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What's on: Metro/East

What's on: Metro/East

East Toledo

t Bubble making workshop for teens, 2-4 p.m. Monday at Locke branch library, 806 Main St.

t From trash to treasure: grades K-4 make crafts from recycled materials, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Birmingham branch library, 203 Paine Ave.

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t Make a copper luminary for a candle, 2 p.m. July 14 at Birmingham branch library, 203 Paine Ave. For grades 5-8.

t East Side reunion by the Ironwood/Peacock Co-op, noon-9 p.m. July 16 at 1200 Ironwood, Edgar Holmes Park. Soul food, baked goods available. Ground breaking for the Family Enrichment Center. Tables to display or sell items available at $25: 419-810-1310 or 419-698-0298.

t First St. John Dayschool registration at 2471 Seaman St. For ages 3-6. Information: 419-691-6480.

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

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t Tennis lessons for beginners and advanced: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Navarre Park tennis courts, White and Navarre streets. Free for ages 50 and older, registration required: 419-691-2254.

Elmore

t ●Summer Reading Program "Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds," until July 30 at Harris-Elmore Public Library, 328 Toledo St. Prizes for reading. Preschool Story times, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Camp Library for grades 1 and up, July 11-15, registration required.

Genoa

t Patriots soccer tryouts: call 419-836-9949 for a schedule.

t Summer reading club at Genoa branch library, 602 West St. Monday morning storytime for preschoolers.

Lake Twp.

t Music in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Fridays through July 22 and Aug. 5, 12, 19; Sept. 9 at Friendship Park, 27975 Cummings Rd., Millbury. Tomorrow: Dixie Land Band. Hot dogs, brats, root beer floats available. Bring lawn chairs.

Millbury

t 5K Run and community garage sale July 16 at Fireside Park, 1909 Ayers Rd. Garage spaces at $20 each. 5K run is $12 in advance or $15 on race day. Fun run/walk, $1. Information: 419-838-6536.

Northwood

t Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments noon every Saturday at Rob's Collectibles, Woodville Mall, 3725 Williston Rd. Entry fee, $5. Information: 419-698-9333.

t Bingo every Sunday at VFW Post, 102 West Andrus Rd. Doors open at noon; lightning bingo 2-4 p.m. Regular bingo, 4-6 p.m. Food available.

Oregon

t Online scavenger hunt for grades 6-12, today through Saturday at Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Find information on the Middle Ages and win a prize. Valid library card required to play. Information: 419-259-5250.

t Harry Potter: A Magical Afternoon, 2 p.m. Monday at Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Crafts, games. Wear a wizard or muggle costume if you wish.

t Emerald ash borer in your backyard, 7 p.m. July 14 at Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Get information about this tree pest.

t Children's Summer Theatre of the Oregon Community Theatre presents Dear Edwina Junior, 7 p.m. July 28-30 at Fassett Middle School auditorium, 3025 Starr Ave. Tickets: 419-691-1398.

t Storytimes and songs for ages 2-5: Monday mornings and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, now to Aug. 3, Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Closed July 4

Perrysburg

t Healthy Hearts women's step aerobics, 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, First Baptist Church, 590 West South Boundary. Register: 419-874-3546.

t Children's dance, arts, acting classes by Perrysburg Area Arts Council. Register: 419-873-ARTS.

t Farmers Market downtown, open 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 6. Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, baked goods, art and crafts, food. Information: 419-874-9147.

Rossford

t Beauty and the Beast marionette show, 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Rossford High School cafeteria, 701 Superior St.

t "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" party for ages 8 and up, 2 p.m. July 20 at Rossford Public LIbrary, 720 Dixie Hwy. July 22: Shrek 2 outdoor movie at the library; take pillows, blankets, bug spray, and snacks, 7:30 p.m. Registration required for all the programs.

t Community scavenger hunt for all ages, now to Aug. 1 at Rossford Public Library community room, 720 Dixie Hwy.; get forms at the library. July 14: Rune crafts, necklace/bracelet-making with beads and hemp.

t 'Joust' Read, young adult summer reading program, Rossford Public Library, now through Aug. 3. Tales for Tots, StoryTimes, and Book Scouts for young children.

t Bingo Thursdays 8 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church McAlear Center, 628 Lime City Rd. Doors open 5 p.m.; early bird at 6 p.m. Information: 419-666-1393.

