
Red Cross Blood Drive Feb. 15, 2-7 p.m. at Toledo Walleye game, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. Donors receive a free ticket to a Toledo Walleye game.
Cookies, Milk, Stories & a Puppet Show, Feb. 18, 4 p.m., Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave. Grades K-4. Info: 419-259-5210.
Cabin Fever Hungarian Brunch, Feb. 19, Hungarian Club of Toledo, 224 Paine Ave. Menu includes Hungarian stuffed cabbage, salad, and Hungarian filled crepes (palascinta) . Baked goods and crafts for sale. Musical and cultural program 10:15-11:15 a.m., brunch 11:15 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Info: Carol LaBounty at 419-874-1060 or Eric Bergman at 419-260-2553.
Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St., is offering Mardi Gras Madness, a family program, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Free Jam Session Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., VFW 3265, 5416 Summit St. Music, dancing, pool, shuffle board. Refreshments available.
Ladies Auxiliary VFW 4906 Taco Nights every Friday in February at 4 p.m., 2161 Consaul St.
East Toledo Senior Activities Center Two-Day Euchre Tournament March 28 and 29 at the center, 1001 White St. Cost: $5 per person. Register by March 24 by calling 419-691-2254. The center is selling raffle tickets for an afghan or quilt made by senior citizens. Drawing will be held April 29.
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).
Old World Disznotoros / Pork Dinner March 19, Hungarian Club of Toledo, 224 Paine Ave. Social hour at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. Enjoy kolbasz, hurka, szollona, breaded pork, kaposta salad, parsley potatoes, dessert and entertainment. Cost: $20.. Cash bar. Reservations required by calling 419-726-7411.
Oregon
Oregon Fest 2011 Planning Meeting Feb. 15. Open to all groups and individuals. Call 419-691-9750 for time and location.
Oregon Business & Professional Women Meeting Feb. 17, 6 p.m., lower level, Bay Park Community Hospital. Speaker Thom Powers will discuss “How to Stop Bullying in Schools.” Reservations required by Feb. 14 by calling Pat at 419-693-8659. Info: Kathy at 419-693-6409 or Carol at 419-693-6963.
Fish Fry Feb. 18, 4-7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 798 S. Coy at Navarre. Featuring all-you-can-eat Alaskan walleye. Dessert included. Dine in or carry out. Info: 419-691-9400.
City of Oregon Tree Commission Meeting will not meet in February. The next meeting will be held March 16 at 7 p.m. at Oregon’s Community Room, 5330 Seaman Rd. Public is invited.
Storytimes at the Oregon Branch Library include Family Time for ages 2-5 Mondays through April 11 at 7 p.m.; Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Wedesdays through April 13 at 10:30 a.m. and Baby Time for ages 1 and 2, Thursdays through April 14 at 10:30 a.m. Registration required by calling 419-259-5250.
Chili Cook-off sponsored by James 'Wes' Hancock Oregon Senior Center, Feb. 18, 4:30-8 p.m. at St. Michael's Centre, 4001 Navarre Ave. Chili, raffles, and live entertainment. Judges’ & People’s Choice awards include a $50 prize. Best Chili Name earns a $25 prize. For info or tickets, call 419-698-7078.
Sewing Circle, Sunday, Feb. 27, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Pearson, Johlin Cabin. Have a knack for a needle and thread? Lend a helping hand mending historic clothing and stitching things up for a new season. Reservations required. Free. www.metroparkstoledo.com or 419-407-9700.
Rummage Sale March 3-4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Christ Dunberger Post 537, 4925 Pickle Rd. Donations will be accepted March 1-2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Auxiliary.
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
“A Family Affair” Valentine’s Party, Feb. 12, 4-8 p.m., Center Court, Woodville Mall, 3725 Williston Rd. Free gift bags for the first 99 guests. Crafts, music, food, prizes. Info: 419-691-7600.
Government Food Distribution for eligible city residents Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Josie Reinhart Community Center, located behind the Northwood Municipal Building, 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 Feb. 22, Wood Co. District Public Library meeting room, 251 N. Main St. Program: “Why is this Important to My Family?” will be presented by Steve Charter, director, Center for Archival Collections at BGSU. Program follows meeting at 6:30 p.m. Public welcome.
Elmore
Red Cross Bloodmobile Feb. 14, noon-6 p.m., American Legion 279 and Auxiliary Post Home.
Red Cross Blood Drive, Feb. 15, noon-6 p.m., Elmore American Legion, 279 Veterans Ave.
Elmore Kiwanis Annual Pasta Supper Feb. 18, 5-7 p.m., before the Woodmore vs. Elmwood basketball game, in the multi-purpose room at Woodmore High School, 633 Elmore St. The Kiwanis will be feeding the team before the game. Proceeds from the event support Kiwanis community service projects.
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 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
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.
Oak Harbor
Valentine Tea Feb. 13, 2-3 p.m., Riverview Healthcare Campus, 8180 W. SR 163. Residents, their families and members of the community are invited to enjoy cookies, sandwiches, tea, coffee and punch provided by the Riverview Auxiliary. Info: 419-732-3163.
Social Security and You Program Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m., Oak Harbor High School. Call B-C-S Community Education at
419-898-3315 to register. Free.
Pemberville
Otterbein Portage Valley’s Second Annual Valentine’s Day Chocolate Tasting Party Feb. 14, 20311 Pemberville Rd. Sample milk, dark and gourmet chocolates from Hershey’s, Schakolad, the Chocolate Shoppe & Beeker’s General Store after lunch by Chef Reggie starting at 11:30 a.m. Free for anyone over the age of 55. Call 419-833-7000 to reserve lunch and chocolate.
Pemberville U. M. Church Public Dinner, Feb. 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 205 Perry St. Featuring Snipple Bean, chicken noodle, vegetable beef, split pea, Parisian vegetable, and other soups being served from the soup and salad bar. Meal also includes a sandwich of the diner’s choice, dessert, and beverage. Carry-outs available.
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
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 450 N. Rocky Ridge Rd. Proceeds from the free-will offering will be used for Confirmation Camp. There will also be a craft sale, with proceeds donated to St. John at the Bay Lutheran Mission at Put-in-Bay.
Rossford
Rossford Eagles 2322, 658 Lime City Rd. offer a Breakfast Buffet every Sunday in February and March, 8 a.m.-noon; Fish Fry every Friday in March and April, 5-7:30 p.m., chicken fingers dinner also available (call 419-666-5664 for carryout service) and a Steak Fry every Saturday in March, 5-7:30 p.m. Live music to follow, no cover charge. Info: 419-666-9253. Public welcome.
Walbridge
Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes Dinner Feb.19, 5-7 p.m. Walbridge VFW Post 9963. Includes vegetable, salad, roll and butter and dessert.
Walbridge Book Discussion Group meets at 1 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. Everyone welcome. Info: 419-666-9900.
Woodville
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.
Free computer classes including Online Computer Basics 1, 2, 3 & 4, Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m., Feb. 16 and 23 and March 2 and 9 at the Woodville Branch Library. Participants enroll for a four-class session. Info: 419-334-7101
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