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Cardinal Stritch High School will hold an open house Nov. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The high school is part of the Kateri Catholic School System, located at 3225 Pickle Rd., Oregon. Kateri Schools are comprised of two schools, Kateri Catholic Academy for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and Cardinal Stritch High School, for ninth through 12th grade.
Prospective students, especially grade seventh- and eighth-graders, along with their families are encouraged to attend the open house.
For more information, call 419-693-0465.
Hydrant flushing
The Village of Woodville Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning Nov. 7 at midnight and continuing until all hydrants have been flushed.
During flushing operations, residents may experience temporary low pressure and/or discoloration of water. The Water Department advises allowing tap water to run for several minutes until it clears.
Anyone who experiences persistent problems regarding water pressure or discoloration you may call the Utilities Department at 419-849-3031.
Thanksgiving dinner
Once again this year, local churches, civic organizations, businesses, school groups, and private citizens of the greater Elmore area are collaborating again this year to prepare a free Thanksgiving Dinner to serve Elmore and neighboring areas Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Woodmore High School cafeteria, 633 Fremont St., Elmore.
The event was originally planned to support families and individuals who were unable to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner because of financial limitations, as the unemployment rate in Ottawa County was nearing 17 percent a year ago.
The planning group learned was there are many people who just want to gather, much like the original Thanksgiving, as a community to celebrate the day with a feast and a grateful heart, according to Tom Willhardt, pastor at Elmore Church of God.
Everyone living within 10 miles of Elmore (give or take) is welcome to attend. The menu will include turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, rolls, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and homemade pumpkin pie.
Those who are able are asked to bring in a canned good for the local food pantries or a new, unwrapped toy to support Toys for Tots.
Anyone who would like to donate his or her time for the event may contact Robin Hindall at
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Parenting seminars
Toledo Christian Schools will host the first of two parenting seminars Nov. 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the TCS Field House, 2303 Brookford Dr. Toledo.
Guest speaker, Dan Rogers, CEO of Cherry Street Mission, will speak to parents on the topic, “When,” which will address when parents should step in; when parents should be concerned and when parents should ask questions.
The community is invited to attend the helpful and informative parenting seminar.
Handel’s Messiah Rocks
The 2010-2011 national tour of “Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise” is coming to the Stranahan Theater in Toledo for one night only Dec. 14 at 8 p.m.
“Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise,” blends classical music with classic rock and breathes new life into George Fredrick Handel’s most performed oratorio.
The Stranahan presentation of Handel’s Messiah Rocks: A Joyful Noise will feature members from Toledo’s Bowsher High School and Harvard Elementary School choirs.
Tickets start at $34 and are available online at theaterleague.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Stranahan Theater box office or by calling 800-745-3000. Military personnel can obtain a 50 percent discount throughout the theater and students save 50 percent on balcony seating.
For more information on Handel’s Messiah Rocks, visit theaterleague.com.
Home for the Holidays
Once again, Riverview HealthCare Campus will welcome the Holiday Season with its Home for the Holidays Home and Craft Show Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year’s show promises to be bigger and better than ever. The event will feature crafters from three counties, personalized books and letters to Santa, personalized ornaments, sweet treats, woodworking crafts, handpainted items and the ever-popular Riverview Auxiliary Lunch Stand featuring homemade pies and soups.
New this year will be a Lunch with Santa. The cost is $5, which includes lunch, crafts and a photo with Santa.
Children must be pre-registered, but for $5, the children will enjoy lunch, crafts and a photo with St. Nick himself.
Riverview is located at 8180 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor. Call 419-732-3163 for more information.
Free senior services
The Northwood High School Key Club invites any senior citizen in need of yard work, such as brush cleanup, leaf raking, snow removal, window washing or bush trimming to contact Tim Laird at 419-691-4651 or
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to arrange for club members to complete the tasks free of charge.
Art showcase
Community members will have the opportunity to view the diverse and vibrant work of some of Northwest Ohio’s finest artists as Owens Community College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts hosts the eighth annual Faculty Art Showcase through Dec. 10. The exhibition will be on display in the College’s Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery.
To celebrate the opening of the faculty showcase, a free reception will be held Nov. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the college’s Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery.
Admission to the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
For more information about the exhibit, call the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 2721.
Veterans Day tours
The Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society’s Veterans Day tour will be held Nov. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Brandville School, 1133 Grasser St., Oregon.
The military room, with its collection from 1812 to the Vietnam era will be on exhibit. The collection was originally housed at Memorial Hall across from the Lucas County Courthouse.
All veterans and their families are invited to attend the tour.
Holiday Show
Join The Toledo Zoo in starting the season off right with a special Fisher-Price Little People® Live Holiday Show Nov. 13 and 14 in the zoo’s Indoor Theatre.
The musical presentation geared to be fun for the whole family and it’s free with regular zoo admission.
With singing, dancing and lots of Yuletide surprises, the Fisher-Price Little People®, Eddie™, Sonya Lee® and Michael™, will share the joy of friendship as they discover the true meaning of the holiday season. Show times are 1 and 3 p.m. Seating is limited.
Owens Volunteer Fair
Area residents are invited to learn about and explore the many available opportunities to give back to their local communities throughout Northwest Ohio as the Owens Community College Raising Awareness Club hosts a Community Volunteer Fair on Monday, Nov. 8.
The event is being presented in conjunction with the Office of Student Activities and will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Health and Activities Center.
Throughout the event, individuals can meet with local community outreach representatives and ask them questions about volunteer opportunities available through their organizations.
Area organizations in attendance will include the Anne Grady Center, Wood County Park District, The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, United Way of Greater Toledo, Owens Community College Raising Awareness Club, Luther Home of Mercy, Mobile Meals of Toledo, Camp Courageous, Board of Developmental Disabilities, Habitat for Humanity of Wood County, YWCA of Greater Toledo, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio, The Victory Center, Metroparks of Toledo Area, Serenity Farm, Wood Lane, Toledo Area Ministries, Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio, Food For Thought and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, among many others.
For more information, call 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 2569.
Pie sale under way
Clay High School Culinary Arts students will present the 13th Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale.
Homemade pies may be ordered in either of two ways – fresh-baked or frozen-raw (except Honey-Pecan and Southern–Chess which are fully baked).
Pies will be ready for pick-up Tuesday, Nov. 21 after 1 p.m. in the Golden Eagle Café, room 162, unless other arrangements are made.
Varieties available include pumpkin ($7), apple ($9), Chess ($7) and pecan ($10).
For more information, e-mail
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or call 419-693-0665, ext. 2036. The deadline to order is Nov. 12.
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