Stony Ridge

t Adult bingo Mondays 7-9:30 p.m. at Troy Villa Community Center, 3561 Truman St. Information: 419-837-6929.

Walbridge

Wood County

t Spa Sampler with a relaxation specialist, 7-9 p.m. July 14 at W.W. Knight Nature Center, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. Meet in the great room. Barefoot Boogie, 6-10 p.m. July 16 at the center, offers dancing for all ages. Dog Days of Summer, 7-8 p.m. July 19 at the center; take your dog and meet on the front porch for a hike around wetlands and pond. Register for the programs at www.wcparks.org or call 1-800-321-1897, two days in advance.

t Volunteer stewardship events: planting from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the agricultural incubator, 13737 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green, and park clean up from 10 a.m.-noon July 16 at Cricket Frog Cove, half mile west of the Slippery Elm Trail on Freyman Road, Cygnet, Ohio. Register at www.wcparks.org or call 1-800-321-1897 two days in advance.

t Bingo 7 p.m. Wednesdays, VFW Post at 719 South Main, Bowling Green. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

t Meditation, poetry and prose readings, 7 p.m. Fridays at 313 Thurstin St., Bowling Green. Readings at 8 p.m. Information: 419-378-2500.

t Immunization clinic weekdays at Wood County Health Department, 1840 East Gypsy Lane, Bowling Green. Information: 419-352-8402.

Toledo

t Downtown walking tours feature Toledo architecture and history: tours led every Thursday through Sept. 15 from 12:10-12:50 p.m., free. Today: meet at Erie Street lobby entrance of Erie Street Market for tour of the market. July 14: Meet at Jefferson Street entrance to SeaGate Center for a tour of Fort Industry Square. Parking is free at downtown meters between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: UT Urban Affairs Center, e-mail uac@utnet.utoledo.edu or call 419-530-3591.

t Toledo-Lucas County Head Start/EOPA now registering children ages 3-5 for the coming school year. Register weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 525 Hamilton St. Take child's birth record, proof of income, immunization record, and social security number. Must meet income guidelines. Information: 419-259-5655.

t Read off your library fines now to Aug. 5 at your library. For children ages 1-17.

t Bookworm Wednesday: free films at 10 a.m. for children, weekly at Franklin Park 16: Cinema de Lux, 5001 Monroe St. Free admission for children who present a book report; report forms available at the theater and at www.nationalamusements.com. Children under age 6 with an adult admitted free. July 13: Shrek 2, 93 minutes.

t Jump rope champion Peter Nestler will perform 7:30 p.m. July 14 at Cornerstone Church, 1520 Reynolds Rd. Child care for ages 4 months through age 4 available. Information: 419-725-5000.

t 100 Years of Millie Benson: special photos and exhibit of the works of Nancy Drew books author Mrs. Benson to Aug. 6 in the Children's Library of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan St.

t The Discovery Shop of the American Cancer Society offers gently used adult clothing, furniture, jewelry, antiques, and other items. Open Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday to 8 p.m. at 6600 Sylvania Ave. Call 419-882-6567.

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.. Proceeds to local outreach. Information: 419-243-1231.

t Thrift Shop, St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, 745 Walbridge Ave. Clothing, linen, kitchenware. Most items $1.

t Know It Now on-line information assistance, available 24-hours at www.toledolibrary.org. Library information line: 419-259-5207.

t Aerobic dance, firming and toning exercises for ages 40 and up, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Toledo Yacht Club, Bayview Park. Call 419-381-1956.

