Article published Thursday, November 11, 2004 What's on: South
Bowling Green
t Bingo at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at VFW Post 1148 at 719 South Main St. Doors open 5:30 p.m.
t Fall blood drive 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today and tomorrow at Bowling Green State University student union all purpose room, 1001 East Wooster Dr.
t Immunization clinic open weekdays at Wood County Health Department, 1840 East Gypsy Lane. Walk-in or call 419-352-8402.
Grand Rapids
t Fall fund-raiser 9 a.m. Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church on West Third Street. Bake sale, bazaar, silent auction. Lunch at 11 a.m., chicken dinner at 5 p.m.
t Spaghetti dinner and auction 6:30 p.m. Saturday at American Legion Post 232, 12580 River Rd., Rt. 24. Proceeds to the area swimming pool.
t Fish fry, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Sidle American Legion Post 232 at 12580 River Rd. $6.50.
t Noon lunches for seniors 60 and older, Fridays, Hosanna Lutheran Church, 239019 Kellogg Rd. Donation $2. Call 1-800-367-4935.
Holland
t Fish fry every Friday, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 646 at 1074 Clarion Ave. Steaks, hamburgers too. Information: 419-865-8511.
t Teen advisory board meeting, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Holland branch library, 1032 South McCord Rd. Plan programs, share ideas.
t Munching on Munsch, 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Holland branch library, 1032 South McCord Rd. Funny goods and stories. Register now.
t Book discussion of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil written by John Berendt, 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at Holland branch library, 1032 South McCord Rd. Copies of the book available.
Maumee
t St. Luke's Hospital auxiliary holiday bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow in the hospital auditorium, 5901 Monclova Rd. Homemade crafts, food. Taste test lunch for nominal fee. Open to all.
t Craft, bake sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Maumee Eagles, 827 Illinois Ave.
t Lewis and Clark Expedition, a one-man re-enactment of the expedition told by the historical half-French and half-Shawnee George Drouillard, 10:30 a.m. Monday; 7 p.m. Tuesday; and 7 p.m. Wednesday at Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St. Tickets: $6/adults, $2.50/child, $6/senior citizens; call 419-891-1166.
Perrysburg
t Arts of the Season art show and sale, live music, children's activities, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Ave.
t Free film series at Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Ave. includes Flying Down to Rio with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, 10 a.m. Nov. 18; The Station Agent at 7 p.m. Nov. 19, and The Bicycle Thief at7 p.m. Dec. 10. Free admission and refreshments.
t Holiday parade downtown, 2 p.m. Nov. 28. Information: 419-874-5361.
t Holiday tree lighting 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at Hood Park, Front Street at Louisiana Avenue.
t Healthy Hearts women's step aerobics, 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. November classes includes soap making, Thanksgiving centerpieces, stained glass panel, and a family night hike. Reservations, fees: 419-874-4174.
Reynolds Corners
t Thanksgiving celebration for grades K-4, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday at Reynolds Corners branch library, 4833 Dorr St. Stories, crafts, games, treats. Register: 419-259-5320.
t Teen Cafe Fall Fest 7 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds Corners branch library, 4833 Dorr St. Cider and doughnuts, snacks, craft, for grades 5-12. Registration required: 419-259-5320.
Rossford
t Paws with a Heart: children read to listening dogs at Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., 7 or 7:25 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 30. Register in advance: 419-666-0924.
t Sponge Bob Square Pants Day, 2-3 p.m. today at Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy. Krusty Krab races, treats, For ages 5 and older. Call to register.
t Go Blue! Go Bucks! Ohio State vs. Michigan party for ages 5 and older, 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy. Call to register.
t Square and contra dance, circle dances, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday at Rossford United Methodist Church, 270 Dixie Hwy. All dances taught; no partners needed. $6. Information: 419-536-3747.
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.
