Berkey
● Secor Metropark program, 10001 W. Central Ave.: Fitness Night Hike, 3-5 miles (adults), 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, through the park at night and explore the sights and sounds after dark. Headlamps or flashlights are permitted (bring red-tinted lights if possible). Register: 419-407-9701.
Bowling Green
● PathStone Mentoring Program enrollment, 143 S. Main St., youth between the ages of 14-17. Come hang out, tutoring offered, workshops, connect, activities, and have fun. Improve life and job skills. Contact: Hannah Cardenas, Mentor Coordinator at ecardenas@pathstone.org or 419-308-3812.
● The Wood County Chapter of Ohio Genealogical Society meeting will be at Fort Meigs Museum, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Speaker: Ashley Philipot, “History of Fort Meigs”. Public welcome.
● Bowling Green State University events: Music education majors and Music Plus students will perform “Room for Seconds” in the Bryan Recital Hall in the Moore Musical Arts Center, 8 p.m. Thursday. The Feminist Film Series screening of Bad Rap and Gaysians in the 308 Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 5 p.m. Friday. The Middle School Academy Band’s final performance will be in the Kobacker Hall in the Moore Musical Arts Center, 7 p.m. Sunday. All are free.
Curtice
● Howard Marsh Metropark Opens, 611 S. Howard Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Meet staff from Metroparks and partner organizations, information, activities (under a tent), and explore the new park.
Fremont
● Birchard Public Library programs, 423 Croghan St.: Take a Tour of the Unknown: The Paranormal Experience with Kent McClary, 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesday at the annual meeting of the Friends of Birchard Library meeting. Movie Classic Club/From Page to Screen 1:30-4 p.m. Thursday, a 1962 film based on the novel To Kill A Mockingbird. Register/details: 419-334-7101, ext. 209.
Gibsonburg
● Gibsonburg Public Library programs, 100 N. Webster St.: Lego Challenge at 10 a.m. Saturday, build a superhero. Adult Book Discussion 6:30 p.m. April 30, The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy Seal by Eric Greitens. Register, 419-637-2173.
Maumee
● Side Cut Metropark program, 1025 W. River Rd.: Arbor Day: If Trees Could Talk 6-7 p.m. Friday, enjoy a walk along the towpath and river, and learn about different trees and their stories. Register, 419-407-9701.
Michigan
● The Historical Society of Bedford and the Bedford Friends of the Library host speaker/author Kenneth R. Dickson at the Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance, 7 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Dickson will speak about his book Teasingly Yours, a biography of Rose La Rose, the queen of burlesque. Public is welcome.
Northwood
● Maumee Bay Country Quilt Guild meeting at Northwood Church of God, 3375 Curtice Rd., doors open 6 p.m. meeting 6:30 p.m. May 1. Featured speaker: Dr. Carol Hicks “My Quilting Journey” will discuss how she started quilting and how styles have changed including her Millefiore quilt experience. Come and meet many quilters from all skilled levels.
Oregon
● Christ United Methodist Church will be having a rummage sale/bake sale and are accepting community donations for their sale. Drop off dates: 10 a.m-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. April 30 and May 1 (no computers, TVs, or mattresses). Sale will be May 3-5.
● Oregon Fest event planning meetings will be held in the Oregon Branch Library’s Meeting Room, 3340 Dustin Rd., 4:30 p.m. on Mondays on April 30, May 7, and 14. Businesses, art/crafters, parade entries, and nonprofits can register to participate online at oregonfest.info or contact fest@bex.net. Festival will be on May 20.
● Pearson Metropark program, 761 Lallendorf Rd. at State Rte. 2: Waterfowl, Warblers, and Other Winged Wonders (13 years and older) 9-11 a.m. Saturday; study the spring migration of the thousands of birds which fly through this area every year, and enjoy a short walk, cost $2. Register, 419-407-9701.
●VFW Post 9816 euchre tournaments, 1802 Ashcroft Drive, 2 p.m. Sundays. Details, 419-725-9916.
Perrysburg
● Way Public Library programs, 101 E. Indiana Ave.: Missio Link International presentation with Lorena Rusovan, 2 p.m. Wednesday, sharing about fighting against child trafficking in Romania. Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency presentation with Scott Radcliff, 7 p.m. Wednesday, learn history and how it works. Apple Class 2 at 2 p.m. Thurday, intermediate Apple functions, iCloud, notes/reminders, setting up email, and more. Registration/details: 419-874-3135, ext. 119 or waylibrary.info.
Sylvania
● Spring Couture Luncheon and Fashion Show presented by the Ladies of St. Elias Church and St. George Cathedral at St. Elias Church, 4940 Harroun Rd., doors open at 11 a.m., lunch at noon Thursday. Fashion by Ragazza Boutique, Chico’s, and Zina’s Boutique. Catered by Byblos Restaurant. Shopping and raffles. Tickets: $40. Contact: Khawla, 419-944-3077 or Joy, 419-340-1600.
● Chidester Lecture Series presents Philip Gulley at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., 4-5:30 p.m.; lecture followed by questions/answers Saturday and 9:20 a.m. forum during education hour Sunday. Mr. Gulley is a Quaker pastor, writer, and speaker from Danville, Ind. On Saturday, “Unlearning God” lecture, cost $15 (cash or check) available at the door. Details: 419-882-0048.
