What's On - South 2/8

2/8/2012

South Toledo

Canaan Outreach Center's Winter Enrichment Program, after school, youths age 5-14, sessions in math, language arts, homework help, physical activity, drama, dance, field trips, and more at the Center, Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1333 Western Ave., 4-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday for tutoring and Fridays for activities. 419-244-5700.

Swanton

Kindergarten expo at St. Richard School 333 Brookside Dr., February 16, 6:30 p.m. For families interested in learning more about the program. Information: 419-826-5041.

Waterville

Waterville Playshop showing of The Dixie Swim Club at the Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Tickets: www.watervilleplayshop.org

Wood County

Wood County Community Health and Wellness Center, Health Department for WIC, clinic, and immunizations offered in Bowling Green, Bradner, North Baltimore, Northwood, and Perrysburg. Information: WIC, 419-354-9661; Immunizations, 419-354-5556; Clinic, 419-354-9049.

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve programs, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg: Friday Night Lights meet at the Nature Center, hike on your own after dark, 6:30 p.m., Fridays; Register: wcparks.org or 419-353-1897.

Wood County Committee on Aging seeks volunteers at the Wayne Area Senior Center to deliver meals in the areas of 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 by calling 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935 or e-mail jcmetz@wccoa.net.

Toledo

Greater Toledo Civil War Round Round Table meeting at Navarre Park Shelter House, 1020 Varland Ave., 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Local historian and author Larry Michaels presenting program "Northwest Ohio and the Civil War."

Chili Cook-Off, Mobile Meals of Toledo calling for chili teams to compete at the Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 4 p.m. March 24. Deadline for entries, March 5. Four levels of competition: media; restaurant; amateur; and corporate. Open to the public and features the Black Swamp Cruisers' Classic Car Show. Proceeds to Mobile Meals of Toledo. mobilemeals.org or 419-255-7806.

Dancing Under the Stars at Trinity Episcopal Church, 316 Adams St. at St. Clair St., downtown, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 17. Travel to the Belle Epoch at the turn of the last century, complete with dance cards, refreshments, and a bygone air of genteel grace. Don your finest attire or period costume. Music provided by the SonoNovo Chamber Ensemble. Waltzes, foxtrots, and tangos. Tickets: $30 person / $50 couple, includes appetizers and first glass of refreshment. 419-243-1231.

Motorcycle Ohio Rider Education program, for those wanting to learn how to ride a motorcycle or refresh their safety skills may register at motorcycle.ohio.gov. Cost: $25 for one course. Courses available throughout the state from April through October, list available online. Information: 1-800-837-4337.

The Lourdes University Chorus is welcoming new members at the Franciscan Center, Lourdes University Campus, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, rehearsals are 6 p.m. Wednesdays. All voice parts are welcome. Information: Karen T. Biscay, 419-824-3772 or kbiscay@lourdes.edu or lourdes.edu/music.

American Legion-Toledo Post 335 Luncheon at the Toledo Club, 234 14th St., lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., meeting 12:30 p.m., speaker 12:45-1:30 p.m., Friday. Speakers: Debi Sampsel and Dennis Sherry, "The In Touch Health Robot and Living Laboratory Smart Technology House." Cost: $14. 419-868-3039.

The Greater Toledo Volkswagen Club's meeting at Tony Packo's Restaurant, 1902 Front St., 5:30 p.m., Sunday. New members welcome.

ALMA West African Dance fitness class at Common Space II, 10 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd., 10:30-11:45 a.m., Saturday mornings. Class fee: $10 per participant; pre-pay $50 for 6 classes.

New Works Writers Series, Black History Month with Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., 2 p.m. Saturday. Production of Magic Freddy, the historical tale of the social reformer and statesman Frederick Douglass. 419-259-5340.

Insurance Women of Toledo (IWOT) meeting at AAA Standard Services Inc., 4117 South Ave., 5:30 p.m., Wednesday. Anyone in the insurance industry and related industries is welcome. Information: Sandy Fintel, sandy.fintel@huntington.com.

REIA Real Estate Investors Association meet monthly 6:15 p.m., every second Tuesday of each month at Knights of Columbus, 4256 Secor Rd. Learn about real estate investments. Meet and network with other real estate investors of Northwest Ohio and Southern Michigan.

Toledo Area Genealogical Society (TAGS) meets at the Common Space, 1700 N. Reynolds Rd., every second Monday of the month. Information: TAGSOHIO.org.

Owens Community College ABLE program offering free English for speakers of other languages at Washington Local campus, 3939 Wrenwood Rd. 419-473-2364.

Glass City Singles Dance parties, the Premier, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., 7-10 p.m., Sunday. Valentine's Day celebration in the Full Hall. Cost: $10. 734-856-8963 or toledosingles.com.

Areawide

Irving Roth, Holocaust Survivor to speak at both Owens Community College locations: Conference Center Room 111, 3200 Bright Rd., Findlay, 11 a.m., Tuesday; Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, 2 p.m., Tuesday. 567-429-3029.