Ourtowns 10/15
10/15/2012What's On
Sylvania
● East of Cheyenne Classic Country Band, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sylvania American Legion, 5580 Centennial Rd.
● Annual holiday bazaar at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26-27. Lunch available for purchase from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lyons
● 61st annual turkey dinner and bazaar at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 145 East Morenci St., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21. $8 for ages 13 and older. Information: 419-923-3502.
Toledo
● Halloween party benefiting the Janet Phleger Foundation, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Toledo Club, 235 14th St.; costume contest, music, cash bar, raffles, silent auction, and separate children’s area with activities. Advanced tickets, $15; child ticket price, $5, tickets at door, $20. Tickets, details: 419-410-8240.
● Our Lady of Lourdes fall card/game party, 1 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 6149 Hill Ave., $8 per person; hot lunch, raffle, door prizes. Reservations/details: 419-841-2157.
West Toledo
● Fall rummage sale at St. Clement Rosary-Altar Society, 2990 Tremainsville Rd., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. Lunch available for purchase both days. Information: 419-474-9754.
● Authors! Authors! presents Hill Harper at the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 7 p.m. Wednesday. $10 per person, $8 for students. Information: 419-259-5200 or toledolibrary.org.
● IMA Sunday polka dance at Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post Hall, 2020 West Alexis Rd., 12:30-6 p.m. Sunday. $10 for members, $13 for guests. Information: 419-478-6068.
● Trumpet and soprano music at Monroe St. United Methodist Church, 3613 Monroe St., 4 p.m. Sunday. A program of duets and solos. Free.
● Chili cook-off at St. James Lutheran Church, 4727 Sylvania Ave., 3:30-7 p.m. Sunday. $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-12, free for children 5 and under. Carry-out available. Information: 419-841-8659.
● Luncheon for the Lucas County Retired Teachers Association at the Toledo Club, 235 14th St., noon, Oct. 25. $18.50 per person. Deadline for tickets is Saturday. 419-754-3751.
● Festival De Otono at The Friendly Center, 1324 North Superior St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27. Free. Information: 419-243-1289.
● Epworth UMC art and craft show at 4855 West Central Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3. Featuring 50 local and regional artisans. Information: 419-541-4236.
● Book sale at Sanger Branch library, 3030 West Central Ave., Nov. 9-11. Call for hours and specials. 419-259-5270.
● Eighth annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair, at Savage Arena on the University of Toledo Campus, 2801 West Bancroft St., 8 a.m. Nov. 12. Hosted by Jerry Anderson of WTOL.
● Children’s art classes at the Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr., 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Sponsored by the Toledo Artists’ Club. Call for registration: 419-841-8153.
Archbold
● Community health day, Sauder Village, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, with displays of fire rescue vehicles,and lessons on farm and ATV safety, disaster preparedness, skilled nursing, hospice care, and mental health/suicide prevention. Local agencies will share information about Alzheimer's disease, medical supplies, addiction treatment options, healthy eating, and therapy/counseling services. Blood sugar screenings, blood pressure checks, and spinal screenings available as well as information on organic and whole foods. Child ID and fingerprinting provided by area law enforcement. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for students 6-16. Details: 1-800-590-9755.
Wauseon
● Fall harvest bazaar at Christ United Methodist Church, 215 North Fulton St., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 2. Lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dinner from 5-7 p.m.
Lambertville
● Fall craft show at St. Michael Altar Society, 510 West Front St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10. Information: 734-241-7896
● Holiday treasures sale at Trinity Episcopal Church, 204 South Monroe St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20. Information: 734-242-3113.
● Monroe County Quilt Guild meeting held the second Thursday of every month at Monroe Post 1138 Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 400 Jones Ave., 7 p.m. Visitors welcome. Details: 734-850-8888.
Monroe
● An evening with C.J. Box at Ellis Library, 3700 South Custer Rd., 7 p.m. Nov. 9. The New York Times best-selling author will be answering questions and autographing books. Free. Does not require tickets. Information: 734-241-5277.
