Berkey
t Swiss steak dinner 5 p.m. today at Berkey Congregational Church, 12036 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Adults/$7; children ages 5-12/$2.
Holland
t Teen Cafe 3-4:30 p.m. today at Holland branch library, 1032 South McCord Rd. Books, music, games.
t Community harvest fest 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Living Faith Church, 1240 Columbus St. Children's games, scavenger hunt, apple or pumpkin pie baking contest. Hot dog lunch for a small fee. Open to the public.
t Book discussion of Theodore Rex written by Edmund Morris, 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Holland branch library, 1032 South McCord Rd. Copies available at library.
t Fish fry every Friday, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 646 at 1074 Clarion Ave. Steaks, hamburgers too. Information: 419-865-8511.
Ottawa Hills
t Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6 at Ottawa Hills High School, 2532 Evergreen Rd.
t Community Education adult classes open to the public. Children's classes limited to Ottawa Hills residents only. For a brochure: 419-537-9852.
Reynolds Corners
t Bedtime for Gardens 7 p.m. today at Reynolds Corners branch library, 4833 Dorr St. How to prepare a garden for winter explained by a Toledo Botanical Garden representative.
t Babytime stories and music for ages 1-2 with adult companions, 10 a.m. Mondays through Nov. 8 at Reynolds Corners branch library, 4833 Dorr St. Registration: 419-259-5320.
Sylvania
t Holiday bazaar and bake sale, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Sylvania United Church, 7240 Erie St. Gifts, decorations, candy. Lunch tomorrow at $7.
t Goblin Gallop, one and two-mile fun runs for children in grades K-6, 9 a.m. Saturday on the grounds of Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Rd. Race course is lined with pumpkins; awards presented. Co-sponsored by Sylvania Recreation. Information: 419-882-1500.
t Halloween Hike for ages 12 and under, 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday at Olander Park, 6930 West Sylvania Ave. Children should dress in costume and be accompanied by an adult guardian. Take a bag for treats. Admission: $1 for ages 3-12; free for adults and ages 2 and under. The park will close to the general public at 5 p.m., before the hike.
t Election night pancake dinner, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northview High School cafeteria, 5403 Silica Dr. Cost, $5/adults, $2.50/child. Sponsored by the Sylvania Rotary Foundation.
t Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6 at Sylvania United Church, 7240 Erie St. Bag sale, noon-2 p.m., includes clothing, household items.
t Sylvania Community Orchestra concert of classical music, 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Southview High School auditorium, 7225 Sylvania Ave. Presented with the Northview High School Orchestra. Free to the public.
t Parent to Parent videos on guiding children into adulthood, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 9, 16, 23, and 30 at McCord Junior High School, room 37B at 4303 McCord Rd. Series of eight videos. Free; optional workbook costs $10. Register by Wednesday: 419-824-8650, ext. 4200.
t Women's Connection West brunch and style show, Nov. 12 at Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd. Coffee and juice bar opens 9:15 a.m. Reservations due Nov. 8. $12. Call 419-841-9653.
t Start Smart basketball, six classes for parents to teach ages 3-5 the rules of basketball. Instructor assisted, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Nov. 10, $50 per child; parents are free. Register by tomorrow at Sylvania Recreation, 419-882-1500.
t Community Services education classes include exercises, rug hooking, introduction to wine tasting, and yoga basics. For brochure: 419-885-4126 or access www.scsonline.org
t Computer, Internet, word processing classes at Sylvania branch library, 6749 Monroe St. Schedule: 419-882-2089.
