What’s On

Bowling Green

● Renowned opera expert Jay Lesenger offers free classes and presentations at the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts, 1031 Moore Musical Arts Center, today and Tuesday. For details: 372-2181.

● The Wood County Chapter of Ohio Genealogical Society meeting at the Wood County District Public Library, Meeting Room, 251 N. Main St., 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Program: “Hidden and Rarely Used Resources” presented by Diane VanSkiver Gagel, genealogist and local records specialist for the Ohio Genealogical Society.

Holland

●The Holland Springfield Spencer Historical Society meeting at the museum on Front St., 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Open discussion for this year, updated website, and veterans project. Parking across the street in lot by the railroad tracks.

● Springfield Local Schools kindergarten information/​registration packets now available at the school’s administration building, 6900 Hall St. Children must have reached 5 years of age by Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. Registration program will take place in May. Call 419-867-5600 for an appointment.

Maumee

● Read for Literacy’s Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt, Dinner, and Auction at the Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, 4 p.m. April 9. Teams of four cost $160 and includes dinner, dessert, coffee stations, and bag of goodies. For details: Cheryl Rothschild, 419-242-7323, ext. 18 or email cheryl.rothschild@toledolibrary.org.

Michigan

● Friends of the Library book sale at Tecumseh Library, 212 N. Ottawa St., Tecumseh, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2.

● Rummage sale at Erie United Methodist Church, 1100 E. Samaria Rd., Erie, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 8 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 9.

Napoleon

● Mother/​Daughter American Girl Doll Tea Party fundraiser at the Armory Arts and Event Center, 127 E. Clinton St., 2 p.m. April 10. Cost: $25 mother and daughter; $10 each additional daughter, $10 each for grandma(s) to come along. Reservations must be made by April 8 online: napoleonciviccenter.org or mail to NCC, c/​o Joe Aschemeier, 80 Bordeaux, Napoleon, OH 43545 (make checks payable to Napoleon Civic Center). Tickets also available at the Armory.

Oregon

● The Lake Erie Center Lecture Series: Room 155, 6200 Bayshore Road, 7 p.m. Thursday. Featured speaker: Dr. Patrick Kocovsky, Research Fishery Biologist USGS Lake Erie Biological Station, “Facts about the Grass Carp Invasion in the Sandusky River.” Take a shuttle (white van) from the University of Toledo’s Main Campus on the south side of Bowman-Oddy Laboratories on Towerview Blvd. departing at 6:15 p.m. You must make reservations for the shuttle by Tuesday. Free admission. Questions: 419-530-8360.

Perrysburg

● Toledo Mobile Radio Association’s 61st Hamfest at Owens Community College, Student Health and Activity Center, 30335 Oregon Road, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Amateur radio and computer show. New and used electronic equipment, parts, and more. For details: tmrahamradio.org or 419-385-5624.

● Heartbeat Fund-raising Banquets with featured speaker Matt Hammitt, former lead singer of Sanctus Real at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6165 Levis Commons Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 6 and 7. For details/​reservations: heartbeatoftoledo.org or call 419-241-9131.

Point Place

● NorthWest Ohio River Runners hosts free kayak safety classes by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at the Friendship Park Community Center, 2930 131st St., 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. this Tuesday and April 26. Reference handbook available for $8 from the auxiliary. For details: nworr.org or call Bob, 419-340-1636.

Port Clinton

● The Salvation Army’s Camp NEOSA will be on June 23-28. This program is provided to the first 55 children ages 6-12 with registration. Transportation provided. Details: Maureen Saponari, 419-732-2769 or maureen.saponari@use.salvationarmy.org. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Applications also available at the Sutton Center.

South Toledo

● Beverly Block Watch meeting at Zion United Methodist Church, 2600 Copland Blvd., 7 p.m.-8 p.m. April 4. Guest speaker: Theresa Hoen of Hoen’s Garden Center presents “Improving the Value of Your Home Through Landscaping.” A Columbia Gas representative will also answer questions about an upcoming project. Please bring a canned good donation for the Feed Your Neighbor Program which benefits the Providence Center.

Swanton

● Memory screenings at Swanton Health & Retirement Center, 214 S. Munson Road, 2-4 p.m. Tuesday. Information: 419-825-1145.

Toledo

● The Goodbye Look: Glass City Steel and Chorus from the Toledo School for the Arts at Ohio Theatre, 3112 Lagrange St., 7 p.m. Tuesday. Cost: $7 adults; $5 student/​senior. Call 419-246-8732,  ext. 226.

● Euchre tournament at PRUCA Toledo Club, 5255 N. Detroit Ave., 7 p.m. Friday.

● Native Sons and Daughters Pinewood Derby at Aldersgate Methodist Church, 4030 Douglas Road, 6-8 p.m. April 9. $10 per car. For car kit and event information: 419-699-0007.

West Toledo

● Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Glass Bowl Lanes, 5133 Telegraph Road, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. For details/​registration: Yvette Thompson-Gordon, 419-243-4600, ext. 20 or register at bbbsnwo.org.

