t Seven Eagles Trading Post is open through Saturday, 1-5 p.m., 16486 Wapakoneta Rd., one mile south of downtown Grand Rapids. Featured are artifacts from early Ohioans and souvenir items including arrowheads, tomahawks, tin and iron metal work. Owned and operated by the Arts Council Lake Erie West. Information: toll free 877-297-6645 or 419-832-0114.

t Legal and Financial Planning for now and the future, today 6:30-8 p.m. at the Reynolds Corners Branch Toledo/Lucas County Public Library, 4833 Dorr St. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association to help caregivers meet the changing needs of a person with dementia. Register for this free program: 1-800-441-3322 or 419-537-1999.

Benefits

t Noel Project, annual community outreach, sponsored by Toledo Christian Life Center-Cathedral of Praise, food boxes, turkeys, winter apparel, bicycles, toys and lunch will be distributed to needy families at the SeaGate Centre from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Information: 419-882-8463, ext. 11.

t Christmas Tree Giveaway for military families continues at the Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm, 11500 Obee Rd., Whitehouse, through Sunday 10 a.m.-dark. Trees given to families with a spouse overseas or who has returned from overseas this year. Proper military papers required. Information: 419-350-9640.

t Clothes/Christmas Giveaway sponsored by New Life Church of God in Christ, 5:30-8 p.m. tomorrow at Lincoln Academy for Boys, 18011 North Detroit Ave. Clothing, toys and food bags available to needy families. To donate: 419-372-2381 (day) or 419-843-1363 (evening).

t Pennies for Paws is asking local businesses to collect their spare pennies and other change through Dec. 31 to benefit Humane Ohio of Greater Toledo. Gift certificates awarded to businesses who raise the most. Humane Ohio provides services of sterilization, adoption and education programs. Information: 419-367-6828 or visit www.humaneohio.org or jill@humaneohio.org

t Food for Flicks sponsored by the Family Video store at Starr and Wheeling in Oregon. 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, benefits 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.

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 Lane, every Monday, 8 p.m. to midnight. Local firefighters bartend to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association send children to camp, buy wheelchairs, and more. Information: 419-866-9289.

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. Information: 1-800-566-5038 or visit www.home4theholidays.com

t House Raffle, to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Tickets are $100 each starting in January. The home is being built by Forrester & Wehrle in the Brint Crossing subdivision in Sylvania Township. Information: 1-800-942-5533 or visit www.stjude.org.

t January Jam, the Perrysburg Area Arts Council fun-fund-raiser, is Jan. 22 at the Holiday Inn French Quarter. Gene Parker will play during the cocktail hour from 6:30-7 p.m., Swingmania plays from 7-10 p.m. A Silent Auction features art donated by local artists and gift baskets and certificates from local businesses. Reservations: 419-873-ARTS.

t Murder mystery to benefit the Way Public Library Foundation in Perrysburg is Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for "Mayhem at the Manor" for sale at Way Public Library information desk.

t Dance Marathon to benefit the Children's Miracle Network, March 19-20. A 32-hour event, with over 1,000 Bowling Green State University students participating from over 55 campus organizations, plus many guests. Information: 419-372-0530 or visit www.bgsu.edu/studentlife/organizations/dancemarathon.

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. 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 Grand Rapids Sportsman's Club dance tomorrow and Saturday, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 11900 Jeffers Rd., Grand Rapids. Admission, $5. New Year's Eve party 6 p.m. Dec. 31, $15 for members; $20 for others. Buffet dinner available, $11.95. Information: 419-832-9915.

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 to the VFW Post 606 membership drive. Information: 419-698-2455 or 419-476-0114.

t The Licensed Practical Nurse Association will have their Christmas party and meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the Academy of Medicine, 4428 Secor Rd., bring a dish to share. Family welcome. Information: 419-865-7245.

t Lucas County Retired Teachers are gathering on Tuesday at the Toledo Hilton, 3100 Glendale Ave., at Noon for lunch. Scholarships will be presented to three students. Bring a non-perishable food item or small toiletry item for donation. Call Jeanne EMch at 419-382-0807.

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 will meet 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 2 and 3 and 7-9 p.m. Jan. 11, CrossRoads Community Church, 1590 West Temperance Rd., Temperance. 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 Needle Arts Guild of Toledo meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Center of the Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr. For information call Nancy Wright at 419-832-3801.

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 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 Singles dance every Thursday night at 7 p.m. 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. Free to the public. Tonight will be the Ho Ho Ho! Christmas Party & Holiday Snack Buffet.

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 Dulcimer Club will be playing at Country Lane Tree Farm, 3525 North Bolander Road, Genoa, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday. For directions call 419-855-3286.

