What's on: Metro

1/25/2006

Point Place

t●Finger-knitting for teens, 4-5 p.m. today at Point Place branch library, 2727 117th St.

t●Make embossed paper Valentines 7-8 p.m. Feb. 8 at Point Place branch library, 2727 117th St. Register: 419-259-5390.

t●Writers' Group at Point Place branch library, 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 11 and the second Saturday each month. Creative writing exercises and coffee. Beginners welcome, 2727 117th St.

t●Father Joe: the Man Who Saved My Soul byTony Hendra, book discussion at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at Point Place branch library, 2727 117th St.

Toledo

t Chicken paprikas dinner 2-5 p.m. Jan. 29, 2-5 p.m. at VFW 2510, located at 617 Second St. $7.

t Cheerleading classes by Cheer USA will begin Jan. 28. Register from 3:15-5:45 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA on Tremainsville Road. Registration fee, $5. Each class costs $9. Classes are 40 minutes, once per week for eight weeks. Information: 866-236-2767.

t●Valentine dance at the Mayores Center, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at 2 Aurora Gonzalez Dr. Dancing partners available; light refreshments. DJ music by "MT." Advance tickets are $3 per person or $4 per couple until Feb. 1. Tickets at the door are a $1 more. Open to the public. Information: 419-242-1144.

t Nature photo shoot of reptiles at the Toledo Zoo: Feb. 4. Time and cost: 419-407-9700.

t Super Bowl Party Feb. 5, Daly Post, 504 Main St. A cash prize of $7,200 and big screen TV giveaway at halftime. $100 per person, only 100 tickets sold. Includes food, beverages. Call 419-698-3700.

t●Pet Photo Valentine Party by the Toledo Area Humane Society, 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 11 at Karnik Pet Lodge, 2921 Fairbanks Ave. Photo of you and your pet, $10 donation. Free Papa Murphy's pizza. Dachshund rescue, stress relief treatments for you and your pet. Pet psychic, raffle. Information: 419-841-7929.

t●"Developing character and bringing back integrity," by author Madelyn Swift, 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 South Reynolds Rd. Child discipline, family dynamics, and personal communication addressed.

t●Tips for smart spending by Faye Wenzlick of the Better Business Bureau, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Lutheran Home Assisted Living dining room, 131 North Wheeling St. Light refreshments served. Free to the public.

t Saturday evening bingo each week at St. Thomas Aquinas School, 729 White St. Doors open 5 p.m. Information: 419-693-5849.

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.

West Toledo

t Chinese games, crafts, food, and prizes, today at 7 p.m., West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave., For grades K-6. Information: 419-259-5290.

t●Native American poetry and storytelling by the American Indian Intertribal Association, 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Brewed Awakenings coffee house, 2636 West Central Ave. Open mike. Joyce Snowfeather Mahaney will read her work. Visit www.americanindianassoc@toast.net for information.

t● Antiques and Orientals, a Museum of Memories, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 1 at Wildwood Preserve Metropark's Manor House, 5100 West Central Ave. Program on a collection from the William G. Thompson Museum. Coffee and rolls at 9:30 a.m.

t●Free card party at the Sunset House retirement home, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 8 at 4020 Indian Rd. Free lunch included. Reservations due Feb. 3. Call 419-724-1225, ext. 2309.

t●Baby Time stories and music for ages 1-2 and their adult caregivers, 9 a.m. Thursdays Feb. 2-March 9 at Washington branch library, 5560 Harvest Lane, and also 10 a.m. Mondays through April 6 at the West Toledo branch library, 1320 Sylvania Ave. Call now to register,