Description: Time: 9:30 AM Registration
10:00 AM Walk
Location: Grace United Methodist Church
601 E. Boundary
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Events: Following the walk, join us for lunch, raffle prizes and a bake sale.

$20 individual
$50 for family of 4

Questions? Contact:
Michelle Self at 419.367.9790 or maselfadvocate@hotmail.co

Description: The Sandusky-Ottawa County Master Gardeners will be holding its annual plant sale in Fremont, Ohio 43420 at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds, on Rawson Avenue. The master gardeners dig plants from their yards and donate for the sale. Other plants and gardening related items will also be for sale.

The Sandusky-Ottawa County Master Gardening program is a part of the Ohio State University Extension Office, in Fremont, Ohio. It is a non profit group and monies raised go toward educating and assisting local communities with their gardening needs.

Description: Huge Rummage/Bake Sale at Calvary United Methodist Church 3939 Jackman Road in Toledo. Clothing, Housewares, Tools and more. You will find something for everyone. Delicious baked goods: cookies, pies, cupcakes, and so much more to satisfy your sweet tooth. This event will be held on Friday, May 17th from 9 am to 4 pm and on Saturday, May 18th from 9 am to 12 noon.

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: Join The Nature Conservancy's passionate volunteers and staff in enjoying and taking care of Kitty Todd nature preserve - a jewel of The Oak Openings: a globally rare and wonderful natural area right here in your own backyard. On the first and third Saturday of each month from March through December we have volunteer work days often followed by a fun hike to learn about the plants and animals that call this place home. For more information on how to get started email TNC Ohio's Conservation Volunteer Coordinator, Steve Ross at sross@tnc.org or call at 614-717-2770, ext. 144.

Description: What is Claire's Day?

Claire’s Day, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring children and families to be lifelong readers through exposure to a variety of literary opportunities and experiences.

We do this to honor Claire Lynsey Rubini, who passed away from a heart condition in 2000 when she was just ten years old. Our programs and services embrace her favorite activities, including telling stories, dancing, making crafts, and most of all, reading.

Claire’s Day is held on the third Saturday in May at the Maumee branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 501 River Road, Maumee, Ohio. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 18.

www.claire'sday.org
Facebook: /clairesday
Twitter: @clairesday

Description: The Toledo State Hospital Cemetery Reclamation Project Committee with NAMI of Greater Toledo is presenting the 6th Annual Veteran’s Memorial Event on Saturday May 18, 2013 at 11 AM. The purpose of the Event is to honor and remember some 1994 former patients buried there in numbered and nameless graves, with over 70 known Veterans, with 30 from the Civil war era. Civil War enactors and the Lady in Black will provide added drama to the Event which will include roll call, a rifle salute, and taps.

This year, it will be an honor to present Dr. Lloyd A. Jacobs, President of the University of Toledo as the keynote speaker with guest speakers epresentative Teresa Fedor, Ohio 47th House District, and Lee Armstrong, Executive Director of the Lucas County Veteran’s Commission.

The Event, beginning at the Old Cemetery, off Arlington Avenue behind the new Bowsher High School, serves to remember with dignity the men, women and children sent to the State Hospital often times for their lifespan. Veterans received treatment for war related medical and psychiatric conditions, known now as PTSD. Other patients had a variety of disabilities, including mental illness and brain disorders, developmental disability, addictions, and behavioral and medical disorders.

The Patriot Riders will provide a motorcycle escort from Arlington Ave. to the New Cemetery,located on the University of Toledo Health Science Campus, where an additional 1,100 former patients, including veterans, are laid to rest, for a brief military ceremony. A reception will follow at the Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital on S. Detroit Ave.

For more information, please visit tour website: www.toledostatehospitalcemetery.org

Veterans Memorial Event contact person:

Larry Wanucha
Coordinator: Veterans Memorial Event
419-467-5062
lwanu@sbcglobal.net

Description: Sign your team up now.
The Inaugural “Amazing Race” Toledo Edition hosted by RedBox Ventures is seeking energetic 4 person teams who love competition, camaraderie and fun. The race throughout our community will include challenging “Road Blocks”, “Detours” and team building competition! At the finish line awaits a Grand Prize for the winning team-but regardless of your finish every team will be helping several home grown charities.
Limited to 16 teams who love exciting head to head competition, good fun and a desire to join us in our mission to assist those who need a helping hand! All proceeds from the race and post-race party will benefit:
• Feed Your Neighbor of NW Ohio
• Augsburg Outreach Programs
• The Giving Store of Glenwood Lutheran
The race will take place throughout Toledo and surrounding areas, challenge you mentally and physically and in the end well all enjoy a post-race party to celebrate the victors, our sponsors and those we work to help.
Cost: $100.00 per 4 person team includes race entry & post-race party.
$20.00 Post-Race Party
Tickets Available
(Includes food and non-alcoholic drinks)

Description: It’s time to think spring and mark your calendar for the annual Anthony Wayne Band Booster's Chicken BBQ and Concert! The date for this year’s event is Saturday, May 18th, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and will be held in the gymnasium of the Anthony Wayne High School on Finzel Road in Whitehouse, Ohio. The band boosters will be offering eat-in and carryout meals that include a 1/2 chicken roasted by the Monclova Fire Department, along with a bake sale of homemade cakes, pies, and goodies. All concert bands (grades 5-12) and the Junior High School and High School jazz bands will perform for this community event. This fundraiser helps the band boosters purchase new instruments and uniforms, send students on trips, and contribute to the many needs of the band. Please join us for a wonderful time for the entire family.

Description: A COMMUNITY Event at the Stranahan Great Hall on May 18th. Celebrity and Pro Dancers, Food, Live Entertainment, Cash Bar all to benefit and honor veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress.

It's dancing time. Whether you have two left feet or dance like Fred Astaire, there will be plenty of fun to be had at Dancing With The Military Stars.

Come watch and vote for your favorite celebrities who are dancing with the pros for a night of great entertainment! Enjoy other entertainment including singing and dancing by local performers and dancing and socializing until midnight.

It takes a community to LIFT UP A VETERAN and we are asking you to join us in our efforts by supporting and attending our Second Annual Community Event and Benefit! The entire community is invited to attend, sponsor, advertise and be a part of this wonderful event in Northwest Ohio.

Doors open at 5:30 PM $75(Dinner Tickets) and 6:45 PM $24(Non-Dinner Tickets)$30 at door

Entertainment Program at 7:15 PM following dinner. Visit our website for more information, including celebrity participants, reservations etc.