Berkey

Swiss steak dinners served cafeteria-style, 5 p.m. Sept. 23 and Oct. 28 at Berkey Congregational Church, 12036 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. $7/adults and $2/child age 5-12. Carryout available.

Holland

Teen program for grades 5-12, at 2 p.m. today at Holland branch library, 1032 South McCord Rd. Scavenger hunt plus refreshments.

Acting Out teen program for grades 5-12, at 2 p.m. June 17 at Holland branch library, 1032 South McCord Rd. Join a local teen improvizational acting group for some performance art.

Celebrate Summer with Dad, noon-4 p.m. Saturday at Babies "R" Us, 1360 South Holland-Sylvania Rd. For new moms and dads and their babies. June 19 and 26 events also scheduled.

Pot luck picnic at Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek retirement home, 10:30 a.m. Monday at 2001 Perrysburg-Holland Rd. For those interested in the auxiliary group. Information: 419-824-0150.

Ottawa Hills

Adult education summer class registration for cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, beginner tennis, aqua aerobics, basic dog obedience. For a brochure of all classes: 419-537-9852.

Reynolds

Corners

Paws to Read: children of all ages read to therapy dogs at the Reynolds Corners branch library, 4833 Dorr St.: Fridays at 2 or 2:30 p.m. now through July 2 or July 9-30.

Sylvania

Gardening workshop for grades 3-12, held 2-3 p.m. today at Southview High School's horticultural center; meet at the Southview tennis courts. Take a large flowerpot to plant. To sign up, call the Sylvania branch library.

Storytime and craft for ages 3-5 at The Reading Railroad children's bookshop, 1-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 6600 Sylvania Ave.

Continuous art show by the Sylvania Arts Commission, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays in the lobby of the city's municipal building, 6730 Monroe St.

Art in the Garden, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Sylvania's Historical Village, 5723 North Main St. Artists and crafters, garden sculpture, stained glass, trellises, jewelry, fountains, plants, birdhouses, music, refreshments. Benefits the American Cancer Society.

Summer swim lessons for ages 4 and up: June 21-July 2, July 5-16, and July 19-30 at the Sylvania Schools pool at Northview High School. Cost, $40 for two-week session. Call 419-824-8717.

Sylvania Community Education classes the week June 7 and 13 include yoga for children, copyright law, tennis, patio pond, and women's self defense. Registration: 419-885-4126 or www.scsonline.org

Hall of Fame distinguished alumni nominations accepted for 2004 by the Sylvania Academic Excellence Foundation. Forms: 419-824-8553.

West Toledo

Sanger Safari Week today through Saturday for preK-grade 4 at Sanger branch library, 3030 West Central Ave. Join the Summer Reading Club for prizes.

Monday movie for grades K-5, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday at West Toledo branch library, 1320 West Sylvania Ave. Animated film, popcorn.

●Blood drives: 1-6 p.m. Monday at St. Pius Catholic Church, 2929 Ilger Ave; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19-20 at Interfaith at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St.

Travel tour for all ages, 7-8:30 p.m. June 17 at West Toledo branch library, 1320 West Sylvania Ave. Create fun souvenirs, sample food from exotic places, photo opportunities at each stop. Register: 419-259-5290.

Display your artwork June 21-July 31 at West Toledo branch library, 1320 West Sylvania Ave. Ages preschool through high school can submit entries before July 1 to be eligible for a prize drawing. Information: 419-259-5290.

Toledo

Pork chop barbecue dinner by North Toledo Area Corporation, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday in the Erie Food store parking lot, Galena and Ontario streets. Fund-raiser for the Jamie Farr Park shelter house shop kitchen. $5.25.

Breakfast at VFW Post 5530, 8-11 a.m. Sunday at 415 East Central Ave. City chicken dinner, June 17, $7.

Neighborhood street fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 19 in the Clark Street Church area, 1133 Clark St, next to Beth Raudebush Park. Yard sales, music, food.

Farmer's Market's hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays (Senior VIP Days); 9 am.-4 p.m. rest of week with limited vendors. Poultry House open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays and 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Food, clothing giveaway, 9-11 a.m. every third Saturday each month at Christian Community Church, 2500 Nebraska Ave.

Storytime with Red Robin 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Saturdays at Red Robin restaurant, 4850 Monroe St. Games, crafts, prizes each week. Free. Information: 419-475-9318.

Internet and e-mail classes at Mott branch library, 1085 Dorr St. Register: 419-259-5230.

Saturday breakfasts 10 a.m.-noon, Zenobia Shrine, 1511 Madison Ave. $4. Free parking. Information: 419-243-7887.

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.

●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, which includes all supplies.