● Woodward Alumni Hall of Fame Induction at the Inverness Club, 4601 Dorr St., April 9. Mistress of Ceremonies will be Barbara Simon Berebitsky, 1969 graduate and Hall of Fame member. Reservations are required by March 30, cost $45 per person and includes dinner. Contact: Michelle Jacob, 419-474-2131. To nominate an individual for induction in 2017, visit woodwardhalloffame.com or receive a nomination form by email, secretary@woodwardhalloffame.com.

● Boating Safety Education Course offered at Metroparks Hall, Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9. Fee: $5. Pre-registration required. For details and to register contact the Maumee Bay Watercraft Office, 419-836-6003 or website at metroparkstoledo.com.

● University of Toledo Classic Film Series in the Center Theatre at the University Center for Performing Arts, 2801 W. Bancroft St., 7:30 p.m. April 1. Film: Stagecoach directed by John Ford, 1939, starring John Wayne, Claire Trevor, and Andy Devine. Tickets: $10 general admission; $5 for UT employees and students, alumni, members of the military, children, and seniors 60 plus. Details: 419-530-2787.

● The Color Run at the University of Toledo, 2948 N. Glass Bowl Drive, 10 a.m. April 9. Details: thecolorrun.com.

● Walk MS: Toledo 2016 at the University of Toledo Health Ed Building, 2801 W. Bancroft St., April 10. Details: 855-372-1331 or email fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.

Whitehouse

● The Hope Chest half price sale, 10610 Waterville St., today and Wednesday. Closed from March 26 through March 30 and reopens on April 2.

● Travel Circle Series at Oak Openings Preserve’s Lodge, 5402 Wilkins Road,  1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. with walk/​skiing at 1 p.m. and speaker at 2:15 Saturday. Topic: “Spain, Madrid, Toledo, Seville, and Granada” by Barbara Laird. Admission is free.

Reunions

● DeVilbiss Class of 1961 is planning their 55th reunion planned for Aug. 5 and 6, 2016. Email your updated contact information and email addresses to: DeVilbiss1961@webtv.net or DHS61Reunion@bex.net; or DeVilbiss Class of 1961, P.O. Box 961, Sylvania, Ohio 43560.

● Rossford High School’s 50-plus-years reunion luncheon will be at the Carranor Hunt and Polo Club, 502 E. 2nd St., Perrysburg, Sept. 10. Cost: $17.50 and a cash bar will be available. For more information contact: Caroline Klotz, 419-868-7670.

Let’s Eat

Breakfast

● Just Pancakes at Salem Lutheran Church, 1125 N. Huron St., 8-10 a.m. every Saturday. Free. Questions: 419-693-9082.

● 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. All-you-can-eat pancakes; eggs, sausage, ham, hash browns, juice, and coffee. Cost: $7.50 plus tax. Details: 419-822-3615.

Lunch

● Easter Coffee Cake sale sponsored by the Hamler Heritage Society at Hamler State Bank, 210 Randolph, Hamler, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday. Coffee cakes will be frozen. Donation: $12. Order: 419-274-7194.

● 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.

Fish Fry

● Fish Fry with displays from North Coast Veteran’s Memorial Museum and Quilts of Valor at the American Legion Post 183, 405 E. Front St., Pemberville, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday. Menu: Perch dinners, 3-piece $9.50, 5-piece $12 and includes baked potato or french fries, applesauce or coleslaw, and roll/​butter. Macaroni and cheese dinner, $6. Homemade pies: $2.50.

● All-you-can-eat fish fry at VFW Post 2898, 3925 W. Alexis Road, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday. Includes french fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and roll with butter. Cost: $7. Details: 419-473-9649.

● Fish Fry at VFW Post 4906, 2161 Consaul St., starting at 5 p.m. until sold out Friday. Dinner includes French fries, coleslaw, bread, and dessert. Cost: $10. Available are perch, shrimp, and frog legs.

● Fish Fry Friday at Holland American Legion, 1074 Clarion Ave., Holland, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday. Available on menu: Lake perch, steak, shrimp basket, hamburgers, chicken strips, and appetizers. Details: 419-865-8511.

● Fish dinner at Diehn American Legion Post 468, 5580 Centennial Road, Sylvania, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday. All-you-can-eat, $8. Details: 419-882-9080.

● Fish dinner at St. Catherine of Siena in the Siena Center Gym, 4555 N. Haven Ave., 4 p.m.-7 p.m. every Friday. Includes Alaskan pollock, baked potato or french fries, coleslaw or applesauce, macaroni and cheese, pizza, dessert, and beverage. Baked fish also available. All-you-can-eat fried fish only. Coat: $9 adults; $8 seniors; $5 children 12 years and under. Questions: 419-478-9558.

● Fish fry dinners at Conn-Weissenberger, 2020 W. Alexis Road, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. every Friday. Chicken, fish, shrimp, and combo dinners available. Cost: $7.50-$9. Dinner includes fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and applesauce. Questions: 419-471-0587.

● Fish Fry at Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Road, Northwood, 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. every Friday. For details: 419-666-7762.

