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Toledo
Pre-Lenten Fish Fry Feb. 10, 5-7 p.m., St. Thomas Aquinas Church hall. Featuring Alaskan pollock. Sponsored by the Holy Name Society. Proceeds benefit the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Funds are especially needed to help the Boy Scouts paying for a new equipment trailer.
Black History Quiz for Kids Feb. 6-10 at the Birmingham Branch Library. Kids can test their knowledge and earn a sweet treat. A special Black History Month Celebration will be held Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. at the library. Reps from the Toledo Federation of Teachers will present stories & activities for kids.
Birmingham Development Corporation will meet Feb. 6, 6 p.m., Birmingham Branch Library. A Block Watch representative will speak at the meeting. In a neighborhood survey conducted during summer 2011, Birmingham residents expressed concern about area crime and interest in creating a Block Watch. Everyone welcome.
Beginner French Class Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Ann Loolen Room, Main Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Library. All ages welcome. Info: Christine at 567-288-9540.
Free tax assistance will be offered Feb. 14, March 13 & April 10 noon-6 p.m. at the Birmingham Branch Library. Must earn less than $50,000 per year to qualify for the free service. To make an appointment, call the United Way at 211.
Oregon
Theology with Toast, meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S. Wynn Rd. On Feb. 8, Eileen and Pete Ueberroth will talk about the "Power of Prayer" Coffee and rolls at 9:30 a.m. Info: Alice at 419-698-0405.
Paprikas or Beef Tip Dinner Feb. 9, 2010, 5-6:30 p.m., Christ Dunberger American Legion, 4925 Pickle Rd. Children 5 and under are free. Carryouts available.
JWH Oregon Senior Center is looking for our area's best chili makers for its Chili Cook Off 2012 on Feb. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Michael's Centre, 4001 Navarre Ave. No entry fee. Prizes for Judges' Choice, People's Choice and Best Chili Name. Deadline for entry is noon Feb. 8. Tickets ($6) are now available for the event. Call 419-698-7078 for rules and entry form.
Praise Gathering Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4155 Pickle Rd. The evening will feature “Rewind,” a Christian band from Oregon, and the Prince of Peace praise band. Free admission. Open to the community. Info: 419-691-9407 or princeofpeaceoregon.com.
Pancake Breakfast Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-noon, First St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1121 Grasser St. Kids’ meals available for 5-10-year-olds. Wheelchair accessible.
Valentine Card & Crafts Program Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m., Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Stop by the craft tables and make some Valentine’s cards and crafts. 419-259-5250.
Storytimes are being planned for the Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Family Storytime (ages 2-7) will be held Mon. Feb. 13-March 19, 7-7:30 p.m.; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) will be held Wed. Feb. 15-March 21,10:30-11 a.m.; Babytime Storytime for 1- and 2-year-olds Thursdays Feb. 16 through March 22, 10:30-10:50 a.m. Registration required. 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.
Senior Book Discussion Group meets the first Fri. of the month at the Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Next discussion on Tatiana de Rosnay’s “Sarah’s Key” will be held Feb. 3,12:30-1:30 p.m. Books available at the library circulation desk. No registration required. Info: 419-259-5250.
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 Promedica Bay Park Hospital. 419-693-4458.
Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month, 6:30 p.m., Lake Michigan Room, Promedica Bay Park Hospital. Visitors welcome. Info: Julie at 419-836-5051/ Kathy at 419-836-8292.
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
Red Cross Blood Drive Feb. 7, 1-6 p.m., Northwood Church of God, 1838 S. Coy Rd.
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner Feb. 10, 4:30-7 p.m., Northwood Church of God, 1838 S. Coy Rd. (corner of Coy & Curtice). Menu includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert & drink. Kids 4 and younger eat free.
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 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.
Clay Center
Split-the-Pot Bingo sponsored by the Clay Center Fire Social Assn., Feb. 4, 7-10 p.m. Clay Center Fire Station #2, 420 Main St. Refreshments available.
Elmore
Red Cross Blood Drive Feb. 13, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Elmore American Legion, 279 Veterans Ave.
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.
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.
Fremont
Red Cross Blood Drive Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church, 1440 Fangboner Rd.
Genoa
Genoa Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of Main & 4th streets, will have a free showing of the film "Courageous" Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. on the large screen in the sanctuary. The public is invited.
Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 11 a.m., Genoa Branch Library.
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.3:30-5:30 p.m. and the following Saturday of the same week, 10 a.m. - noon. 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
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.
Ageless Wonders will have lunch at Sunrise Café & Grill, 3565 Libbey Rd., Perrysburg, Feb. 9. Meet at the café at 12:30 p.m. On March 8, the group will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. at the Bull Dog Diner, 159 Superior St., Rossford. Info: Marcie Hundsrucker at 419-836-3811
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
Euchre Tournament Feb. 11, Luckey American Legion Hall, 335 Park Dr. Food & registration at 6 p.m.; tournament begins at 7 p.m. Registration fee $5. 18 and older. Concessions & soft drinks available. Sponsored by Post 240.
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.
Millbury
Red Cross Blood Drive Feb. 11., Lakewood Church of the Brethren, 27009 Lemoyne Rd.
Oak Harbor
Red Cross Blood Drive Feb. 6, noon-6 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran, 122 W. Ottawa St.
Food for Thought Food Pantry at Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel, 11805 W. SR 105, the last Wed. of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. Info: 419-707-3664.
Pemberville
Progressive Tea Feb. 12 at 1 or 2:30 p.m., Beeker’s General Store, 226 E. Front St. Start at The Summer Kitchen Interiors in Helena with tea and savory treats, then travel to Beeker’s for Valentine tea with sweets. Advance tickets ($15) required by calling 419-287-3274.
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.
Rocky Ridge
St. John Lutheran Church Annual Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Feb. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church, 450 Rocky Ridge Rd. Menu includes chicken & biscuit, tossed salad, desert & beverage. A craft show will also be held. Proceeds from the freewill offering will help with Confirmation Camp.
Sandusky
Stein Hospice Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Crush Wine Bar, 145 Columbus Ave. Cost is $160. RSVP by Feb. 3. Info: 419-625-5269.
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. Info: Nancy K. 419-460-1698 or Jodie H. 419-654-8879 or email pfpministries @aol.com.
Walbridge
Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., returned to six-day-a-week service effective Feb. 3. Library hours are Mon., Wed. and Thurs. from 1-7 p.m.; Tue. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. 2-5 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Sun. Info: 419-666-9900.
Centennial Committee Meeting Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m. at the Village Administration Office.
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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