Article published Thursday, October 14, 2004 What's on: East
East Toledo
t Rummage sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow at Good Shepherd Church, 550 Clark St. Last day bag sales at $1.
t Introduction to the Internet 10 a.m. Saturday at Birmingham branch library, 203 Paine Ave.
t Echoes of Poland children dancers will perform to celebrate Polish Heritage Month, 6 p.m. Monday at the Zablocki Community Center, 3015 Lagrange St. Free to the public.
t Saturday Bingo weekly at 5 p.m., St. Thomas Aquinas School, 1430 Idaho St. Information: 419-693-5849.
t Child care registration at the East Toledo Family Center, 1020 Varland Ave., for ages 3-5 years and school-age children. Information: 419-691-4609, ext. 10.
t East Toledo Historical Society building and gift shop, open 1-3 p.m. the first Sunday each month through October and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Wednesday each month. To donate historic relics: 419-691-1429, ext. 115.
Elmore
t Bazaar, bake sale and chicken and biscuit supper, 4-7 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Church, 448 Rice St. Crafts, raffle. $6/adults; $3/child.
t Elmore Historical Society meeting, 3 p.m. Sunday at the barn/museum, 353 Ottawa St.
t Elmore Haunted History on Oct. 30 at the barn/museum, 353 Ottawa St. Stories, music, food. $5.
Jerusalem Twp.
t Free blood pressure checks and health counseling for seniors ages 60 and over, 8-11 a.m. the second Wednesday each month at Jerusalem Food Pantry, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.
Millbury
t Ageless Wonders lunch meeting at noon today in the Lake Township building, 27975 Cumming Rd. Bingo follows. Open to all seniors.
t Euchre tournament sponsored by the Ageless Wonders, 1 p.m. Saturday in the Lake Township building, 27975 Cumming Rd. Open to the public.
Northwood
t Spaghetti dinner 4:30-7 p.m. tomorrow at Northwood Church of God, 1838 South Coy Rd.
t Bingo every Sunday at VFW Post 2984 at 102 West Andrus Rd. Doors open at noon; lightning bingo from 2-4 p.m. Regular bingo, 4-6 p.m. Food available.
t Immunization clinic today and Oct. 28 (WIC only), and Oct. 26 at the municipal building, 6000 Wales Rd. Appointments: 419-244-1610. Bring shot records.
Oregon
t Fish fry 4-7 p.m. tomorrow at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 798 South Coy Rd. Alaskan walleye, all you can eat, plus dessert. $7.75/adult; $3.50/child.
t Chicken barbecue noon Sunday, sponsored by American Legion Post 537 and auxiliary, 4925 Pickle Rd.
t Book discussion of Holes by Louis Sachar, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd.
t Meatloaf dinner 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. $6.50/adult; $3/child. Reservations: 419-691-5137.
t Oregon Fest planning meeting 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Open to groups and individuals. Information: 419-691-9750.
t Family Storytimes for ages 2-7 with adults, 7:15-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 9, except Nov. 2, at Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Short videos, stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Perrysburg
t Art and foreign film series at Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Ave. include Monsieur Ibrahim, 7 p.m. tomorrow; The Station Agent, Nov. 19, and The Bicycle Thief, Dec. 10. Admission and refreshments are free.
t Healthy Hearts women's step aerobics and more, 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at First Baptist Church, 590 West South Boundary. Free classes, registration required: 419-874-3546.
t 577 Foundation classes at 577 East Front St. for adults and children. Includes yoga, youth pottery, Chinese cooking, and a nature journal. Call 419-874-4174 for reservations and fees.
t Immunization clinic,Tuesday at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 871 East Boundary St. Take your shot records.
Rossford
t Vendor fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Rossford United Methodist Church, 270 Dixie Hwy. Hot dogs and beverages sold. Free drawings.
t Maze Night for grades 6-12, Saturday at Mid-Wood corn maze at Routes 281 and 25, south of Bowling Green. Limited number of free tickets available through the Rossford Public Library. Call the library for more information: 419 666-0924.
t Fall harvest celebration 4-5 p.m. Wednesday at Rossford Public library, 720 Dixie Hwy. Fall crafts, games, stories for ages 5 and older.
t Teen Town for grades 9-12, from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Rossford Community Recreation Center, 400 Dixie Hwy. Euchre tournament, volleyball, basketball, fitness room, karoake and dancing. Advance tickets, $9; $11 at the door.
t Short story contest at the Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., ends Oct. 22. Mystery or horror genre, call library for rules. Prizes awarded Oct. 25.
t Bingo on Thursdays 8 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church McAlear Center, 628 Lime City Rd. Doors open at 5 p.m.; early bird at 6 p.m. Information: 419-666-1393.
t Co-ed adult volleyball league, 6-8:30 p.m. Sundays to Dec. 5, and again Jan. 9 to March 13. Fee per team, per session, $195. Call Rossford Recreation Center to register.
