What's On - South 8/10

8/10/2011

Bowling Green

WIC, Clinic, and Immunizations, the Wood County Health Department, 1840 East Gypsy Lane. Information: 419-354-9661 WIC; 419-354-9049 Clinic; 419-354-5556 Immunizations. Open daily Monday-Friday.

Maumee

Side Cut Explorer, Side Cut, Riverview Area, 1025 West River Rd., 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Tuesdays through October, fee $3. Cruise along the banks of the Maumee River and down the canal towpath on an open-air trolley. Reservations, 419-407-9701.

Pemberville

Summer camp at Bittersweet Pemberville, 1926 Kahler Rd., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Frida. Ages 12-21 on the autism spectrum. Cost determined on a sliding scale. Space limited. Information: Jim Williams, 419-287-4985 or jwilliams@bittersweetfarms.org.

Perrysburg

Wood County Committee on Aging needs volunteers at the Perrysburg Senior Center, 140 West Indiana Ave., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Requirements are a valid driver's license, up-to-date insurance, a vehicle, and a kind heart. Jacqueline Metz at the Bowling Green site by calling 419-353-5661 or 1-800-367-4935 or e-mail jcmetz@wccoa.net.

Feed Our Family program, Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 East Indiana Ave., Perrysburg, noon, through Aug. 19. Children and families on government subsidized lunches in Wood County welcome. After lunch, parents can shop for groceries for the next week. Free, reservations due by 5 p.m. the Tuesday prior to the Friday lunch. 419-874-4346. Proof of Wood County residency required.

South Toledo

Golf FORE Hope, presented by Cherished Friends of Ahava at Fallen Timbers Fairways, 7711 Timbers Blvd., Waterville, registration 8 a.m., shotgun start 8:30 a.m., Aug. 13. Cost: $70 per person; $280 per team, includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, steak dinner, refreshments, awards, and prizes. Benefits Toledo-based Cherished Friends of Ahava, a nonprofit organization that provides complimentary spa and wellness services to men and women undergoing cancer treatment. Advanced registration visit: Ahava Spa and Wellness Center, 34 South St. Clair St. or 419-308-1764.

Summer enrichment program, through Aug. 19 for ages 5-14 at Canaan Outreach Center, 1333 Western Ave. 419-244-5700.

Waterville

Soccer program for preschool children at Something Special Learning Center along with "Little Kritters." Developed to help fight childhood obesity through healthy, fun-filled activity. Free. 419-878-4190.

Rummage sale to benefit Hospice of Northwest Ohio 10 a.m. Aug. 19-21, next to the Kroger on Michigan Avenue. Information: 419-878-1030.

Inside lawn sale at Whitehouse Library, 10651 Waterville St., Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 419-754-3751.

Wayne

Wood County Committee on Aging needs volunteers at the Wayne Area Senior Center Wayne, Bradner, and Risingsun, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Requirements are a valid driver's license, up-to-date insurance, a vehicle, and a kind heart. Interested: Jacqueline Metz at the Bowling Green site at 419-353-5661, 800-367-4935 or jcmetz@wccoa.net.

Whitehouse

Euchre night, Whitehouse Post 384, 6910 Providence St., 6:30 p.m., every Wednesday. $7 per person to play.

Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing on Aug. 19 at the Toledo Country Club. To register or for more information: 419-877-2747 or www.whitehouseohiochamber.com.

Wood County

Baldwin Woods Preserve Euler Rd., Weston, Ohio, Perseid Meteor Showers, 10 p.m.-midnight Friday. Bring a reclining lawn chair or blanket and something to drink. We'll provide the popcorn.

Buttonwood/Betty C. Black Recreation Area - Stream Quality Monitoring volunteer opportunity, 27174 Hull Prairie Rd., Perrysburg, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday. Help monitor the water quality of the Maumee River and learn about indicator species. Volunteers will go into the river, please dress appropriately and have proper footwear.

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve - Shorebirds for Beginners, Friends Green Room, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Learn shorebird species. Enjoy a continental breakfast before the program. Transportation fee: $5. Limit 10. Feeding Time: Fox Snake, features an animal of the day, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Aug. 17.

Toledo

Toledo Area Humane Society Golf Outing, Stone Oak Country Club, 100 Stone Oak Blvd., Holland, registration 11 a.m. Aug. 15. For details or to register: ToledoAreaHumaneSociety.org, click on "Events."

Master Gardener Volunteer classes, Toledo Botanical Garden Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Drive, two sessions 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Need only attend one session. Sessions are for classes, times, commitment requirements, application process, fingerprint and background checks, course fees. Registration: 419-578-6783 or Northrup.10@cfaes.osu.edu.

Cardinal Classic sponsored by the Department of Athletics for Kateri Catholic Schools at Maumee Bay Golf Course, 1750 State Park Rd., Oregon, 1 p.m., Aug. 20. Registration: 419-693-0465, ext. 245.

Huge Craft and Gift Show, Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 18. Car show, food, raffle for a $2,000 dream vacation. AAA booth collecting toiletries for women's shelters; Salvation Army food drive; Humane Ohio pet food drive, and other charities taking donations. 419-902-4225 or peoplewhocare2010@yahoo.com.