South Toledo
t Card party and luncheon, 10:30 a.m. today at First English Lutheran Church, 1415 Broadway St. Tallies, $5, includes lunch. Mini-bazaar and bake sale, raffles, prizes. Call 419-244-3709.
t Pork chop dinner 3 p.m. Saturay at Southside American Legion Post 531, 881 Geneva Ave.
t Holiday craft night for adults, 7 p.m. Monday at Toledo Heights branch library, 423 Shasta Dr. Paint a unique holiday ornament. Registration:419-259-5220.
t Make a book for Children's Book Week, 4 p.m. Wednesday at South branch library, 1638 Broadway. Treats provided. For grades K-4.
t Intergalactic Thanksgiving film plus popcorn, 3:45-4:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Heatherdowns branch library, 3265 Glanzman Rd., for grades K-4.
t Holiday bazaar and luncheon 9 a.m-5 p.m. Nov. 19 at Church of St. Andrew, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd. Crafts, jams and jellies, baked goods, holiday items. Hot lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
t Sauerkraut and pork supper, 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 18-19 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4560 Glendale Ave. Adults/$8; child/$4.
t Cartooning contest for grades K-12 through Nov. 20 at Toledo Heights branch library, 423 Shasta Dr. Winners announced Nov. 30. Judging by local artist.
t Artist Ricardo Arriaga will exhibit his work, now to Dec. 18 at South branch library, 1638 Broadway. Reception, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 20. Free and open to the public. Information: 419-259-5395.
t Basic Internet training 7-8 p.m. every Monday through Dec. 4 at South branch library, 1638 Broadway. By appointment only: 419-259-5395.
Swanton
t●Monte Carlo tomorrow 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the American Legion Hall at 200 South Hallett Ave. Free food for all players. Proceeds to the Swanton Band Boosters.
t●Swim away with Rainbow Fish 4 p.m. Nov. 19, Swanton Public Library, 350 Chestnut St. Fish tales program for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Register: 419-826-2760.
t●Youth basketball program for grades 3-6 starts Nov. 29 through Feb. 12. Forms, due tomorrow, available at board of education office, 108 North Main St. Information: 419-826-0679 or 419-825-2977.
t●Bottle cap magnets craft 2 p.m. Nov. 20, Swanton Public Library, 305 Chestnut St. Teens in grades six through 12 make a set of six bottle cap magnets. Bring bottle caps and/or small pictures that will fit in bottle caps, or use the library's materials. Registration: 419-826-2760.
t●Book discussion of Before and After written by Rosellen Brown, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Swanton Public Library, 305 Chestnut St.
t Memorial bricks in Swanton's Pillion Park available. Personalized bricks with inscription, $25. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Swanton. Details: 419-826-9515
Tontogany
t Euchre tournament 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 10, and Jan. 14 at American Legion Hall, 18086 Tontogany Rd. Register at 7 p.m. Entry fee, $4. Cash prizes, food available. Information: 419-823-4412.
t Swiss steak dinner and auction 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Tontogany Legion Hall, 18086 Tontogany Rd. at Kellogg Road. Auction includes quilts, baked goods, gift baskets, crafts.
Waterville
t Soup and pie suppers 4:30 p.m. tomorrow and Dec. 10 at American Legion Hall, 210 Mechanic St. $5.
t Battle of Fallen Timbers and the Archival Dig of the Historic Site 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wakeman Hall, 401 Farnsworth Rd. Waterville Historical Society free event.
Whitehouse
t Pythian luncheon 11 am.-1 p.m. today at Pythian Hall, 6761 Providence St. Chicken and noodles, $5. Open to the public.
t Book sale Saturday at the Whitehouse Library. 10651 Waterville St. Children's story hour, 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Art gallery display of paintings by local artists.
t Food distribution center for all Anthony Wayne Local school district residents, 10-11 a.m. Monday at Zion United Methodist Church, 10926 Maumee St. Information: 419-877-5820, afternoons.
t Code 3 pancake and sausage breakfast, second Sunday monthly 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through April, Whitehouse Fire Department, 10550 Waterville St.
t Storytelling 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Whitehouse Community Library community room, 10651 Waterville St. Volunteers needed Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays: 419-877-2900.
t Bookmobile from Toledo-Lucas County Public Library each Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Chateau Estates Mobile Home Park, 10430 Airport Hwy.; 4:50-5:20 p.m. at Anthony Wayne Shopping Center, Weckerly and Finzel roads; 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Westwyck Subdivision, Wyndham and Westwyck Drive; and 7:30-8 p.m. at New Village Hall, 6925 Providence St. Books, movies, music available. Library cards processed the same day.
t Clothing Closet open 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the rear of Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville St. Gently used, clean clothing available. Funds used for mission programs.
