What's on: Areawide/South
1/30/2008t Maumee Little League Baseball registration, 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at Gateway Middle School cafeteria for players ages 5-18. Tee-ball League for ages 5 to 6; teams available for new sponsors. To be eligible, a parent of a player must reside within the Maumee School District.
t Family Storytime for ages 2 to 5, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Jan. 31-April 17, Maumee Branch Library, River Road. Stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, and puppets. Two-year-olds must be with an adult. Registration required: 419-259-5360.
Perrysburg
t Perrysburg Area Arts Council variety shows: Derek Dye comedy and juggling routine, 3 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Maumee Indoor Theater. The Frisch Marionette Company marionette program at 3 p.m. March 9. Tickets for the shows are $7, $5 for PAAC members, and free for children under age 3. Tickets: 419-873-2787 or the theater box office.
t Shakespeare's Othello: the play will be read aloud in six sessions by class members, with analysis and discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 at 577 Foundation, East Front Street. Take a copy of the play to every class. Registration required: 419-874-4174.
t Book discussions at Way Public Library: Middlesex, 7 p.m. Feb. 7 and Maytrees at 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Foreign and/or art films: A Heart in Winter, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, and Stormy Weather,
10 a.m. Feb. 28. Free, refreshments served.
t "Guide to Independent Travel," three-part workshop by travel columnists Claudia Fischer and Roger Holliday, 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 12, 19, and 26 at Way Public Library. Learn the basics of foreign travel. Fee, $30. Registration: 419-874-3135, ext. 102 or 100.
t "Lake Erie: Its Condition and Challenges," a talk by Sandra Bihn of the Western Lake Erie Waterkeeper Association, 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at Way Public Library, co-sponsored with the League of Women Voters of the Perrysburg Area. Free; refreshments will be served.
t "Dancing aWAY with the Stars," Way Public Library Foundation fund-raiser, 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at the library. Tickets, $65 per person, available at the library. Show times are 7,
7:45, 8:30 and 9:15 p.m. Six local celebrities, paired with six dance professionals, will train for the show. Food, music by Hepcat Revival, and a transformation of the library will be part of the event.
t 577 Foundation classes for February include Hatha Yoga, stained glass craft, pottery, Chinese New Year cooking, and programs for children. Reservations and fees: 419-874-4174.
Holland
t Anime/Manga Club for teens, Holland Branch Library, South McCord Road, 3:30 to
4:30 p.m. Feb. 19, short video followed by trivia-challenge competition.
t New Hope Christian Church fish fry, Holloway and Garden roads, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Cost, $7.
Waterville
t Citizens for AW Schools, chili and soup supper, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the high school cafeteria. Donation accepted. Questions answered regarding the March school levy.
t Waterville American Legion suppers, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8, March 14, and April 11. Cost, $5 for all the soup you can eat and pie.
t Waterville Playshop presents Chicago, 8 p.m. Feb. 7-9 and 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at Anthony Wayne High School, 5967 Finzel Rd. Tickets: $12 adult at the door, $10 in advance. Seniors, students, $10. 734-856-7107.
t Waterville Branch Library children's programs, Baby Time for ages 0-2, Toddler Time for age 2, Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5, Family Storytime for ages 2-5, with an adult companion. Call or visit to register.
Whitehouse
t Steaks on the grill at American Legion Post 384, Providence Street, 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2. Cost, $10. Seniors, $9.50.
t Clothing Closet at Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville St., half-price sale from Feb. 2-16, and then closed from Feb. 18- March 8. Hours and information: 419-875-6471.
Rossford
t The Coming Attractions Players community theater will host a tribute to local theater director Harry Wilcox, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Rossford High School, 701 Superior St. The school's Drama Club will perform Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs." A reception follows in the cafeteria. Former performers, community theater members, and students from 1978 to the present are invited. Contact tcaptheatre@hotmail.com or join the Rossford Drama Club reunion on www.facebook.com
t Rossford Public Library: Selling on Ebay, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9. Digital camera seminar, 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 5. Take your camera for questions. Register for the programs: 419-666-0924.
t Tales for Tots and Storytime at Rossford Public Library, Dixie Highway, for ages 2-3 and 3-6. Call for morning, afternoon, and evening times and to register: 419-666-1989.
Wood County
t Swamp to Settlement exhibit on display until Feb. 18 at the Nature Center, Knight Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg, noon to 6 p.m. Fridays through Mondays, and 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Information: 419-661-1697.
t Emma's Herbs and Remedies, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31. Create handmade brooms, 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 2, at the Knight Nature Preserve's Nature Center, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. Registration required: www.wcparks.org.
t National Alliance on Mental Illness of Wood County, Family-to-Family education program for relatives of persons who are diagnosed with neurobiological brain disorders (serious mental illness), from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Reservations and location information: namiwoodcounty@wcnet.org or 419-352-0626.