Toledo
● Spaghetti dinner/Bake sale/Basket raffle fund-raiser at the Park Church United Church of Christ, 1456 Harvard Blvd., 4-7 p.m. Friday. Carry-out available. Cost: $9/adults; $5/youth (11 and up); and free for ages 10 and under. Benefits to Park Church Youth Group mission trip. Details: 419-382-5654.
● Birmingham Branch Library program, 203 Paine Ave.: Maker Madness! (school aged children) 4 p.m. Friday; mini robots, coding, and more. Details: 419-259-5210.
● Chiaroscuro Community Men’s Chorus and Carillon Women’s Chorale Concert present “Frostiana: Seven Country Songs” at Collingwood Presbyterian Church, 2108 Collingwood Blvd., 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Free.
● Landing Party Breakfast hosted by the Marine Corps League Lou Diamond Detachment at the Somerset Hall, 2458 Tremainsville Rd., 6:30-11 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker: Phil LaFountain, USMC Retired (Waite High School Graduate). Tickets: $25 per person. For tickets contact Dennis Rodriguez, 419-265-1774; Paul Smith, 419-764-9603; or Ron Schramm, 419-666-3430.
● Fashion Show and Tea to celebrate moms at East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St., May 9. Our ladies will be model clothing on loan from the Goodwill in Oregon. Enjoy tea and light refreshments. Details/reservations call, 419-691-2254.
● Jog and Jaunt 5K presented by the Miracle League of Northwest Ohio and Josina Lott Residential and Community Services, 120 S. Holland Sylvania Rd., 9 a.m.-noon May 12. Participants will enjoy indoor facilities, a certified course, and breakfast following the race. Event includes a 1.5-mile fun walk. Support individuals with disabilities by sponsoring. Details: www.facebook.com/events/1734601569923928/
● Wildwood Metropark program, 5100 W. Central Ave.: Buzz About Bees (all ages) 3-4 p.m. Saturday; presentation and walk, search for local pollinators as we distinguish between species, appreciate their roles in nature, and human food production. Cost: $4. Register, 419-407-9701.
Waterville
● Waterville Branch Library programs, 800 Michigan Ave.: Homeschooling Teen Book Discussion (teens 12-17) 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, lively discussion of a great book and selections available one month prior to discussion. Coding at the Library (grades 3-8) 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, learn how to create your own game or website, and basics of coding. Register at: 419-878-3055 or toledolibrary.org.
Wauseon
● Grand Opening Ball at the Museum of Fulton County hosted by the Fulton County Historical Society, 8848 OH-108 (Exit 34 on the Ohio Turnpike), 5 p.m. Saturday. An 1851 Courthouse Dedication Ball is led by Forget-Me-Not Dance Company (1851 attire is encouraged, but not required). Buffet: $25/per person or $190 for table of 8. Reservations: 419-337-7922 or museum@fultoncountyhs.org.
Whitehouse
●Whitehouse Cherry Fest exhibitor and parade registration available online at mywhitehousecherryfest.com. Cherry Fest will be held June 7-9. Details: 419-877-2747.
Woodville
● Woodville Public Library programs, 101 E. Main St.: Paper Quilling 7 p.m. Wednesday. Build-a-Bot 3 (grades 2-6) 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Seating limited, must register, 419-849-2744.
Reunions
● Whitmer Class of 1963 55th Reunion Aug. 25. For our class only. Please contact Gary Schweer, 419-351-4884 or wheels5141@yahoo.com.
● Saint Rose Catholic School Celebrates 150 Years, 215 E. Front St., Perrysburg, Mass 5 p.m. followed by picnic May 12. Former classmates, past and present teachers and priests, and fellow parishioners are invited to celebrate with us. Picnic will take place in the gym. For reservations or to help in the planning: saintroseonline.org/picnic.
● Bedford High School Class of 1968 Reunion at the Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania, Ohio on Aug. 25. If you were a classmate or know someone that was part of this class, please contact Margie Folk Breske, 734-856-5256 or email mbreske24@yahoo.com or Ken Kruzynski, 734-847-0922 or email Lindaski@buckeye-access.com.
● Olney/Northwood High School Reunion 1940-1969 at Sunrise Park and Banquet Center, 1460 Woodville Rd., Millbury, Ohio, Sept. 15. For details see website: olneynorthwood.weebly.com.
● USS IWO JIMA (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmates Reunion at Doubletree Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida, Oct. 10-13. For all ships company, embarked Navy, and Marine Corps personnel who were on board the LPH2 or LHD7. Contact Robert G. McAnally, 757-723-0317; yujack46709@gmail.com; or http://ussiwojimashipmates.cfns.net/.
● Jefferson Rule (1820-1902) Descendants 100th Reunion in the Poplar Shelter at Meadowbrook Park, 5430 W. Tiffin St., Bascom, Ohio, Aug. 12. Jefferson Rule with his wife, Eliza Patterson, had 12 children and were early settlers in Seneca County, Ohio. Families bearing the names Coffman, Henninger, Spotts, Egbert, Metzger, Matz, Miller, Dudrow, Brundage, deAngelis, Cundiff, Hoeltzel, Sherman, Fisher, and possibly others could be added. A memorable afternoon of reconnecting with family in the area and from other states. If you are, or think you are, or know someone who may be related to the Rule family contact xchrisbrandt@gmail.com.
First Published April 23, 2018, 4:00 a.m.