What's On - North

Adrian

Adrian Farmers' Market, city parking lot downtown, 100 block of Toledo Street, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October. 517-265-6348.

Hudson

Spring Bulb Fund-raiser for the Thompson Museum Gardens. Prices vary by bulb type and quantity, but prices start at $2. Order by calling 517-448-8125 or rlennard@thompsonmuseum.org or at the museum's booth at the Hudson's Farmer's Market, 323 West Main St., every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Lambertville

Household Hazardous Waste events at Kroger Grocery Store, 3462 West Sterns, from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 2.

Temperance

Military Prayer Service at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 8330 Lewis Ave., 2 p.m. on Sept. 11. All are invited to attend a prayer service for all military personnel, their families, and friends. Ceremonial flag raising in the parish cemetery following the service. Refreshments will be provided.

Card Party Luncheon at the Bedford Senior Citizen Center, 1653 Samaria Rd., from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 11. Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Cost: $6.50.

Bedford Historical Society annual potluck at Banner Oak School, at the corner of Sterns and Crabb Rds., at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 13. Bring a dish to share. Public welcome.

5th Annual Molly Margaret Memorial Golf Outing at Bedford Hills Golf Club, 6400 Jackman Rd., Sept. 11. Four man scramble at 1 p.m. Cost: $100 per person. Mission is to provide assistance to the families of children with severe heart defects. Donations to The Molly Margaret Foundation can be made to any Key Bank.

Outside Flea Market Crafts Bake Sale at Resurrection Catholic Church, 1835 West Temperance Rd., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11. Crafters and vendors wanted. Call 734-847-5052.

Medication Waste Disposal at Carr Park Community Center, 9240 Lewis Ave., from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 2.

Monroe

“The Future of Welding” at the Monroe County Community College, 1555 South Raisinville Rd., Monroe, Michigan, in the La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Sept. 9. Special speaker John Bruskotter president and chair of American Welding Society on the future of welding and career options. Information: monroeccc.edu.

Caring Alternatives Sexual Assault Recovery Program, confidential information free of charge through its hot line, 734-243-6410, and a weekly support group. Individual therapy for adults and children ages 3 and older; call 734-242-8711 for information and fees.

MOMS Club of Monroe County West meets 10 a.m. the last Tuesday each month at New Life Church, 6023 Summerfield Rd. 734-819-6142 or monroemomsclubwest@yahoo.com

Ottawa Lake

Ottawa Lake Music Jam at the Zion Lutheran Church, 8307 Memorial Hwy. (Old U.S. 223), 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 11. Bring you instruments, talent, friends, relatives, and your ears. Traditional music “acoustical” instruments. Call Darrel Gilliland at 419-654-0426.

Ypsilanti

Jaguar Affiliates Group of Michigan's annual Concours d'Elegance at the Eagle Crest Marriott Conference Resort, 1275 South Huron, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 11. A collection of beautiful classic sports cars and elegant sedans from the Jaguar heritage. For more information and membership, contact Tom Bailey, 313-534-5163 or 313-283-0198. For registration questions and forms call Darlene at 734-455-5039. Web site: jcna.com.

Point Place

Music, dancing, jam session, 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, VFW Post 3265, 5416 North Summit St. Area musicians invited to participate. 419-729-9282.

Toledo

10th Annual Celebrity Wait Dinner hosted by Georgio's Cafe International and the LaValley Foundation, 426 North Superior St., at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Sept. 23. Cost: $35/plate includes appetizer, choice of entree and dessert. All tips from the evening will go to the Mary Immaculate School's scholarship fund. For donations or reservations by Sept. 10, call Jennifer Fiedler-Tracy, 419-724-1379.

ALMA Dance Classes being offered at the Integration Yoga Studio, 4633 West Bancroft; Soul Djembe Drumming with Yaya Kabo, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Sundays, Sept. 12 through Nov. 14; West African Dance, from 7-8:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 14 through Nov. 16. For additional classes being offered call 419-266-9642.

