Berkey
● Secor Metroparks Program: 10001 W. Central Ave.; Park After Dark: Junior Night Naturalists, ages 6-10 with guardians, 5:15 p.m. Friday, dress for the outdoors and bring a flashlight. Register, 419-407-9701.
Holland
● Community Rummage sale sponsored by Blue Devil Drama at Springfield High School Auditorium, 1470 S. McCord Rd., 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 15 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 16. Donate your salable/clean/working items from 2:45 p.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 11 at the main entrance of the high school. For earlier dropoff times contact: KoryMeinhart @Springfield-Schools.org.
Oregon
● Pearson Metropark programs: 761 Lallendorf Rd. at State Rt. 2; Star Struck, 7 p.m. Wednesday, enjoy the breathtaking view of the wide open night and learn about the science and legends surrounding the stars; bring a camp chair, a thermos of hot chocolate, and your warmest clothes; Geocaching, 3 p.m. Thursday, explore the parks on an exciting GPS-led scavenger hunt. GPS units will be provided, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult. Register 419-407-9701. Details: MetroparksToledo.com.
● Boating Safety Education Course offered at the Maumee Bay State Park Nature Center, 1400 State Park Rd., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 30. Fee: $5. Pre-registration required. For details and to register contact the Maumee Bay Watercraft Office, 419-836-6003 or web site http://watercraft.ohiodnr.gov.
Michigan
● Open swimming at Mason High School, 2400 Mason Eagles Drive, Erie, 7-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday while school is in session. All ages welcome. Information: 734-848-9357.
● Bedford Art Club meeting at the Bedford Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance, Mich., 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Curtis Olsen, art teacher with Summerfield Schools will be presenting. Details: 419-882-7926.
Sylvania
● Sylvania Women’s Connection West luncheon at Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., 11:15 a.m. Friday. Information: 419-893-4040.
Toledo
● Rotary Club of Toledo meeting at Park Inn Ballroom, second floor, 101 N. Summit St., noon today. Speaker: Mike Bower from Owens Community College to discuss what the college provides for its students, affordability, college transfer, and work force training. Details: Kathy Tate, 419-241-7060.
● Warren AME Church invites all Youth Praise Teams, choirs, mimes, soloists, poets, and rap to share their ministry gifts at 915 Collingwood Blvd., 4 p.m. Jan. 23. Featuring special guests Abundant Life Ministries and Mistress of Ceremony Rev. Rowena Lee, of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. To participate contact: Mr. Faulkner or Mrs. Sawyer, 419-243-3327.
● IMA polka dance with Randy Krajewski’s Czelustra Park All-Star Band at Conn-Wiess AML Hall, 2020 W. Alexis Rd., 1 p.m. lunch with music from 2-6 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Information: 419-478-6068.
West Toledo
● Travel Circle Series at Wildwood Preserve’s Ward Pavilion, 5100 W. Central Ave., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. with walk/skiing at 1 p.m. and speaker at 2:15 Saturday. Topic: “Novgorod, An Ancient City With A Modern Touch,” by Tatiana Gorbunova. Free admission.
Waterville
● Farnsworth Metropark program: 8505 S. River Rd.; Campfire starting, 5 p.m. Thursday, learn the science and art of fire building and dress for the outdoors. Register: 419-407-9701.
Whitehouse
● Enrichment Classes offered at the Whitehouse Village Hall, 6925 Providence St. This month will be “Massage” with Stephanie Phillips, licensed manage therapist. Learn benefits of different types of massage, proper posture, and a healthy lifestyle. Class is free, but you must register by calling 419-877-5383.
● Oak Openings Preserve programs: Overnight Camp: Winter Edition, 2 p.m. Saturday, overnight camping adventure. Winter camping gear is available to borrow and all meals provided; Breakfast with the Birds, 9 a.m. Sunday, bring your breakfast and watch the birds eat theirs.Field guides and binoculars welcomed. Register at 419-407-9701.
LET’S EAT
Breakfast
● Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Woodville Township Fire Station, 321 E. Main St., 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $7 adults; $6 children under 12; and $6.50 seniors.
● Breakfast at Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd., Northwood, 9 a.m.-noon every Sunday. For details: 419-666-7762.
● Breakfast at Delta American Legion Post 373, 5939 St. Rt. 109, Delta, Ohio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sunday. Cost: $7.50 plus tax. Details: 419-822-3615.
● Just Pancakes at Salem Lutheran Church, 1125 N. Huron St., 8-10 a.m. every Saturday. Free. Questions: 419-693-9082.
Lunch
● Eagle Cafe offers lunch, dinner, fish fry, 2301 Detroit Ave., Maumee, lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner 5-8 p.m., fish fry Friday evenings, Monday-Friday. For menu: 419-893-3952 or maumeeeagles. com.
Dinner
● Chicken breast/stuffing dinner at Resurrection Polish National Catholic Church,1835 W. Temperance Rd., Temperance, 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Cost: $10. Carryout available. Free delivery in Bedford Township and south to Alexis Road. Call Denny, 419-509-1115 (prior to day of dinner). Details: 419-206-5979.
SUPPORT GROUPS
● Cancer Support Group forming at First Church of Perrysburg’s multipurpose room, 200 W. Second St., Perrysburg, from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. every second Thursday and from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. every fourth Thursday of the month, starting Jan. 14. Meetings are open to anyone recently diagnosed, going through treatments, survivors, and caregivers. Leaders are Bonnie Bennion and Jan Samples. For details contact: Mrs. Bennion, 419-874-7883 or Mrs. Samples, 419-874-7369.
● Nuestra Gente Lupus support group at Saint Peter and Paul Church, 738 S. St. Clair St., 6 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month. For lupus patients, families, and friends to share their concerns, hopes, and personal experiences in dealing with this disease. For details email: lindaparra@nuestragentecommunityprojects.org.
● Alzheimer’s Association Support Group for Swanton area family care givers at the Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center, 214 S. Munson Rd., Swanton, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. every last Tuesday of the month. For reservations: Chris Cremean, 419-825-1145.
● Frogtown Low-Vision Support Group at the Reynolds Corners Library, 4833 Dorr St. (east of Reynolds Road), 10 a.m.-noon every first Wednesday of the month. Contact: Paul or Jan Rachow, 419-877-8007; frogtownvision.org; or email frogtowngroup2020@sbcglobal.net.
● TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 1648 support group meetings from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. every Monday. Make new friends and lose weight. For location/cost/details: 419-242-6789.
● Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) group meetings at Epworth United Methodist Church’s Room 206, 4855 W. Central Ave., 7 p.m. Mondays. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you severely overweight? Underweight? Bulimic or obsessed with food or weight? Come and join our support group. Contact Joyce, 419-699-1007 or visit foodaddicts.org.
First Published January 4, 2016, 5:00 a.m.