Areawide

t Tours of Swan Creek on a 34-foot pontoon boat, every Saturday through August. Tours embark from the landing at the Erie Street Market at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. and last about 45 minutes. Cost, $5 for all ages. Information: 419-936-3848.

t Highland Park Teentown reunion, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. Local personality Bob Kelly will host as disc jockey, with music from the 50's and 60's. $2 admission fee covers expenses. Open to the public. Information: 419-825-1619.

t 5K Run for children, 8 a.m. Saturday at Maumee High School, 1147 Saco St. Awards for top three finishers in each age group. Health screenings during the event, for runners and their families, include body composition, nutrition, podiatry, blood pressure, flexibility. Registration; $6 in advance, $8 on race day. Information: 419-893-5923.

t Hosta plant auction 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Conference Center at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Information: 419-536-3282.

t Nature's Nursery open house, Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Education, 1-5 p.m. July 10, Aug.14 and Sept. 11 at 11611 Reed Rd., Whitehouse. Injured birds and other animals are rehabilitated at the center for return to the wild. Refreshments served; families welcome. Information: 419-877-0060.

t Rural Opportunities, Inc. celebrates 20th anniversary of services to farm workers and the rural Hispanic population in Ohio, 6-9 p.m. Monday at the Holiday Inn French Quarter. Awards presented to ROI graduates and friends. Keynote speaker, Polly Baca of the Latin American Research and Service Agency. Information: 419-875-6654/419-308-5920.

t Nature Conservancy weed pull: 10 a.m. July 16 in Kitty Todd Preserve's savanna habitat, 10420 Old State Line Rd., just west of Eber Road off Airport Highway, in Spencer Township. Volunteers should wear old work clothes, boots, long pants, and gloves. Take sack lunch; water provided. To register: 1-877-867-6446, ext. 42, toll free.

t Community Needs Fair Dec. 17 in Toledo, to distribute information and aid to those with financial, physical or mental difficulties. Social service organizations, groups, churches or businesses can have their services or wares on display at the event; contact Mark Shiffert at 419-862-0098. A benefit dance for "autistic" children is also planned for that evening.

Benefits

t Wine and cheese benefit for the Wood County Humane Society, 6-9 p.m. tomorrow at Wood County Metropark's Otsego Stone Hall, 20000 West River Rd., Bowling Green. Music, silent auction, desserts and wine provided by the Ohio Wine Producers Association. Tickets, $25, include grazing and seven wine tasting tickets. Visit www.woodcountyhumanesociety.org or call 419-352-7339.

t Rumble By the River truck show, July 15-17 at Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 South Custer Rd., Monroe, Mich. Judging begins 10 a.m. July 16; cruise through Ida 9 p.m. July 16. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of SE Michigan. Information: 734-269-2799.

t Reverse raffle/Polish dinner to benefit the St. Francis Guild and the Sisters of St. Francis, 1-4 p.m. July 20 in the Franciscan Theater and Conference Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. Tickets, $25, at the Guild Office. Call 419-824-3629.

t Reverse raffle dinner July 21 at 5255 North Detroit Ave. Fund-raiser for Andy Toth, retired Toledo Public Schools teacher and coach, for physical therapy and medical assistance. Cocktails, 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets: $75; call 419-304-1002.

t Rummage/garage sale to benefit the Wolcott House, July 21-22 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Museum Complex, 1031 River Rd., Maumee. To donate items, call Glenna, 419-893-9602.,

t Building materials and furniture needed by The Restore Shop of the Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, for use in Habitat homes or for resale to the public. Cabinets, fixtures, flooring, windows and doors, furniture and more needed. For large item pick-up, call 419-382-1964. Volunteers needed at the store, 223 South Fearing Blvd.

t Backpack to the Future, sponsored by Owens Community College Alumni Association and student government. Gently used backpacks, new school supplies accepted for low-income elementary school children. Donations: 567-661-7410.

