Article published Friday, November 26, 2004 What's on: Areawide
t American Indian Intertribal Association traditional Dancing and crafts for the family tomorrow at the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. Dancing 11:40 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. in the Great Gallery and crafts at 12:20 p.m. in Libbey Court. Information: 419-249-2601.
t AIDS Memorial Quilt display at The Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center of Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, noon-8 p.m. "Women and AIDS" is the theme for this year's World AIDS Campaign. On World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, a liturgy and recognition service at noon and 5:30 p.m.; a panel of women living with HIV will talk about their experiences.
t Open House for Artists at Common Space, 1700 North Reynolds Rd.,10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 4 and 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5. Artists Pete Beckmann, Laurel Egnew, Robert Martin, Mr. Atomic and Jason Quick will be showcasing theier works in painting and music. Free to the public.
t Art Portraits on display in One Government Center Lobby through Dec. 15. Perrysburg artist Sarah Miller, displays her mixed media portraits of the Detroit Pistons. The exhibit is free to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
t Night on Earth World Cultures Film Series at the Mainstage Theatre of Owens Community College, 7 p.m. Dec. 8. Information: 567-661-7523 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7523.
t Community Emergency Response Teams Training Program, Workforce and Community Services Building at Owens Community College, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 10; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12.
Benefits
t Christmas Tree Giveaway for military families will be at The Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm, 11500 Obee Rd., Whitehouse, today 11 a.m.-dark. 100 trees will be given to families who have a soldier stationed overseas or whose soldier has returned from overseas in 2004. Military identification card and a copy of the orders is required.
t John Moore, Owens Community College Board of Trustee member and author, will discuss his book, A Positive Attitude is a Muscle: A Managed Stress Survivor's Manual, Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the College Hall Atrium on the Perrysburg Township campus. Moore's book will be available for purchase at the event with proceeds supporting Owens' Students in Free Enterprise team. Information: 567-429-3530 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 3530.
t Holiday Photos with Santa or The Cat In The Hat, to benefit the Toledo Area Humane Society, Dec. 2 from 5:30-9 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Circle in Arrowhead Park, Maumee. Information: 419-482-7101.
t Paw Prints holiday photo shoot, sponsored by MotoPhoto & Portrait Studio, 1-6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Maumee Eagles, 827 Illinois Ave., Maumee. Pet photos in choice of three settings. $10 donations benefit You Lucky Dog, Inc. rescue/sanctuary. Raffle tickets for a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS; vendors, food available.
t Lasagna dinner fund-raiser for Siena Heights University mission trip to the Dominican Republic, Dec. 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Sage Student Union, 1247 East Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, Mich. $8.50/adults,; $6/students and children; $22 per family.
t Spaghetti dinner to benefit Deanna Sondergeld, cancer survivor and lifelong resident of Genoa, Dec. 11 at Genoa High School, live music and DJ, live and silent auctions.
t Food for Flicks, sponsored by the Family Video store at Starr and Wheeling. Free video rentals to patrons who donate canned goods, limit three free videos per visit. Volunteers needed: 419-698-1026.
t Starbucks Holiday Angels Joy Drive, to benefit Toledo children served by St. Vincent Mercy Children's Hospital, at Starbucks stores through Dec. 25. New, unwrapped books and toys collected for distribution to hospitalized children by the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation. Gifts can be dropped off at local Starbucks stores, or donate at Starbucks.com or slsb.org. Starbucks will donate 10 cents of each Gingerbread Latte purchase through Dec. 25 to the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation.
t Food Donations accepted at Window Seat, 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania, for Family House, the largest family shelter in Ohio. Customers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or hygiene items. Information: 419-242-5505.
t Fireman's Blitz for MDA at Jed's Barbecue and Brew in Perrysburg, 27511 Holiday Ln., every Monday, 8 p.m. to midnight. Local fire fighters bartend to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association send children to camp, buy wheelchairs, and more. Information: 419-866-9289.
t Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Drive, sponsored by Iams and the Toledo area shelters through Jan. 2. Adopting families receive an Iams Starter kit with food samples, coupons and tips on pet care, behavior, training and nutrition. Participating shelters are Paws and Whiskers, 38 Hillwyck, and Planned Pethood Inc., 1634 Cass Rd., Maumee. Call 1-800-566-5038 or visit www.home4theholidays.com.