Weston
t Sampler Mexican dinner, 5-8 p.m. tomorrow at American Legion Post 409 on Mill Street. $6/adults; $4/children.
Wood County
t Immunization clinics open weekdays at Wood County Health Department, 1840 East Gypsy Lane, Bowling Green. Walk-in or call 419-352-8402 for an appointment.
t Spring bulb and bird seed sale by Friends of the Wood County Park District through Sunday. Pick-up 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Wood County Park Headquarters, 1837 Mercer Rd., Bowling Green. Small birdhouses also available. Call 1-800-321-1897 for order form.
t Boo Crew training for the Halloween Folklore and Funfest, 7-8 p.m. today at park district headquarters, 18729 Mercer Rd. Volunteer opportunities discussed; refreshments provided. Register: 419-353-1897.
t Friends of the Parks membership meeting and luncheon, 1 p.m. Sunday at Otsego Park, 20000 West River Rd., Bowling Green. Brief presentation on the Maumee Remedial Action Plan. Reservations: 419-353-1897 by today.
t Wood County Genealogy Society, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Wood County District Public Library, 251 North Main St. Gathering information for Lineage Society membership.
t Twilight of the Barn in Ohio photography exhibit by John A. Rodak until Oct. 30 in the art gallery of the Wood County Historical Center museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 18 images of Ohio family barns. Free admission.
t Bingo at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at VFW Post 1148 at 719 South Main St., Bowling Green. Doors open 5:30 p.m.
t Noon lunches for seniors 60 and older, Fridays, Hosanna Lutheran Church, 239019 Kellogg Rd., Grand Rapids. Donation $2. Call 1-800-367-4935.
Toledo
t Chicano poet and writer Manuel Caro will speak on Chicano/American history, literature, and culture, 2 p.m. Saturday at the South branch library, 1736 Broadway.
t Swiss steak dinner and dessert, 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Przybylski Post 642 at 2810 Airport Hwy. $6.50. Open to the public.
t Polish heritage month breakfast 8-11 a.m. Sunday at St. Adalbert Parish, 3233 Lagrange St.
t Aerobic dance and firming and toning exercise class for ages 40 and older, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Toledo Yacht Club. $5 per class or $30 for an eight-week session. Information: 419-381-1956.
t VFW essay contests for grades 6-8, "The Patriot's Pen," and for grades 9-12, "Voice of Democracy," sponsored by VFW Post 606, 3005 West Laskey Rd. Patriotic art contest also held. All contests have monetary or scholarship awards. Information: 419-473-9557.
t Homework Helper to the Rescue 3:30-5:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday through Dec. 16 at Kent branch library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., for grades K-8; also 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays at Mott branch library, 1085 Dorr St., for grades K-6.
t Free film series Thursdays 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 4 at Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St. Art films, foreign and independent films, seen for the first time in this area, followed by discussion.
t Mini book sale 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6 at 546 Southard Ave. by Friends of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. Information: 419-259-5455.
t Coping with bullies 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan St., for grades K-6. How to deal with bullying explained through stories and puppets.
t An Evening with Elvis dinner theater, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in St. Clement Hall, 2990 Tremainsville Rd. Hors d'oeuvres at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and performance by Bob Rosencrantz and his band at 7:30 p.m. Reservations, $25: 419-475-3628.
t Point Place Heritage Society, 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Friendship Park Senior Center, 2930 131st St. Sandy Bihn, president of the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Preservation Society, will speak about the lighhouse, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Light refreshments served; contest held for those wishing to dress in costume. Open to the public.
t Know It Now free on-line information assistance for the public, available 24-hours, seven days per week at www.toledolibrary.org. Available through any computer with Internet access. Specialized homework assistance also available, 2-10 p.m. daily. Information: 419-259-5266.
t Poetry Lives Here free program for teens interested in poetic expression, Saturdays to Nov. 13 in the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St., McMaster Family Center for Lifelong Learning. Register: 419-259-5297.
