Bowling Green

● Benefit for Michael and Annette Maguire, both diagnosed with cancer, at the Alehouse in Woodland Mall, 1234 N. Main St., 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 2. Michael is bass player for the band Streetwize. Live music featuring Brent Larson (2 p.m.), Christ Mountcastle (3 p.m.), Caroline Hock (4 p.m.), Tatercoustic (5 p.m.), and Streetwize (9 p.m.-1 a.m.). Karaoke, disc jockey, auction, and raffles. Alehouse is donating a portion of the day’s proceeds. Cover cost $5. For details, contact Jody, 419-466-6408.

● Transient Canvas, a bass clarinet and marimba duo performing as part of the Music at the Forefront concert series at the Clazel Theatre, 127 N. Main St., Bowling Green, 8 p.m. Monday. Sponsored by the Bowling Green State University’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music. Free.

Fremont

● Birchard Public Library programs, 423 Croghan St.; Ruff and Ready Readers grades kindergarten through sixth, 4-5 p.m. Nov. 27; a dog helps children develop reading skills. Adult coloring 6:30-8:15 p.m. Nov. 27. Crochet Connection 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 28. Register/​details: Bridget at 419-334-7101, ext. 209.

Gibsonburg

● Gibsonburg Public Library programs: 100 N. Webster St.; Lego challenge, 10 a.m. Saturday, build an airplane. Adult book discussion, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27, At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier. Register, 419-637-2173.

Maumee

● Sidecut Metropark program, 1025 W. River Rd.; NEW! Tree Climbing: (ages 8 and older), 2 p.m. Sunday; meet at picnic shelter. Participants will be using harnesses and climbing ropes to get to the tree-tops. All equipment provided. Dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes, cost $25. Register, 419-407-9701.

Oregon

● VFW Post 9816 euchre tournaments, 1802 Ashcroft Dr., 2 p.m. Sundays. Details, 419-725-9916.

Perrysburg

● Dine and Dash Women’s Luncheon to benefit Heartbeat of Toledo at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Town Center at Levis Commons, 6165 Levis Commons Blvd., doors open at 10 a.m., lunch noon-1 p.m. Dec. 8. Featured speaker: Erin Wiley, a mental health therapist and owner of the Willow Center. Forty vendors for your holiday shopping, auction, and raffle items. Tickets: $35 each. Reservations by Dec. 4 by calling 419-241-9131 or heartbeatoftoledo.org. Attendees are encouraged to help support Heartbeat’s mission by bringing a new or gently used baby item.

● Way Public Library program, 101 E. Indiana Ave.: Food for Fines drive from Sunday through Dec. 2; the library will forgive $1 in billed overdue fines for each can of food donated. Collection will then be donated to a food pantry. Details/​registration: 419-874-3135, ext. 119.

Port Clinton

● The Salvation Army programs: Coats for Families and Ottawa County Helping Hand Toy Drive/​Toys for Tots. We are only accepting new coats this year. Help assure that each child in Ottawa County receives a gift under their tree this holiday, for ages 9-18 years. Contact: Maureen Saponari, 419-732-2769.

Rossford

● The music of A Charlie Brown Christmas performed by John Cleveland at the Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., immediately following the lighting of the library tree at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Free.

Toledo

● Pierogi Winter dozen sale fund-raiser for the Echoes of Poland Folk Song and Dance Ensemble at the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Hall, 5255 N. Detroit Ave. (across from Doehler Jarvis), from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 8. Advance orders only. Call 419-475-6262 or 419-531-8658.

● Wildwood Metropark programs, 5100 W. Central Ave.: Michigan vs Ohio: The Toledo War, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday; learn the history and aftermath of this battle while also cheering for your favorite team, cost $4. A Cup of Christmas Tea in the Manor House, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 2:30 p.m. Nov. 29, cost $25. Register: 419-407-9701.

● 2018 Gospel Extravaganza “Every Praise Is To Our God!” is a chance for young people to express themselves in music, song, poetry, or dance and will be held at Warren AME Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd. 4 p.m. Jan. 27. If interested in participating, call 419-967-1414 or 419-377-0115.

● Birmingham Branch Library programs, 203 Paine Ave.: Lego Meet Up for school aged children 4 p.m. Monday. Birmingham Book Group for adults, 2 p.m. Tuesday, copies of books will be available one month before the discussion. Details: 419-259-5210.