t Holiday Fund-raiser hosted by Toledo Public Schools Foundation, to benefit the students of Polly Fox Academy. Shop at The Davis Building on Jefferson and Michigan streets, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 1. Proceeds from tickets ($100 per person) and 10 percent of purchases from that evening through Dec. 15 will be used to fund childcare and college scholarships for Polly Fox students. Tickets: 419-535-6568.
t Vehicle Raffle to support Sunshine Foundation, Inc. Tickets are $50 each and will be available until Dec. 10. The winner chooses from three new vehicles and the proceeds will benefit Sunshine Acres, the animal activities program at Sunshine Children's Home. Information: 419-865-0251 ext. 3150 or 419-335-3763.
t Murder Mystery to benefit the Way Public Library Foundation in Perrysburg will be on Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Dec. 1 at the Way Public Library information desk. This year's production will be "Mayhem at the Manor".
Clubs
t American Legion Conn-Weissenberger Post 587 at 2020 West Alexis Rd. Sunday dances 3-7 p.m. at $6 members, $9 guests. A Touch of Brass Christmas dance on Dec. 19 at $10 members and $13 guests, dinner served. Doors open 1 p.m., lunch at 2 p.m., dances 3-7 p.m. Membership, $5.
t Coffeehouse 7:30 p.m. the second Saturday each month at Riverpoint Ministries, Christian Life Center, 5649 Suder Ave. Entertainment, refreshments, donations at the door. Information: 419-729-1703.
t Compass Club luncheon, speaker and discussion 11 a.m. Wednesdays at El Matador, 7011 Airport Hwy., and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Uncle John's Restaurant, 3131 Secor Rd. Visitors welcome. Information: 419-385-1858.
t Expectant Mothers Group at Living Faith United Methodist Church, 1240 Columbus, Holland. Free to all expectant mothers. Information: 419-389-0921 or 517-443-5987.
t Fine Arts Association meets the first Tuesday of each month 7-9 p.m. at Delta Memorial Hall, 401 Main St., Delta. Member Carol Fournier is the featured artist for November in the store Dee's Art & Angels, 327 Main St., Delta. Information: 419-822-9725.
t Glass City Miniatures Guild, 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Toledo Botanical Garden, Terrace Room of the Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Dr. Public welcome. Information: 419-936-2986.
t Kaffeestunde German coffee hour meets every Wednesday, 12:30-1:30 p.m., South Lounge, Student Union, UT Bancroft campus. Anyone interested in speaking German is welcome to attend. Information: 419-530-2649.
t Ladies Auxiliary VFW 4906 will meet Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the post hall, 2161 Consaul St.
t Lutheran Home at Toledo Coffee Club meets the second Thursday of every month and is free to the public, at 1:30 p.m. in the Assisted Living dining room, 131 North Wheeling St., Oregon. Information: 419-693-0751, ext. 246.
t Maumee Bay Country Quilters Guild meets 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Charles Mercy Hospital, Oregon Room, Navarre Avenue, Oregon. Guest fees $3. Open to all. Information: 419-698-2755.
t Maumee Valley Model Boat Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at the meeting room of Gander Mountain Sporting Goods, 1320 South Holland Sylvania Rd., at 7 p.m. Guests welcome, call 419-472-1331.
t Maumee Valley T's (Ford Model T Club) meets the third Wednesday of each month at Brondes Ford, 1511 Reynolds Rd., Maumee at 7 p.m. Information: 419-877-0513.
t Mothers of Preschoolers meets Dec. 7 and 8 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., and 7-9 p.m. Dec. 14 at CrossRoads Community Church, 1590 West Temperance Rd., Temperance, Mich. Information: 734-847-4135.
t Naturalists' Camera Club of Toledo, second Friday each month at 7:30 p.m., Secor Metropark, National Center for Nature Photography, 10001 Central Ave., Berkey. Guests welcome. Information: 419-474-2911 or www.naturalistcameraclub.com.
t New Neighbors League Club hosts a variety of interest groups and special activities, including monthly luncheons with speakers. Meet other new people in the area. Information: 419-841-5642.
t Old Newsboys Goodfellows Association luncheon meetings, Michael's Bar and Grill, 901 Monroe St., noon the first and third Friday. Information: 419-381-0755.