t Farmer's Market hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. rest of week with limited vendors. Poultry House open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays and 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.
t Food, clothing giveaway 9-11 a.m. every third Saturday each month at Christian Community Church, 2500 Nebraska Ave.
t Storytime with Red Robin 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Saturdays at Red Robin restaurant, 4850 Monroe St. Games, crafts, prizes each week. Free. Information: 419-475-9318.
t Internet and e-mail classes at Mott branch library, 1085 Dorr St. Register: 419-259-5230.
t Coffeehouse 7:30 p.m. the second Saturday each month at Riverpoint Ministries, Christian Life Center, 5649 Suder Ave. Entertainment, refreshments, donations at the door. Call 419-729-1703.
t●Art classes Sundays in Frog Towne Square Bay at the Erie Street Market at 237 South Erie St. Local artist Jan Revill teaches 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for $5, which includes all supplies. For adults and children age 5 and older.
Areawide
t 40th Downtown Art Exhibition by The Toledo Artists' Club and Owens-Illinois, at Owens-Illinois Seagate Lobby from Oct. 19-Nov. 19. All artists from the Greater Toledo area are eligible. Separate high school section of student artwork entered by area art teachers. Reception Oct. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the O-I lobby. Awards at 7 p.m.
t Boys To Men program career day at the Glass City Church of Christ, 901 Hoag St., Nov. 6, 8:30-1:30 p.m., for ages 9-19. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; program includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 419-242-2828.
t Solo exhibition of digital images by Andrew J. Ortiz in Clement Gallery at the University of Toledo's Center for Visual Arts through Nov. 12 during gallery hours. A lecture by the artist is at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Haigh Auditorium, room 0090 CVA; a reception follows.
t Toledo Artist Group session celebrates the use of wood, plastics, paint and metals in a multi-dimensional space at the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery at Owens Community College, Perrysburg Township campus through Oct. 22. Information: 567-661-2721 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 2721.
t Mural design contest sponsored by the Toledo School for the Arts and commissioned by The Hotel Seagate, to be painted on the top floor of the complex. Winner gets $100 and will be the assistant manager of the project. Information: 419-242-8885. or email Srobinson@HotelSeagate.com.
t Flag exhibit at The Wolcott House, 1031 River Rd., Maumee through Oct. 24. The museum is open Thursdays through Sundays with tours at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors 60+ and $2.50 students.
t Start H.S. Hall of Fame induction and banquet to include a tribute to the original Spartans and a presentation to the first scholarship winner, Nov. 19 at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. Tickets $30 if purchased before Nov. 1: 734-854-7633.
t Distinguished Waite Alumni Award nominees can be submitted until Nov. 12 by calling 419-691-4687.
Benefits
t Pet Howl-O-Ween Party to benefit the Toledo Area Humane Society, Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Karnik Pet Lodge, 2921 Fairbanks Ave. $10 per costume/contest category. Registration 9-9:30 a.m.. Categories include most creative, prettiest, best pet duo. Information: 419-482-7101 or 419-841-6621.
t Golf With The Vets for Veterans Outreach, Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd., Sylvania, Monday with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. $135 per player includes 18 holes, raffles and 50/50 drawings. Information: 419-514-1540.
t Fund-raiser for Assistance Dogs of America, Inc. and PetMassage Research Institute Inc., will be held at PetMassage Health and Fitness Center, 3347 McGregor Ln., 4-8 p.m. Oct. 22. Silent auction, puppy parade, K-9 costume contest, dog-owner look-alike contest.
t Hounds For Howl-O-Ween for dogs and their owners, to benefit Planned Pethood, Inc., a non-profit animal rescue and spay/neuter advocate, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 24 at Pups 'N People, 1225 Ford St., Maumee. Dogs can dress up for Halloween and model for prizes. A photographer and a pet psychic will be there; treats for pets and people. $10 at the door.
t Halloween Treats from Wendy's in conjunction with Toledo radio station WWWM-FM (105.5) and the Dave Thomas Foundation, will benefit Adopt America Network, to help find homes for children in foster care. Halloween treat books sold at Wendy's during October for $1. Redeemable at Wendy's across the country.
t Rock, Raffle & Race to benefit the East Toledo Senior Activities Center, at the IBEW Hall-Local 245, 705 Lime City Rd., Rossford, on Nov. 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Information: 419-691-2254.
t Feed Hungry Minds and Bodies, CASTO Residential Properties teams with Children's Hunger Alliance, to collect new and gently used children's books to distribute to after-school and family child-care sites in Central Ohio on Nov. 24. All proceeds go to Children's Hunger Alliance. Information: Sylvan Lakes in Sylvania Township, 419-842-8480; or Lakes at Woodmont in Perrysburg Township, 419-874-9874.
t Maumee Firefighting Association is going door-to-door selling raffle tickets for a cash drawing to be held on Nov. 2 at the fire station. Proceeds benefit fire prevention programs, volunteers training and buying firefighting and life saving equipment. Tickets available at the station during business hours or by calling 419-897-7057.