Findlay
t Toledo Symphony Orchestra will perform at Winebrenner Theological Seminary at 3 p.m. Feb. 17, with guest pianist Tomoko Kanamaru for the final performance in the Concert & Lecture Series.
Van Buren
t Internet Safety presentation for parents only, 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Van Buren High School auditorium. Learn about chat rooms, Internet predators, and more. Co-sponsored by the Hancock County Sheriff's department. History
Fish Fries
•Christ the King Church, 4100 Harvest Lane, Basil Goes Activities Bldg., Feb. 8 from 5-8 p.m. To benefit Boy Scout Troop 263. Adults $8; students and seniors $7; and children 5 and under $4. Carryout available. Information: 419-841-2206.
•Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post 587, 2020 West Alexis Rd., Fridays 5-7 p.m.
•Diehn American Legion Post 468, first and third Friday each month through May 2, from 5-7 p.m. at 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. Deep fried and baked fish. Chicken strips and shrimp available.
•Fraternal Order of Eagles 197, 5050 Jackman Rd., 5-8 p.m. Fridays, shrimp and frog legs, senior menu.
t Holland American Legion fish fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m. every Friday through April 18 at the post, 1074 Clarion Ave. Information: 419-865-8511.
•Knights of Columbus Council 3122 will have their fish fry from 5-7:30 p.m. every Friday through March 21 at Sommerset Hall, 2458 Tremainsville Rd. Fish dinners $7; baked cod $7.50; shrimp $7.50; and frog legs $8.
•Maumee Eagles, 827 Illinois, pollock dinners, Fridays from 5-8 p.m. Cost, $6.50. Prime rib, crab legs, shrimp, chicken.
t Northwood VFW 2984 Friday fish fry, 5-8 p.m. every week at 102 West Andrus Rd. Steaks and chicken available.
•Our Lady of Lourdes, 6149 Hill Ave., Feb. 8, starting at 5 p.m. Alaskan pollock, french fries, baked potato, cole slaw, roll, drink, and dessert. Adults $7.50; seniors $6.50; children 12 and under $4. Carryout available. Macaroni & cheese dinners $4.50.
•Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2255 Central Grove Ave., Fridays from 5-7:30 p.m., Feb. 8 through March 14. All-you-can-eat fried or baked fish. Adults $7.50; seniors $7; children 10 and under $4; macaroni and cheese available.
t Progressive Fishing Association fish fry, Fridays from 5-8 p.m. through April 25 at 7675 Schadel Rd., Whitehouse. Adults $7, seniors $6.50, and children $4. Information: 419-392-4715.
t Rossford Eagles, 658 Lime City Rd., Rossford, fish fry first and third Friday each month.
•St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 4555 North Haven, Fridays from Feb. 8 through March 21. Dinners will be served 5-7 p.m. except Good Friday when serving starts at 4 p.m. Cost, $7 adults, $6 seniors, and $4 children. Information: 419-478-9558.
•St. Jerome Church, 300 Warner St., Walbridge, every Friday 5-8 p.m. from Feb. 8 to March 21. Lake Erie yellow perch, shrimp, macaroni and cheese, baked potato, french fries, bread, beverage, and salad bar. Adults $10; seniors $9; children $5. Children under age 4 eat free. Pop and dessert sold separately. Carryout available.
•St. Joseph's-Ida, 8295 Van Aiken St., 4-8 p.m. every Friday from Feb. 8 through March 21. Lake perch, shrimp, augratin potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert and beverage. Adults $11; seniors (65 & over) $10; child fish (4-12) $5; grilled cheese $5; children 3 & under free. Carryouts available: 734-269-6262.
•St. Pius X Parish, 3011 Carskaddon, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 8, 15, 22, and March 14. Fish, fries, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, rolls, and dessert. Adults $7.50; seniors $6.50; children 12 and under $4.50.
•St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 729 White St., every Friday from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 8 through March 21. Alaskan pollock, scalloped potatoes, green beans or corn, cole slaw or tossed salad, bread, butter, coffee or milk, and homemade desserts. Adults $7; seniors $6.50; children under 12, fish or macaroni and cheese, $3.50. Carryout available. For additional information: 419-698-1519.
•VFW Post 3013, 5-7 p.m. Fridays at 1950 South Eber Rd., Holland.
•VFW Post 4906, 2161 Consaul St., 4-8 p.m. Feb. 1, 15, 29, and March 14. Yellow perch, frog legs, shrimp, cole slaw, and french fries. Take out or eat in. Information: 419-698-4411.