t Oregon/Northwood Rotary meets every Thursday at Cousino's, 1842 Woodville Rd. Breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m. and the meeting is at 8 a.m. Speaker on the pros and cons of home health care.
t Parents Without Partners meets the first Thursday of the month at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St., at 7 p.m. Information: 419-381-1338 or 419-246-8037.
t PERI Chapter 4, will meet at Noon on Dec. 8 at Kent Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., X-mas Potluck and Party Elections. Information: 419-478-7392.
t Real Estate Investors Association meets second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Center, 2049 Parkside Blvd. Information: 419-841-3870, 419-283-8427 or 419-460-3094.
t Shuffleboard Club meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Jermain Park, Upton and North Cove Blvd., behind tennis courts. New members welcome, $2.50 per season. Information: 419-824-5173.
t Singles Dance every Thursday night at 7 p.m. beginning Dec. 2 at The Frog II, 5120 Woodville Rd., Northwood. Information: 419-862-0098.
t Singles Group being formed at Pilgrim Church of the United Church of Christ, 1375 Sylvania Ave. Information: 419-537-9220.
t Stamp Collectors Club of Toledo meets first and third Thursdays at Wernert's Corner Civic Association Hall, 5068 Douglas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with business meeting starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited.
t Teen Arts Council Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Common Space, 1700 North Reynolds Rd. Visual arts, literary arts and performing arts. All supplies included. Information: 419-531-2046.
t Toledo Camera Club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Toledo Botanical Garden, Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Dr. Visitors welcome. Information: 419-478-7594.
t Toledo East Women's Connection luncheon, 12:15 p.m. Dec. 9 in the board room at St. Charles Mercy Hospital, Navarre Avenue, Oregon. Christmas music and speaker. Reservations due Dec. 2 at 419-666-3728. Cost, $8.25, includes free childcare.
t Toledo Mothers of Twins Club meets 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Toledo Hospital. Meetings are open to mothers, foster mothers and guardians of multiple births. Information: 419-472-5032.
t Toledo Plastic Modelers meet every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Gander Lodge of the Gander Mountain store in the Springfield Commons Shopping Mall, 1320 South Holland-Sylvania Rd., Springfield Township. Information: 419-472-9163.
t Toledo Polish Genealogy Society meets the fourth Saturday of the month at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St., local history room, third floor, 10-11:30 a.m. No meeting in December.
t Toledo Sewing Guild meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Space Library, 1700 North Reynolds Rd.
t TOPICS Camera Club meets the first Wednesday of each month through May at Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., at 7:30 p.m. Membership is open to area residents who are beginning, intermediate or advanced photographers. Information: 419-849-3108.
t U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association establishing a chapter for ballroom dancers in Toledo. Information: 1-800-447-9047 or central-office@usabda.org.
t VFW Post 606 ladies auxiliary, 11 a.m. Dec. 11 at the post home, 3005 Laskey Rd. Membership and extension programs discussed. Comfort Shower scheduled Dec. 18, with donations of women's items going to battered women's shelter.
t Waterville Mothers of Preschoolers meet 9:15-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays each month through May at Zion Lutheran Church, 22 North 2nd St. Ministry for women with young children. Activities, refreshments. Child care provided. $5 per session. Information: 419-897-9460.
t Welcome Club of Northwest Ohio welcomes new people to the area and is for those who want to meet and make new friends. Variety of interest groups such as couples evening bridge, bunco, stitch, euchre, poker, dining out and golf. Information: 419-872-4987.
t Women's Connection West brunch, Dec. 10 at the Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd. Coffee and juice bar opens 9:15 a.m. Program on Victorian Christmas Hat Show, music, speaker, and holiday sing-along. Reservations and complimentary nursery or cancellations: 419-882-4438 by Dec. 6. Next brunch, Jan. 14.