Central City Ministry of Toledo presents Celebrity Chefs - “An Eat and Greet for Education,” at The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 15. Featuring 28 chefs including Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair and Very Reverend Michael Billian. Cost: $60 per person. For reservations call 419-244-6711, ext. 213. Money raised from the event will provide tuition assistance for the students of Central City Ministry of Toledo.

Have fun, support local businesses and charities at the West Bancroft Shopping Center, on Bancroft St. west of Talmadge Rd., from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 11. Have a chance to win a 1977 Chevrolet Corvette.

40th Annual Greek-American Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 Superior St. with entrance at Walnut and Superior or Summit and Walnut, from noon to midnight on Sept. 10-11, and from noon to 8 p.m. on Sept. 12. Gourmet food tent will feature three dinner platters for $10 each. Food, music, dancers, and more. Friday from noon to 3 p.m. adult admission will be free. Admission is $5, children 12 and under free when accompanied by a parent/guardian, Sunday is family day with all adult admission just $1.

It's A Cowboy Round-Up at Libbey High School, 1250 Western Ave., from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 25. A farewell to Libbey celebration. Festivities include food, a pick up Scott and Libbey basketball game, last tour of building, a sock hop, and lots of entertainment. Tickets are $5. For more information and tickets call Call William or Trish Ellis at 419-255-0433 or Francine Coogler Boyd at 419-250-0491.

“Pets In Poverty” to benefit Humane Ohio Pet Food Bank at The Church of St. Andrew, 3260 Heatherdowns, from noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 12. Event will feature pet blessing, pet food drive, pet related vendor booths, food, music, and more.

Free Community Day at the Eleanor Kahle Senior Center and Willys Park, 1315 Hillcrest Ave., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 11. Honoring the men and women who serve the American people at home and abroad. Opening ceremony and flag raising at 11 a.m.

Friendly Center Health Fair, 1324 North Superior St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 15. Free blood glucose and cholesterol screenings, child care, and door prizes. 419-882-4852.

“See You in September” All Alumni Sock Hop at the new Woodward High School campus at Stickney and Central avenues, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with program from 6-10 p.m. on Sept. 17. Cost: $5 at the door. Contact Woodward Polarbears via Facebook or Edelface1@yahoo.com.

All Saints Episcopal Church ECW's Annual Luncheon at Gladieux Medows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., with social begining at 11:30 a.m. and program at 12:45 p.m. on Sept. 11. Guest speaker will be Charlma Jones Quarles, former resident of Toledo and a missionary. Call 419-343-4292.

Craft, Car and Motorcycle Show at American Legion Post 553, 206 South Byrne Rd., 10 a.m. on Sept. 11. Car/motorcycle show begins at noon. Call 419-385-7834.

St. Clement Fun Fest at 3030 Tremainsville Rd., from 6 p.m. to midnight, Sept. 10; from 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 11; and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 12. Games, rides, raffles, live music, food, and more. Chicken dinner on Sunday.

St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Divorced and Separated Support Group in the Conference Room, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., meeting from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 14, 21, and 28. Learn ho to deal with all the overwhelming painful issues of divorce or separation. For information: Rita Hoff at 419-724-4676 or rita.hoff@toledostpats.org.

Fatherhood Summit “Bring Back the Dads” at the Lucas County Children Services Conference and Center, 711 Adams St., from 10 a.m. until noon on Sept. 14. Community leaders, child welfare experts and local fathers will discuss the important contributions that fathers make to the lives of their children. Register at 419-213-3253 or lucaskids.net.

“Back-to-School” Kid's Fun Fair at the Body of Christ Fellowship Church, 5612 West Bancroft St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11. Free health screenings for children who are without health insurance. Any child requiring eyeglasses will receive a voucher for a free eye examination by a local eye doctor and a voucher for a free pair of eyeglasses. The Toledo Health Department will provide immunizations. All children who attend will receive free school supplies. Call 419-464-8586.

Senior Discovery Days at The Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway St., 419-385-5721, September and October. Free admission and special events each Tuesday. Call to reserve a spot on a specific tour at ext. 2110. For information: toledozoo.org/events/seniordiscovery.