Books
t Author Lori Foster is the speaker at the mystery/suspense writers workshop at Sanger branch library, 3030 West Central Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 23. Her appearance is co-sponsored by the Maumee Valley Chapter of Romance Writers of America. Workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Lunch available for $5. Information: 419-259-5370.
Clubs
t AARP Toledo Trilby Chapter 1990 meets Oct. 21 in the St. Clement Community Center, 2990 Tremainsville Rd. at 1 p.m. Historian Fred Folger speaks about "Ohio, The Amazing Buckeye State." Open to the public.
t Compass Club luncheon, speaker and discussion 11 a.m. Wednesdays at El Matador, 7011 Airport Hwy., and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Uncle John's Restaurant, 3131 Secor Rd. Visitors welcome. Information: 419-385-1858.
t Expectant Mothers Group at Living Faith United Methodist Church, 1240 Columbus, Holland. Free to all expectant mothers. Information: 419-389-0921 or 517-443-5987.
t Fine Arts Association meets in the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the Delta Memorial Hall, 401 Main St., Delta. Information call 419-822-9725.
t Glass City Miniatures Guild, 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Toledo Botanical Garden, Terrace Room of the Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Dr. Public welcome. Information: 419-936-2986.
t Greater Toledo Civil War Roundtable 7:30 p.m. today at Navarre Park shelterhouse, 1001 White St. Business meeting followed by program at 8:10 p.m., "Gettysburg: After the Battle." Refreshments provided; open to the public.
t Kaffeestunde German coffee hour meets every Wednesday, 12:30-1:30 p.m., South Lounge, Student Union, UT Bancroft Campus. Anyone interested in speaking German is welcome to attend. Information: 419-530-2649.
t Lucas County Retired Teachers will meet Oct. 21 at Noon at The Toledo Club, Madison and 14th St., cost is $16 and a reservation is required by Oct. 15. Call 419-382-0807.
t Maumee Valley T's (Ford Model T Club) meets the third Wednesday of each month at Brondes Ford, 1511 Reynolds Rd., Maumee at 7 p.m. Information: 419-877-0513.
t Mothers of Preschoolers meets Oct. 19 and 20 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., CrossRoads Community Church, 1590 West Temperance Rd., Temperance, Mich. Information: 734-847-4135.
t Naturalists' Camera Club of Toledo meets the second Friday of every month at 7:30 p.m., Secor Metropark, National Center for Nature Photography, 10001 Central Ave., Berkey. Guests welcome. Information: 419-474-2911 or www.naturalistcameraclub.com.
t New Neighbors League Club hosts a variety of interest groups and special activities, including monthly luncheons with speakers. Meet other new people in the area. Information: 419-841-5642.
t Northwest Ohio Writers Forum meets 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Washington branch library, 5560 Harvest Ln. Free and open to the public. Information: 419-666-7120 or www.nwowf.com.
t Old Newsboys Goodfellows Association luncheon meetings, Michael's Bar and Grill, 901 Monroe St., noon the first and third Friday. Information: 419-381-0755.
t Oregon/Northwood Rotary meets every Thursday at Cousino's, 1842 Woodville Rd. Breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m. and the meeting is at 8 a.m.
t Oregon Business and Professional Women, 6 p.m. Oct. 21 in the municipal building, 5330 Seaman Rd. Reservations/cancellations: 419-693-8659. Program on American's first woman physician, Elizabeth Blackwell.
t Parents Without Partners meets the first Thursday of the month at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St., at 7 p.m. Information: 419-381-1338 or 419-246-8037.
t P.O.L.A.R. Athletic Club meets for breakfast Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Drum & Bugle Room at the Shrine Temple. Information: 419-536-8525.
t Samagama Club will be meeting on Wednesday at Noon at Brandywine Country Club, 6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee. Mail check for $12 for reservation and $10 for dues, to Lois Brigham, PO Box 698, Maumee, OH 43537, by Friday. for information call Charline Buehrer at 419-893-7374.
