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Home Weekly Features Bulletin Board Week of 6/6/2011
Week of 6/6/2011
Written by Press Staff Writer   
Thursday, 02 June 2011 14:43

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Toledo
Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., activities include: Money Sense (grades K-5), June 8, 4 p.m. – Make sense of dollars and cents while playing the My Life and Money life-size board game. Presented by Directions Credit Union.  Teen Space (grades 5-12), June 9, 4 p.m. Teens are invited to play video games, enjoy a snack, make crafts, and more; Summer Reading Club for children, teens or adults, starts June 7. Sign up and win prizes all summer long.

Insurance Women of Toledo (IWOT) General Meeting and Installation of Officers June 15, 5:30 p.m., Tamaron Country Club, 2162 W. Alexis Rd. Anyone in the insurance industry and related industries is welcome. Info: Sandy Dobbins at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Red Cross Blood Drive June 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lutheran Home of Toledo, 2519 Seaman St. Appointment preferred. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

East Toledo Senior Activities Center Annual Chicken & Ribs BBQ June 8, 4-7 p.m., Navarre Park Shelterhouse, 1001 White St. Presale tickets available for $7 for seniors and children 10 and younger, $8 for others by calling 419-691-2254.

Good Shepherd Rosary Altar Society Spring Rummage Sale June 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($1-a-bag day) in the gym, located at the corner of Nevada and Utah streets.

Real Estate Investors Assn. meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 4256 Secor Rd., north of Sylvania Avenue.

Blockwatch 420C/Victorian Hilltop Coalition meets the first Tuesday (note change of day) of every month at 6 p.m. at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 602 Nevada St.


Oregon
Double Play program June 6, 2-2:45 p.m., Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Open to all ages. Performing Bach to Broadway, the world’s only flute and tuba duo will provide a family-friendly concert. Info: 419-259-5250.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), Wednesdays June 8 through July 27, Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Babytime Storytimes (ages 1-2) meet Thursdays June 9-July 28, 10:30-11 a.m. Info: 419-259-5250.

Theology with Toast, second Wednesday of every month at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S Wynn Rd. On June 8 at 10 a.m., Father Eric Schild will present 'Blessed Kateri'. Coffee and rolls at 9:30 a.m. Info: Alice at 419-698-0405 or Ruth at 419-691-9723

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.

Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society Museum Complex, 1133 Grasser Street at Pickle, will be open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Group tours by appointment only. Info: 419-698-2096 or 419-691-5367.


Jerusalem Twp.
Jerusalem Township Food Pantry, second Wednesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.


Northwood
"Ride for Life" Poker Run to benefit Relay for Life/American Cancer Society, June 18. Registration 11 a.m.-noon, Pub 51, 5110 Woodville Rd. $20 per bike/$5 passenger dinner ticket. Dinner open to the public. Raffles, door prizes, corn hole tournament. Live music by Rake Shakers, Time Piece and Beg to Differ. Festivities begin after last bike in at 4:30 p.m. Rain date June 25.

Government Food Distribution for City Residents June 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Josie Reinhart Community Center, located behind the Municipal Building, Parking Lot C, 6000 Wales Rd.

Fish Fry every Friday 5-7 p.m., Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 Andrus Rd. Fried chicken, chicken fingers, steak and shrimp also available. Live entertainment to follow. Call 419-666-7762 for carryouts or info.

Taco Night every Monday night, VFW Post 2984, 102 Andrus Rd. Featuring tacos, tostadas, taco salad and homemade rice and beans. Info: 419-666-7762. Carryouts available.


Elmore
Storytimes for preschoolers will be held Wednesdays at 11 a.m. for preschoolers and 1 p.m. for elementary-age children beginning June 7, Harris-Elmore Public Library, 328 Toledo St. Info: 419-862-2482.

Elmore Community Wide Garage Sale will be held June 24-26. Call 419-862-3029 or 419-304-7153 to sign up.

Preschool Storytimes will be held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Elmore Branch of Harris-Elmore Public Library. Info: 419-862-2482.

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 Senior Card Playing, Thursdays through October at 7 p.m., Elmore Community Center.

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 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

Genoa High School Class of 1971 Reunion will be held on 10/8/2011 at Chippewa Golf Course. We are looking for classmates.  Please contact Alyce for details at 419-855-4141 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


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.

God & Me @ Sea Creative Arts Camp, June 20-24 from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Elliston Zion UMC. Free. Space is limited. Registration required by calling 419-855-3866.

SonHarvest County Fair Vacation Bible School June 26-30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1700 Walker St. Open to youths ages 4-12 (along with 3-year-olds who have been to preschool). Register by June 17. Info: 419-287-4411 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Lake Twp.
Ageless Wonders of Lake Township will be going out to dinner June 9 at The Admiral at The Docks, 26 Main St. (formerly Navy Bistro). Meet there at 5 p.m. Reservations have been made for "Ageless Wonders." Info: Marcie at 419-836-3811.

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

Vendors Wanted for the Lake Township Farmer’s Market, which will be held Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. June 17 through autumn at the township administration building, located at the corner of SR 795 and Cummings Road. Info: Ron Hanely at 419-392-3235 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Lindsey
Village of Lindsey Farmers Market will be held the second Saturday of each month through October, 9 a.m.- noon in the village park on Main Street. Open to vendors who wish to sell baked goods, crafts, produce, plants, etc. Registration fee is $5 for unlimited space. Info: 419-665-2045.


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.


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.


Walbridge
Family Storytimes for children of all ages Tuesdays at 11 a.m., Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St. Free and open to the community. Info: 419-666-9900.


Williston
“The Big Jungle Adventure” Vacation Bible School June 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon, St. John Lutheran Church, 21140 W. Toledo St. Open to ages 3 through fifth grade. Info: 419-836-5514.


Woodville
Rummage Sale, June 9 and 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and June 11, 9 a.m.-noon ($2-a-bag day), Woodville United Methodist Church, 201 W. First St. Clothing will be available this year. Enter the Fellowship Hall via the back door off the parking lot.

Mosquito Spraying is under way, having begun the week of May 23.

Woodville Senior Center offers lunch Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Call 419-849-3636 for reservations. Home delivery also available.

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