Toledo's 4th Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Sept. 11, at Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, 419-882-8313. Registration at park at 9 a.m. with walk at 10 a.m. To register, donate or learn more: outofthedarkness.org.

Side Cut Explorer: Side Cut Park, 1025 West River Rd., Maumee, Riverview Area, 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Tuesdays through October. Cruise along the banks of the Maumee River and down the canal in an open air trolley. Wheelchair accessible tram. Reservations needed. Cost: $2. 419-407-9700

Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor has scheduled a narrated history and architectural tour aboard the Sandpiper boat on the Maumee River. The cruise travels upstream from downtown Toledo and visits such highlights as the SS Willis Boyer freighter, the grain elevators, the casino location, estate homes in Eagle Point Colony, and one of the nation's busiest railroad bridges. The final two-hour cruise of the season is 1 p.m. Sept. 19. The cost is $18 per person, or $15 for members of any historical organization in the Maumee Valley. For reservations, call the Sandpiper at 419-537-1212.

Jermain Park Shuffleboard Club plays 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays each week through September at Upton and North Cove. To join, call 419-824-5173.

Local 14 Women's Committee Annual Flea Market at the UAW Local 14 Hall, 5411 Jackman Rd., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 12. Park-N-Shine Car Show at Oscar Bunch Family Park. Vendors space available inside or out, $15 or $10 each. Contact: Robin Marr, 419-297-0609 or Lori Schultz, 419-344-4791.

Flag Football, City of Toledo Division of Recreation and Toledo Community Recreation Program, ages: 6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-14 years; $150/team, individuals welcome. Games at Scott Park Sports Complex, Monday-Friday, begining Sept. 14, 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. To register call, Jim at 419-936-3090 or 419-356-1077.

Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club's 39th Annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show at the Stranahan Theater Complex, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 2-8 p.m. Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11, and 5 p.m. Sept. 12. Donation is $4 for adults, $3 for students and seniors over 55 with ID. Children under 12 with an adult and scouts in uniform are free.

Areawide

Polka Dance and Dinner, Czech Dancers Polka Club bringing from Nebraska the Mark Vyhlidal Band in the Czech Hall, corner of State Route 109 and 120 in Seward, Ohio, from 2-6 p.m. on Sept. 12. Dinner from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for $8. Admission: $8. PolkaDancers.com or 517-443-5523 or 419-644-4271.

Northwest Ohio 2010 Educational Strategies Conference presented by Parent To Parent and Jenny's Wish Foundation at Holland Free Methodist Church, 6605 Angola Rd., Holland, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 11. Phone registrations are welcome or register day of conference. Cost: $30. To register or for additional information call 419-865-4640 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Ghoslty Manor Thrill Center Actor Auditions at the Sandusky State Theater, 3319 Milan Rd., Sandusky, Ohio, from 5-9 p.m. today. Anyone eighteen and older is invited to take center stage and to frighten Sandusky residents with paid positions at Ghostly Manor. Experience with spooking, creeping, mortifying, chilling, petrifying or scaring the pants off of unsuspecting victims is a plus. Open to the public, with audience participation encouraged. Event is free. Information, 419-626-4467.

“A Night with Ol' Blue Eyes” a New York tribute to Frank Sinatra at the W.W. Knight Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg, 4:30 p.m. and tribute beginning at 5 p.m. on Sept. 13 A New York Italian style dinner will be served while Frank Sinatra (Michael Sonata) performs. Registration required. Cost: $10. Contact the WCCOA Programs Department at 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935 or programs@wccoa.net.

Sylvania Area Historical Society presents storyteller Tim Kreps' “Pilgrim Adventures,” at the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum, 5717 North Main St., Sylvania, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 15. Visit: sylvaniahistory.com or 419-318-9632.

Calling All Moms! Open house at the McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 North McCord Rd., Sylvania, meeting weekly on Thursdays beginning Sept. 9, from 9:45-11:15 a.m. mothercenter.net