Areawide

Express basketball tryouts for men, Mondays and Wednesdays through July 28 from 5-7 p.m.; for women, Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. Additional tryout on June 12, 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7974 or 419-661-7974.

Black Swamp Exhibit quilt auction, 9 a.m. June 19 in the main auction ring of the Black Swamp Benefit Bazaar, Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon. Auction preview is June 18 from 4-9 p.m. The two-day event features homemade food booths, crafts, classic car show, entertainment and children's activity area.

Horizon Youth Theatre, classes in drama and three-week production workshops at Bowling Green State University in the summer. All classes taught by university trained theater professionals. Information: 419-372-7179 or vist this Web site, fsregan@bgnet.bgsu.edu.

Benefits

Backpack to the Future, gently used backbacks and new school supplies are needed to donate to low-income elementary school children throughout Northwest Ohio. Items collected by Owens Community College Alumni Association. Information: 419-661-7410 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7410.

Decked Out Fund-Raiser for Gay/Lesbian United, Inc., Saturday, Erie Street Market. Food, libation begins at 5:30 p.m., dance at 7:30 p.m. Singles $40; couples $75. Includes food and dance. $20 for dance only.

Golf Outing for the Friendship Baptist Church benefit of New Attitude On My Image Transitional House, Saturday at Ottawa Park Golf Course, 2315 Walden Pond Dr., four-person scramble with 9 a.m. shotgun start. $65 per player, includes prizes and food. Hole sponsors are needed for $100: 419-531-3242.

Fund-raising dinner hosted by Bay Park Community Hospital Foundation's Business Council, 6:30 p.m. today at the Courtyard at Navy Bistro. Local personalities, community leaders and business council members will be waiters. Raffles, music, a treasure hunt, dinner and cash bar. Proceeds from the raffle benefit Bay Park's heart-related services. To reserve a table or be a sponsor: 419-690-7720.

Marathon of sewing, Hospice Pillow drive, 9 a.m. Saturday, Sew Many Stitches, 7341 Airport Hwy., Holland. Volunteers needed to sew comfort pillows for Hospice patients. Can bring own machine; materials are provided but supply donations are appreciated. Information: 419-866-0783.

Music showcase to benefit Arthritis Foundation Saturday at Lakeside Shopping Center; 15 bands perform starting at noon, professional wrestling, Black Swamp Choppers and food. Jeff Gordon's stock car on display.

Golf outing, to benefit Genoa High School Athletic Department, Saturday, Chippewa Golf Course. Texas-style scramble begins with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start followed by hot buffet. $55 per player or $220 for a foursome. Information: 419-855-7735.

Relay For Life of Fulton County tomorrow and Saturday at the Fulton County Fairgrounds; opening ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. with the survivor lap. Any interested cancer survivor who would like to attend the survivor reception should contact btts@earthlink.net or call 419-599-3988. To register a team or for information: 419-782-6866.

Golf Scramble, to benefit YWCA programs and services Monday, Whiteford Valley Golf Course, registration and light breakfast at 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Cost and sponsorship information: 419-241-3235.

Bowling tournament for cancer victim Jared Fear, age 7, 4 p.m. Sunday at Southwyck Lanes, 5255 Heatherdowns Blvd. $20 per entry. Check in from 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Just a Walk in the Park for Chloe Nickens, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Swan Creek Metropark, Airport Highway entrance. Check in at 2 p.m. Taco bar at Jalapeno's Cantina after the walk, 4 p.m. at 519 North Reynolds Rd. Donation, $5 for Chloe's medical expenses. Music by Thunder Road Band.

Kennel Lock Up benefit, 9 a.m.-noon June 19, Karnik Pet Lodges, 2921 Fairbanks Ave., to benefit The Toledo Area Humane Society, behind the Lexus car dealership on the Central Avenue Strip. Shores & Steele will be broadcasting live from a kennel where they will be jailed until they raise money to free themselves. Adopt-a-thon by Team Greyhound takes place during event. Information: 419-841-6621.

Golf Scramble, benefits the Greater Toledo Futbol Club, which serves 360 kids ages 7-18 in Toledo and surrounding areas, June 19 at Fallen Timbers Fairways in Waterville. $85 per golfer includes a steak lunch and prizes. Luncheon only tickets are $25 per person. Information: 419-283-8862.

Sylvania Relay-for-Life, at Timberstone Junior High School, 9000 Sylvania Ave., cancer survivors begin June 25 at 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. for teams. It will end on June 26 at noon. Sit-down dinner for survivors prior to the event. To be a volunteer: 419-474-4898.

Golf Outing to benefit Woodward High School Golf Team, June 25 at Giant Oak Golf Course, with registration at 11:30 a.m. and shotgun start at noon. $50 includes golf, cart and lunch. Information: 419-729-7131 or 419-475-8654.