Crafts
t Crafters needed for juried craft shows for Dec. 4, 11 and 18-19. Information: 419-882-2027.
t Crafts for Christmas, sponsored by the Toledo Craftman's Guild, at the Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St., Maumee, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
t Toys From The Heart Craft Show, sponsored by WTVG-TV, Channel 13, will be at Renaissance Place, 6060 Renaissance Place, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday . Tables: 419-327-9739.
t Vendors needed for Whitehouse Country Manor Country Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, 11239 Waterville St., Whitehouse. Tables are $10 which includes two chairs: 419-877-5338.
t Wolf Creek Craft Show, 2001 Perrysburg-Holland Rd., Holland, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 3. Volunteers are needed. Call 419-861-5531.
t Crafting For Charity craft show at One SeaGate in Owens-Illinois main lobby on Dec. 3 from 7:30-a.m.-3 p.m. Donations to benefit Bethany House and Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Information: 419-389-9637.
t Colonial Christmas Craft Show, sponsored by the Historical Society of Bedford at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1690 West Sterns Rd., Temperance, Mich., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 4. Benefits the preservation of Bedford's Banner Oak School. Colonial and country crafts, antiques and collectibles for sale. Lunch available to purchase; $1 donation at the door.
t Holiday Arts and Crafts Show featuring local artists and crafters, Local 14 UAW, 5411 Jackman R., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 4.
t Holiday Craft Show, Start High School cafeteria and throughout the halls on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to benefit the After-Prom Committee. For information or registration call 419-475-7501.
t Holiday Craft Show, Christmas in Swanton, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4 at St. Richards School, 333 Brookside Dr., Swanton, hot lunch, refreshments and children's activities.
t Craft Show at St. Clement Church, 2990 Tremainsville Rd., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5.
t Crafters needed for Craft, Gift and Pet Products Show at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5. Benefits Planned Pethood. Information: 419-327-9739.
t Crafters needed for Holiday Craft Show, New Bedford Academy, 6315 Secor Rd., Dec. 11 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 419-279-0543.
t Crafters Needed for Angel Wings On Lagrange Winter Fest, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Booth rental $25. Information 419-244-0919.
Education
t Holiday Lights Friday family program through Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Santa's Secret Star, 1 p.m. children's program, Saturdays through Dec. 18, at University of Toledo's Ritter Planetarium & Brooks Observatory, $4/adults; $3/seniors and ages 4-12. Free for ages 3 and under. Information: 419-530-4037.
t Toledo Area Catholic High Schools placement test is Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. Eighth-grade students should take the test at the high school of their first choice. Call 419-244-6711 ext. 243 or go to www.toledodiocese.org.
t Informational Coffees for St. Ursula Academy will be on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. in the school board room, 4025 Indian Rd. For reservations or to arrange a personal tour: 419-329-2253.
t Evolution of Ohio from a wild frontier wilderness to a territory of law and civility, public display through Monday at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in the Local History and Genealogy Department, 325 Michigan St. Information: 419-259-5266.
t High School Writers' Workshop will be from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 7 in College Hall Room 156-D at Owens Community College, for information call 567-661-7385 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7385.
t What's a Parent to Do, a two part national satellite series about bullying and other forms of intimidation, will be broadcast from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, sponsored by Iowa State University Extension, hosted by Ohio State University Extension in Fulton County, 8770 State Route 108. Details about the series: www.extension.iastate.edu/parent/. Cost to register for the two-session series is $40. Information: 419-337-9210.
t Community Writers' Workshop, for area residents who enjoy writing short poetry or prose. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6 in College Hall Room 156-D at Owens Community College. Information: 567-661-7385 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7385.
t National ACT Testing will be available at Owens Community College from 8 a.m.-noon on Dec. 11 in the Fire Science and Law Enforcement Center Rooms 145-147. Must register through the ACT organization. Information: 567-661-7547 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7547.
t Rapid Registration for Owens Community College for the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses will be 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 2, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3 and 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 4. This event is designed to expose potential students to an array of educational opportunities and choices. Information: 567-661-7777 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7777.
t College of Engineering at the University of Toledo will showcase their senior design engineering projects at an exposition on Dec. 10 from noon-2:30 p.m. in the College of Engineering Building, Nitschke Hall First Floor. Formal presentations will be 3-7 p.m. The Senior Design Exposition is free and open to the public.
t Popular Exploratory Programs offered by Penta Career Center. Classes include 'Ask The Computer Expert', 'American Sign Language' and 'Electrical Basics'. Information: 419-661-6555.
t Art classes Sundays in Frog Towne Square Bay at the Erie Street Market at 237 South Erie St. Local artist Jan Revill teaches 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for $5. For adults and children age 5 and older.
t Children's Art Classes by Toledo Artists' Club at Toledo Botanical Garden. Advanced drawing and mixed media, ages 5-17. Information: 419-841-8153.
