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Toledo
East Toledo Historical Society Meeting April 28, 7 p.m., Navarre Park Shelter House, 1001 White St. Public welcome.

Paramount Elite Big Band Dance Party April 29, 7-11 p.m., Stranahan Great Hall. Music provided by Jeff McDonald’s Swingmania Orchestra. Door prizes, snacks and cash bar. Free admission for Paramount members, other guests pay $5. Info: 1-888-891-0707.

Birmingham Branch Library Activities (203 Paine Ave.), include Homework Helper Miss Judy is available Mondays and Fridays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. to help with schoolwork and play educational games.

St. Thomas Aquinas Church Altar & Rosary Society Prize Bingo April 28, 7-9 p.m., corner of White and Idaho streets. Refreshments available. Tickets available at the door or in advance by calling Kathy at 419-693-6409.

Rummage Sale April 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., in the community room at Lutheran Homes Society, Toledo Campus, 131 N. Wheeling St. Info: 419-724-1738.

East Toledo Senior Activities Center is selling raffle tickets for an afghan or quilt made by senior citizens. Drawing will be held April 29. Info: 419-691-2254.

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.

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.

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

Oregon
PERI Chapter #93 Meeting April 28, 1 p.m., Oregon Fire Station #2, 1102 S. Wheeling St. Speaker, business meeting, refreshments and fellowship.

Teutonia Maennerchor and Damenchor’s Frühlings-zeit Konzert (Spring Concert) April 30, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd. Dinner and dessert served 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by the concert and dancing to the music of Encore. Guest performers will be Dayton International Singers. Full cash bar with “imports” available. For table reservations, call 419-691-4116. Concert-only tickets also available.   

Christ United Methodist Church Rummage & Bake Sale May 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and May 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ($2-a-bag day), 5757 Starr Ave. Ext. (corner of Stadium and Starr). Lunch available for purchase.

Monthly Senior Book Discussion Group starting May 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd.  Discussion on “Kabul Beauty School.”   No registration required. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk with an extended due date. Group will meet the first Friday of most months. Info: 419-259-5305.

GBU Country Western Dance May 7, 6-11:30 p.m., Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd. Music by Bob Wurst. Cash bar. $15 includes full dinner. Tickets: Nancy at 419-698-1445 or Dave at 419-693-5824.

First St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Rummage Sale May 12, 13 and 14 in the Educational Building located behind the church at 112 Grasser St., off Pickle Road. Doors open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday (Last Day Bag Sale). Lunch and baked goods available. Raffles and drawings will be held Saturday at noon.

3rd Annual Safe in the Shade Walk/Run for Melanoma will be held May 21 at 9 a.m. at Maumee Bay State Park, 1750 Park Rd., Register the day of the event 8-8:30 a.m. or Call Eleanor Riffle at 419-836-8117. Registration fee is $20 or $25 the day of the event.

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
Government Food Distribution for City Residents April 27, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Josie Reinhart Community Center, located behind the Municipal Building (parking lot C), 6000 Wales Rd.

Rummage & Bake Sale May 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Northwood Church of God, Curtice and Coy. Light luncheon available.

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.

Bowling Green
Wood Co. Chapter of Ohio Genealogy Society Meeting April 26, Wood County District Public Library meeting room, 251 N. Main St. Program: “How Can I Find My Civil War Ancestors?” featuring speaker Tom Boltz, Civil War author and researcher. Business meeting at 6:30 p.m.; program to follow.

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 Senior Card Playing, April through October Thursdays 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.

Fremont
Rummage Sale sponsored by the women of Fremont First Presbyterian Church May 6, at the First Presbyterian Church, 121 S. Park St, across from Fremont Middle School. Doors open at 9 a.m.; Bag Sale at 2 p.m.; doors close at 4 p.m. “Eat your fill, pay as you will” lunch served all day.

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

Gibsonburg
Chicken BBQ May 1, 11 a.m., Gibsonburg Volunteer Fire Dept., 120 N. Main St. Dine-in and carryout.

Free “Citizens Online” Computer Classes will be offered May 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Gibsonburg branch of Birchard Public Library. Registration is currently being accepted. Students enroll for all four sessions and receive a certificate after successfully completing the series. Info: 419-637-2173.

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.

Lake Twp.
Ageless Wonders “Out to Dinner” May 12, Bayshore Supper Club, 5307 Bay Shore Rd., Oregon. Meet there at 5 p.m.

Reservations have been made. 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.

Lindsey
Village of Lindsey Farmers Market will be held the second Saturday of each month May 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.

Martin
Red Cross Blood Drive, April 25, noon-6 p.m., St. Peter Lutheran Church, 17877 SR 579.

Maumee
Lucas County Retired Teachers Assn. Meeting April 28 noon, Brandywine Country Club, 6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee. Speaker Jennifer Cummins, of Beautiful Blooms by Jen, will discuss the basics of floral design and the care of floral arrangements. Bring in blooms from your yard or purchase them at the meeting. Members are asked to bring graham or Goldfish crackers, pretzels, vanilla wafers or any type Cheerios for Mom’s House, a safe haven that offers childcare and support in exchange for a young mother’s commitment to finish school. Lunch reservations are required by sending $17 to Kathleen Brunt, 3460 Shadywood Circle, Lambertville, MI 48144 by April 22. Indicate lunch choice (Chicken Marsala, parmesan-breaded tilapia, roast sirloin of beef and vegetarian.)

Millbury
Rummage Sale April 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 28505 Main St. Featuring clothes, toys, household goods and more. Lunch served both days.

Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor Masonic Lodge #495 9th Annual Chicken Bar-B-Que Fundraiser May 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or until sold out in the shelterhouse at Veterans Memorial Park. Chicken prepared by Bar-B-Que Traveler, Inc. Dine in or carry out. Pre-sale tickets available from lodge members or by calling Andrew Haley at 419-898-5552. Limited tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds go toward an annual scholarship for a graduating Oak Harbor High School Senior.

Perrysburg
Red Cross Blood Drive April 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd.

Owens Community College Concert Band Spring Concert May 1, 2:30 p.m., in the Fine & Performing Arts Theater on the Owens Campus. The band will perform a variety of music and the featured soloist will be Larry Spencer on alto saxophone playing Claude Debussy's "The Girl With the Flaxen Hair." Refreshments will follow. Free. Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions.

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.

Port Clinton
Stein Hospice Caregiver Day April 30, 1-5 p.m., Sutton Center, 1848 E. Perry St. An informative and relaxing afternoon featuring presentations by an attorney specializing in estate planning and elder law. Refreshments and door prizes. Free. Registration required by contacting Ann Davis at 1-800-625-5269 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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.

Woodville
Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, April 25, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Solomon Lutheran Church, 305 W. Main St.

Carillon Recital & Light Breakfast May 1, Woodville UMC, 201 W. First St. Carillon will play from 9:30-10 a.m. inside and outside the church. Breakfast will be held in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited to stay for the worship at 10:30 a.m.

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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