● Victorian Christmas Tea and Open House, 1107 N. Superior St., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Dec. 16, and 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Enjoy seasonal treats on fine china and linens, holiday decorations. Raffles. Cost: $30. For reservations call 419-266-8039. All proceeds to Historic Vistula Foundation.

Waterville

● Waterville Branch Library programs, 800 Michigan Ave.: Make-It Mini Golf grades kindergarten to fifth, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday; make your own miniature hole-in-one with cardboard, obstacles, and props. Color Me Calm (adults) 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 27. Register, 419-878-3055.

● Christmas Tree Sale at Waterville Presbyterian Church, 611 Farnsworth Rd., 5-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon- 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 8 or until sold out. All proceeds to support the mission and ministry of our church. Further information, 419-878-2806 or watervillefpc.org.

Whitehouse

● Village of Whitehouse Enrichment class, Winter Birds and Bird-feeding at the Village Hall, 6925 Providence St., 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 27. Indoor presentation highlighting birds seen in our area. Register, 419-877-5383.

Woodville

● Woodville Public Library programs, 101 E. Main St.: Kidz Paint, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Crochet and More at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29; bring your current project and exchange ideas; crochet lessons available. Register: 419-849-2744.

Support groups

● Basic Training for Caregivers at Monroe Center for Healthy Aging, 15275 S. Dixie Hwy., Monroe. This is free and offered by the Monroe County Commission on aging, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Information: 734-241-0404.

● GriefShare Support group at First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, 200 E. Broadway St., Maumee, 6 p.m. each Tuesday of the month. Class is free (small fee for workbook) and open to the public. Information: 419-893-0223 or griefshare.org.

● Caregivers’ Support group offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter at Parkcliffe Community, 4226 Parkcliffe Lane, 1 p.m. fourth Thursday of every month. Information: 419-381-9447.

● Prostate cancer support group at Mercy Health St. Anne Hospital’s Cancer Center Library (Second Floor), 3404 W. Sylvania Ave., 6:30 p.m. fourth Monday of every month. Details: Roger, 419-346-2753 or Ernie 419-344-9830.

● Frogtown Low-Vision support group at Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd., 10 a.m.-noon first Wednesday of every month. Reservations: Paul or Jan Rachow, 419-867-8007/​frogtownvision.org.

● TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 1648 support group, 9:30-11 a.m. every Monday. Details: 419-242-6789.

● Food addicts in recovery anonymous 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.

● Family Cancer support group at Mercy Health St. Anne Hospital, Cancer Center Library, 3404 W. Sylvania Ave., 6:30 p.m. second Monday of every month. Information: 419-865-0659 or 419-754-1277.

● PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones), a faith-based support group at Calvary Church, 1360 Conant St., Maumee, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Participants must be 18 or older. Details: 419-893-2171 or see palgroup.org.

● Family After Addiction or Death (F.A.A.D.)/​Team Recovery: Support group at ProMedica Toledo Hospital Jobst Tower Auditorium, 2142 N. Cove Blvd., 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Epworth United Methodist, 4855 Central Ave., 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Families or anyone dealing with addiction welcome. Information: 419-561-5433.

● S.A.F.E. (Supporting Addict Families Everywhere) at Rescue Crisis, 3350 Collingwood Blvd., 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays. For anyone affected by a loved one’s addiction. Information: 419-304-7034.

● Family Caregiver Classes at Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center, 214 S. Munson Rd., Swanton. 5:30 p.m. every last Wednesday of each month next class will be Wednesday. Receive a planning kit to help handle the responsibilities. Information: Chris Cremean, 419-825-1145 or email at ccremean@swantonhealthcare.com.

● Donna’s Village Grief support group at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 611 Woodville Rd., 6-7:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday of every month. Information: 419-460-3122 or donnasvillagetoledo@gmail.com.

● Nar-Anon 12-Step Program for families and friends of addicts at these locations: First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, 200 E. Broadway St., Maumee, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, 419-290-3827; at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 5132 Harvest Lane, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 419-392-2420; and Unity of Toledo, 3535 Executive Pkwy.,10-11 a.m. Saturdays, 248-408-1853 or karenefreiberger@gmail.com.

First Published November 20, 2017, 5:00 a.m.