Boating

Boat Smart class, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Anchor Pointe Marina, Building 1, 10905 Corduroy Rd., Curtice, at $30 per person, and $15 for a second person sharing book. For ages 12 to adult. Call 419-893-9528 to register.

Camps

University of Toledo summer day camp for ages 5-12 at the Student Recreation Center, 2801 West Bancroft St. Mondays-Fridays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with free extended care from 7:30-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Cost per week, $115 per child. Activities include swimming, games, crafts, snack. Parents must provide lunch. Registration: 419-530-3706.

Summer Adventure Camps at Bedford Church of the Nazarene, 7866 Douglas Rd. Every Wednesday from 7-8:15 p.m. until Aug. 25. Information: 419-854-8603.

Skills & Drills camp, Medina Athletics Baseball Club, for ages 8-12 years at the Medina Baseball Academy, 5630 Jackman Rd., June 14-18 and June 21-25 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. $50 per camper. Information: 419-478-8922.

Cheerleading summer day camps for kids K-12, dates available in June and July. No experience needed. Information: 419-345-4220 or visit the Web site www.americancheeracademy.com.

Summer sports and enrichment camps by Notre Dame Academy, for second to eighth-grade girls. Information: www.nda.org, click on summer camps, or call 419-475-9628.

Art summer day camp sponsored by SCS Childcare and the Sylvania Arts Commission, Wednesdays beginning June 23 through Aug. 11. Information: 419-885-2451 or visit www.scsonline.org.

Childrens' Art Camp at the Toledo Artists' Club, Toledo Botanical Garden, July 12-16 and July 19-23. Information: 419-841-8153.

Girls Basketball Camp at Central Catholic High School, incoming fifth through ninth-graders in mid June. Register: 419-824-5450.

Adventure Camps at the Maumee Chamber of Commerce and Springfield High School, for ages 3-12 years. Dates, times: 419-861-4618 or send email to pianoadventures@buckeye-express.com.

Clubs

Compass Club luncheon and discussion Wednesdays at El Matador, 7011 Airport Hwy. at 11 a.m., and Thursdays at Uncle John's Restaurant, 3131 Secor Rd., at 11:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Information: 419-385-1858.

Expectant Mothers Group at Living Faith United Methodist Church, 1240 Columbus, Holland.This group is free and all expectant mothers invited to join. Information: 419-389-0921 or 517-443-5987.

Glass City Miniatures Guild meets at the Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., each third Tuesday at 7 p.m. The public is welcome, for information call 419-936-2986.

Greater Toledo Civil War Roundtable annual picnic today at the Navarre Park Shelter House, off White Street at 6:30 p.m. Attendees bring a side dish. Presentation on Native Americans and the Civil War. Open to the public.

Naturalists' Camera Club of Toledo meets the second Friday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Secor Metropark, National Center for Nature Photography, 10001 Central Ave., Berkey. Guests welcome. Information: 419-474-2911.

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.

Old Newsboys Goodfellows Association, luncheon meetings, first and third Friday, Spaghetti Warehouse, 42 South Superior St. Information: 419-381-0755.

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.

POLAR Athletic Club breakfast, 9:30 a.m. the second Saturday each month except July and August, at the Shrine Temple's Drum and Bugle room. Information: 419-536-8525.

Shuffleboard Club meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Jermain Park, Upton and North Cove Blvd., behind tennis courts. New members welcome, cost is $2.50 per season. Information: 419-824-5173.

Stamp Collectors Club picnic at the park, 7 p.m. June 17 at Pearson Metropark, 4600 Starr Ave., Oregon. Regular meetings the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Wernert's Corner Civic Association Hall, 5068 Douglas Rd. Open to the public.

Sylvania Strider Distance Running Club meets Monday behind Stranahan Elementary at 3840 Holland-Sylvania Rd., 8 a.m. for registration. Junior and senior high athletes can train for cross country. $30 for eight weeks. Information: 419-829-4554.

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.

Toledo Area Aboriginal Research Society meets today at Fort Meigs visitor center, 29100 West River Rd. at 7:30 p.m. Laura Heyman and Sandi Glause are the featured speakers. Free to the public. Call 419-874-4121.

VFW Lucas County Council ladies auxiliary potluck and meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday at VFW Post 2898, 3925 West Alexis Rd. Scholarships winners announced.

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 at 1320 South Holland-Sylvania Rd. in Springfield Township. For information call 419-472-9163.

Concerts

Echoes of Poland Folk Song and Dance Ensemble spring concert, 3 p.m. Sunday at the Ohio Theater, 3114 Lagrange St. Tickets at the door: $7/adults, $5/seniors, $3/child.