Wood County
t Leaf creations 7-8 p.m. today at park district headquarters, 18729 Mercer Rd., Bowling Green. Create animals and designs using leaves. Register: 419-353-1897.
t A walk in the woods to collect nature's bounty, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday in Bradner Preserve, State Rt. 23 between Caldwall and Greensburg Pike roads, Montgomery Twp. Register: 419-353-1897.
t Colonial Thanksgiving High Tea, Sunday at a Wood County Park. Reservations, fees, and location: Vintage Teas, 419-882-0766.
t Ornaments, Gift Cards 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at park district headquarters, 18729 Mercer Rd., Bowling Green. Learn to make cards, ornaments from recycled items. $5. Register: 419-353-1897.
t It's a Hoot! night search for owls, 7-8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Cedar Creeks Preserve; entrance on double road on west side of 4611 Walbridge Rd., Northwood. Program for ages 6-12 and ages 3-5 1/2 with an adult companion. Register: 419-353-1897.
Toledo
t Harvest Festival 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday at Asbury United Methodist Church, 4725 Dorr St. Craft and bake sale. Swiss steak dinner with homemade pie, $6.50 and $7.50 in advance, 50 cents more at the door.
t Tips for Term Paper Research, Saturday for history topics, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St. Tour of databases and Web sites for internet research. Registration: 419-259-5218.
t Authentic Mexican dinner 5-8 p.m. tomorrow at St. Adalbert Parish, 3233 Lagrange St. Adults/$6.50, child/$3. Bake sale.
t Spaghetti dinner noon Sunday at VFW Post 6409 at 175 Osborn St. Adults/$6, child/$3. Carryout available: 419-666-9563.
t Turkey Trot dollar dance, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 28 at VFW Post 5530 at 415 East Central Ave. Music by Sounds Great Band. Food available.
t Aerobic dance and firming and toning exercise class for ages 40 and up, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Toledo Yacht Club. $5 per class/$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 for grades K-6, now through Dec. 16 at the following libraries: Mott branch library, 1085 Dorr St., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays; Main Library, 325 Michigan St., Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m.; South branch, 1736 Broadway, Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m., and Toledo Heights branch, 432 Shasta Dr., Mondays and Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. No reservations required.
t Mini book sale 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6 at Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St.
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, Saturday in the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St., McMaster Family Center for Lifelong Learning. Register: 419-259-5297.
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 0 Monroe St. Games, crafts, prizes each week. Free. Information: 419-475-9318.
Areawide
t The Art of Miniature, sponsored by the Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts, 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Grand Ballroom of the Clarion Westgate Hotel, 3536 Secor Rd. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
t Frogtown's Storytelling Telebration Nov. 19 at Heatherdowns Country Club beginning 7:30 p.m. Evening of stories for adults is an annual event that celebrates the art of storytelling. $7 at the door, cash bar. Information: 419-841-5608 or 419-474-8881 or mplora@accesstoledo.com.
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: 734-854-7633.
t Nominations Sought for Annual Milestones Awards. YWCA to recognize outstanding women. To nominate a woman with exceptional leadership qualities: 419-241-3235 or email specialevents@ywcatoledo.org. Nominations must be made by Nov. 19.
t AIDS Memorial Quilt display at The Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center of Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, noon-8 p.m. "Women and AIDS" is the theme for this year's World AIDS Campaign. On World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, a liturgy and recognition service at noon and 5:30 p.m.; a panel of women living with HIV will talk about their experiences.