West Toledo
t Paint a Pumpkin Halloween party, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Sanger branch library, 3030 West Central Ave., for all ages. Costume optional. Register: 419-259-5370.
t Blood drive, 10 am.-4 p.m. today at University of Toledo Student Union's Ingman Room or Room 2582, 2801 West Bancroft St.
t Power of Parenting 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sanger branch library, 3030 West Central Ave. Positive role modeling and a "curriculum of the home."
t Benefit pancake breakfast for the YWCA Tidal Waves swim team, 8-11 a.m. Nov. 6 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 5240 Talmadge Rd. Pancakes/sausages or sausage/eggs breakfast at $6 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12. Kids under 6, free.
t Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7-8, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9 at Congregation B'nai israel, 2727 Kenwood Blvd.
t Sanger Super Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 20 at Sanger branch library, 3030 West Central Ave. Books, games, crafts for grades K-5.
t Fish fry, 5-7 p.m. Fridays at Conn Weissenberger American Legion, 2020 West Alexis Rd. $7.
t Steak and shrimp dinners, 3:30-7:30 p.m. every Friday at VFW Post 606 at 3005 Laskey Rd. Open to the public.
Toledo
t Fish dinner with dessert, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 5 at Mayfair-Plymouth Church, 5233 Bennett Rd. $6/adults, $4/child.
t Hurricane Relief pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m. Saturday at Alexis Gardens, 4560 West Alexis Rd. Suggested donation, $5 or more, will be collected by the American Red Cross disaster relief fund.
t Spooktacular Halloween 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday at Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan St. Magic performance by Count Wakula, followed by trick or treat parade. Wear a costume and take a bag for treats. For grades K-6.
t Flea market, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Calvary U.M. Church. 3939 Jackman Rd. Election day flea market and bake sale, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday.
t Fall rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 5 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 708 South Erie St.
t Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 4-5 and 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 6 at Memorial Lutheran Church, 3215 Douglas Rd. Lunch and bake sale, Nov. 4. Bag sale, Nov. 6.
t Tips for Term Paper Research, 4 p.m. Nov. 10 for literature topics, and 2 p.m. Nov. 13 for history topics, Toledo-Lucas County branch library, 325 Michigan St. Tour of databases and Web sites to aid in internet research. Registration limited: 419-259-5218.
t Mini book sale 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6 at 546 Southard Ave. by Friends of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. Information: 419-259-5455.
t Free film series 7-9 p.m. today and Nov. 4 at Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St. Art films, foreign and independent films, seen for the first time in this area, followed by discussion.
t Homework Helper to the Rescue 3:30-5:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday through Dec. 16 at Kent branch library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., for grades K-8; also 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays at Mott branch library, 1085 Dorr St., for grades K-6.
t Know It Now free on-line information assistance for the public, available 24-hours, seven days per week at www.toledolibrary.org. Available through any computer with Internet access. Specialized homework assistance also available, 2-10 p.m. daily. Information: 419-259-5266.
t Poetry Lives Here free program for teens interested in poetic expression, Saturdays to Nov. 13 in the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St., McMaster Family Center for Lifelong Learning. Register: 419-259-5297.
t Aerobic dance, firming and toning exercise class for ages 40 and up, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Toledo Yacht Club. $5 per class or $30 for an eight-week session. Call 419-381-1956.
t Food, clothing giveaway 9-11 a.m. every third Saturday each month at Christian Community Church, 2500 Nebraska Ave.
t 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.
Areawide
t Greyhounds to spend Halloween at the Doggie Boutique on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 7319 Lewis Ave., Temperance. Bring your furry buddy in costume and receive a free bag of treats. The Greyhounds of Eastern Michigan will be available for adoption. Information: 734-847-DOGG.
t Artist Andrew J. Ortiz lecture, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m., University of Toledo's Haigh Auditorium in the Center for Visual Arts, room 0090, reception follows. His solo exhibition of digital images is in the Clement Gallery through Nov. 12 during gallery hours.
t Boys To Men program career day at the Glass City Church of Christ, 901 Hoag St., Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for ages 9-19. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Program includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 419-242-2828.
t Psychic health event, Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, 2340 South Reynolds Rd. Readers, health professionals and vendors. $15 per 15-minute reading; $3 at the door.
