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Toledo
Pancake Breakfast to benefit Humane Ohio April 2, 8-10:30 a.m., St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd. near Byrne and Heatherdowns. Featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes in different flavors. Proceeds support Humane Ohio’s mission to offer low-cost spay/neuter clinics and a food bank.

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.

Swiss Steak Dinner March 30, 5-7 p.m., Clark Street United Methodist Church, 1133 Clark St. (off Fassett). Dinner includes salad bar, beverage and dessert. Children’s meals and carryouts available Blockwatch formerly 422B now Technical Society of Toledo first Friday luncheon will host guest speaker Barb Dianda-Martin, vice president of the Patient Care Division and Chief Nursing Officer at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, April 1, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Toledo Club, Madison and 14th St. Cost: $20 at the door Reservations required by March 29 by calling 419-530-3436 or e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

420C Meets the first Tuesday (note change of day) of every month beginning April 5 at 6 p.m. at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 602 Nevada St. Correct information about the upcoming Mayor’s meeting will be discussed.

First St. John Lutheran Church Card Party April 12 at noon, 2471 Seaman St. Reservations: 419-698-8963 or 419-691-7222.

Spring Card Party April 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., East Toledo Senior Activities Center, 1001 White St. Cost is $7 per person or $24 per table for a four-person table, which includes table, lunch, snacks and door prizes. Playing Euchre, bridge, Phase 10, Uno, Skip-Bo and more. Reservations required by April 11. For info or reservations, call 419-691-2254.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Lenten Fish Fries every Friday during Lent, 5-7 p.m., 729 White St. Featuring Alaskan Pollock and sides. Children’s meals and carryouts available. Building is handicapped-accessible. Info: 419-698-1519.

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).

Free Jam Session Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., VFW 3265, 5416 Summit St. Music, dancing, pool, shuffle board. Refreshments available.

Eastminister United Presbyterian Church Annual Kirkin O’Tartan Church Service March 20, 10:45 a.m., 725 Navarre Ave., Bagpipes, Scottish songs, music, blessing of the tartans

Oregon
Oregon Fest 2011 Planning Meeting March 29. Open to all groups and individuals. Call 419-691-7060 for meeting time and locations.

Muskrat Dinner April 2, 1 p.m. until sold out, Lake Shore Memorial VFW Post 9816, 1802 Ashcroft Dr. Limited tickets available. Call 419-698-8178.

Crafters Needed for Fassett Middle School’s Spring Craft Show April 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: Sue at 419-693-0135.

Chicken Bar-B-Q Dinner April 10, 1 p.m. until sold out, VFW Post 9816, 1802 Ashcroft Dr. Carryouts available. Call ahead at 419-698-8178.

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 Wednesdays 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.

James Wes Hancock Oregon Senior Center Appreciation Reception to thank the community for their support April 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 5760 Bayshore Rd. Light refreshments and entertainment. RSVP by April 8 by calling 419-698-7078.

Fish Fry April 1, 4-7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 798 S. Coy at Navarre. Featuring all-you-can-eat Alaskan walleye. Dessert and beverage included. Dine in or carry out. 419-691-9400.

Spaghetti Dinner and Craft Show April 13, 4-7 p.m., East Toledo Senior Activities Center (Navarre Park Shelterhouse) 1001 White St. Pre-sale tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and children under 10. All tickets purchased the day of the event are $8. Homemade crafts and baked goods will be available for sale. Dine in or carry out. For info or tickets, call 419-691-2254.

Ham or Beef Tips Dinner April 14, 5-7 p.m., Christ Dunberger American Legion, 4925 Pickle Rd. Children 5 and under are free. Carryouts available.

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 Area Pastors Fellowship Luncheon held the first Wednesday of each month at noon at the Golden Jade. All pastors in Oregon and surrounding areas are encouraged to attend.

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
Monthly Government Food Distribution for eligible city residents March 30, 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.

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

Curtice
Gulburger Nite 2011 March 31, 4-7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, corner of Seaman and Yondota. Featuring a one-pound burger with cheese, onions, pickles and peppers on a Kaiser roll, coffee or punch and a bag of chips too. Advance sales only – no tickets at the door. Call 419-691-1918 for tickets.

Elliston
Chicken BBQ April 3, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 17955 W. Third St. Half- and quarter-chicken dinners with sides and dessert. Dine in or carry out,

Elmore
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 Golden Oldies Crocheting Class the first and third Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.

Fremont
Author Marilyn Johnson will speak at the Birchard Public Library, 423 Croghan St., April 11, 7 p.m. Johnson’s book, “This Book is Overdue,” is an exploration of the role that libraries and librarians play in guiding people through the age of information overload. The book is available for check-out at library locations in Fremont, Gibsonburg and Woodville. Info: www.marilynjohnson.net.

Genoa
All-You-Can Eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast March 27, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Genoa American Legion Post #324, 302 West St. Info: 419-855-7049. For info on renting the Legion hall, call Tom Chalfin at 419-460-3265

Author Ty Roth will visit the Genoa Branch of the Harris-Elmore Public Library March 29 at 7 p.m. Roth, a teacher at Port Clinton High School, will discuss his book, “So Shelly,” a novel based upon the lives of English poets Byron, Shelley and Keats, but set in a contemporary Ohio high school on the banks of Lake Erie. Program is free and open to the community.

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

Gibsonburg
“The Healthy Garden: Mind, Body, and Spirit,” program presented by Donna Foss and Elaine Mylander March 28, 7 p.m., Gibsonburg Branch Library. The program will include slides and a question-and-answer period where gardeners can ask questions about putting in their spring gardens.

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.

Graytown
Scrapbook Day April 9, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Elliston Zion UMC, 18045 W. William St. $25 per person includes a half table, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks and door prizes. RSVP to Melissa by March 31 at 419-862-3102 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Proceeds support the mission work of a team traveling in July to Haiti.

Lake Twp.
Ageless Wonders of Lake Township meet for dinner April 14 at 5 p.m. at Oregon, located at 6067 Bayshore Rd. Oregon Inn offers specials for seniors from 3 - 6 p.m. Monday thru Thursday for $9. (drinks are extra).  Reservations have been made under "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.

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
Spring Progressive Tea sponsored by Beeker's General Store and The Summer Kitchen April 3. Begin the afternoon at Beeker's at 1 p.m. Enjoy tea, treats and shopping, then "hop" over to The Summer Kitchen for more of the same. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased in advance at either location. For info, call 419-287-3274.

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.

Rossford
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
Euchre Tournament April 2, 1 p.m. until finish, Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St. $10 entry includes lunch. First, second and third place cash prizes. Fourth place wins a free entry to the next tournament. Sponsored by the Men's Auxiliary.

Woodville
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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