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Toledo
City of Toledo District 3 Bulky Refuse & Recycling Drop-Off Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Marina District, Riverside Dr. (enter off Front Street). Accepting bulky items and debris, tires (limit 4), small & large appliances, electronics.

Toledo Light the Night Walk to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Oct. 2 at Fifth Third Field. For info about participating in the walk, forming a team or sponsorship opportunities, visit wwwllightthenight.org/noh or call 216-910-1244. 

Taoist Tai Chi for Health Classes Begin Oct. 4, 6:30-8 p.m., Lutheran Home Community Room, 131 N. Wheeling St. Beginner classes feature slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation and strength. All adults welcome. Info: 419-537-0131.

Blockwatch 410-N Clean Up Day Oct.7, 3:30 p.m. Meet at the old Hefner School at Kelsey and Hefner. The group will meet Oct 24 at 6:30 p.m. at 2075 Kelsey.  

Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum Free Guided Civil War & Fall Foliage Tour Oct. 8, 1 p.m. The 90-minute tour will take a journey back to the Civil War, followed by re-enactments all in the backdrop of the Arboretums dazzling show of brilliant autumn colors. There is no fee to attend (though donations are always appreciated). Registration required by Oct. 7 by contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 419-472-2186. Info: www.historic-woodlawn.com/.

Waite High School Class of 1950 Class Reunion Oct. 8, 3 p.m., Sonny Berry’s Bayshore Supper Club, 5307 Bay Shore Rd., Oregon. Info: Bill at 419-693-6083 or Ed at 419-837-5274.

Fall Craft Show Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Community Room at  Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 N. Wheeling St. Craft displays, baked goods, food, refreshments.

Lucas Co. Retired Teachers Meeting Oct. 27 at noon at The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. Featured speaker will be Kirk Walters, editorial cartoonist for The Blade. Send check for $18.50 made payable to LCR, along with lunch choice (pork stir fry, chicken piccata or cheese ravioli)  to Kathleen Brunt, 3460 Shadywood Circle, Lambertville, MI 48144. Members are asked to bring cleaning and paper supplies to assist residents of Beach House.

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

Crafters Needed for a craft show Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church, 550 Clark St. Info: Cathy Townsend at 419-836-9802.

Crafters Wanted for a fall craft show Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 N. Wheeling St. Registration required by Sept. 26. Contact Diane Cline at 419-724-1738 for info.

TOPS (taking off pounds sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mon. 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Weigh-ins from 6-6:45 p.m. Call Judy at 419-691-8033 or come to a free meeting.  Everyone is welcome.

Oregon
Family Storytimes Mondays Oct. 3-Nov. 7, 7-7:30 p.m., Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. For 2-year-olds and older with a caregiver. Registration required by calling 419-259-5250.

Preschool Storytimes Wednesdays Oct. 5-Nov. 9, 10:30-11 a.m., Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. For 3-5 year olds. Registration required by calling 419-259-5250.

“From Me to We” Parenting Course” offered at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4155 Pickle Rd., Wednesdays beginning Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Free. Info: www.princeofpeaceoregon.com or 419-691-9407.

Babytime at the Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Thursdays Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 10:30-10:50 a.m. For 1- & 2-year-olds with a caregiver. Registration required by calling 419-259-5250.

Praise & Worship Gathering Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4155 Pickle Rd. Featuring Barefoot, a praise band from Kokomo, Ind., together with the Prince of Peace Praise Team. Everyone welcome. www.princeofpeaceoregon.com or 419-691-9407.

Theology with Toast meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m., Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S Wynn Rd. Building is handicap-accessible. On Oct. 12, Sr. Nancy Westmeyer OSF/T will present “St Francis of Assisi.” Coffee & rolls at 9:30 a.m. Info: Alice at 419-698-0405 or Mary at 419-693-1056

Bingo sponsored by Oregon Business and Professional Women Oct. 13, 7-9 p.m., Fire Station #2, Wheeling St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments available. Tickets $5. Call Kathy at 419-693-6409 or Delores at 419-693-8701.

