Plan It calendar: 3-29

3/29/2012

Except where indicated, all area codes are 419.

DANCE

Performance

Alice In Wonderland-The Ballet: River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe; 734-242-7722; River Raisin Ballet: Fri., 7; Sat., 2 and 7; Sun., 3.

Ballroom, Big Band, Polka, Country, Latin, and Salsa

Dine and Dance: Hungry I Restaurant, 6060 Renaissance Place; 517-5570; Fri., 9.

Maumee Elks: 137 W. Wayne St., Maumee; 878-4055; Swingmania: Fri., 7-10.

Diehn American Legion Post 468: 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania; 724-2586; Dance party: Wed., 7-10.

Paulette's Studio of Dance: 4853 Monroe St.; 654-3262; Thu.: Latin, 7:30; Fri.: ballroom, 7; Wed.: Argentine Tango, 7:30.

VFW Post 606: 3005 Laskey Rd.; 836-3308; Crimson Lights: Sun., 2:30-6.

Alfredo's Studio of Dance: 5224 Renwyck Dr.; 536-3243; Fri., 8:30; Wed.; technique group class: 7.

Ballroom Company: 2319 S. Detroit, Maumee; 893-1850; Fri.: beginner Tango, 8; dance: 9-11.

Club Soda: 3922 Secor Rd., 473-0662; the Polka Zone: Sun., 3-7

El Vaquero: 24 Main St. at the Docks downtown; 690-8330; Sat.: salsa dancing, starts 9 p.m.

Seniors

Bowman Dance Club: Eleanor Kahle Senior Center, 1315 Hillcrest Ave.; 255-0792; Wed., 1-3:30.

ETC.

Events

The SOSEG Fest: Headliners, 4500 N. Detroit Ave.; Cultural Arts, entertainment, visual and performing arts: Sat., noon-8.

Historic Fort Wayne Flea Market: 6325 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich.; 586-777-5898; tours, crafts, arts, collectibles: Sat., Sun., 10 a.m.-4.

Easter Sand Sculpture: Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay; 422-3315; Roger Powell's Easter story inspired creation using 300 tons of sand: Sun.-April 8, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

Trash or Cash Antique Appraisal Clinic: Wood County Historical Center and Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green; 352-0967; Sat., 1-3.

Learning

Complications of Type 2 Diabetes: the Waterford at Levis Commons, 7100 S. Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg; 874-2561; free seminar: Tue., 6-7.

Literary Fiction Writer Eric Goodman: University of Findlay, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Room 254, 1000 N. Main St.; 800-472-9502; reading and signing of his new book, "Twelfth and Race": Thu., 8-9.

Bluffton University: 1 University Dr., Bluffton, O.; 358-3453 / 800-433-3243; Lecture Hall in Centennial Hall: Dr. George Metz, "Transforming Teacher Education through Global Connections: The Kiwi Experience": Fri., 4. Yoder Recital Hall: Jane Kurtz, author of children's books will speak on her evolution as a writer stemming from her youth in Ethiopia as a daughter of missionaries: Tue., 11 a.m.

Spring Environmental Series: Evergreen Room, Rosary Care Center Sylvania, 5111 Franciscan Blvd., Sylvania; 824-3533; Finding Hope for the Future: A New Way Forward: Thu., 4:30-6; and at the Lial Renewal Center: 5908 Davis Rd., Whitehouse; Thu., 9-10:30 a.m.

American Legion Toledo Post 335 Luncheon: Toledo Club, 234 14th St.; 868-3039; "Habitat for Humanity," Michael McIntyre, Executive Director, Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity: Fri., lunch 11:30 a.m., speaker 12:45.

Hostelling International's Travel Circle Series: Secor Metropark's Meeting Room, 10001 W. Central Ave., Berkey, O; Yanks Invade London, by Dana and Deb Smith: Sat., 2:15.

Genealogical Society of Monroe County Seminar: Monroe County Community College in the Audrey M. Warrick Student Services Building (South Entrance closest to Dunbar Rd.), 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, Mich.; 734-529-2216; 4 topics on how to start genealogical research with genealogist Jana Broglin: Sat., 8 a.m.-4.

Stargazing and Planetarium Programs

Lourdes College's Appold Planetarium: 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. Reservations: 517-8897; Dawn of the Space Age: Sat., 7:30.

Ritter Planetarium: University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St.: 530-2650; "Oasis in Space": Fri.: 7.30; "The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather": Sat. 1.