Benefits
t Fireman's Blitz for MDA at Jed's Barbecue and Brew in Perrysburg, 27511 Holiday Ln., every Monday, 8 p.m. to midnight. Local fire fighters bartend to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association send children to camp, buy wheelchairs, and more. Information: 419-866-9289.
t Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Drive, sponsored by Iams and the Toledo area shelters through Jan. 2. Adopting families receive an Iams Starter kit with food samples, coupons and tips on pet care, behavior, training and nutrition. Participating shelters are Paws and Whiskers, 38 Hillwyck, and Planned Pethood Inc., 1634 Cass Rd., Maumee. Call 1-800-566-5038 or visit www.home4theholidays.com.
t Rock, Raffle & Race to benefit the East Toledo Senior Activities Center, at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Hall-Local 245, 705 Lime City Rd., Rossford, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Information: 419-691-2254.
t Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camps, Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 5757 Starr Ave. Extension, Oregon. $6/adults; $3.50/children 10 and under. Information: 419-691-9701.
t Dinner Auction to benefit Central Catholic High School, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7:45 p.m. Black tie-optional affair is $125 per person, and includes a gourmet, sit-down dinner, silent and live auctions. Raffle tickets only are $25 with prizes including trips, fur coats, vacation homes. Information: 419-255-2280 ext. 150.
t Grand Cabaret benefit concert for Toledo School for the Arts 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at The Event Center, 23 North Summit St. Local performers; area chefs prepare specialty dishes. Grand prize of $5,000 in a reverse raffle.
t Jazz legend Jon Hendricks performs at Corpus Christi Church, 2955 Dorr St., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $20/adults; $15/students, seniors. Proceeds benefit Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence. Information: 419-244-7442.
t Holiday Photos with Santa or The Cat In The Hat, to benefit the Toledo Area Humane Society, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the society, 1920 Indian Wood Circle in Arrowhead Park, Maumee. Information: 419-482-7101.
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 Smoke the Turkey 5K run on Thanksgiving Day to benefit Hospice of Northwest Ohio, at St. James Club, 7337 West Bancroft St. Nov. 25, 9 a.m. $20 before Nov. 15, includes a shirt; $15 after Nov. 15 without a shirt. Prize for the "Best Dressed Turkey". Information: 419-841-5597.
t The Children's LightHouse Holiday Benefit, a Ministry of ISOH/IMPACT, International Tea and Gingerbread House making and gift shop, Nov. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 25182 West River Rd., Perrysburg. $25 per parent, child's tea included, or $15 for tea only and $15 for Gingerbread house only. Reservations by Nov. 20, 419-878-8548 or 419-346-7896.
t Holiday Fund-raiser hosted by Toledo Public Schools Foundation, to benefit the students of Polly Fox Academy. Shop at The Davis Building on Jefferson and Michigan streets, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 1. Proceeds from tickets ($100 per person) and 10 percent of purchases from that evening through Dec. 15 will be used to fund childcare and college scholarships for Polly Fox students. Tickets: 419-535-6568.
Clubs
t American Legion Conn-Weissenberger Post 587 at 2020 West Alexis Rd. Sunday dances 3-7 p.m. at $6 members, $9 guests. A Touch of Brass Christmas dance on Dec. 19 at $10 members and $15 guests, dinner served. Doors open 1 p.m., lunch at 2 p.m. each dance. Membership, $5.
t Bedford Artists' Club Tuesday at the Bedford Senior Citizens Center, Samaria and Jackman Rds., Temperance. Business meeting at 7 p.m. After the meeting Thom Frushour will demonstrate oil painting. Open to the public. Information: 734-847-7798.
t Christ Dunberger American Legion and Auxiliary, monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at 4925 Pickle Rd., Oregon.
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. Information: 419-729-1703.
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 Czech Dancers Polka Club dance on Sunday at Ottawa Lake Sportsman Club, Old U.S. 223, Ottawa Lake, Mich., 3-7 p.m., admission $6. Information: 419-644-4271 or 517-443-5523.
t Echoes of Poland Folk Song and Dance Ensemble, dinner dance and buffet dinner, 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday at 5255 North Detroit Ave. Advance tickets, $20, or $25 at the door. Information: 419-531-8658.
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 the first Tuesday of each month 7-9 p.m. at Delta Memorial Hall, 401 Main St., Delta. Member Carol Fournier is the featured artist for November in the store Dee's Art & Angels, 327 Main St., Delta. Information: 419-822-9725.
t Gathering of Quilters Guild Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Calvary Bible Chapel, 3740 West Alexis Rd., features a lecture and trunk show entitled "Sources of Inspiration for my Art Quilts and How I Create Them" by Sue Holdaway-Heys. $10 for non-members. Information: 419-874-7494.