Books

t Dragon Deeds and Royal Reads, the summer reading club at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library through Aug. 6. Divisions for children, teens and adults. Preschoolers can have someone read to them. TARTA supplies free transportation for grades K-12 students registered in the program. Free to the community. Information: 419-259-5207 or visit www.toledolibrary.org.

Camps

t Childrens' Art summer camp July 11-15 or July 18-22 at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer. By Toledo Artists' Club. Call 419-841-8153.

t Creative Arts Day Camps for children ages 5-12 at Common Space Center for Creativity, 1700 North Reynolds Rd., weekly until Aug. 26. Instruction 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Extended care available. $100 per week/members and $110/non-members. Earth Camp July 11-15 and July 18-22 at Seven Eagles Earth Center, 16486 Wapakoneta Rd., Grand Rapids. To register for either camp: 419-531-2046 or go to www.ArtsCouncilLew.org.

t Daycare and day camp library programs for pre-kindergarten-grade 6 children, available now to Aug. 12 at Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan St. Movies, performers, storytimes for children in daycare and day camp groups. Registration: 419-259-5231.

t Detroit Pistons and Shock Training Camp Tour for area basketball players; learn the fundamentals of the sport, July 25-28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Owens Community College student activities center. Information: 567-661-7974 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7974.

t History Day Camp for grades 3-6 at the Wolcott House Museum Complex, 1031 River Rd., Maumee. July 13 and 20 from 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Children learn about old-fashioned school days, Native-American days, pioneer chores. Information: 419-893-9602.

t Holland summer camps for ages 4-13 include piano mini-camp, voice mini-camps, and Springfield musical theater camp, Springfield High School and Woodside Terrace. Registration: 419-861-4618.

t Nature Camp for children ages 7-12 at Ottawa Park's nature education center, 2201 Kenwood Blvd. Weekly sessions through Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $60 per week. Nature walks, games, crafts, hands-on lessons. Registration: 419-936-2876.

t Sylvania Recreation youth sports camps: Lacrosse, swim, tennis, football, volleyball, soccer available. Call 419-882-1500 for a schedule.

t Summer Day Camp by Rossford Recreation Department through Aug. 12. For a daily activities calendar: 419-666-2905.

Clubs

t Bay Park Auxiliary meets the fourth Tuesday each month 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bay Park Community Hospital, 2801 Bay Park Drive, Oregon. Information: 419-690-7800.

t Black Swamp Radio Controlled Racing Club meets for racing 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through September, except for holidays, in the parking lot of Rider's Hobby Shop, 5333 Monroe St. Free to watch, fee charged to race.

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. Open to all. Information: 419-865-8848.

t Czech Dancers Polka Club, Inc., next dance July 17 at the Czech Hall, St. Rt. 120 and 109. Dinner from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $7; dance from 1-7 p.m., $7. Information: 419-644-4271 or 517-443-5523.

t Fine Arts Association meets the first Tuesday each month 7-9 p.m. at Delta Memorial Hall, 401 Main St., Delta. Information: 419-822-9725.

t Glass Capital Decorative Artists, 9 a.m. the second Saturday each month, Faith Community Church, 1201 South Byrne Rd. Information: 419-385-0012.

t Glass City Miniatures Guild meets 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Terrace Room, Conference Center at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer. Information: 419-936-2986.

t Glass City Singles Club offers group dance instruction for singles age 35 and up. Classes on Fridays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at DC Ranch, 25740 North State Rt. 25, Perrysburg; Sundays 6-7 p.m. at Tamaron Country Club, 2162 West Alexis Rd. $6. Information: 734-856-8963 or visit www.toledosingles.com.

t Grand Rapids Sportsmen's Club dances, Friday and Saturday nights, $5; members free. Information: 419-832-9915.