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 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.

Education

t Holiday Lights Friday family program through tomorrow, 7:30 p.m.; Santa's Secret Star, 1 p.m. children's program, Saturday 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 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. to 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 Brown Bag Seminars discusses topics impacting women, Thursdays 12:30-1:30 p.m., Catharine S. Eberly Center Conference Room, Tucker Hall, Room 180. Free to the public.

t Kindergarten Readiness helps parents and children prepare for 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 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. 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.

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 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 Diabetes Care 7-9 p.m. today, Fulton County Health Center, 725 South Shoop Ave., Wauseon. Presented by diabetes educator registered nurse Kay Ladd. Information: 419-335-2015.

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 In-home Respite Financial Assistance Program, provided by the Alzheimer's Association, for eligible families to be reimbursed for up to $50 for the cost of in-home respite. For more information contact Amy Knieriem at 419-537-1999 or 1-800-441-3322.

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 Tai Chi for Arthritis based on the Sun style of Tai Chi, increases flexibility, muscle strength, heart-lung capacity and balance. Class forming 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 Tai Chi classes will be offered by the Arthritis Foundation in the community room of the Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 North Wheeling, 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $35 per month. For more information call Theresa Smith at 419-691-9451.

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 A Joyful Holy Christmas at Wildwood Manor House, 5100 West Central Ave., 7:30 p.m. today. Performed by Barbara Rondelli-Perry, UT professor of music, and some of her award-winning vocal students.

t Angel Wings On Lagrange Winter Fest and Craft Show, tomorrow 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Lagrange Street and in Czelusta Park. Selling angel wings cookies and crafts; proceeds benefit LagrangeWorks business district association.

t Toledo Symphony performing for the holidays: today at 8 p.m. at Gesu Catholic Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd.; tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1690 West Sterns Rd., Temperance, Mich.; Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Caspar Catholic Church, 1205 Shoop Ave., Wauseon; and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at All Saint's Catholic Church, 628 Lime City Rd., Rossford. Ticket information: 419-246-8000 or visit www.toledosymphony.com.

t Brailey Depot Old Fashioned Christmas Open House, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 5629 County Road 3 between roads F and EF, Swanton. Features Christmas music, refreshments and period displays, model trains, decorations and personalized ornaments for purchase. Free to the public.

t Holiday Christmas Wrap at Westfield Shoppingtown Franklin Park, 5001 Monroe St., by volunteers from the American Cancer Society. Donations will be accepted for wrapping of holiday gifts on Saturday from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: 419-891-9200.

t Holiday Celebration Skate 7-10 p.m. Saturday at Bowling Green State University Ice Arena, free skating, live DJ, exhibitions, free picture with Santa.

t The Messiah by George Friedrich Handel, Christmas segment, at St. Charles Borremeo Church, 1842 Airport Hwy., 3 p.m. Sunday. This is a fund-raising concert featuring combined choirs, orchestra and guest vocalists, conducted by Anthony Zsigray. A donation of $10 will be taken at the door.

t Sounds of the Season Holiday Concerts at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St. Toledo Symphony Quartet: 12:30 p.m. today; Woodward High School Brass Sextet: 1 p.m. tomorrow; Flute and Harp Duo: noon Monday; Toledo Symphony Jazz Trio: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday; The Murphys: noon Wednesday. All concerts are free to the public.

t Gold, Frankincense, and Fur? a Gospel Music Celebration of Christmas at the Toledo Zoo, Indoor Theatre, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Oregon Nazarene Church. $12 adults; $9 seniors and children includes admission to the Lights Before Christmas, parking, refreshments. Tickets only available at Oregon Nazarene Church: 419-691-9789.

t Toledo School for the Arts' Concert Chorus and Orchestra, presents a variety of holiday selections in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at Owens Community College, Oregon Road campus in Perrysburg Township, 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Information: 567-661-2787 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. ARTS.

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. Breakfast with Santa Dec. 11. Reservations: 419-213-2244. Adults $5, seniors $4, children 2 and older are $3.

t New England Holiday in the Old Northwest at the Wolcott House museum complex, 1031 River Rd. Tours of the decorated house given at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays until Dec. 27. $3.50/adults; $3/seniors; $1.50/students. Information: 419-893-9602.

t Kwanzaa Celebration, at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, scheduled for: Dec. 27 at Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd.; Dec. 28 at Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St.; Dec. 29 at Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St.; Dec. 30 at Sanger Branch Library, 3030 West Central Ave.; and Dec. 31 at Main Library in the Children's Library, 325 Michigan St. All programs are at 2 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

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 December 16, 2004, 1:29 p.m.