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Toledo
Thanksgiving Prayer Service Nov. 23, 7 p.m., St. Stephen Church, 1878 Genesee. Sponsored by neighborhood churches including Calvin United Church of Christ, Zion Hill Baptist Church and St. Stephen. Donations of non-perishable food items and contributions welcome.
Crafters Sought for a craft fair Dec. 5, 6 & 7, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Oakdale Elementary School, corner Oakdale & East Broadway. For table info, call Chris or Tracy at 419-671-7350.
East Toledo Senior Activities Center Annual Christmas Luncheon Dec. 9 at noon, 1001 White St. Menu includes lasagna, tossed salad, breadstick, beverage and dessert. Cost is $6 per person, which includes lunch and a gift for everyone. Reservations & payment required by Dec. 1. Info: 419-691-2254.
Crafters/Vendors Wanted for Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bill Lake Memorial Hall, 1224 W. Sylvania. Info: Pam at 419-754-1969.
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.
Blockwatch 420C/Victorian Hilltop Coalition meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 602 Nevada St.
Oregon
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service Nov. 23, 7 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4155 Pickle Rd. Everyone welcome. Info: 419-691-9407 or www.princeofpeaceoregon.com.
Ladies Auxiliary VFW 4906 Pancake Breakfast Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2161 Consaul.
Christmas in Wonderland Art & Craft Show sponsored by Mercy St. Charles Hospital Foundation Nov. 30, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Oregon Room, located in the hospital’s basement. Featuring unique handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind creations. Free admission.
Teutonia Männerchor & Damenchor Weihnachtszeit (Christmas Carol) Concert & Dinner & Dance Dec. 10, Oak Shade Grove, Seaman Road (near Coy). Gourmet meal served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cash bar, entertainment by the Maxx Band following the concert. Tickets $20 for the meal/concert/dance or $9 for the concert & dance only. Tickets: 419-691-4116 or Nancy Waters, Chairperson at 419-290-3229.
Senior Book Discussion Group meets the first Fri. of the month at the Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Books available at the library circulation desk. No registration required. Info: 419-259-5250.
Oregon Area Pastors Fellowship Pastors' Luncheon held the first Wednesday of every month, 11:45 a.m., Tony Packo's, Front St;
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, 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.
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
Monthly Government Food Distribution for city residents Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Josie Reinhart Community Center located in the Northwood Municipal Building (Parking Lot C, 6000 Wales Rd.
City of Northwood Annual Tree Lighting Event Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. in front of the Municipal Building, 6000 Wales Rd. Northwood High School Choir will provide holiday music. Refreshments.
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
Northwood VFW Ladies Auxiliary is selling cookbooks featuring 400 recipes for a donation of $15. Call 419-461-3255 or pick up on Fridays at 102 Andrus Rd.
Jerusalem Twp.
Jerusalem Township Food Pantry, second Wednesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.
Elmore
Woodmore FFA Alumni Association Annual Scrap Metal Drive Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m.-noon in the northeast corner of the Woodmore high school parking lot. All metals (copper, aluminum, steel and brass), car batteries and appliances will be collected. Call 419-862-2438 to coordinate a pickup of large quantities. Proceeds benefit the AG science and FFA programs.
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 Morning Book Discussion Group will now meet on the 4th Wed. of the month at 10:30 a.m.
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 Golden Oldies Crocheting Class the 1st & 3rd Tues. of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church.
Genoa
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast featuring pancakes & sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy Nov. 27, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Genoa Legion Hall, 302 West St. For hall rental info, call Tom at 419-460-3265.
Women's Ecumenical Christmas Service Dec 1, St. Johns UCC. Registration & buffet start at 6 p.m., with the worship service following.
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 Community Food Pantry 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. (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
Winter Wonderland Bazaar Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 795 W. Madison St. Featuring Santa’s Attic, Elves’ Bakery, Candy Land and the Christmas Café with Mrs. Klaus’s Kitchen serving a ham loaf luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carryouts available.
Free “Citizen Online” Computer Classes Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 5, 7, 12 & 14, Gibsonburg Library, 100 N Webster St. Students enroll for all four sessions and receive a certificate after successfully completing the series. Info: 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.
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
Turkey Shoot Dec. 11, 11 a.m., Ottawa Co. Conservation League. Prizes include hams, turkeys & bacon. $2.50 a shot. 12, 20 & 410 shells furnished. No gun sleeves. Trap shoots held every Thurs., 6-9 p.m. $3.50 a round.
Millbury
Christmas Craft Bazaar Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Peter’s UCC, 28505 Main St. Craft booths including jewelry, decorations, fresh Christmas greens, gourmet dog treats and more. Lunch with homemade food available.
American Czech and Slovak Dance Club will hold a dance Nov. 21 at the Millbury Fire Hall from 2-6 p.m. Music by Fred Zivich. Food, pastries, and refreshments.
Oak Harbor
Ottawa Co. Board of Developmental Disabilities Monthly Board Meeting, Nov. 21, 5 p.m., Ottawa County Board of DD, 235 N Toussaint South Rd. Meetings are open to the public. Info: 419-898-0400.
Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 1, noon-6 p.m., Community Market Oak Harbor VFW 251 W. Main St.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., American Legion Post #114, 221 Park St. Open to the public. No charge. Info: 419-898-5888.
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.
Stony Ridge
Red Cross Blood Drive Nov. 25, noon-6 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Free Community Meals sponsored by People Feeding People will be offered the 3rd Monday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the parish hall of Stony Ridge Lutheran Church, 5520 Fremont Pike. Open to everyone. For more info, contact Nancy K. 419-460-1698 or Jodie H. 419-654-8879 or email pfpministries @aol.com.
Walbridge
Euchre Tournament Dec. 3, 1 p.m. until finish, Walbridge VFW, 109 N. Main St. $10 entry fee includes lunch. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes, Fourth place wins a free entry to the next tournament. Sponsored by the Men's Auxiliary.
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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