t Shuffleboard Club meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Jermain Park, Upton and North Cove Blvd., behind tennis courts. New members welcome, $2.50 per season. Information: 419-824-5173.
t Singles Group being formed at Pilgrim Church of the United Church of Christ, 1375 Sylvania Ave., will meet Oct. 16 and 30 at 6 p.m. for information call Karen Allen at 419-537-9220.
t Society for American Baseball Research, Roger Bresnahan/Mud Hens Chapter, will meet at 4 p.m. on Oct. 23 in The Roost at Fifth Third Field, with a presentation, followed by watching the opening game of the 2004 World Series. For more information about this club call 419-882-1301.
t Stamp Collectors Club of Toledo meets first and third Thursdays at Wernert's Corner Civic Association Hall, 5068 Douglas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with business meeting starting at 7 p.m.
t Teen Arts Council Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Common Space, 1700 North Reynolds Rd. Visual arts, literary arts and performing arts. All supplies included. Information: 419-531-2046.
t Toledo Camera Club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Visitors welcome. Information: 419-478-7594.
t Toledo Mothers of Twins Club meets 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Toledo Hospital. Meetings are open to mothers, foster mothers and guardians of multiple births. Information: 419-472-5032.
t Toledo Plastic Modelers meet every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Gander Lodge of the Gander Mountain store in the Springfield Commons Shopping Mall, 1320 South Holland-Sylvania Rd., Springfield Township. Information: 419-472-9163.
t Toledo Naturalists' Association will meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson's Activity Center, 1833 South Holland-Sylvania Rd. The program "In Our Own Backyard! The Oak Openings: A Globally Threatened Human-Dependent Ecosystem" will be presented by Bob Jacksy, naturalist for the Metroparks of the Toledo Area. Meeting is open to the public. Visit www.toledonaturalist.org.
t Toledo Polish Genealogy Society meets the last Saturday of the month at the Toledo-Lucas County Library, Main Branch, 325 Michigan St., Local History Room, third floor, 10-11:30 a.m.
t TOPICS Camera Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., at 7:30 p.m. Membership is open to area residents who are beginning, intermediate or advanced photographers. Information: 419-849-3108.
t U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association establishing a chapter for ballroom dancers in Toledo. Information: 1-800-447-9047 or central-office@usabda.org.
t Welcome Club of Northwest Ohio welcomes new people to the area and is for those who want to meet and make new friends. Variety of interest groups such as couples evening bridge, bunco, stitch, euchre, poker, dining out and golf. Information: 419-872-4987.
Crafts
t Mall Fall Craft Fest at Westfield Shoppingtown Franklin Park, sponsored by The Toledo Craftsman's Guild, tomorrow through Sunday during regular mall hours.
t Fall Craft Show at East Toledo Senior Activities Center, Navarre Park shelterhouse, 1001 White St., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Homemade crafts and bake sale. Information: 419-691-2254.
t Craft and Gift Show to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Saturday at St. James Church, 3948 Brockton Dr., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 419-327-9739.
t Craft Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Perrysburg Masonic Building, 590 East South Boundary.
t Craft Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Summerfield High School, 17555 Ida West Rd., Petersburg, Mich. Sponsored by the Summerfield Athletic Boosters. Information: 734-856-2267 or visit www.summerfieldathleticboosters.com.
t Crafters needed for Craft Show at Madison School in Adrian, Mich. on Oct. 23, sponsored by Lenawee 4-H Council. Information: 517-264-5314.
t Crafters needed for Craft Show at Bethel Lutheran Church, 1853 South Ave., Oct 23. Information: 419-385-6905.
t Harvest Holiday Craft Show Oct. 23 at Holy Rosary, 2565 York St., from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tables: 419-691-2760.
t Craft Show at Providence Lutheran Church, 8131 Airport Hwy., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30. Craft tables are available, call Betty at 419-868-6907.
t Crafters Wanted for Craft Show at Calvary Bible Chapel, 3740 West Alexis Rd., Nov. 5-6. Information: 419-472-9765, ext. 100.
t Crafters Needed for Nov. 6 show at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd. Tables: 419-389-0072.
t St. Lukes Craft Show, 1690 West Sterns Rd, Temperance, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6, tables still available, call 734-847-7597.