t Family Arts Lab every Tuesday and Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. in the studio at Monroe Street United Methodist Church, 3613 Monroe St. Lab is geared to children 3-5 years with an adult. Drawing class Tuesdays for children 7-10 years, 4-5:30 p.m. Information: 419-480-0222.
t Bedford's Fabulous Fours accepting new students. Free home-based pre-school program for children 4 years old. Once a week, a teacher comes to the student's door with activities and learning materials for the child and guardian. Free to students and families through a Michigan Department of Education grant. Information and registration: 734-850-6718.
t Brown-Bag Seminars to discuss topics impacting all women, Catharine S. Eberly Center Conference Room, Tucker Hall, Room 180 on Thursdays 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
t Kindergarten Readiness to get parents and children off to a good start in school, parent class on Jan. 27; Saturday morning classes with children start Feb. 5, Washington Local Administration Building, 3505 West Lincolnshire. Register at Washington Local's ABLE program: 419-473-2364.
t ElderVision classes at Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd. One-day trips and special programs for active adults. Information: 419-824-3707 or gburke@lourdes.edu or visit www.lourdes.edu/eldervision.htm.
t English for Speakers of Other Languages offered through Washington Local Adult Basic and Literacy Education, 3939 Wrenwood Rd., Monday through Thursday 9:15-11 45 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. Information: 419-473-2364.
t GED Test preparation offered at Washington Local Adult Basic and Literacy Education, Westwood Building, 3939 Wrenwood Rd., Tuesdays and Thursdays,1-4 p.m. Information: 419-473-2364.
t GED testing Dec. 2 and 3 at Southwyck Mall, main entrance facing Reynolds Rd., next to Red Baron Arcade, and Dec. 9 and 10 at the Washington Local Schools Board Office, 3505 West Lincolnshire Blvd. Register: 419-245-3809.
t Project Succeed opportunities for those who have lost financial support, to become financially self-sufficient through education and career decisions. Information: Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women at the University of Toledo, 419-530-8570.
Employment Resources
t Employment Resource Center 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, St. Stephen Church, 7800 Erie St., Sylvania. Free help with resumes, interview skills, networking. Budget and debt counseling available. Information: 419-885-1551.
t One stop employment and training in Lucas and Wood counties. Toledo: 419-245-2950 or 419-865-7248; Wood Co.: 419-352-4172.
t YW Child Care Connections nonprofit resource and referral agency provides assistance in locating affordable child care. Call Toledo office at 419-255-5519 or 1-800-632-3052, Wood County 419-353-7801 or 1-800-632-3053, and Ottawa County 419-732-7807 or 1-877-228-1700.
Exchange students
t Adventures in Real Communication, year program, looking for host families for teenage foreign exchange students. Information: 419-698-5513.
t ASSE International Student Exchange Program looking for host families for boys and girls ages 15 to 18 from various countries. Each student is fully insured, and host families select student. Call 419-874-0043 or 1-800-736-1760.
t Cultural Homestay International, a non-profit educational foundation, seeks host families for international high school students for the 2004-5 school year. Provide room, food and supportive environment. Students arrive in August, speak English and attend neighborhood schools. Have own spending money and health insurance. Information: 1-800-210-6080.
t EF Foundation for Foreign Study seeks host families for high school foreign exchange students from around the world. Information: 419-836-1528 or 419-868-8880; toll free at 1-800-498-2487.
t World Heritage seeks local host families for high school boys and girls from various countries. Information: 1-800-888-9040 or visit www.world-heritage.org.
t Youth For Understanding International Exchange Student seeks host families for students from various countries. Details: 1-800-833-6243.
Health
t Joints In Motion informational meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Arthritis Foundation office, 309 North Reynold's Rd., to discuss training for the Honolulu Triathlon on April 24, 2005. Monica West, coach for the Arthritis Foundation Joints In Motion Training Team, will offer daily on-line coaching and group sessions twice a month. Information: 419-537-0888 or visit www.jointsinmotion.org.
t Tai Chi for Arthritis based on the Sun style of Tai Chi, increases flexibility, muscle strength, heart/lung capacity and balance. Class forming Dec. 2 at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 871 East Boundary St., Perrysburg, on Thursdays at 7 p.m. $35 per month. Information: 419-537-0888.
