What's On - East 4/13

4/13/2011

Elmore

Green Energy Summit sponsored by the village of Elmore and American Municipal Power in Elmore in observance of Earth Day, beginning 9:30 a.m. Friday. Local businesses that manufacture or specialize in green energy, bio friendly, or energy-efficient products invited to participate. Product display begins at 8 a.m. Open to the public and schools 12:30-5 p.m. Free. Phone 419-260-1282, e-mail: villageofelmore@amplex.net, fax 419-862-2789.

Genoa

St. John's United Church of Christ Spring Bazaar, 1213 Washington St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday. Cash and carry items. Lunch. Baby items, doll clothes, jewelry, candles, pottery, bake sale, and more. Proceeds to mission projects. 419-855-3906.

Lake Township

Ageless Wonders meeting at Oregon Inn, 6067 Bayshore Rd., Oregon, 5 p.m., Thursday. Information: Marcie, 419-836-3811.

Northwood

Woodville Mall Easter activities, 3725 Williston Rd., April 20-24. Pictures with the Easter Bunny $7, 6-8 p.m. April 20-22; noon-5 p.m. April 23-24. Saturday activities include coloring, crafts, DJ, games, bouncy house, egg coloring, and an Easter egg hunt.

Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt, Adolphus Kraemer Park Log Cabin, Church St., 2 p.m. Saturday. Egg hunt followed by candy hunt downtown, then to Portage Fire Station on Water St. to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny, have a photo taken with the Easter Bunny and a chance to win one of the special Gold Egg baskets. Event is free for children 12 and under. 419-898-0479.

25th Annual Red Cross Golf Scramble and Aerial Ball Drop, Oak Harbor Golf Club, 10433 West Oak Harbor SE Rd., golf 8 a.m., ball drop 2 p.m., Saturday. Aerial Ball Drop tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Jamestown Tavern, Marblehead; Oak Harbor Golf Club and Pit Stop; Bell Mell Tavern and Lagoon Saloon, Port Clinton; Country Key, Graytown; Village Inn and Red, White and Brew, Elmore. Tickets can also be purchased by calling American Red Cross office in Ottawa County, 419-734-1100.

Oregon

Easter Egg Hunt at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4155 Pickle Rd., 11 a.m., Saturday. 419-691-9407 or princeofpeaceoregon.com.

Pemberville

Bittersweet Pemberville offering Unique Summer Camp, 1926 Kahler Rd., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 6 through Aug. 12. For ages 12-21 who are on the autism spectrum. Trained staff will work to maintain campers' academic achievements, while facilitating traditional camp activities and experiences. Transportation provided. Information, cost, or to obtain an admission packet contact, Jim Williams, 419-287-4985 or jwilliams@bittersweetfarms.org. Camp made possible in part through a grant from the Toledo Community Foundation.

Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., has new hours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. The pantry is for any Eastwood School District residents needing food. Current ID required. Office: 419-287-4182.

East Toledo

Spring Card Party hosted by the East Toledo Senior Activities Center, Navarre Park Shelterhouse, 1001 White St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday. Cost: $7 per person or $24 per four person table. 419-691-2254.

Wood County

Wood County Historical Center and Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., ,self-guided tours 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays. Civil War Encampment, Saturday and Sunday, meet re-enactors and learn about life in Wood County during Civil War.419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org.

Woodmore

Woodmore Kindergarten Screening for 2011-12 School Year, Woodmore Elementary School, 708 West Main St., Monday, Tuesday, and April 20. Child must be 5 by Aug. 1. Parents are asked to call the school office, 419-849-2382, ext. 203, through Friday from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to make an appointment, times of which are 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. Registration and screening are by appointment only.

Toledo

2011 Bowl for Kids' Sake a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Ohio, Southwyck Bowling Lanes, 5255 Heatherdowns Blvd., noon-3 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Minimum pledge $35 per person with four to five people per team; minimum student pledge $25 per person. To register: 419-243-4600, ext. 14.

Insurance Women of Toledo meeting at Arturo's Fritz and Alfredo's, 3024 North Summit St., 5:30 p.m., Wednesday. Speaker: Pat Crawford from the American Red Cross, topic "Disaster Preparedness." Anyone in the insurance industry and related industries welcome. Sandy Dobbins, president of IWOT, sandy.dobbins@hylant.com.

Central Catholic High School Lady Irish Powder Puff flag football fund-raiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation, Gallagher Stadium, 2550 Cherry St., games at 6 and 7:15 p.m., Friday and May 13. Freshmen vs. seniors and sophomores vs. juniors in the first evening. In May, two winning teams and the two losing teams will battle it out. Tickets: $3 students; $4 adults, at the gate. Direct donations to Tony Katafiasz. 419-255-2306.

Birth Your Business Success workshop, End Time Christian Fellowship, 2902 Auburn Ave., noon-1:30 p.m., Saturday. Free. 419-346-7426 or bizexcellence@aol.com.

Master Gardener 2011 Lecture Series, Ohio State University Extension at Toledo Botanical Garden Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Drive, first session, 6:30-9 p.m., April 25. Cost: $15 payable at the door. Personal landscaping and basic home food preservation. Second session will be at Reynolds Corner Library, 4833 Dorr St., 6:30-7:30 p.m., May 17, free and open to the public. For reservations call or e-mail: 419-213-4254 or powers-barker.1@cfaes.osu.edu.

2011 Gold Star Wives Midwest and North Central Regional Conference, Hilton Hotel in Toledo, 3100 Glendale Ave., Friday and Saturday. Speaker: Angela Brittain from the Army's Survivor Outreach Services program, 6 p.m. Friday. This part of the conference is free and open to any military widow or widower. Contact Madie Tillman at gtillm56@aol.com, or Norma Christen, 419-352-2464.