What's on: Fulton County

2/22/2006

Archbold

t Hand-to-Hand class, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Lutheran Social Services, State Rt. 66. For parents facing challenges of dealing with a child or a teenager with serious mental health or emotional disorders. Information: 419-636-4703.

Delta

t●Free developmental screenings 4-7 p.m. April 3 at Delta Trinity Lutheran Church, 410 Taylor St. Screening of vision and hearing, speech and language skills, personal-social skills, problem solving abilities, and small and large muscle movements. For ages birth through 5 years. Deadline for registration March 20: 419-337-4579.

t●Walk Away the Pounds 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday at Swan Creek Community Church, 812 Main St. Information: 419-822-4493.

t●Fulton County Democratic Women's Club meets 7 p.m. March 6 at The Open Door, 104 Monroe St. Information: 419-822-3636.

Metamora

t●Social gatherings 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays in the program room, Evergreen Community Library, 253 Maple St. Light refreshments and conversation. Donations welcome. Information: 419-644-2771.

t●Storytime on Wednesdays 10:30-11 a.m. at the Evergreen Community Library, 253 Maple St. For children 3-5 years. Story times, books, crafts, music. No registration.

Swanton

t●Book discussion group meets 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at Swanton Public Library, 305 Chestnut St. The Distinguished Guest by Sue Miller discussed. Public welcome. For more information: 419-826-2706.

t●Trash or treasure program 4-7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Swanton Public Library, 305 Chestnut St. Antique experts evaluate up to three items per person. Donations accepted for the appraisals. Proceeds for renovation of the library community room. Information: 419-826-2760.

t●Hike or ski with the American Hosteling International, 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd. Music and slide show at 2:15 p.m. Winter warm-up, 3:30-5 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Oak Openings' Buehner Center. Recorded music, a short winter walk, hot beverages.

t●Count frog calls this spring, a volunteer survey at Oak Openings, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 25, Buehner Center, 4139 Girdham Rd. Dress for outdoors. Registration: 419-407-9700.●Search for flowering skunk cabbage, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Oak Openings. End with warm beverages by the fire.

t●Toddler Trails: children ages 18 months to 3 years and their adult companions explore nature outdoors, 10-11 a.m. March 1, Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd. Dress for the weather. Reservations: 419-407-9700.

t●Used media sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4 at the Swanton Public Library, 305 Chestnut St. Donations welcome. Information: 419-826-2760.

t● Metroparks volunteers kick-off meeting, 10 a.m.-noon March 4, Buehner Center of Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd. Snacks and beverages provided. Reservations: 419-407-9700.

t●Hike Horseshoe Lake Trail, 2-3:30 p.m. March 5 at Oak Openings Preserve, Mallard Lake Area, 4139 Girdham Rd. Hike 1.5 miles. For ages 5 and older. Dress for the weather.

t●St. Richard Catholic School open house and brunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 5 at 333 Brookside Dr. Information: 419-826-5041.

Wauseon

t●Aging Parents seminar 7-8:30 p.m. March 14, 21, and 28 at Robert Fulton Agriculture Center, 8770 State Rte. 108. On-site respite care offered by Hands of Grace Faith in Action. Free. Registration required by March 10: 419-337-9210.

●t●Shape-Up for Motherhood exercise classes, Thursdays 7 to 8 p.m. at Fulton County Health Center, 725 South Shoop Ave. Program helps prepare women for labor and delivery and helps new mothers get back to a regular exercise program. Information: 419-335-2015.