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 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 Lutheran Home at Toledo Coffee Club meets the second Thursday of every month and is free to the public. Today: "Diabetes: It's Not Just About Sugar" at 1:30 p.m. in the Assisted Living dining room, 131 North Wheeling St., Oregon. Information: 419-693-0751, ext. 246.
t Maumee Bay Country Quilters Guild meets 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Charles Mercy Hospital, Oregon Room, Navarre Avenue, Oregon. Guest fees $3. Open to all. Information: 419-698-2755.
t Maumee Valley Model Boat Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at the meeting room of Gander Mountain Sporting Goods, 1320 South Holland Sylvania Rd., at 7 p.m. Guests welcome, call 419-472-1331.
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 Nov.16 and 17 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, second Friday each 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 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 Business and Professional Women meet Nov. 18 with dinner at 6 p.m. followed by business meeting and annual auction. Reservations by 5 p.m. Saturday: 419-693-8659.
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. Speaker on the pros and cons of home health care.
t Pals of Long Ago Remembering athletic club meets for breakfast 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Zenobia Shrine Temple, 1511 Madison Ave., in the drum and bugle room. Information: 419-536-8525.
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 Salon 101 8/40 breakfast on Sunday at Chateau, 2232 Airport Hwy., 9 a.m.-noon. Donation of $4; small charge for extra sausage.
t Samagama, the Club of Presidents, meets at noon on Wednesday at the Aldersgate Methodist Church, 4030 Douglas Rd.. Reservations by tomorrow: 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. Information: 419-537-9220.
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. Nov. 18 is the Fall Bourse-Be a dealer night. Admission is free and the public is invited.
t St. Vincent de Paul 55 Plus luncheon meeting, noon Tuesday at the Oswald Center, 3257 Brigham St. Veterans program, Bingo. Reservations taken for the Christman luncheon meeting, $8.
t Toledo Area Aboriginal Research Society meets today at 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Meigs Visitors Center, 29100 West River Rd. Dr. Michael Pratt, professor of anthropology at Heidelberg College is featured speaker. Free and open to the public.
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, Conference Center, 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 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 Toledo Sewing Guild meets the third Monday of each month. Nov. 15: Laura Dunkle, quilter, author, wood carve/instructor and fabric artist, 6:30 p.m. in the Common Space Library, 1700 North Reynolds Rd.
t TOPICS Camera Club meets the first Wednesday of each month through May 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 VFW Ladies auxiliary 2984 monthly meeting and inspection night, 7:30 p.m. today at 102 West Andrus Rd., Northwood. Potluck dinner.
t Waterville Mothers of Preschoolers meet 9:15-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays each month through May at Zion Lutheran Church, 22 North 2nd St. Ministry for women with young children. Activities, refreshments. Child care provided. $5 per session. Details: 419-897-9460.
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.
t Women's Connection West brunch and style show, tomorrow at Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd. Coffee and juice bar opens 9:15 a.m. Reservations due Monday. $12. Call 419-841-9653.
Crafts
t Christmas in Wonderland Craft Show, sponsored by St. Charles Hospital, in the Oregon Room of the hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave., Oregon, tomorrow from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
t Holiday Craft Bazaar at Sunset House, 4020 Indian Rd., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Crafts, bake sale, hot wassail, chinese auction and lunch for $2.50. Proceeds are used for garden beds and to fund resident activities.
t Crafting for Literacy at Whiteford High School, Consear Road and U.S. 23 North in Michigan, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Artists: 734-856-1443 ext. 312.
t Artists, crafters needed for Arts of the Season Art Fair on Saturday at Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Ave., Perrysburg, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Booth space: 419-873-ARTS.
t Crafters needed for Craft and Gift Show, Saturday, St. James Church, 3948 Brockton Dr., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefits Mobile Meals of Toledo. Information: 419-327-9739.
t Craft Show at Northwood High School, 700 Lemoyne Rd., Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bake sale and lunch available. Proceeds to benefit After Prom. Information: 419-693-3374.