Temperance
● 4th annual Polish dinner at St. Anthony Catholic Church,4635 St. Anthony Rd., 3-7 p.m. Oct. 27. $11 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for children 12 and under. Tickets available at the door. Information: 734-854-1143.
Delta Public Library
402 Main St., Delta; 419-822-3110.
● Dial-a-Story at 419-822-5200 available 24 hours a day. Stories change every Monday.
● Storytime for ages 3 1/2-5 years, 10 a.m. Tuesdays.
● Halloween bingo, 4 p.m. Oct. 30. Grades preschool to 4th. Children must be accompanied by a parent.
Locke Branch Library
703 Miami St., 43605; 419-259-4310
● Homework helper, 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
L.S. Navarre Branch Library
1135 E. Second St.; 734-241-5577.
● Monday night study group, 6-7:45 p.m. today. Reference materials and homework helpers will be available.
● At the Library After School, 4:30-5 p.m. Wednesday. Geared for school-aged children.
Swanton Public Library
305 Chestnut St.; 419-826-2760.
● Chess, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-3 p.m. Saturdays.
Sylvania Branch Library
6749 Monroe St.; 419-882-2089.
● One-on-one computer training, Monday-Saturday. Call for times.
● Homework helper, 3 p.m. Wednesdays.
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
325 Michigan St., Toledo; 419-259-5381.
● Chess, 9-11 a.m. Saturdays. All skill levels welcome.
West Toledo Branch Library
1320 W. Sylvania Ave..; 419-476-0892.
● Toledo book club, 2 p.m. Nov. 1.
Washington Branch Library
5560 Harvest Lane; 419-259-5330.
● Family storytime, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Ages 2 and up.
● Babytime, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Ages 1-2.
● Preschool storytime, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Ages 2-5.
● Mother Goose a.k.a. Mary Wazbinski, 10:45 a.m. Oct. 24. Ages 1-5.
● Poetry, Pumpkins, and Pizza, 4 p.m. Oct. 26. All ages. Registration required.
● Andrew Martin’s Halloween Spooktacular, 7 p.m. Oct. 29. All ages.
Bedford Branch Library
8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance; 734-847-6747.
● Preschool storytime, 9:30 a.m. Today and 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thursdays. Registration required.
● One-on-one computer help, 1-3 p.m. Fridays. You are welcome to bring your own devices you want help with. Registration required.
● Ready to Read, 10:30-11:30 a.m. today. Ages 3 and up. Registration required.
● American Cancer Society: Look Good Feel Better, 6-8 p.m. today. Step-by-step makeover learning sessions by cosmetology professionals for patients at various stages of cancer treatment.
● Tai chi for health, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday. Warm-up begins at 10:15 a.m.
● Classic movies, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday. Popcorn and drinks will be served.
● Herb group meeting, 6-8:45 p.m. Wednesday.
● Girls Night Out book club, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Registration required.
● E-reader club, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Registration requested.
Dundee Branch Library
144 E. Main St., Dundee; 734-529-3310.
● Preschool Storytime, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:30-12:30 Mondays.
● Small Fries, 9-10 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays.
● Dramatic play, 10-11 a.m. today. Registration required.
● Manic Monday, 3-4 p.m. today. Ages 13 and up.
● Falling for Decor, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Learn about fall planting and landscaping. Ages 18 and older. Registration required.
● Inspirational book club, 2-3 p.m. Wednesday.
● Pizza and Pages, 4-5 p.m. Thursday. Ages 11 and up.
Ida Branch Library
3016 Lewis Ave., Ida, Mich.; 734-269-2191.
● Preschool storytime, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Registration required.
● Ready to Read, 1 p.m. today. Ages 3 and up. Registration required.
● Lighten Up book club, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
● Friends of the Library meeting, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday.
● ATLAS, 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Registration required.
● Cookbook club, noon Friday. Call for information.
Lenawee County Library
4459 W. US Highway 223, Adrian,.; 517-263-1011.
● Family storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
● Computer classes, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration required.