Brown Bag Concerts at Toledo-Lucas County Public Library downtown, Wednesdays through Aug. 11 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. on the north lawn, 325 Michigan St. June 16: Cake Walkin'Jass Band, Dixieland jazz.

t Jazz Up Your Summer, free programs at Toledo-Lucas County libraries: The Murphys perform 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Art Tatum Center of the Kent branch library, 3101 Collingwood Ave. June 16: Jazzy Storytime at 11 at Main Library children's room, 325 Michigan St. Special stories, songs, for ages 2-5; Explore Jazz at 2 p.m. at Reynolds Corners branch library, 4833 Dorr St. Music, stories, games, craft.

The Choraliers perform "On The Campaign Trail-Choralier Style," 7 p.m. June 19, Maumee Bay State Park outdoor amphitheater. Free admission and parking, weather permitting.

Crafts

t Crafters, flea market and antiques and collectible dealers needed for Weston, Ohio's sesquicentennial June 25-27. Information: 419-669-2488 or ebrents@bgnet.bgsu.edu.

Artists and crafters wanted for One Hundred Year Toledo Harbor Light Festival at Maumee Bay State Park July 16-18. Information: 419-691-3788.

Education

Open Enrollment for Community Christian Academy in Genoa has begun. Information: 419-855-4187 or go to www.mycca.org.

Toledo Accelerated Academy accepting applications for the 2004-5 school year. Available from the school, 1501 Monroe St., or by calling 419-242-6160. The school is moving to 2913 South Republic Blvd.

GED Test preparation, offered at Washington Local Adult Basic and Literacy Education, Westwood Building, 3939 Wrenwood, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Information: 419-473-2364.

Employment Resources

Employment Resource Center, 10 a.m. to 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.

Joint apprenticeship training, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, Northwest Ohio Construction Education Center, 4535 Hill Ave. $10. Information: 419-535-7265.

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.

One stop employment and training in Lucas and Wood counties. Toledo: 419-245-2950 or 419-865-7248; Wood Co.: 419-352-4172.

Festivals

Bedford Summerfest, June 17-20 at Parmalee Park, Summerfield Road and Door Street in Lambertville, Mich. Children's games, horseshoe and baseball tournaments, Queen and Baby contest, food, live bands nightly. Information: 734-856-7206.

St. Charles Parish Festival, 6-11 p.m. today; 6 p.m.-midnight Friday; 3 p.m.-midnight Saturday, at 1842 Airport Hwy. near South Detroit Avenue. Live entertainment nightly, dinners, games, rides.

Irish Lot Party and Reverse Raffle at Central Catholic High School , 6 p.m.-midnight tomorrow on the school front lawn, 2550 Cherry St. $10 includes food and beverage coupons. Monte Carlo games for ages 21 and older in the school's front gym. Reverse raffle ticket of $100 includes two admissions and $20 in food tickets. Proceeds to school programs. Tickets: 419-255-2306.

Health

Learn at Lunch program for families, today from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Alzheimer's Association, northwest Ohio chapter office, 2500 North Reynolds Rd. Bring bag lunch, dessert and beverage provided. Topic is "Traveling with a person with Dementia? The Long and Short of it." Reservations: 419-537-1999 or 1-800-441-3322.

Aquatic arthritis and tai chi in a warm water therapeutic pool at Anne Grady Center, 1525 Eber Rd. Information: 419-866-6500, ext. 214.

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.

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.

First Aid and CPR certification classes offered by Safety Council of Northwest Ohio, 8015 Rinker Pointe Court. Information: 419-662-7777 or 877-457-1818.

Healing care programs to help families through the cancer experience by ProMedica Cancer Center. Programs include Tai Chi, meditation, understanding medicines, vitamins and herbs, yoga. Information: 419-291-5899.

Focus on Healing therapeutic exercise class for those with chronic illnesses and those who want to stay fit and flexible. Medical College of Ohio on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings, and Wednesday mornings at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Information: 419-345-3986.

Health lectures noon on Wednesdays, St. James Club, 7337 West Bancroft St., Springfield Township. Information: 419-841-5597.

Health-related classes offered at Bay Park Community Hospital, including child birth, smoking cessation, and diabetes. Information: 419-690-7979 or 419-690-7863.

Hypnosis clinics to stop smoking or lose weight, American Lung Association. $50. Information: 1-800-231-5864.

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.

Smoking cessation program at Toledo Hospital offers a series of four classes each month for $58, covered by Paramount. Day and evening classes available. Information: 419-291-8033 or 419-291-4474.

Smoke Stoppers Staying Stopped 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Charles Mercy Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave., Oregon.

Taoist Tai Chi, gentle, oriental exercise promoting flexibility, balance and relaxation, demonstrations offered at area senior center locations. For dates and times: 419-537-0131.

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.

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.

First Published June 10, 2004, 2:23 a.m.