● Fish dinners at VFW Post 606, 3005 W. Laskey Road, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday. Fish dinners, $8; shrimp dinners, $15; fish/​shrimp dinners, $12; Grilled chicken breast, $8. Details: 419-473-9557.

● Lenten Fish Fry at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 2238 Manhattan St., Erie, Mich., 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday. All-you-can-eat perch and tilapia, with popcorn shrimp, cheesy potatoes, french fries, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, roll, dessert, and beverage. Meatless spaghetti also available. Dine in or carry-out. Cost: $13 adults; $11 seniors; $6 children 12 and under. Details: 734-848-6125 or visit St.JosephErie.com.

● Fish Fry at New Hope Christian Church, 2457 Holloway Road, Holland, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday. Cost: $10 adults; $4 children under 10. Details: 419-867-1535.

● Fish Fry at St. Caspar Knights of Columbus Parish Life Center, 1205 N. Shoop Ave., Wauseon, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday. Serving fried and baked fish, coleslaw, potato, applesauce, and desserts. Donations: $8.50 adults. Questions: 419-335-3656.

Dinner

● Swiss Steak Dinner at Berkey Congregational Christian and Metamora Methodist Church, 12036 Sylvania-Metamora Road, Berkey, starting at 5 p.m. March 31. Coat: $9 adults; $2 children 5-12. Cafeteria style. Carry-out available. Details: 419-829-2102.

● Broasted Chicken dinner at Delta Eagles Post 2597, 304 Main St., Delta, dinner 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., music 7 p.m.-11 p.m. April 2. Music by the Sweet Time Trio. Cost for dinner $8. Details: 419-822-0227.

● Kotlety Polish Meatball dinner at Resurrection Polish National Catholic Church,1835 W. Temperance Road, Temperance, 5-7 p.m. April 7. Dinner includes meatball with choice of sour cream/​mushroom gravy or brown gravy, kielbasa, mashed potatoes/​gravy, pierogi, sweet/​sour cabbage, Polish style coffee cake, dessert, and beverage. Cost: $10. Carryout available. Duck soup and coffee cakes available for purchase. Free delivery in Bedford Township and south to Alexis Road; call Denny, 419-509-1115 (prior to day of dinner). Details: Chris, 419-206-5979.

At The Library

Oregon Branch Library

● Bay chapter book review and discussion, 1 p.m. third Tuesday of every month.

● Family storytime, 7-7:30 p.m. every Monday. Ages 3-5. Registration required.

● Preschool storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. every Wednesday. Ages 3-5. Registration required.

● Babytime, 10:30-10:50 a.m. every Thursday. Ages 1-2. Registration required.

Waterville Branch Library

● Preschool storytime ages 3-5, 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Thursdays.

Way Public Library

● Preschool storytime, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call for information.

● Mother Goose time, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Call for information.

● No mic night author support group monthly meeting, 7-9 p.m. every third Thursday of the month. Details: 419-931-8732.

Gibsonburg Public Library

● Artistic adults, 6:30 p.m. March 21.

● Teen career night, 6:30 p.m. March 21.

● Lego Saturday, 10 a.m. March 26.

Whitehouse Library

● Spring Bloom at the Library, 11 a.m. April 2. Stories, crafts, and snacks.

Support Groups

● Heroin Hurts...Hope Heals support group for families of addicts at Park Place House (in front of Homecoming Park), 7805 Angola Rd., Holland, 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. every first Monday of the month. Details: 419-250-3132.

● Solace of Lucas County support group for those who have lost a loved one to drugs, at the Dwelling Place, 8201 Angola Rd., Holland, 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month. Details: 419-250-3132.

● Prostate Cancer support group at Mercy St. Anne Hospital second floor-Cancer Center Library, 3404 W. Sylvania Ave., 6:30 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month. Share your questions and/​or concerns and learn from others. For details call: Roger, 419-346-2753 or Tom, 419-490-4690.

● Frogtown Low-Vision Support Group at the Heatherdowns Library, 3265 Glanzman Road, 10 a.m.-noon every first Wednesday of the month. For reservations call Paul or Jan Rachow, 419-867-8007 / frogtownvision.org.

● Cancer Support Group meeting at First Church of Perrysburg’s multipurpose room, 200 W. Second St., Perrysburg, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. every fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to anyone recently diagnosed, going through treatments, survivors, and caregivers. For details contact Bonnie Bennion, 419-874-7883, or Jan Samples, 419-874-7369.

● Nuestra Gente Lupus support group at Saint Peter and Paul Church Hall, 738 S. St. Clair St., 6 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month. Where lupus patients, families, and friends join together to share their concerns, hopes, and personal experiences in dealing with this disease. Free. Refreshments provided. For details email: lindaparra@nuestragentecommunityprojects.org.

● Alzheimer’s Association Support Group for Swanton area family caregivers at the Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center, 214 S. Munson Road, Swanton, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. every last Tuesday of the month. For reservations: Chris Cremean, 419-825-1145.

● 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. Contact Joyce, 419-699-1007 or visit foodaddicts.org.

First Published March 21, 2016, 4:00 a.m.