● Lenawee Weavers, 10 a.m. Saturdays.
● Computer club, 6-7:45 p.m. today.
● Prime Time, 6-7:30 p.m. today.
● LISD gaming program, 9:30 a.m.-noon Thursday.
Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library
60 E. Center St., Petersburg; 734-279-1025.
● Small Fries, 10 a.m. Fridays.
● Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Mondays.
● One-on-one computer help, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Participants welcome to bring their own devices. Registration required.
● Knitting group, 6 p.m. Thursdays.
● ATLAS, 3:30 p.m. today. Registration required.
● Craft of the month meeting, noon Wednesday. Registration required.
● Mad science lab, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Registration required.
● American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Tecumseh District Library
215 N. Ottawa St.; 517-423-2238.
● Mystery Fiction: From Poe to Kathy Reichs with Adrian College professor Jeff Berry, 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Call for information.
Let's Eat
Breakfasts
● Just Pancakes at Salem Lutheran Church, 1125 N. Huron St., 8-10 a.m. every Saturday. Free. 419-693-9082.
● Delta American Legion Post 373, 5939 State Rt. 109, Delta, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. All you can eat. Cost: $6.50 for adults; $4 for children ages 4-12, and free for children under 3. 419-822-4526.
Lunch
● Chicken dinner fund-raiser at Immanuel Outreach Center, 710 Buckeye St. at Erie St., 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $8 adults; $6 children under 10. Church office, 419-726-3991.
● Ladies Benevolent Society’s Lebanese dinner, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Cathedral, Church hall, 3754 Woodley Rd., noon-7 p.m. Oct. 28. Middle Eastern food. Cost: $15 adults; $8 children. Cash bar. Information: 419-475-7054, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dinners
● Pork chop dinner at Resurrection PN Catholic Church, 1835 W. Temperance Rd., Temperance, 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Cost: $10. Information: 734-847-5052. Delivery in Bedford Township area, 419-509-1115 (prior to this date).
● Pork Chop or meatloaf dinner at Delta American Legion Post 373, 5939 State Rt. 109, Delta, 5-7 p.m. Friday. Cost: $8. Children’s meals available.
● Teutonia Mannerchor and Damenchor hosting a German sauerkraut and roast pork dinner, Oak Shade Grove Hall, 3624 Seaman Rd. near Coy Rd., Oregon, noon-3:30 p.m. Sunday. All-you-can-eat. Free meals children 6 and under.
● American Legion Post 135 steak or chicken dinner, 2404 W. Sylvania Ave., 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Cost: $8.50. 419-472-2455
● Conn-Weissenberger Post 587, 2020 W. Alexis Rd., 5-7 p.m. Fridays. Fish dinner (all-you-can-eat), $8; 3-piece chicken or shrimp dinner $7.50, combo dinner $9. 419-471-0587.
Senior Citizens' Activities
Chester Zablocki Community Center
3015 Lagrange St.; 419-936-3090.
Hot lunches, weekdays, $2.50 donation. Reservations required.
Mondays: Movie day, 9:45 a.m.; thrift store open 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: Boccie, 5 p.m.; coffee hour, 9:45 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.
Wednesdays: Fitness walk, 10:30 a.m.; karaoke, 10; Tripoley, noon.
Thursdays: Boccie, 12:30 p.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.
Fridays: Exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dancing, 10 a.m.; Yahtzee, 10 a.m.
Friendship Park Senior Center
2930 131st St., Point Place; 419-936-3079.
Lunch at 11:45 a.m. weekdays.
Kingston of Sylvania
4125 King Rd., Sylvania; 419-872-6200.
Community chats with Kingston, 10 a.m. first and third Fridays of each month. Information: kingstonhealthcare.com or 419-724-CARE.
Sylvania Senior Center
7140 Sylvania Ave.; 419-885-3913.
Lunch served from 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. weekdays. Suggested donation: 60-plus $2.50; others, $5.32. Reservations required.
Quilting and sewing, 8 a.m.-noon Mondays through Thursdays.