Teutonia Mannerchor & Damenchor 12th Annual Authentic Sauerkraut/Roast Pork Dinner Oct. 23, Oak Shade Grove Hall, 3624 Seaman Rd. near Coy. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Serving noon to 3:30 p.m. An all-you-can-eat gala with homemade desserts & free meals for kids 6 & younger. Carryouts available by calling 419-691-4116. Advance registration preferred by calling Erich at 419-472-0721. Tickets also available at the door or from any Teutonia Mannerchor or Damenchor member.

Free English as a Second Language Classes Mon. & Wed. through May 23, Wynn Center, Room 208, 5224 Bayshore Rd. Info: 419-697-3450.

Wednesday Euchre Playing sponsored by Dunberger Post Color Guard will resume Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Public invited.

Maumee Bay Country Quilt Guild meets the 1st. Tue. 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.

Book Discussion Group meets every 3rd Tues., 1 p.m., Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. 419-259-5250.

"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. $2.50 donation is suggested for seniors 60 & older; all others $5.32. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 419-698-7078.

Sunoco Retirees meet for lunch the 1st Mon. of each month, 11:15 a.m., Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman Rd. Reservations: Al McEwen 419-893-3075.

East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis meet the 2nd & 4th Mon. of the month at noon in the basement level at Bay Park Community Hospital. 419-693-4458.

Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month, 6:30 p.m., Lake Michigan Room, Bay Park Community Hospital. Visitors welcome. Info: Julie at 419-836-5051/ Kathy at 419-836-8292.

Luther Ridge Apartments, 80 S. Wheeling St., offers senior lunches at noon Tues., Wed. & Thurs.. 419-480-7549.

Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society, 1133 Grasser St., hours include Thurs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Docents will be available for tours during these times. Free (donations welcome). www.ojhs.org.

Crafters Needed for an arts & craft show and chili cook-off Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., First St. Marks Church, Grasser St. Info: 419-693-4955.

First St. Mark’s Wednesday After School Program 4-6:30 p.m., 1121 Grasser St. Come for supper, snacks, speakers, and worship as well fun and games. 419-693-7128

Northwood
Northwood VFW 2984 Fish Fry Fridays 5-8 p.m. Also serving steaks, chicken & shrimp. Karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight. Tacos Monday nights 4-7 p.m.; breakfast Sundays from 9 a.m.-noon

Crafters Needed for a craft show Nov. 5 at Northwood Church of God. Info: 419-693-8006.

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

Clay Center
Split-the-Pot Bingo Oct. 1, 7-10 p.m., Clay Center Fire Station #2, 420 Main St. Sponsored by the Clay Center Fire Social Assn. Refreshments available.

Elmore
Chicken `N` Biscuit Dinner sponsored by Honor Workers of St. John’s United Church of Christ, 448 E. Rice St., Oct. 15, 4-7 p.m. The event will also include a bake sale & raffle. Tickets available from church members.

Robynne Bruckenstein, of Chosen People Ministries, will visit St. Paul Trinity UMC Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Bruckenstein will discuss the Jewish roots of Christian faith. Everyone welcome. Info: 419-862-3504.

Preschool Storytimes Wed. at 11 a.m., Elmore Library. The library would like to offer evening storytimes. Call 419-862-2482 to express an interest.

Harris-Elmore Public Library Adult Book Discussion Group meets the 4th Thurs. of the month, 10:30 a.m., 328 Toledo St.

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 Senior Card Playing, Thurs. at 7 p.m. through Oct. Elmore Community Center.

Elmore Golden Oldies Crocheting Class the 1st & 3rd Tues. of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church.

Genoa
Preschool Storytime Tues, at 11 a.m., Genoa Library. The library would like to offer evening storytimes. Call 419-862-2482 to express an interest.