t Toledo Record Show for buying and selling of old and new CDs, tapes, records, videos and more, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7, Sommerset Hall, 2458 Tremainsville Rd. Admission $1. Information: 419-833-5040.
t Start H.S. Hall of Fame induction and banquet to include a tribute to the original Spartans and a presentation to the first scholarship winner, Nov. 19 at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. Tickets $30 if bought before Nov. 1: 734-854-7633.
t Distinguished Waite Alumni Award nominees can be submitted until Nov. 12 by calling 419-691-4687.
t AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at The Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center of Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, from 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 will be at noon and 5:30 p.m.; a panel of women living with HIV will talk about their experiences.
Benefits
t Halloween Treats from Wendy's, in conjunction with Toledo radio station WWWM-FM (105.5) and the Dave Thomas Foundation, will benefit Adopt America Network to help find homes for children in foster care. Halloween treat books sold at Wendy's during October for $1. Redeemable at Wendy's across the country.
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, wheelchairs, and more. Information: 419-866-9289.
t Maumee Firefighting Association is selling raffle tickets door-to-door for a cash drawing Nov. 2 at the fire station. Proceeds benefit fire prevention programs, volunteers training and buying firefighting and life-saving equipment. Tickets at the station during business hours or by calling 419-897-7057.
t Card party and luncheon to benefit Assistance Dogs of America, Inc. Nov. 4, Inverness Country Club, 4601 Dorr. St. Cards 10 a.m., social 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. $25 or patron tickets for $30. Call by tomorrow, 419-841-4211. Open to the public.
t Rock, Raffle & Race to benefit the East Toledo Senior Activities Center, at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Hall-Local 245, 705 Lime City Rd., Rossford, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. Information: 419-691-2254.
t Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camps, Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 5757 Starr Ave. Extension, Oregon. $6/adults; $3.50/children 10 and under. Information: 419-691-9701.
t Grand Cabaret benefit concert for Toledo School for the Arts 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at The Event Center, 23 North Summit St. Many local artists will perform and area chefs prepare specialty dishes. Grand prize of $5,000 in a reverse raffle.
t Jazz legend Jon Hendricks performs at Corpus Christi Church, 2955 Dorr St., 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $20/adults; $15/students, seniors. Proceeds benefit Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence. Information: 419-244-7442.
t Feed Hungry Minds and Bodies, CASTO Residential Properties teams with Children's Hunger Alliance, to collect new and gently used children's books to distribute to after-school and family child-care sites in Central Ohio on Nov. 24. All proceeds go to Children's Hunger Alliance. Information: Sylvan Lakes in Sylvania Township, 419-842-8480; or Lakes at Woodmont in Perrysburg Township, 419-874-9874.
t Smoke the Turkey 5K run on Thanksgiving Day to benefit Hospice of Northwest Ohio, at St. James Club, 7337 West Bancroft St. Nov. 25, 9 a.m. $20 before Nov. 15, includes a shirt; $15 after Nov. 15 does not include a shirt. Prize for the "Best Dressed Turkey". Information: 419-841-5597.
Clubs
t American Legion Conn-Weissenberger Post 587 at 2020 West Alexis Rd. Sunday dances 3-7 p.m. Music by Frank Marovcik on Nov 7 at $6 members and $9 guests. A Touch of Brass Christmas dance on Dec. 19 at $10 members and $15 guests, dinner served. Doors open 1 p.m., lunch at 2 p.m. each dance. Membership dues, $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. Call 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 Czech Dancers Polka Club will have a dance on Nov. 14 at Ottawa Lake Sportsman Club, Old U.S. 223, Ottawa Lake, Mich.,dancing from 3-7 p.m., admission $6. Information: 419-644-4271 or 517-443-5523.
t Dunberger American Legion auxiliary, 4925 Pickle Rd. Meeting today at 8 p.m. Take old cell pones to be recycled. Take donations of hats, gloves, mittens for Project Warm-A-Kid, for needy Oregon children. Reservations: 419-836-5588.
t Echoes of Poland Folk Song and Dance Ensemble, dinner dance and buffet dinner, 6 p.m.-midnight Nov. 13 at 5255 North Detroit Ave. Advance tickets, $20, or $25 at the door. Call 419-531-8658.
