What's on: South
2/10/2010Bowling Green
Out of Darkness meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Wednesday of the month at Family Services of Wood County, 1616 East Wooster St. This is an open support group for families and friends who have lost a loved one through suicide. Information: Barbara Applebaum, 419-352-0777.
The Wood County Park District offers the following programs. Registration required 48 hours in advance online at wcparks.org or by calling Michelle 800-321-1897. W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg Township programs include “Foster Brown” 7 p.m. Feb. 12, and “Sweetheart Walk” 2 p.m. Feb. 14.
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation holds second annual Frostbite One Mile Fun Run 11 a.m. Feb. 20 around City Park. Awards; pre-registered participants receive a long sleeve T-shirt. $15 for those registered by Feb. 12, or $20 (with shirt available), $12 (no shirt). Register 419-354-6223 or online bgohio.org (parks and recreation).
Perrysburg
CSI (Christian Seniors Interacting), First United Methodist Church of Perrysburg at Abundant Life #2, 200 Zoar Drive, will meet at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Lamplight Cafe, followed by tour of Islamic Center of Toledo. To register, call Phyllis Morton 419-872-0846.
tOwens Community College will offer free dental services for children ages 6 months to 18 years. Restorations (fillings) will offered from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 12. Call 567-661-7294.
Owens Community College's culinary arts program organizing food relief supply drive with community banquet-style dinner Feb. 11 Terrace View Cafe, located in College Hall Room 148, 30335 Oregon Rd. Dinner 5:30 p.m. $7.50. Reservations are necessary from 567-661-7359 or online at owens.edu/terrace.
Owens Community College offers free workshop, “College Goal Sunday,” financial aid representatives from northwest Ohio college universities will provide insight on securing federal and state assistance 2 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Audio/Visual Classroom Center on the Oregon Rd. campus. Information, 567-661-7343
A panel discussion on Prevalent Teenage Issues for parents and students 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 Perrysburg High School auditorium, 13385 Roachton Rd. Topic, “Current Issues of Today and How They Affect Teenagers.” Presenters Dr. Montana Miller and DARE Officer Jeff Graham. Call, 937-726-8282.
Maumee
Georgette's Grounds & Gifts, 311 Conant St., offers Valentine's Day Dinner Feb. 12. Seating times 6 p.m., 6:30, and 7 for a three- course meal. Vegetarian entrees available. Entertainment will be the Quartet Bernadette, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Reservations: 419-891-8888.
Annual Citizens For Maumee School chili dinner 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 12 cafeteria at Maumee High School, 1147 Saco St. $6 adults, $4 seniors, students, and children.
The 2nd annual Zac & Zane Fight Against Friedreich's Ataxia Disease fund-raiser 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20 Outback Steakhouse, 401 West Dussel Dr. Grilled favorites, cash bar, silent auction. $20, 419-705-1360. Proceeds benefit research. Details: zacandzane.com and curefa.org.
Waterville
The Waterville Senior Citizens Group lunch, 11:30 p.m. Feb. 11 Bob Evans Restaurant on Briarcliff Drive. Call 419-877-0791.
Holland
Jennifer Smith, author of Dyslexia Wonders, guest speaker at the Parent to Parent meeting ,10 a.m.-noon Feb. 13, Holland Free Methodist Church, 6605 Angola Rd.
The 5th annual Shake, Rattle and Roll Event 8 p.m.-midnight Feb. 20 at Holland American Legion, 1074 Clarion St. '50s-'60s dance; $10, includes 50/50 drawings, free setups, and draft beer. Food available. 419-865-8511 for reservations.
South Toledo
Valentine's Day Fashion Show by Elegant Rags Feb. 10, Fifi's Reprise Restaurant on Bernath Parkway. Social hour 11:30 a.m., show at 12:30 p.m. Reservations 419-866-6777.
St. John's Jesuit Fathers and Mothers Clubs offers Mardi Gras night and reverse raffle Feb. 20 at the school, 5901 Airport Hwy. Doors open 5 p.m., dinner 5:30-6:45 p.m., followed by raffle, gaming and entertainment. Information, 419-635-6570 or online at sjjtitans.org.
Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio presents “Red, A Tribute by Tom Mullica” 7 p.m. Feb. 26 (doors open at 6 p.m.) and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 27 (doors open at 1:30), Bowsher High School auditorium, 2200 Arlington Ave. No tickets at the door. $20. Reserve tickets online at honorflightnwo.org or mail checks payable to Honor Flight Northwest Ohio, 4331 Imperial Drive, Toledo, OH 43615. Tickets will be mailed. Information from 419-410-7729.
The Dosti Foundation supports Hut Outreach and Zakuska's Haiti Relief Efforts with music, food, and a silent auction, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 Holland Gardens on Angola Road. Call 419-345-9550.
The St. Vincent de Paul 55-Plus Club lunch at noon Feb. 16 at Clay Street School, 3157 Brigham. Also blood pressure checks and line dancing by Claudia Davis. Information, 419-476-4686.
A Valentine's dance 8 p.m-midnight Feb. 13 Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 728 South St. Clair St. $8 or $15 per couple from 419-243-3918 or at the door.