Robinson Planetarium and Observatory: Adrian College's Peelle Hall, 110 S. Madison St., Adrian, Mich.; 517-265-5161, ext. 4788; The Stars and Beyond; winter constellations and their folklore, featuring bright stars, planets, telescope objects, and constellations: Fri., 7.

University of Michigan Exhibit Museum Planetarium: 1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-764-0478; Shows: Natural Selection: Darwin's Mystery of Mysteries; Sat., Sun., 2:30. Star Talk: The Sky Tonight: Sat., 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30; Sun., 1:30 and 3:30; Cosmic Colors: Sat., 12:30. The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather: Mon.-Fri., 12:30.

Dining

Easter Bunny Pancake Breakfast: Perrysburg Kiwanis at Schaller Memorial Building, 130 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg; 874-2401; Sat., 8 a.m.-noon.

Breakfast: VFW Commodore Perry Post 3338, 2231 South Ave.; 385-0153; Sun., 10 a.m.-noon.

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast with Eggs Strata: Cass Road Baptist Church, 1400 Cass Rd., Maumee; 893-2008; Sat., 8:30-10:30 a.m.

The Terrace View Cafe: Owens Community College, College Hall Room 148, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg; 567-661-7359 reservations; Tue., Thu., dine-in, 11:30 a.m.-1; carry out, 11:30 a.m.-12:15.

Lunch or Dinner: Eagle Cafe, 2301 Detroit Ave., Maumee; 893-3952; Mon.-Fri.: lunch 11 a.m.-2; Mon.-Thu.: dinner 5-8.

Kitchen of Hope: Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg; Fri., noon-1. Free dinner provided to all Wood County residents on fixed incomes including senior citizens.

Spaghetti Supper: First St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1121 Grasser St., Oregon; 693-7128; Sat., 4-7.

Fish Fries: VFW Post 606: 3005 W. Laskey Rd.; 473-9557; Fri., 4-7. VFW Post 2898: 3925 W. Alexis Rd.; 473-9649; Fri., 5-7. St. Paul's Episcopal Church: 798 S. Coy Rd., Oregon; 691-9400; Fri., 4-7. Rossford United Methodist: 658 Lime City Rd., Rossford; 666-5664; Fri., 5-7:30. St. Catherine of Siena: 4555 N. Haven Ave.; 478-9558; Fri., 5-7. Gesu Church: 2049 Parkside Blvd.; 367-1003; Fri., 4:30-7. St. Pius X Parish: 3011 Carskaddon Ave.; 535-7672; Fri., 4:30-6:30. Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 2255 Central Grove Ave.; 382-5511; Fri., 5-7:30. Blessed Sacrament: 4227 Bellevue Rd.; 472-2288; Fri., 4-7:30. Knights of Columbus: 4256 Secor Rd.; Fri., 5-7. St. Joseph's Catholic School: 2238 Manhattan St., Erie, Mich.; 734-848-6985; Fri., 4:30-7:30. Regina Coeli Church: 530 Regina Parkway; 476-0922; Fri., 4:30-7. Holy Trinity's Community Center: 2639 U.S. 20, Swanton; 704-5360; Fri., 5-8. Holland American Legion: 1074 Clarion Ave., Holland; 865-8511; Fri., 4:30-7:30. Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post 587: 2020 W. Alexis Rd.; Fri., 5-7. Maumee Eagles: 2301 Detroit Ave., Maumee; 893-3821; Fri., 5-8.

FUN PLACES

Northwest Ohio

Toledo Museum of Art: 2445 Monroe St.; 255-8000; weekly lectures, tours, and events. Hours: Tue.-Thu., 10 a.m.-4; Fri., 10 a.m.-10; Sat., 10 a.m.-6; Sun., noon-6.

Imagination Station: 1 Discovery Way (Adams and Summit streets); 244-2674. Mindbender Mansion: through April 29. EGGstreme Science: through April 29. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

Toledo Zoo: 2700 Broadway; 385-4040; Hours: daily: 10 a.m.-4.

Toledo Farmers' Market: 525 Market St.; 255-6765. Market hours: Sat., 8 a.m.-2. Poultry House: Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4; Sat., 6 a.m. to 4; Sun., 10 a.m.-2.

Fort Meigs Museum and Visitor Center: 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg; 874-4121; Hours: Wed.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

Frogtown Froggy Museum: Fort Industry Square, Suite 1-A, Summit St.; 567-694-2351; Hours: Sat., 10 a.m.-5; Sun., 1-5.

Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society's Brandville School: 1133 Grasser St., Oregon; 472-1331; museum and library open: Thu., 10 a.m.-2.

Schedel Arboretum and Gardens: 19255 W. Portage S. River Rd., Elmore; 862-3182; Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4.

Stranahan Arboretum: 4131 Tantara Dr.; 841-1007; Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1.

Toledo Botanical Garden: 5403 Elmer Dr.; 536-5566. Open daylight hours. Visitors Center: Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30.

Toledo Firefighters Museum: 918 Sylvania Ave.; 478-3473. Hours: Sat., noon-4.

Toledo History Museum: 2001 Collingwood Blvd.; 215-2437; Hours: Sat., Sun., 10 a.m.-6.

Toledo Police Museum: 2201 Kenwood Blvd.; 720-2485; Hours: Thu.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library: Main Library's Local History and Genealogy Department, 325 Michigan St.; 259-5200; Presidential Checks, 16 historic checks: through April 28.

African Safari Wildlife Park: 267 S. Lightner Rd., Port Clinton; 800-521-2660 or 732-3606;Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-5 (last car enters at 4).

American Civil War Museum of Ohio: 217 S. Washington, Tiffin; 455-9551 or 509-0324. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5; Sat., 10 a.m.-5.

Glass Heritage Gallery: 109 N. Main St., Fostoria; 435-5077; Fostoria glass on permanent view. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4.

Hancock Historical Museum: 422 W. Sandusky St., Findlay; 423-4433. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 12:30-4:30; Sun., 1-4.

Maritime Museum of Sandusky: 125 Meigs St., Sandusky; 624-0274. Hours: Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4; Sun., noon-4.

Merry Go Round Museum: 301 Jackson St., Sandusky; 626-6111; Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5, Sun., noon-5.

Milan Historical Museum: 10 Edison Dr., Milan, O.; 499-2968. Hours: Sat., Sun., 1-5.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland; 216-781-7625; Hours: Daily: 10 a.m.-5:30; Wed., 10 a.m.-9.

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center: Spiegel Grove, Fremont; 332-2081. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5; Sun., noon-5.

Seneca County Museum: 28 Clay St., Tiffin, O.; 447-5955; Wedding Gowns through the Ages: through April.

Tiffin Glass Museum: 25 S. Washington, Tiffin; 448-0200. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 1-5.

Wood County Historical Center & Museum: 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green; 352-0967; Images of the Great Depression in Ohio: Documentary Portraits Revisited: through June. Hours: Tue.-Fri.., 9:30 a.m.-4:30; Sat.-Sun., 1-4.

Woodville Historical Museum: 107 Main St., Woodville; 849-2349. Hours: Wed., Fri., 2-4.

Water Parks

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay Water Park Resort: 2001 Cleveland Rd., Sandusky; 627-2106; Thu., 9 a.m.-9; Fri.; Sat., Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-10; Sun., 9 a.m.-9. Sun.-Wed., 9 a.m.-9.

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Resort: U.S. 250, Sandusky; 888-779-2327; registered guests only.

Holiday Inn Splash Bay Water Park: 1705 Tollgate Dr., Maumee; 482-7777; Hours: Fri., 4-9; Sat., 10 a.m.-9; Sun., 10 a.m.-3; registered guests and the public.

Kalahari Indoor Water Park Resort: U.S. 250, Sandusky; 877-525-2427; open daily at 10 a.m.; registered guests and the public.

SPORTS

Baseball

Owens Express Men's vs. Macomb CC: Thu., 3; vs. Lakeland CC: Fri., Sat., 1; vs. Adrian College JV: Wed., 3.

Softball

Women's

Owens Express Women's vs. Jackson CC: Mon., 3:30 and 5:30.

Running/Walking

Group Run: The Shops at Fallen Timbers, Maumee; three-mile lighted course starts behind Red Robin; Wed., 6:30.

Group Run: start at Second Sole, 4130 Levis Commons Blvd.; Perrysburg; run through Levis Commons (approximately 3 miles); 931- 8484; Thu., 6:30.

5k Off the Road, Obstacle Course Race: Toledo Children's Hospital at Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon; http://comfort-hearts.com; Sun., 9 a.m. Benefits children with cancer.

Hockey

Toledo Walleye vs. Kalamazoo Wings: Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson St.; 725-9255; Sat., 7.