What's on: West
5/9/2007tToledo Hearing and Speech Center luncheon to feature Lou Ferrigno, The Incredible Hulk, May 17 at noon, Clarion Westgate. Tickets are $40, which includes lunch and Lou's presentation. A limited number of $75 tickets are available for a meet and greet with Lou prior to lunch. Information: 419-241-6219.
•Perennial Plant Sale by the Black Swamp Hosta and Daylily Society, 8 a.m. May 19 till sell out in the parking lot of Bassett's Supermarket on Dixie Hwy. in Perrysburg. Proceeds to Toledo Botanical Garden, 577 Foundation and the garden book program at all area libraries. Information: 419-874-8964.
•Bark in the Park Walk and Run to benefit the Toledo Area Humane Society, May 20 at the TAHS facility, 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Arrowhead Park, Maumee. The 5K run starts at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 11 a.m. Walkers compete for prizes based on donations raised. Pet micro-chipping available. Registration forms: www.toledoareahumanesociety.org or call 419-482-7101.
•Owens Alumni Association Golf Classic, 11:30 a.m. May 21 at the Belmont Country Club, 29601 Bates Rd., Perrysburg. Area residents are invited to a day of golf and entertainment in support of Owens Community College's alumni scholarships and programs. Information: 567-661-7410 or 1-800-GO-OWENS,Ext. 7410.
•Hit the Links, Lourdes College golf outing fundraiser for student scholarships, June 1 at Bedford Hills Golf Club, 6400 Jackman Rd., Temperance, Mich. Registration is $85 by May 18 or $95 after. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For details or to register, call 419-824-3751.
•Tee-Off For Teal, Karen Creque Memorial Golf Outing for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition of NW Ohio and SE Michigan, June 3 at Tamaron Country Club, 2162 West Alexis Rd. Seeking sponsors, donations, and volunteers. Call 419-392-1308 or visit www.noccgolf.golfreg.com. For information about ovarian cancer visit www.ovarian.org.
Boating Safety
•Boating Safety Class by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, at the Woodville Mall offices, 3275 Williston Rd, Northwood, May 18 from 6-9 p.m. and May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is $35. Open to all, ages 14 and up. Information: 419-698-4122 or 734-847-8580.
•Free Boat Inspections offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft at the following locations: Lucas County, on May 20 at Cullen Park in Point Place, 1-4 p.m. and Anchor Point, Lucas County Ramp, 1-4 p.m.; Henry County, on May 20 at Mary Jane Thurston State Park (Boat Ramp) from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Napoleon City Ramp (Route 424) from 1 to 3 p.m.; and in Wood County, on May 23 at Maple Street Ramp in Perrysburg from 5 to 7 p.m. Information: 419-836-6003.
Camps
•Auditions for Performing Arts Camp are May 13 and May 20 from 3-5 p.m. in Toledo Opera's 6th floor rehearsal room, Secor Building, 425 Jefferson Ave. Camp will be June 18-29 and include voice classes, music preparation sessions, movement and acting classes, and stagecraft, at Maumee High School. Tuition is $375 for 10-day session. Public performance will be June 29. For additional information about the camp: 419-255-7464.
Festivals
•Rally by the Rails at Loop Park in Walbridge, Ohio, May 18 and 19. Arts, Crafts & Hobby Show both days, space available at $25 for one day and $40 for both. Call 419-666-3039. Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show May 19, registration 9 a.m. to Noon, all awards at 4 p.m. Tractor Show, kiddie tractor pull, scale model displays, Recker Road R/C Club, food and games May 17, 18 and 19. Dry Bones Revival Friday and Saturday night.
•Colonial Lost Arts Festival at Seven Eagles Historic Education & EARTH Center, 16486 Wapakoneta Rd., Grand Rapids, Ohio, May 19-20, to include traditional arts, crafts, music, entertainment, food, beverages, camp life, and military demonstrations. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for seniors and children age 12-17, children 11 and under are admitted free. For additional information about the festival, please call 419-509-0095 or go to www.aclew.org.
Fish Fries
•Amazon Lodge No. 4, the first and the third Fridays of each month, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 638 North University St., 419-531-7079.
•Commodore Perry VFW 3338, 2231 South St., meals served every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.
•Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post 587, 2020 West Alexis Rd., Fridays from 5 to
7 p.m.
•Diehn American Legion Post 468, 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania, dinners the first Friday of each month from 5-7 p.m. through May. Deep fried and baked fish, chicken strips, and shrimp.
•Fraternal Order of Eagles 197, 5050 Jackman Rd., from
5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, shrimp and frog legs, senior menu, smoke-free.
•Maumee Eagles, 827 Illinois, all you can eat pollock dinners, Fridays from 5-8 p.m., $6.50. Prime rib, crab legs, shrimp, chicken available.
•VFW Post 3013, Fridays at 1950 South Eber Rd., Holland, 5-7 p.m.
Reunions
For a listing of upcoming military and school reunions, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log.
Support Groups
For a listing of support groups in the area, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log.
Volunteers
For a listing of volunteer opportunities in the area, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log.