t Aquatic arthritis and tai chi in a warm water therapeutic pool at Anne Grady Center, 1525 Eber Rd. Information: 419-866-6500, ext. 214.
t Aquatic exercise classes, prenatal aquatics, fitness classes and tai chi at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. Information: 419-696-7203 for aquatic classes; 419-696-7412 for prenatal and fitness classes; 419-537-0131 for tai chi.
t Aquatic exercise classes 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the University of Toledo. $40 for one month. Prescription from physician required. Information: 419-530-2731.
t Diabetes education group meets 7 p.m. on the third Thursday each month at the Washington branch library, 5560 Harvest Lane. Information: 419-841-5992 ext. 6744.
t First Aid and CPR certification classes offered by Safety Council of Northwest Ohio, 8015 Rinker Pointe Court. Information: 419-662-7777.
t Focus on Healing therapeutic exercise class for those with chronic illnesses and those who want to stay fit. Medical College of Ohio on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings, and Wednesday mornings at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Information: 419-345-3986.
t Free blood pressure checks and health counseling for seniors ages 60 and over, 8-11 a.m. the second Wednesday each month at Jerusalem Food Pantry, 9501 Jerusalem Rd., Jerusalem Twp.
t Healing care programs to help families through the cancer experience, by ProMedica Cancer Center. Tai Chi, meditation, understanding medicines, vitamins and herbs, yoga. Information: 419-291-5899.
t Health lectures noon on Wednesdays, St. James Club, 7337 West Bancroft St., Springfield Township. Information: 419-841-5597.
t Hypnosis clinics to stop smoking or lose weight, American Lung Association. $50. Information: 1-800-231-5864.
t Psychotherapy analysis at the Center for the Study of Experiential Psychotherapy at the University of Toledo, in exchange for participation in research (videotaping of sessions, completing questionnaires). Information: 419-530-4014.
t Smoking cessation program at Toledo Hospital offers a series of four classes each month for $58. Day and evening classes available. Information: 419-291-8033 or 419-291-4474.
t Smoke Stoppers Staying Stopped 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Charles Mercy Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave., Oregon.
t Ultrasound screenings at Mercy Women's Care at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. Test to detect abnormal bone mass density in women over age 45. Registration: 419-251-4000.
Holiday events
t Children's Wonderland Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 31 at the Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St., Maumee. Lowe's Kids Clinic Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Breakfast with Santa Dec. 4 and 11. Reservations: 419-213-2244. Local choirs and dance studios will be entertaining and a Santa's secret shop will be set up for youngsters under 12 to purchase inexpensive gifts for family members. Adults/$5, seniors/$4, children 2 and older are $3.
t 2004 Marsh Holiday Parade 11 a.m. tomorrow , starts at the corner of Jefferson and Summit streets in downtown Toledo. Free parking at Port Lawrence Garage, Superior Street and Vistula garages. Grand Marshal is Devin Vargas, who represented the United States in this year's Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Devin will fight his first pro fight at the Toledo Sports Arena today.
t Christmas in the Village 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow, downtown Pemberville. Horse and wagon rides, holiday open houses, strolling musicians, Festival of Trees in the Historic Opera House. Information: 419-287-3832.
t Xmas Along The River, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Waterville Recreation Building on Michigan Street in Waterville.
t Heralding the Holidays at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., 5-9 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 4 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 5. A unique collection of homemade holiday decorations, crafts, and art as well as food vendors and roving musicians.
t Country Christmas 2004 at Bittersweet Farms, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 4, and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at 12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd. Choose a tree, wreaths, decorations, crafts. Refreshments by the fire, horse-drawn hay ride, pictures with Santa. Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at $5. Information: 1-877-879-0254, ext. 228.
t Christmas in Swanton 10 a.m. parade Dec. 4 down West Garfield Road from Park School, north on Main Street, and through downtown. Santa at the fire hall until 4 p.m. Live reindeer outside until 1:30 p.m. Holiday crafts 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Richard School. Horse-drawn wagon rides, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the school parking lot.
t Dog sled demonstrations by Siberian Husky Rescue, 1, 1:30, 2, and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in Pilliod Park on Chestnut Street, part of Christmas in Swanton.
t A Christmas Fantasy, Rossford's River Revue Christmas show, Dec. 5 at the McAlear Center, All Saints School, Lime City Rd., at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Adults/$8; children 12 yrs and under/$2 with a paid adult; senior citizens/$7. Information: 419-662-4567.
