Description: Beat The Wheat is a 5K run to raise awareness of Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the small intestines when gluten (wheat, barley and rye) is ingested. It can lead to a multitude of complications. My daughter Kaylee suffered from severe abdominal pain for over 2 years before we finally received a correct diagnosis of Celiac Disease. There is no cure, yet. The only treatment is adhering to a strict gluten free diet, which presents many challenges, especially for an 11 year old. 1 in 133 people have Celiac Disease, but 95% of those are undiagnosed. That is why Kaylee wanted to do this run, to increase awareness so others won't have to suffer as much as she did. All of the proceeds will go directly to finding a cure.I am very proud of her and would really appreciate your help is increasing awareness in honor of my daughter.
Thank You, Cheri Shinaver

Description: May – September 2013
Sometimes it’s stinky; sometimes it’s crusty; and sometimes it’s slimy. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk at Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body during its appearance at Imagination Station. Based on the best-selling book Grossology, this exhibition uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more.
Take a “Tour du Nose” to explore 10 nasal features, including how your snoot acts as an air filter, a smell sensor and a mucus producer. Play the pinball game “Gas Attack” by scoring off bumpers dressed up as food items that cause gas. Mimic the build up of acid indigestion by causing the “Burp Machine” to release a giant belch. Explore the role of the kidney in a virtual reality experience in “Urine: The Game.” Take a ride on the GI slide, climb a large-scale replica of human skin, and discover other mysterious ways your body’s biology does what it needs to do to keep you healthy.

Description: Ballet Theatre of Toledo (BTT), a performance-based 501C3 non-profit arts organization dedicated to classical ballet instruction for ages 3 through adult, will host an Open House from 2-4:30 Sunday, May 19th , at its state-of-the-art studio located at 1124 Corporate Drive, Holland, Ohio, behind the Kohl’s Plaza, just off Airport Highway and U.S. 223. The free event will feature tours, demonstrations, displays of sets and costumes and refreshments.
For details, please call 419-861-0895.

Description: The Academy Brass Quintet will perform May 19 at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (FUM) winding up FUM’s 2012-13 concert series. Selections will include “First Suite in E flat” by Gustav Holst, “Spring - A New Beginning” by David Marlatt, “American Patrol” by Glen Miller, “The Easy Winners” by Scott Joplin, “Amazing Grace” and an Armed Forces Salute.

The Academy Brass Quintet (ABQ) is a professional brass quintet comprised of musicians from the greater Toledo area. For nearly twenty years ABQ has been performing Baroque, Classical, Jazz, Pop, Big Band and 20th Century music at a variety of venues. An audience favorite, this is the third time ABQ has appeared as part of the outreach music program at FUM.

Admission is free and open to the public. The FUM music series is funded in part by the Perse Memorial Fund. First United Methodist is located at 200 West Second Street in downtown Perrysburg.

For more information about the music concert series or other FUM programs call 419-874-1911 or visit their website at www.perrysburgfum.com.

Description: Zell Lurie Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies
Join us May 21 & 22, 2013 where over 400 attendees are expected including angel, seed and growth stage investors from across the U.S., executives of early stage and emerging growth companies and related stakeholders. Celebrating its 32nd anniversary, the 2013 Michigan Growth Capital Symposium is the Midwest's leading event for attracting the best investors from across the U.S. and showcasing high-quality investable companies. In the past decade alone, more than 300 companies have presented. About 70% of these have raised capital totaling more than $1.7 billion in investments and nearly 20% have realized successful exits.

Description: May – September 2013
Sometimes it’s stinky; sometimes it’s crusty; and sometimes it’s slimy. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk at Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body during its appearance at Imagination Station. Based on the best-selling book Grossology, this exhibition uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more.
Take a “Tour du Nose” to explore 10 nasal features, including how your snoot acts as an air filter, a smell sensor and a mucus producer. Play the pinball game “Gas Attack” by scoring off bumpers dressed up as food items that cause gas. Mimic the build up of acid indigestion by causing the “Burp Machine” to release a giant belch. Explore the role of the kidney in a virtual reality experience in “Urine: The Game.” Take a ride on the GI slide, climb a large-scale replica of human skin, and discover other mysterious ways your body’s biology does what it needs to do to keep you healthy.

Description: You may be closer than you think to completing your Bachelor’s Degree.

Here’s your opportunity to learn about our specialized degree programs and services for nontraditional and adult students. Join us for a one-hour presentation on the College’s undergraduate degree programs, career and life planning services, and prior learning assessment.

Dates: March 5, April 11, May 21
Times: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm or 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Rocket Hall – Rocket Room

RSVP: CALL@utoledo.edu or 419-530-3072

Description: FPC Maumee to host grief recovery and support group

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program held at First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, 200 E. Broadway Street in Maumee. The Winter/Spring session of the renowned 13-week program will take place Tuesday’s at 6:00 p.m. from February 26 until May 21.

This nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD.

Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily life routines. Past participants have related how helpful the information and follow-up discussions were to them.

Each two-hour session begins with a light dinner, followed by the presentation. It is led by Elder Vickie Secord, whose profession involves care for seniors in the greater Toledo area. GriefShare is open to any member of the community.

To learn more call First Presbyterian Church of Maumee at (419) 893-0223 or visit www.griefshare.org.

Description: Classical music concert featuring Cairn University Chorale as welcomed by select members of the UT Chorale. Works performed as selected from classical and sacred repertoire. FREE and open to the public.

Description: "Conversion is a one-time experience; discipleship is a lifelong journey"

PBS (Portable Bible School) is a weekly discipleship and fellowship small group outreach of House on the Rock Church (www.hotrockchurchannarbor.org). Learn about grace, faith, and the unconditional love of God.
Adults and teens are invited to watch a short DVD lesson taught by Andrew Wommack or Don Krow, followed by a discussion and fellowship with like-minded believers.
The NW Ohio/SE Michigan PBS group meets every Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Activity Room at the Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek 2001 Perrysburg-Holland Rd, Holland, Oh. Please use the Forestview entrance.
For more information: Contact Jim or Pat at JimPat@hotrockchurchA2.org