t Craft Show at Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 North Wheeling St., Oregon, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters needed: 419-693-0751 ext. 217.
t Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at St. Michael's, 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. Saturday. Proceeds benefit elementary literacy. Tables: 734-856-1443 ext. 312.
t 29th Yuletide Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Blissfield Elementary School, 630 South Lane St., Blissfield, Mich. Information: 517-486-4116.
t Fall Craft Show, Fassett Middle School, 3025 Starr Ave., Oregon, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Many Fall and Holiday crafts.
t Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19 at Christ the King Church, 4100 Harvest Lane. Baked goods, lunch, raffles.
t Craft and Gift Sale, Assumption, St. Rt. 64 and U.S. 20, crafters, vendors, door prizes and raffles, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 20.
t Crafters needed for Craft show at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 745 Walbridge Ave., Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 419-243-8189, Wed.-Fri. 9-3 p.m.
t Winterfest Craft Show at Smith Road Elementary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20. 180 craft displays, bake sale, 50/50 raffles and luncheon.
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. Information: 419-882-2027.
t Crafters needed for juried craft shows for Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11 and 18-19. Information: 419-882-2027.
t Craft Show at American Legion Auxiliary Post 514, 11601 Lewis Ave., Ida, Mich., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21. Tables: 734-854-5634 or 734-856-6414.
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 Crafting For Charity craft show at One SeaGate in Owens-Illinois main lobby on Dec. 3 from 7:30-a.m.-3 p.m. Donations to benefit Bethany House and Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Information: 419-389-9637.
t Crafters needed for Holiday Craft Show, New Bedford Academy, 6315 Secor Rd., Dec. 11 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call Carrie at 419-279-0543.
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.
Education
t The Fall Skies Over Toledo, tomorrow, and Holiday Lights, Nov. 19-Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Friday family programs at University of Toledo's Ritter Planetarium & Brooks Observatory. Moon Witch Saturday family program, Journey Through the Solar System, through Nov. 20 at 1 p.m., $4/adults; $3/seniors and ages 4-12. Free for ages 3 and under. Information: 419-530-4037.
t Open Houses for Toledo Area Catholic High Schools will be Sunday: Central Catholic High School, 2550 Cherry St., noon-3 p.m.; Notre Dame Academy, 3535 Sylvania Ave., 1-4 p.m., and St. John's Jesuit High School, 5901 Airport Hwy., noon-3 p.m. Nov. 21: Cardinal Stritch High School, 3225 Pickle Rd., Oregon, 1-4 p.m.; St. Ursula Academy, 4025 Indian Rd., noon-3 p.m. and St. Francis de Sales High School, 2323 West Bancroft St., 1-4 p.m. Eighth grade students may also attend schools on normal class days, call the high school to register. High school placement test is Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. Eighth-grade students should take the test at the high school of their first choice. Call 419-244-6711 ext. 243 or go to www.toledodiocese.org.
t World War II Remembered, Postmark Tokyo Bay on Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., by the Maumee Valley Historical Society in the Country Church on the Wolcott House complex, 1031 River Rd., Maumee.
t Northwest Ohio Writers Forum writers' workshop on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Maumee branch library, 501 River Rd., Maumee. Information: www.nwowf.com.
t 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. Call 419-259-5266.
t What's a Parent to Do, a two part national satellite series about bullying and other forms of intimidation, hosted in Wauseon at the Ohio State University Extension, 8770 State Route 108. Details about the series are available at www.extension.iastate.edu/parent/. Cost to register for the two-session series is $40. Call 419-337-9210.
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 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. For adults and children age 5 and older.
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 Family Arts Lab every Tuesday and Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. in the 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 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. Free and open to the public.
t Kindergarten Readiness to get parents and children off to a good start in school, parent class on Jan. 27; Saturday morning classes with children start Feb. 5, Washington Local Administration Building, 3505 West Lincolnshire. Register at Washington Local's ABLE program: 419-473-2364.
t ElderVision classes at Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd. One-day trips and special programs for active adults. 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 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 today and tomorrow at the Washington Local Schools Board Office, 3505 West Lincolnshire Blvd. 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.
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. Permanent Link
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