t St. Mark Arts and Crafts Show, 611 Woodville Rd., Nov. 6. Crafters needed: 419-693-1689 or 419-693-8554.
t Artists and Crafters needed for Arts of the Season Art Fair on Nov. 13 at Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Ave., from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Booth space: 419-873-ARTS.
t Crafters needed for Craft and Gift Show, Nov. 13, St. James Church, 3948 Brockton Dr., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefits Mobile Meals of Toledo. Information: 419-327-9739.
t Crafters needed for craft show at Northwood High School on Nov. 13. Information: 419-693-3374.
t Craft Show at Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 North Wheeling St., Oregon, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters needed: 419-693-0751 ext. 217.
t Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13 at St. Michaels, 510 West Front St., Monroe, Mich. Tables: 734-269-2780.
t Crafters needed for Craft Show at Whiteford Agricultural Schools in Ottawa Lake, Mich., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13, proceeds benefit elementary literacy. Tables: 734-856-1443 ext. 312.
t 29th Annual Yuletide Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13, Blissfield Elementary School, 630 South Lane St., Blissfield, Mich. For information call Peggy at 517-486-4116.
t Crafters needed for craft show at Fraternal Order of Eagles 197 at 5050 Jackman Rd., Nov. 13-14. Information: 419-472-1583.
t Crafters needed for Craft and Gift Show at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Nov. 14 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association. Information: 419-327-9739.
t Crafters needed for Knights of Columbus Winter Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 20 at 202 West Front St., Monroe, Mich. Tables: $20, 734-457-3713.
t Crafters needed for juried craft show at Lourdes College on Nov. 20. For information call Rita at 419-882-2027.
t Crafters needed for Craft, Gift and Pet Products Show at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5. Benefits Planned Pethood. Information: 419-327-9739.
t Crafters needed for juried craft shows for Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11 and 18-19. Information: 419-882-2027.
t Crafters Needed for Angel Wings On Lagrange Winter Fest, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Booth rental $25. Information 419-244-0919.
t Maumee Bay Country Quilters Guild, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Charles Hospital, Oregon Room, Navarre Avenue. Guest fees $3. Open to all. Information: 419-698-2755.
Education
t Lunar displays from NASA, including moon rocks, educational panels about man's space exploration, an Apollo space suit and a scale model of the solar system, at the Buehner Center at Oak Openings Preserve, from Oct. 15-29. Admission is free, but reservations are required: 419-535-3057 ext. 101.
t Understanding Children Early Childhood Workshop by Owens Community College and the Toledo Association for the Education of Young Children, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 16, in the Audio/Visual Classroom Center rooms 125-128. Information: 419-420-9188.
t Boat Smart Class offered by Toledo Power Squadron, four consecutive Mondays beginning Oct. 18 at Penta Career Center Adult Education Building, 30095 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. Fee is $30 per person, or an additional $15 for a second person sharing a book. ODNR will cover Ohio rules. Information: 419-661-6555.
t National ACT Testing offered in the Fire Science and Law Enforcement Center rooms 145-147, at Owens Community College, from 8 a.m.-noon on Oct. 23. Prior registration required: 567-661-7547 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7547.
t Full Moon Walk at Side Cut Metropark, 1025 River Rd., Maumee, Oct. 27, meet at the Riverview shelter at 7 p.m.
t Transfer Fair at Owens Community College, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 28, gives area residents and Owens students an opportunity to explore transfer options. Over 25 four-year colleges and universities from Ohio and Michigan will attend. Information: 567-661-7189 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7189.
t World War II Remembered, The Battle for Leyete Gulf on Oct. 20; Postmark Tokyo Bay on Nov. 17 presented by the Maumee Valley Historical Society in the Country Church on the Wolcott House Complex, 1031 River Rd., Maumee, from 7-9 p.m.
t Popular Exploratory Programs offered by Penta Career Center. Classes include 'Ask The Computer Expert', 'American Sign Language' and 'Electrical Basics'. Information: 419-661-6555.
t Children's Art Classes by Toledo Artists' Club at Toledo Botanical Garden. Advanced drawing and mixed media, ages 5-17. Information: 419-841-8153.
t The Evolution of Ohio from a wild frontier wilderness to a territory of law and civility, public display through Nov. 29 at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in the Local History and Genealogy Department, 325 Michigan St. Information: 419-259-5266.
t Family ARTS Lab every Tuesday and Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Family Arts Lab Studio at Monroe Street United Methodist Church, 3613 Monroe St. Lab is geared to children 3-5 years with an adult. Drawing class Tuesdays for children 7-10 years, 4-5:30 p.m. Information: 419-480-0222.