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 in the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the Delta Memorial Hall, 401 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 Maumee Bay Country Quilters Guild, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Charles Hospital, Oregon Room, Navarre Avenue. Guest fees $3. Open to all. Information: 419-698-2755.
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 Nov. 2 and 3 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., and Nov. 9 from 7-9 p.m., CrossRoads Community Church, 1590 West Temperance Rd., Temperance, Mich. Information: 734-847-4135.
t Naturalists' Camera Club of Toledo meets the second Friday of every 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.
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 meets at 1 p.m. Nov. 3 at Kent Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. The program will be District Representative Gerry Thurber discussing recent convention. Information: 419-478-7392.
t PERI chapter 93, 1 p.m. today in the Oregon fire hall, 1102 South Wheeling St. Speaker will be Ohio state senator Teresa Fedor. Business meeting and refreshments follow.
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 Group being formed at Pilgrim Church of the United Church of Christ, 1375 Sylvania Ave. To meet Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. 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.
t Toledo Area Aboriginal Research Society meets Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Meigs Visitors Center, 29100 West River Rd. Dr. Michael Pratt, professor of anthropology at Heidelberg College is featured speaker. Free and open to the public.
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, 5403 Elmer Dr. Visitors welcome. Information: 419-478-7594.
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 last Saturday of the month at the Toledo-Lucas County Library, Main Branch, 325 Michigan St., Local History Room, third floor, 10-11:30 a.m.
t Toledo Metropolitan Ladies Club, a social and charity-oriented group, will have a luncheon and auction today at Ciao's restaurant, 6064 Monroe, Sylvania at 11 a.m. Information: 419-843-3230.
t Toledo PC Computer Club meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday at UAW Local 14 Hall, 5411 Jackman Rd. Program is "FBI's Use of Computers" by David Barnes.
t Toledo Sewing Guild meets the third Monday of each month. November: Laura Dunkle, acclaimed area quilter, author, wood carve/instructor and fabric artist, 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 United Way of Greater Toledo Women's Initiative will meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Toledo Country Club, 3949 River Rd., $20. Information: 419-254-4670 or mgalvin@uwgtol.org.
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 4906 ladies auxiliary inspection meeting, 6 p.m. Nov. 1 in the post hall, 2161 Consaul St., Oregon.
t VFW Post 606 ladies auxiliary, 11 a.m. Nov. 6 at the post home, 3005 Laskey Rd. Discuss the Patriot's Pen and youth programs. Membership information: 419-476-0114.
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. Details: 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.
Crafts
t Craft Show at Providence Lutheran Church, 8131 Airport Hwy., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30. Tables: 419-868-6907.
t Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 4 at St. Elias Orthodox Christian Church, 4940 Harroun Rd., Sylvania. Arts crafts, Syrian-Lebanese food.
t Holiday bazaar, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 5 at Pemberville United Methodist Church, 205 Perry St., Pemberville. Lunch, dinner, crafts.
t Holiday bazaar and bake sale, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7 at St. Ignatius Altar Rosary, 212 North Stadium Rd., Pemberville. Food served on Nov. 6. Raffle drawings at 1 p.m. Nov. 7. Tables for rent: 419-691-2863.
t Craft show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6 at Northwood Church of God, 1838 South Coy Rd., Northwood. Crafters: 419-693-8006.
t Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show at Regina Coeli School, 600 Regina Parkway, Nov. 6. Two halls of crafters, lunch and bake sale. Information: 419-476-7225.