Book Discussion Groups, meet the 3rd Thurs. of the month at 9:30 a.m. & the 3rd Tues. at 7 p.m., Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St. Call 419-855-3380 to reserve a book.

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 3rd Wed. of the month;  bingo Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., hours are 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 High School Class of 1971 reunion planned for 10/8/2011 at Chippewa Golf Course. Info on classmates sought. Alyce at 419-855-4141 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Teachers invited.

Genoa High School Class of 1972 members who are interested in organizing a 40th reunion in 2012 may call Patty Kay at 419-283-9628.

Genoa Community Food Pantry New Hour & Day – Open monthly on the 3rd Thurs. from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and the following Saturday of the same week from 10 a.m. to noon. (Oct. 20 & 22; Nov 17 & 19; Dec. 15 & 17). Serving those who are in Genoa School District. Proper ID and billing within the district address required. Pantry is located at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4th & Main. Info: 419-855-3575 or 855-8539.

Gibsonburg
Citizen Online Computer Classes Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m. beginning Oct. 5, Gibsonburg Library. Free. Intended for the new or beginning computer user. Students are asked to attend all classes in the series. Advance registration required. Seating is limited. For info or to register, call 419-637-2173.

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

Lake Twp.
Farmer’s Market Fridays, 5-7 p.m., Friendship Park, 27975 Cummings Rd. For info or vendor signup, call Ron Hanely, 419-392-3235.

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 Oct., 9 a.m.- noon, village park (Main St). Open to vendors selling baked goods, crafts, produce, plants, etc. Registration fee $5 for unlimited space. 419-665-2045.

Luckey
Free Meal 4th Mon. of each month, American Legion Post 240, 335 Park Dr. Serving 5-7 p.m.

Food Pantry open to the public the last Wed. of the month, 1-3 p.m. & the last Thurs. of the month 6-8 p.m., Main St. & Krotzer Ave. Contact local church offices for info.

Martin
Ottawa County Conservation League Turkey Shoot, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. Prizes include hams, turkeys and bacon. $2.50 per shot. League provides 12, 20 and 410 shells. No gun sleeves.

Millbury
Bridal Expo Oct. 9, 1-4 p.m., Millbury Firemen’s Hall. Featuring businesses offering affordable wedding-related products and services. Info: 419-490-7554.

Crafters Needed for a Christmas Craft Bazaar Dec. 3, 9 .m.-4 p.m., St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 28505 Main St. Info: 419-836-3243.

Oak Harbor
Relay for Life Team Meeting Oct. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Paul U.C.C., 165 N. Toussaint St. Bring ideas and enthusiasm. The 2012 Relay for Life of Ottawa County will be held June 8 & 9, 2012. The first 10 teams to sign up and pay their $100 registration fee will receive a special recognition prize.

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 open M-Th,11 a.m.-2 p.m. (excluding holidays). Open to Eastwood School District residents. ID & proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches.

Port Clinton
43rd Annual Erie Army Depot Women Employees Reunion Oct. 20, Port Clinton Moose Lodge, West Lakeshore Drive. Social hour starts at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon. RSVP by Oct. 17 to Nancy Rudes at 419-732-3514 or Lillian Repka at 419-855-3877

Walbridge
Questions & Answers With Mayor Dan, an informal session with the mayor, Oct. 2, 5-7 p.m. or until questions are answered, Lagniappe Banquet Hall, 401 N. Main St. Refreshments will be served.

Taoist Tai Chi for Health Oct. 3, 10-11 a.m., Walbridge Senior Center, 705 N. Main St. Beginner classes feature slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation and strength. All adults welcome. Info: 419-537-0131.

Family Storytimes for children of all ages Tues. 11 a.m., Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St. Free. 419-666-9900.

Woodville
Woodville Senior Center offers lunch M-F, 11:30 a.m. (call 419-849-3636 for reservations). Home delivery also available.

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