t Bedford's Fabulous Fours accepting new students. Free home-based pre-school program for children 4 years old. Once a week, a teacher comes to the student's door with activities and learning materials for the child and guardian. Free to students and families through a Michigan Department of Education grant. Information and registration: 734-850-6718.
t ElderVision classes at Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd. One-day trips and special programs for active adults beginning in October. Information: 419-824-3707 or gburke@lourdes.edu or visit www.lourdes.edu/eldervision.htm.
t English for Speakers of Other Languages offered through Washington Local Adult Basic and Literacy Education, 3939 Wrenwood Rd., Monday through Thursday 9:15-11 45 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. Information: 419-473-2364.
t Fast Track GED Class for those adults who are almost ready for the test. Class includes test-taking strategies, math brush-up and taking the practice test. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Information: 419-473-2364.
t GED Test preparation offered at Washington Local Adult Basic and Literacy Education, Westwood Building, 3939 Wrenwood Rd., Tuesdays and Thursdays,1-4 p.m. Information: 419-473-2364.
t GED testing Oct. 14-15 at the Washington Local Schools board office, 3505 West Lincolnshire, and Nov. 4-5 at Southwyck Mall, Southwyck Center #F3, main mall entrance on Reynolds Rd., first door on right next to Red Baron Arcade. Register: 419-245-3809.
t Project Succeed opportunities for those who have lost financial support, to become financially self-sufficient through education and career decisions. Information: Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women at the University of Toledo, 419-530-8570.
t Brown-Bag Seminars to discuss topics impacting all women, Catharine S. Eberly Center Conference Room, Tucker Hall, Room 180 on Thursdays 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tonight: Poetry Reading With UT Women Poets. Information: 419-530-8570. Free and open to the public.
t Horror Stories, 7:30 p.m. Friday family program through Oct. 29, University of Toledo's Ritter Planetarium & Brooks Observatory. Moon Witch Saturday family program through Oct. 30 at 1 p.m., $4/adults, $3/seniors and ages 4-12. Free for ages 3 and under. Information: 419-530-4037.
t Parent-Child Space Academy at Brooks Observatory at The University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Open to children 8-12 and their parents, cost is $20 for a team of one child and one parent, additional parents or children are $9. Pre-paid registration is required, call 419-530-2650.
t Lunar Eclipse observing, weather permitting, 9 p.m.-midnight on Oct. 27 at Brooks Observatory at The University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium. $2 per person; free to children under 5.
Employment Resources
t Employment Resource Center 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, St. Stephen Church, 7800 Erie St., Sylvania. Free help with resumes, interview skills, networking. Budget and debt counseling available. Information: 419-885-1551.
t One stop employment and training in Lucas and Wood counties. Toledo: 419-245-2950 or 419-865-7248; Wood Co.: 419-352-4172.
t YW Child Care Connections nonprofit resource and referral agency provides assistance in locating affordable child care. Call Toledo office at 419-255-5519 or 1-800-632-3052, Wood County 419-353-7801 or 1-800-632-3053, and Ottawa County 419-732-7807 or 1-877-228-1700.
Exchange students
t Adventures in Real Communication, year program, looking for host families for teenage foreign exchange students. Information: 419-698-5513.
t ASSE International Student Exchange Program looking for host families for boys and girls ages 15 to 18 from various countries. Each student is fully insured, and host families select student. Call 419-874-0043 or 1-800-736-1760.
t Cultural Homestay International, a non-profit educational foundation, seeks host families for international high school students for the 2004-5 school year. Provide room, food and supportive environment. Students arrive in August, speak English and attend neighborhood schools. Have own spending money and health insurance. Information: 1-800-210-6080.
t EF Foundation for Foreign Study seeks host families for high school foreign exchange students from around the world. Information: 419-836-1528 or 419-868-8880; toll free at 1-800-498-2487.
t World Heritage seeks local host families for high school boys and girls from various countries. Information: 1-800-888-9040 or visit www.world-heritage.org.
t Youth For Understanding International Exchange Student seeks host families for students from various countries. Details: 1-800-833-6243.