t Crafters Wanted for Craft Show at Calvary Bible Chapel, 3740 West Alexis Rd., Nov. 5-6. Information: 419-472-9765, ext. 100.
t Craft Show at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6.
t St. Luke's Craft Show, 1690 West Sterns Rd., Temperance, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6. Tables: 734-847-7597.
t St. Mark Arts and Crafts Show, 611 Woodville Rd., Nov. 6. Crafters needed: 419-693-1689 or 419-693-8554.
t Craft Show to benefit Queen of Apostles School, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6-7 at Sts. Peter & Paul Church Parish Hall, 728 South St. Clair St. Holiday crafts, gifts, raffle and food.
t Crafting for Literacy at Whiteford High School, Consear Road and U.S. 23 North in Michigan, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Artists: 734-856-1443 ext. 312.
t Artists, crafters needed for Arts of the Season Art Fair on Nov. 13 at Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Ave., Perrysburg, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Booth space: 419-873-ARTS.
t Crafters needed for Craft and Gift Show, Nov. 13, St. James Church, 3948 Brockton Dr., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefits Mobile Meals of Toledo. Information: 419-327-9739.
t Crafters needed for craft show at Northwood High School on Nov. 13. Information: 419-693-3374.
t Craft Show at Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 North Wheeling St., Oregon, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters needed: 419-693-0751 ext. 217.
t Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13 at St. Michael's, 510 West Front St., Monroe, Mich. Tables: 734-269-2780.
t Crafters needed for Craft Show at Whiteford Agricultural Schools in Ottawa Lake, Mich., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13. Proceeds benefit elementary literacy. Tables: 734-856-1443 ext. 312.
t 29th Yuletide Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13, Blissfield Elementary School, 630 South Lane St., Blissfield, Mich. Information: 517-486-4116.
t Fall Craft Show, Fassett Middle School, 3025 Starr Ave., Oregon, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13. Lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Many Fall and Holiday crafts.
t Crafters needed for craft show at Fraternal Order of Eagles 197 at 5050 Jackman Rd., Nov. 13-14. Information: 419-472-1583.
t Crafters needed for Craft and Gift Show at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Nov. 14 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association. Information: 419-327-9739.
t Crafters needed for Knights of Columbus Winter Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 20 at 202 West Front St., Monroe, Mich. Tables: $20; 734-457-3713.
t Crafters needed for juried craft show at Lourdes College on Nov. 20. Information: 419-882-2027.
t Crafters needed for juried craft shows for Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11 and 18-19. Information: 419-882-2027.
t Craft Show at American Legion Auxiliary Post 514, 11601 Lewis Ave., Ida, Mich., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21. Tables: 734-854-5634 or 734-856-6414.
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 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 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 Transfer Fair at Owens Community College, noon-5 p.m. today, gives area residents and Owens students an opportunity to explore transfer options. Over 25 four-year colleges and universities from Ohio and Michigan will attend. Information: 567-661-7189 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7189.
t Maumee Valley Country Day School open house, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at 1715 South Reynolds Rd. Information: 419-381-1313.
t Lunar displays from NASA, including moon rocks, educational panels about space exploration, an Apollo space suit and a scale model of the solar system at the Buehner Center at Oak Openings Preserve, through tomorrow. Free, but reservations required: 419-535-3057 ext. 101.
t Horror Stories 7:30 p.m. Friday family program through tomorrow, University of Toledo's Ritter Planetarium & Brooks Observatory. Moon Witch Saturday family program through Oct. 30 at 1 p.m., $4/adults, $3/seniors and ages 4-12. Free for ages 3 and under. Information: 419-530-4037.
t World War II Remembered, Postmark Tokyo Bay on Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m., by the Maumee Valley Historical Society in the Country Church on the Wolcott House complex, 1031 River Rd., Maumee.
t Evolution of Ohio from a wild frontier wilderness to a territory of law and civility, public display through Nov. 29 at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in the Local History and Genealogy Department, 325 Michigan St. Information: 419-259-5266.