Strength and balance, 1-2 p.m. Wednesday and 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday. Call for registration.
Eleanor Kahle Senior Center
1315 Hillcrest Ave.; 419-476-2745.
Today: Exercises, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday: Model railroad club, 9 a.m.-noon; square dancing, 9:30 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday: Exercises, 9:30 a.m.
Friday: Model railroad club, 9 a.m.-noon; yoga, 9:30 a.m.
JFS Senior Adult Center
2700 Pelham Road., Toledo; 419-531-2119.
Doctor and grocery bus, nurse 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays.
Archbold Nutrition Site
Ruihley Park, Scout Cabin, Archbold; 419-445-3590.
Today: Fulton County Rehab visit, 11 a.m.
Wednesday: Meredith Grime, 11 a.m.
Friday: Bingo, 10:30 a.m.
Delta Nutrition Site
401 Main St., Delta; 419-822-3452.
Tuesday: Birthday bingo with Swanton Valley Health Care, 10:45 a.m.
Thursday: Bingo, 10:30 a.m.
Fayette Nutrition Site
105 E. Main St., Fayette; 419-237-1340.
Tuesday: Meredith Grime, 11 a.m.; blood pressure checks all day.
Thursday: Bingo, 11 a.m.
Fulton County Senior Center
240 Clinton St., Wauseon; 419-337-9299.
Today: Exercise class, 9:30 a.m.; bingo, 11 a.m.; watercolor class ($10), 1 p.m.; tai chi class, 1 p.m.
Tuesday: Blood pressure checks, 10:30 a.m.; tai chi class, 1 p.m.; OPERS meeting, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Exercise class, 9:30 a.m.; Sylvania Senior Center Band, 10:30 a.m.; cards, 1 p.m.
Thursday: Bingo, 10 a.m.; Wii golf, 1 p.m.
Friday: Wii bowling league, 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Swanton Nutrition Site
210 N. Main St., Swanton; 419-826-9776.
Today: Cards, 11 a.m.
Wednesday: Bingo, 10:45 a.m.
Friday: Euchre, 11 a.m.
Bedford Senior Center
1652 Samaria Rd., Temperance, Mich.; 734-856-3330.
Today: Fitness, 9 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 a.m.
Tuesdays: Bridge, 9 a.m.; square dance, 1 p.m.; line dance, 2:45 p.m.
Wednesdays: Fitness, 9 a.m.; hobby/crafts, 10 a.m.; bunco, 12:30 p.m.
Thursday: Quilters, 9 a.m.; blood pressure checks, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; euchre tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday: Bible study, 11 a.m.; square dance, 1 p.m.
Frenchtown Senior Center
2786 Vivian Rd., Monroe; 734-243-6210.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Today: Bridge, 9 a.m.; quilt class, 10 a.m.; tai chi, 10 a.m.
Tuesday: Acrylic painting, 12:30 p.m; Bunco Babes, 1 p.m.; Chix and Stix, 1 p.m.
Wednesday: Hand and foot care, 9 a.m.; euchre, 9:30 a.m.; tap dance class, 11 a.m.; pinochle, 12:45 p.m.
Thursday: Pool league, 1 p.m.; line dancing, 2 p.m.
Friday: Swedish weaving, 9 a.m.; watercolor class, 12:30 p.m.; bingo, 1 p.m.
Monroe Center for Healthy Aging
15275 S. Dixie Hwy., Monroe; 734-241-0404.
Today: Exercise, 9:15 a.m.; hearing support, 10 a.m.; line dancing, 2 p.m.; sign language 3 p.m.
Tuesday: Bingo, 1:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.; bridge, 7 p.m.; coin club, 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Euchre, 9:15 a.m.; exercise, 9:15 a.m.; sing-along, 10:15 a.m.; yoga, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: Bible study, 1 p.m.; canasta, 1 p.m.
Friday: Euchre, 9:15 a.m.; brain aerobics, 10 a.m.; tai chi, 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.; canasta, 1 p.m.
Saturday: Euchre tournament, 12:30 p.m.
Sunday: Dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.