Fall activities
t Tombstone Bicycle Tour Sunday starting at 11 a.m. at the nature center in Secor Metropark, 10001 West Central Ave., Berkey. Get in the spirit of Halloween by wearing bike-safe costumes on this 36-mile bike ride through flat, backcountry roads and past 11 cemeteries.
t Family Haunted Bike Ride beginning at Oak Openings Metropark, Buehner Center, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton, with check-in at 10:45 a.m., ride starts at 11 a.m. Registration forms available at local bike shops or online at www.freewheel.com/hiayh/activities.html or call 419-878-6440.
t Bluebird Passenger Trains haunted theme trains for the family, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 7. Take a 1-hour and 15-minute round-trip ride across 10 miles of haunted countryside from Waterville to Grand Rapids. Refreshments proceeds benefit the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, who will be working the concession stands. All trains depart from Waterville Train Station, 49 North Sixth St. For times and prices: 1-866-63-TRAIN or visit www.tlew.org.
t Autumn Open House at the UT Stranahan Arboretum, Oct. 16, 17, 23 and 24 from 1-5 p.m. Free tour at 2 p.m. each day includes walking through the arboretum with a local expert, learning about trees and their history. Information: 419-841-1007.
t Pemberville Autumn Fest on the River 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 23 along Front Street, sponsored by the Pemberville Freedom Area Historical Society. Civil War re-eneactors, living history village and historians, artisans, children's activities, horse-drawn trolleys, and vintage vehicles. Lumberjack pancake breakfast at 7 a.m.; old-fashioned western comedy in the Opera House. Information: 419-287-3274.
Health
t Facing Alzheimer's Program, featuring David Shenk, author of The Forgetting, will be at 6 p.m. on Nov. 3 at WGTE-TV channel 30, 1270 South Detroit Ave. Registration required: 419-380-4640.
t Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, 2-3:30 p.m. at Delta United Methodist Church, 101 N. Wood Dr., Delta on Oct. 20. Register: 1-800-341-1701 or 419-822-3556.
t Aquatic arthritis and tai chi in a warm water therapeutic pool at Anne Grady Center, 1525 Eber Rd. Information: 419-866-6500, ext. 214.
t Aquatic exercise classes, prenatal aquatics, fitness classes and tai chi at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. Information: 419-696-7203 for aquatic classes; 419-696-7412 for prenatal and fitness classes; 419-537-0131 for tai chi.
t Aquatic exercise classes, 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the University of Toledo. $40 for one month. Prescription from physician required. Information: 419-530-2731.
t Diabetes education group meets 7 p.m. on the third Thursday each month at the Washington branch library, 5560 Harvest Lane. Information: 419-841-5992 ext. 6744.
t First Aid and CPR certification classes offered by Safety Council of Northwest Ohio, 8015 Rinker Pointe Court. Information: 419-662-7777.
t Focus on Healing therapeutic exercise class for those with chronic illnesses and those who want to stay fit. Medical College of Ohio on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings, and Wednesday mornings at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Information: 419-345-3986.
t Healing care programs to help families through the cancer experience, by ProMedica Cancer Center. Tai Chi, meditation, understanding medicines, vitamins and herbs, yoga. Information: 419-291-5899.
t Health lectures noon on Wednesdays, St. James Club, 7337 West Bancroft St., Springfield Township. Information: 419-841-5597.
t Hypnosis clinics to stop smoking or lose weight, American Lung Association. $50. Information: 1-800-231-5864.
t Free mammograms for women age 40 or older who have no insurance or who qualify for CareNet, 5-8 p.m. today at St. Charles Mercy Hospital Women's Care Center, 2600 Navarre Ave., Oregon. Call 419-251-4000 to make an appointment.
t Psychotherapy analysis at the Center for the Study of Experiential Psychotherapy at the University of Toledo, in exchange for participation in research (videotaping of sessions, completing questionnaires). Information: 419-530-4014.
t Smoking cessation program at Toledo Hospital offers a series of four classes each month for $58. Day and evening classes available. Information: 419-291-8033 or 419-291-4474.
t Smoke Stoppers Staying Stopped 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Charles Mercy Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave., Oregon.
t Stretch and Strengthen class offered at Bay Park Community Hospital, designed to help rid or reduce the body of stress and tension, 9:30-11 a.m. Oct. 14 and 21. Information: 419-690-7675.
t Ultrasound screenings at Mercy Women's Care at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. Test to detect abnormal bone mass density in women over age 45. Registration: 419-251-4000.
t Youth Group exercise classes for ages 5-8 years and 9-12 years at St. James Club, 7337 West Bancroft St. Swimming and yoga classes included. Information: 419-841-5597.
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