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Woodville and Genoa Cub Scouts are inviting the public to come out and have lunch while watching the scouts’ pinewood derby Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. in the gym of Solomon Lutheran Church in Woodville.
The concession stand will be serving hot dogs, pizza by the slice, chicken noodle soup, cookies and brownies, as well as pop, water and coffee.
Seeking voices
The Choraliers, under the direction of Brian Seever, are seeking alto, tenor and bass voices to join them.
The Choraliers, which began as the Velvetone Choraliers 55 years ago, will begin rehearsals for their Spring Show, “Give Us That Spotlight,” Jan. 11 at 6:45 p.m. at Fassett Middle School, Starr Avenue in Oregon. The show will be held May 13-15 at Fassett.
Those with a love of music and average singing ability are invited to join. Call Kay Karrick at 419-698-1862 for more information.
Refuge sets auto tour
An auto tour will be offered through the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Jan 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Visitors are invited to drive at their own pace through seven miles of the refuge that are normally closed to the public, following a self-guided tour brochure available at the route entrance. At the Visitor Center, explore hands-on exhibits and watch a short film about the natural and cultural history of the Lake Erie marsh ecosystem and the Great Black Swamp.
For more information about these or other Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge programs, visit www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa or call 419-898-0014. The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge entrance is located 15 miles east of Toledo on SR 2.
Free tax clinics set
Residents who earned less than $57,000 in 2009 can file their income taxes at no cost at any WSOS Community Action Commission office.
Clinic dates include:
• Feb. 1, 11 and 20; March 1 and 11; and April 8 and 12 at WSOS offices Sutton Center, 1854 E. Perry St., Port Clinton.
• Feb. 8 and 17; March 6, 18 and 29; and April 5 and 15 at WSOS offices at 109 S. Front St., Fremont.
• Feb. 6, 10 and 25; March 15 and 25; April 6, 10 and 14 at WSOS offices at 812 N. College St., Bowling Green.
Weekday clinics run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. while Saturday clinics operate from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Residents can file their federal and state taxes, claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit with the assistance of a trained counselor. There are no preparation/refund/administrative/or other fees or charges.
Applicants will need to have with them, at the time of filing, a government-issued identification, Social Security number(s), W-2s, 1099s or 1098s, all information regarding other income such as alimony or child support etc., all deduction and credit information, and 2008’s income tax return (if available).
All information is completely confidential. The service is provided through the Ohio Benefit Bank, operated by WSOS.
To attend one of the clinics or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-775-9767or 419-334-8911.
H1N1 clinic set
The Wood County Health Department will hold an H1N1 vaccination clinic Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Mall, 1234 N. Main St., Bowling Green.
The vaccine is available to anyone who wants it. There is no charge. While flu activity is currently low in Wood County, health officials note it is possible that another wave of cases will occur.
Typical waiting times at the clinics have been ranging from 30 to 60 minutes.
Parents are reminded that any child under 10 needs a second dose of the vaccine. Children who had their first dose on or before Dec. 19 can get their second dose at Saturday’s clinic.
For more information, call the Wood County Health Department at 419-352-8402 or 419-244-1610.
Tax bills due
Lucas County Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz offers taxpayers a reminder that the due date for the first half 2008 real estate tax collection is Feb. 1, 2010.
Real estate bills must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service by Feb. 1 to avoid penalty and interest. First-half taxes are normally due Jan. 31 each year, however, because that date falls on a Sunday this year, the treasurer has moved the due date to Feb. 1.
Taxes may be paid in person at the Lucas County Treasurer’s office, located on the fifth floor of One Government Center, or at local branches of Huntington Bank, Sky Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Key Bank, First Federal Bank, Exchange Bank, AP Federal Credit Union and Genoa Banking Center. National City Bank will not be accepting payments at any of their branches. For payments made at local bank branches, taxpayers must bring their tax bills and pay in full.
The Lucas county Treasurer’s office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payments may be made with cash, personal check, certified check or money order.
Credit card payments may be made by phone through Official Payments Corp. (1-888-272-9829) or through the treasurer’s Web site at www.co.lucas.oh.us/treasurer. Official Payments Corp. assesses a 2.5 percent fee for payments made by credit card and $3 for those made by electronic check.
For more information, call the Treasurer’s Real Estate Dept. at 419-213-4305.
Census worker testing
Individuals 18 years of age and older interested in applying for a temporary position with the U.S. Census Bureau are invited to take an employment test being offered at various locations in the area.
The employment test, which consists of multiple choice questions, covers clerical, reading, number and organizational skills. More information and additional testing sites/dates can be obtained by calling 1-866-861-2010. Walk-ins are welcome. Those applying must bring two forms of identification, such as a driver’s license and a Social Security card.
Testing will be offered:
• Jan. 19 at 2 or 6 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 21140 W. Toledo St., Williston;
• Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 W Witty Rd (corner of SR 51), Elmore;
• Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 17877 W SR 579, Martin.
Grand opening
Owens Community College will offer a firsthand look at its new Arrowhead Park Learning Center during a grand opening celebration Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The new learning center is located at 1724 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee.
Individuals will have the opportunity to tour the newly renovated facility, as well as learn about learning opportunities available at Owens.
Oldies dance planned
The Oregon Arts Council is sponsoring an Oldies Dance featuring professional singer Connie Strange Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Starr School auditorium, 3230 Starr Ave., Oregon.
Following the concert, there will be an amateur dance contest that will be judged by dancers from local dance schools including the Brewer School of Dance, The Dance Factory and The Ballroom Dance Company. The winning couple will receive a cash price of $300.
Funds raised from the event will benefit the Eastern YMCA scholarship program, which sends to camp children whose parents can’t afford the costs.
Tickets are $9 and there is a $6 per couple fee to enter the dance competition. Tickets may be reserved by calling 419-754-4702.
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