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 Nov. 4 and 5 at Southwyck Mall, Southwyck Center F3, main mall entrance on Reynolds Road; and on Nov. 11 and 12 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.
Fall activities
t Garrison Ghost Walk lantern tour of Fort Meigs, tomorrow and Saturday, 7 p.m., Fort Meigs State Memorial Park, 29100 West River Rd.,Perrysburg. Hear of the long-gone heroes and walk the grounds of the old fort that psychics describe as 'highly charged with supernatural energy.' $6/adults; $3/children ages 6-12 years; free/ages 5 and under. Proceeds benefit Old Northwest Military History Association. Reservations: 419-874-4121.
t Haunted theme trains for the family, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 7. Take a 1-hour and 15-minute round-trip Bluebird Passenger Train ride across 10 miles of haunted countryside from Waterville to Grand Rapids. Refreshments proceeds benefit the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, who will be working the concession stands. All trains depart from Waterville Train Station, 49 North Sixth St. For times and prices: 1-866-63-TRAIN or visit www.tlew.org.
t Yuletide Open House sponsored by the Blissfield Chamber of Commerce in downtown Blissfield, Nov. 12-14. Stores open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Santa Parade and Tree Lighting Friday at 7 p.m. Yuletide craft show in the elementary school on Saturday.
t Yuletide Parade of Lights in downtown Blissfield on Dec. 11 with entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m. Parade begins at 6:30 p.m.
Health
t Breast Health Awareness, tonight from 6-8 p.m. at Wood County Hospital, 950 West Wooster, Bowling Green. Light buffet served. Sponsored by Wood County Hospital, the American Cancer Society and the Wood County Health Department's Breast and Cervical Cancer Project. Registration required: 419-353-5645.
t Facing Alzheimer's program featuring David Shenk, author of The Forgetting, 6 p.m. on Nov. 3 at WGTE-TV Channel 30, 1270 South Detroit Ave. Registration required: 419-380-4640.
t Traditional Paths to Vibrant Health at a meeting for The Toledo Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation at the Reynolds Corners branch library, 4833 Dorr St., 7 p.m. on Nov. 9. Information: 419-836-7637.
t No More Stress, Just Happiness for the Holidays workshop, 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Holland branch library, 1032 South McCord Rd.
t Mental Illness & Substance Abuse: Pathway to Recovery adult forum 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Toledo Hospital Education Center auditorium, 2109 Hughes Drive. $30/professional; $15 family members. Information: 419-243-1119, ext. 17.
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 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 Stretch and Strengthen class offered at Bay Park Community Hospital, designed to help rid or reduce the body of stress and tension, 9:30-11 a.m. Nov. 4. Information: 419-690-7675.
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.
t Youth Group exercise classes for ages 5-8 years and 9-12 years at St. James Club, 7337 West Bancroft St. Swimming and yoga classes included. Information: 419-841-5597.
Reunions
For a listing of upcoming military and school reunions, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log.
School Plays
t St. John's Jesuit High School's Campion Hall Players will present the comedy Some Canterbury Tales, based on the stories by Geoffrey Chaucer, on Nov. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 5901 Airport Hwy. Adults, $6; children, seniors $5. Tickets available at the school or by calling 419-865-5743.
t Maumee High School production of David and Lisa, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-14 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Maumee Indoor Theater's small theater, 601 Conant St. Advance tickets, $5; or $7 at the door.
t Perrysburg High School will present Little Shop of Horrors Nov. 11-14 at the high school auditorium, 13385 Roachton Rd. Showtimes are 8 p.m. except Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. All seats are reserved and tickets go on sale beginning Nov. 2. Box office hours are 7-8:30 p.m. at the school Mondays through Thursdays.
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 October 27, 2004, 5:21 p.m.