t Tours de Noel 1-7 p.m. Dec. 5 in Toledo's Old West End neighborhood. Feature eight stately historic properties, including six private homes, decorated for the holidays. Hand-crafted items and works of art for purchase at the Park Lane Hotel. Tickets, $12 at Barnes and Noble bookstore, Curb's Candles or by calling 419-244-4921. Information: visit www.toursdenoel.com.
t Pierogi sale for the holidays featuring 16 varieties, at Zablocki Senior Center, Lagrange St. and Central Ave. Orders and payment must be received by Dec. 6. $9 a dozen. Information: 419-729-3370. Pick-up Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-noon.
t Class for Kids 12 years and under, Let's Make a (Christmas) Pillow, hosted by the Maumee Valley Historical Society, Dec. 11 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the basement of the Country Church on the Wolcott House Museum Complex, 1031 River Rd., Maumee. All supplies are provided. Reservations: 419-893-9602.
t Charles Dickens Festival to include a 19th century Merry Ole England village, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 10, and 2-9 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 at Pilgrim Church of the United Church of Christ, 1375 West Sylvania Ave. Free, but a donation is welcome. Merchant shoppes, street theater groups, carolers, choirs, food vendors, crafts and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 419-478-6012.
t Yuletide Parade of Lights in downtown Blissfield, Mich., on Dec. 11 with entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m. Parade begins at 6:30 p.m.
t Christmas Concert at St. John's Jesuit High School, 5901 Airport Hwy., 3 p.m. Dec. 12 in the high school Chapel.
t A Christmas Celebration concert presented by the Clarence Smith Community Chorus on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at St. Martin dePorres Church, 1195 West Bancroft St., joined by the Scott High School Symphonic Choir.
t Christmas Spectacular concert featuring award winning national recording artist, Larnelle Harris, Dec. 11 and 12 at Calvary Assembly of God, 5025 Glendale Ave., at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., nursery available for infants to 2-year-olds, event is free and open to the public.
t Sounds of the Season Holiday Concerts at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St., noon Dec. 13-17 and Dec. 20, 21 and 23. All concerts are free and open to the public. The Friends of the Library have a book and gift sale during the events.
t Gold, Frankincense, and ....Fur?, a Gospel Music Celebration of Christmas, at the Toledo Zoo, Indoor Theatre, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., presented by Oregon Nazarene Church. Tickets are $12/adults, $9/seniors and children, cost includes admission to the Toledo Zoo's Lights Before Christmas, parking, hot chocolate, cookie and Holiday Concert. Tickets only available at Oregon Nazarene Church, call 419-691-9789.
t New England Holiday in the Old Northwest at the Wolcott House museum complex, 1031 River Rd. Tours of the decorated house given 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays until Dec. 27. $3.50/adults; $3/seniors; $1.50/students. Gingerbread house contest by individuals or groups, submissions accepted Nov. 30-Dec. 5. Information: 419-893-9602.
t Toledo School for the Arts' Concert Chorus and Orchestra, will present a variety of holiday selections in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at Owens Community College, 7 p.m. Dec. 21. For more information call 567-661-2787 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. ARTS.
Reunions
For a listing of upcoming military and school reunions, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log.
School Plays
t Our Lady of Perpetual Help Youth Group, Club Yea, Christian Musical and Silent Auction at the Maumee Indoor Theater, 8 p.m. today and tomorrow and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $7. Information: 419-382-0845.
t Clay High School Limelighters present the holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street, Dec. 2-4 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 5665 Seaman Rd., Oregon. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children, and can be purchased at the door or by calling 419-693-0665 ext. 2006.
t Toledo Jazz Society's Harlem Nutcracker will be performed with dancers from the Toledo School for the Arts on Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. in Mainstage Theatre at Owens Community College. For information call 567-661-2787 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. ARTS.
t Ottawa Hills High School presents its production of the musical Grease, the rock 'n' roll musical of 1950s pop culture, April 8-9 at 8 p.m. and April 10 at 3 pm in the school auditorium, 2532 Evergreen Rd. Tickets available in the high school office April 4-8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or at the door a half-hour before the show.
Support Groups
For a listing of support groups in the area, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log.
Volunteers
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