What's On - South 4/13
4/13/2011Holland
Understanding Dementia, Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek Auxiliary, 2001 Perrysburg-Holland Rd., 6:30 p.m., Thursday. Speaker: Lynn Ritter, Alzheimer's Association. Free seminar. 419-861-5619.
Springfield High School sophomores Bryn Langenderfer and Nate Gillette are collecting gently used ACT/SAT prep materials to donate to high school students who are unable to afford these items. Donations may be dropped off by April 30 in boxes labeled "ACT/SAT material drop-off box" at Panera Bread in the Spring Meadows Shopping Center or the guidance office at Springfield High School. Contact Nate at 419-865-4520.
Maumee
Blood Drive at Cass Road Baptist Church Gym, 1400 Cass Rd., 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday. To schedule an appointment, 1-800-828-1975 or redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: CASSROAD.
Race Car/Classic Car/Motorcycle Show, Heritage Church of God, 3520 Strayer Rd., 12-4:30 p.m., Saturday. Silent auction and food. Proceeds to Children's Ministries. Free admission.
Perrysburg
STEM Summer Camp for students in grades 7-9 at Penta Career Center, 9301 Buck Rd., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math from Anthony Wayne, Bowling Green, Eastwood, Elmwood, Genoa, Lake, Maumee, Northwood, North Baltimore, Oak Harbor, Otsego, Perrysburg, Rossford, Springfield, Swanton, and Woodmore. Cost: $25. Get applications from school counselors or Penta, at 419-661-6366 or pentacareercenter.org. Deadline is Friday.
South Toledo
Knight Academy Open House, grades 5-8, 110 Arco Drive, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday. Tour the school and meet faculty. 419-720-4444.
Waterville
Waterville Senior Citizen Group meeting at Briarfield Cafe, 3220 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee, 11:30 a.m., Thursday. Reservations for lunch, call 419-878-4826.
Pockets of Hope free tutoring for kindergarten through fourth grade at Zion Lutheran Church, 22 North Second St., 6:30-7 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, through May 25. For students who need assistance in reading and math. Registration at: zionlutheranwaterville.org or 419-878-0266.
Whitehouse
Children's Choir of Northwest Ohio and the Junior Choral Society of Archbold in Concert "Sing, Sing Together," Community of Christ Lutheran, 6517 Finzel Rd., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday. Tickets: $8 adults and $5 students and seniors, at the door. ccofnwo.org.
Toledo
2011 Bowl for Kids' Sake, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Ohio, Southwyck Bowling Lanes, 5255 Heatherdowns Blvd., noon-3 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Minimum pledge $35 per person with four to five people per team; minimum student pledge $25 per person. To register: 419-243-4600, ext. 14.
Insurance Women of Toledo meeting at Arturo's Fritz and Alfredo's, 3024 North Summit St., 5:30 p.m., Wednesday. Speaker: Pat Crawford from the American Red Cross, topic "Disaster Preparedness." Anyone in the insurance industry and related industries welcome. Sandy Dobbins, president of IWOT, sandy.dobbins@hylant.com.
Central Catholic High School Lady Irish Powder Puff flag football fund-raiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation, Gallagher Stadium, 2550 Cherry St., games at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., Friday and May 13. Freshmen vs. seniors and sophomores vs. juniors in the first evening. In May, two winning teams and the two losing teams will battle it out. Tickets: $3 students; $4 adults and available at the gate. Direct donations to Tony Katafiasz. 419-255-2306.
Birth Your Business Success workshop, End Time Christian Fellowship, 2902 Auburn Ave., noon-1:30 p.m., Saturday. Free. 419-346-7426 or bizexcellence@aol.com.
Lunch with the Easter Bunny to benefit Easter Seals at Outback Steakhouse, 5200 Monroe St., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday. Reservations required. Tickets: $10 adults and $5 children 12 and under. Includes lunch, goodie bag for kids, and a picture with the Easter Bunny. Information or reservations, Patti, 1-888-710-3020.
Master Gardener 2011 Lecture Series, OSU Extension at Toledo Botanical Garden Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Drive, first session, 6:30-9 p.m., April 25. Cost: $15 payable at the door. Learn how to enjoy personal landscaping environment with the addition of basic home food preservation. Second session will be at Reynolds Corner Library, 4833 Dorr St., 6:30-7:30 p.m., May 17, free. For reservations: 419-213-4254 or powers-barker.1@cfaes.osu.edu.
Autism Awareness Breakfast, Autism Model School, 3020 Tremainsville Rd., 9-10 a.m., Friday. Learn about autism in the community, meet individuals affected, and see educational programs. Reservations: Jeana, 419-917-8335.
American Legion Toledo Post 335 Luncheon, Toledo Club, 235 14th St., noon, Friday. The Spectacular Doolittle Raid, Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Baum.
2011 Gold Star Wives Midwest and North Central Regional Conference, Hilton Hotel in Toledo, 3100 Glendale Ave., Friday and Saturday. Speaker: Angela Brittain from the Army's Survivor Outreach Services program, 6 p.m. Friday. This part of the conference is free to any military widow or widower. Contact Madie Tillman at gtillm56@aol.com, or Norma Christen, 419-352-2464.