What's On - South 5/2
5/2/2012Bowling Green
"Join Hands Day" volunteer opportunity Wood County Historical Center, 13660 County Home Rd., 103 p.m. Saturday. Volunteer to plant new plants, mulch, and more. Dress to work outdoors. Information: 419-353-1897.
Spring plant sale Wood County Parks Headquarters, 18729 Mercer Rd., Bowling Green, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 12. native plants, potted plants, and hanging baskets available for order. Ordering and information: 419-353-1897 or wcparks.org.
Photo exhibit hosted by Wood County Historical Center & Museum 13660 County Home Rd. Bowling Green, entitled 'Images of the Great Depression in Ohio: Documentary Portraits Revisited' will run through June 10. $4 donation per adult is appreciated.
Maumee
Spring rummage sale at Faith Community United Church of Christ, 1126 Anderson Ave., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday.
Canine care fair at Dirty Paws Bath House & Boutique, 133 E. John St., 12-4 p.m. Saturday. Nail trimming, teeth care, and nutrition advice. Information: 419-704-7716 or toledospetbullproject.com.
'Walk-N-Roll' for spina bifida at The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., registration at 11:30 a.m., walk beings at 1 p.m. Saturday. Information: 419-794-0561 or sbanwo.org.
Monclova
Monclova Historical Foundation Spring Tea in the Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd., beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday. Menu: variety of sandwiches, gourmet scones, and cookies, as well as chocolate-covered strawberries. An assortment of Tevana teas will be available. Tickets: $25 per person, or $20 for foundation members and purchased by Friday. For tickets, 419-861-1336. Proceeds benefit the ongoing maintenance of the old Monclova School.
Perrysburg
LOONA Garden clean-up volunteering W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Rd., 6-8 p.m. Monday. Help prepare native plant gardens for the year. Dress to work outdoors. Information: 419-353-1897.
South Toledo
Spring rummage sale St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 745 Walbridge Ave., beginning at 10 a.m., May 3-5. Free coffee. Information: 419-243-8189.
Canaan Outreach Center's Winter Enrichment Program, after school for youths age 5-14, sessions in math, language arts, homework help, physical activity, drama, dance, and field trips 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.
Waterville
'Seussical the Musical' Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 5, 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and information: www.Watervilleplayshop.org.
Whitehouse
Garden keepsake note cards class Whitehouse Village Hall, 6925 Providence St., 6-8 p.m. Monday. Create elegant cards using dried plants and leaves. All materials supplied. $28 per person. Information and registration: 419-877-5383 or whitehouseoh.gov.
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.
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
Cinco De Mayo Diversity Dance at Local 14 UAW Hall, 5411 Jackman Rd., 5 p.m. Saturday. Dancing, entertainment, raffles, and door prizes. Tickets: $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Contact: Sharon Roach, 419-932-4196 or office 419-473-2854.
My Music is Major Art Showcase in the Fort Industry Square Building, Upstairs Ballroom, 136 Water St. (next to Promenade Park), 5:30-8 p.m. May 19. Showcasing talent from local student artists and a youth jazz band. Benefits the Charles W. McDaniel Scholarship Fund. Contributions and donations can be made payable to The Jeremy Lincoln Foundation, 3411 W. Lincolnshire Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43606. Contact: 419-535-3126.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Performances by DJ Tony Rios and El Corazon de Mexico Folklorico Dance Group. Children can take a swing at the pinata filled with treats. These events will take place in the zoo's Main Plaza; if rain it will take place indoors in the Museum of Science. All free with regular zoo admission.
Toledo Astronomical Association presents a lecture by David Corliss, "The Transit of Venus, The Historical and Astronomical Significance," at the University of Toledo's McMaster Hall fourth floor classroom, 2801 W. Bancroft St., 7:30 p.m. Friday. Information contact Frank S. Merritt, frank.merritt@utoledo.edu or 419-535-8775.
Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, Catawba Island Club, 4235 E. Beachclub Rd., Port Clinton, noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Featuring powerboats, cruisers, sailboats, fishing boats, pontoon boats and entertainment. Admission: Free. catawbaislandboatshow.com.
National Train Day Toledo at Toledo Amtrak Station, 415 Emerald Ave., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Amtrak train, Norfolk Southern engine, model trains, food, music, rides, and children's activities. Featuring a children's rail safety workshop. Free. 419-536-0993 or tmacog.org.
The Children's Choir of Northwest Ohio, a nonprofit community choir, is offering a free audition prep class at Community of Christ Lutheran Church, 6517 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse, 6-7 p.m. Monday. For children who will be in grades 3 and up next year and would like to learn more about being involved in this organization. Information: ccofnwo.org.
Walking Tour - Vistula Historic District, meet at the Casey-Pomeroy House, 802 N. Huron St., 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Tour will continue at other locations until 6 p.m. There will be snacks and beverages available. Information: 419-255-8406.