What's on: Metro
1/11/2006Point Place
t●Book discussion: 1 p.m. at Point Place branch library, 2727 117th St. today: Last Girls by Lee Smith.
t●Point Place Writers Group 9:30-11 a.m. today at Point Place branch library, 2727 117th St. Coffee, writing exercises, discussion on getting work published. Children welcome.
Toledo
t Super Bowl Party, Feb. 5, 504 Main St. A cash prize of $7,200 and big screen TV giveaway at halftime. $100 per person, includes food and beverages. Information: 419-698-3700.
t Aerobic dance, firming and toning exercises for ages 40 and up, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Yacht Club, Bayview Park. Call 419-381-1956.
t●Boneless pork chop dinner 4-7 p.m. Saturday at American Legion Post 642 located at 2810 Airport Hwy. Open to the public.
t Full moon walk 7:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Swan Creek Preserve's Yager Center, 4659 Airport Hwy. Night hike, moon lore. Warm beverages provided.
t●Discuss backyard wildlife, 7-8 p.m. Jan. 19 at Reynolds Corners branch library, 4833 Dorr St., based on the book America's Favorite Backyard Wildlife by Kit and George Harrison.
t●Volunteer Trail Patrol for the Metroparks: information on becoming a member, 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at Swan Creek Preserve, Yager Center, 4659 Airport Hwy.
t Soup 'n Such luncheon, with plenty of fellowship, to be held at Clark Street U.M. Church, 1133 Clark St., Feb. 12 at Noon. A free will offering will be taken for missions of the church.
t●Card playing, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at Jamie Farr Park shelter house, 2140 Summit St. Free breads and sweets to participants; take your own lunch. Information: Linda Hoffman, 419-509-0255.
t Clothing Closet of Faith Lutheran Church, open 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at 2440 South Ave. Women's and children's clothing, $1 per bag, or donation.
t Food, clothing giveaway 9-11 a.m. the third Saturday each month at Christian Community Church, 2500 Nebraska Ave.
t Next-to-New Shop, Trinity Episcopal Church at One Trinity Plaza, Adams and St. Clair streets. Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Clothing for adults and children available.
t Thrift Shop, St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, 745 Walbridge Ave. Clothing, linen, kitchenware. Most items $1.
West Toledo
t Organize your clutter the FlyLadyWay, presented at the West Toledo branch library, 1320 West Sylvania Ave., Jan. 18 from 7-8 p.m., free program open to adults. Registration: 419-259-5290.
t 1818 wallpaper of a French chateau in the Manor House, Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Discussion of its preservation and renovation, 10:15 a.m. Jan. 18, 5100 West Central Ave. Coffee and rolls at 9:30 a.m., nominal fee.
t Oak Openings Research Forum, Jan. 20, Wildwood Preserve Metropark Ward Pavilion, 5100 West Central Ave. Research efforts, dinner and a talk by Jim McCormac, author of Birds of Ohio. Registration: 419-4507-9706.
t Chinese games, crafts, prizes and food at the West Toledo branch library, 1320 Sylvania Ave., Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. For Grades K-6. Information: 419-259-5290.
t Discovery Shop of the American Cancer Society sells gently used items. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday to 8, at 6600 Sylvania Ave. Information: 419-882-6567.
t●1818 wallpaper of a French chateau now in the Manor House, Wildwood Preserve, a discussion of its preservation and renovation, 10:15 a.m. Jan. 18 at the Manor House, 5100 West Central Ave. Coffee and rolls served at 9:30 a.m. for a nominal fee.
t●Oak Openings Research Forum, Jan. 20 in the Wildwood Preserve Ward Pavilion, 5100 West Central Ave. Information on research efforts, plus an evening dinner and a talk by Jim McCormac, author of Birds of Ohio. Registration details: 419-4507-9706.
t The Discovery Shop of American Cancer Society offers gently used adult clothing, furniture, jewelry, antiques, other items for sale. Open Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday to 8, at 6600 Sylvania Ave. Call 419-882-6567.