t Greater Toledo Civil War Roundtable will meet July 14 at the East Toledo Family Center, 1020 Varland, 7:30 p.m. Speaker, James Epperson of the Ann Arbor Civil War Roundtable. Open to all.

t Ladies Auxiliary VFW 4906 will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the post hall, 2161 Consaul St. Information 419-345-4143.

t Lions Club of Bedford dinner meeting, first and third Wednesday each month at Erie Restaurant, 9788 Dixie, Erie, Mich. Information: 734-856-7985.

t Lutheran Home Coffee Club, 1:30 p.m. the second Thursday each month, 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 fee: $3. Information: 419-698-2755.

t Maumee Valley Model Boat Club, 7 p.m. first Wednesday each month at Gander Mountain Sporting Goods, 1320 South Holland-Sylvania Rd. Information: 419-472-1331.

t Maumee Valley T's (Ford Model T Club), 7 p.m. the third Wednesday each month at Brondes Ford, 1511 Reynolds Rd., Maumee. Information: 419-877-0513.

t Maumee VFW meets 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday each month at 314 Illinois, Maumee. Military personnel with combat badges from the Army or combat ribbons from Navy, Marines, Coast Guard invited. All veterans welcome. Call 419-878-8091.

t Naturalists' Camera Club of Toledo, 7:30 p.m. the second Friday each month, Secor Metropark, National Center for Nature Photography, 10000 Central, Berkey. Information: 419-474-2911 or www.naturalistcameraclub.com. Program on July 8 will be "Inspiration from Japanese Gardens" by Jack Wickle. Guests welcome.

t Needle Arts Guild of Toledo meets 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday each month in the Conference Center, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer. Information: 419-832-3801.

t New Neighbors League Club hosts interest groups and special activities for those new to the area, including monthly luncheons with speakers. Information: 419-841-5642.

t Old Newsboys Goodfellows Association luncheon meetings at noon the first and third Friday each month at Michael's Bar and Grill, 901 Monroe St. Information: 419-381-0755.

t Oregon/Northwood Rotary meets Thursdays at Cousino's, 1842 Woodville Rd. Breakfast at 7:45 a.m., meeting at 8 a.m.

t Pals of Long Ago Remembering athletic club will not meet in the summer but will resume breakfast the second Saturday in September at 9:30 a.m., Zenobia Shrine Temple, 1511 Madison St.

t Pythian Sisters luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 14 at Pythian Hall, Providence Street and Village Park in Whitehouse. Chicken and biscuits meal with salad and dessert, $5.

t Real Estate Investors Association, 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday each month, in the Gesu Church Sullivan Center, 2049 Parkside. Information: 419-861-3870.

t Saturday Art Club at Common Space Center for Creativity, 1700 North Reynolds, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Open to ages 5 through adults; drop-in program offers painting, drawing and clay. $7 members, $8 visitors. Information: 419-531-2046.

t Shuffleboard Club at Jermain Park, Upton and North Cove Boulevard, meets 5:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays through Sept. 2. New members welcome. Fees $2.50 per season. Information: 419-824-5173.

t Singles dance every Thursday at 7 p.m. at The Frog II, 5120 Woodville Rd., Northwood. Information: 419-862-0098. Singles Party and Dance on July 16 from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Dancing, euchre, pool, full-service bar, big-screen TV's, smoke-free. Cost is $5.

t Singles group 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 Rd. Information: 419-691-1657.

t Teen Arts Council Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Common Space, 1700 North Reynolds Rd. Visual arts, literary arts, performing arts. All supplies included. Information: 419-531-2046.

t Toledo Camera Club meets 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday each month, Toledo Botanical Garden conference center, 5403 Elmer Dr. Open to all. Information: 419-478-7594.

t Toledo East Women's Connection will have their next dinner on July 14 in the Oregon Room at St. Charles Hospital with dinner beginning at 6:15 p.m. Speakers will be Tom and Lawana Benore and entertainment by the Phoenix Quartette, barbershop singers. Call today, 419-666-3728.

t Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Society meets the last Thursday each month at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge, 7 p.m. Public is invited.

t Toledo Mothers of Twins Club, 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday each month at Toledo Hospital, 2142 North Cove. Open to mothers, foster mothers, guardians of multiple births. Information: 419-472-5032.

t Toledo Plastic Modelers meet every second and fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at the Gander Mountain store, 320 South Holland-Sylvania. Information: 419-472-9163.

t Toledo Sewing Guild meets third Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Space Library, 1700 North Reynolds.

t Toledo Submariners Scuba Club meets 7 p.m. the first Monday each month at Damon's restaurant, 2009 South Reynolds Rd. Information: 419-874-1305.

t VFW Post 606 auxiliary meets 11 a.m. Saturday at the post home, 3005 Laskey Rd. Membership information: 419-476-1004.

t Welcome Club of Northwest Ohio social group open to women new to the area or who want to make new friends. Activities include needlework, bunco, bridge, euchre, poker, dining out, and golf. Information: 419-531-5636.

Concerts

t Musical Evenings at the Wolcott House, 1031 River Rd., Maumee, hosted by the Maumee Valley Historical Society, tonight at 7 p.m. featuring the Root Cellar String Band from Bowling Green. Concerts held on the church lawn, weather permitting, or in the Country Church in case of rain, and are free to the public. Other concerts, August 11 and Sept. 22.

t Rally by the River concert in Promenade Park downtown: The Menus tomorrow and Gunner Ross & T.N.T, a tribute to Ted Nugent, on Aug. 19. Shows on the Promenade Park stage, 5:30-9:30 p.m., $5 cover charge. Tickets at the CitiFest box office, 419-249-4090.

t Brown Bag concerts on the north lawn of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St., Wednesdays 12:15-1:15 p.m. Free. One free hour of underground parking off Adams Street. Next concert will feature Extra Stout, performing traditional Irish Folk music.

t Garage Rock II free concerts: 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, and July 14 in the underground garage of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St. Showcase of 18 area bands. Prizes.

t Let's Do Lunch! concerts by the Perrysburg Area Arts Council every Friday through Aug. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Levis Commons. Tomorrow: Julie Buzzelli and Katie Jones, harp and flute.

t Waterville's Music in the Park concerts, 6:30 p.m. Sundays around the gazebo at Conrad Park on Michigan Avenue. Take chairs or blankets and some snacks. Held rain or shine. July 10, the Subtones perform easy listening music.

t Concerts on the Lawn, July 24 and Aug. 21. Children's activities start at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m., 577 East Front St., Perrysburg. Bring picnics and blankets.

t Music in the Park, Lake Township Friendship Park, 6:30-8 p.m. tomorrow, featuring the Dixie Land Band. Take lawn chairs; hot dogs, brats, root beer floats and pop available.

Crafts

t Crafters needed for Birmingham Ethnic Festival on Aug. 21. Information: 419-882-2027.

t Crafters needed for annual Friendship Day in Friendship Park, 27975 Cummings Rd., on Aug. 13. Call 419-837-5743 or 419-666-3638.

t Artists and crafters needed for Perrysburg's Harrison Rally Day Sept. 17. Applications at the Arts Council office, Way Library and online at www.perrysburgarts.org. Deadline for the juried fine arts is July 31. Deadline for other artists and crafters is Aug. 20 or when filled. Information: 419-873-ARTS.

t Crafters needed for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 1105 Elliston Rd., Martin, show on Sept. 4. Call Joyce at 419-836-7681.

Education

t Adult computer and reading classes by Toledo Public Schools adult and continuing education. Free. Information: 419-671-8700.

t Art classes Sundays in Frog Towne Square Bay at the Erie Street Market at 237 South Erie St. Artist Jan Revill teaches 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for $5. For adults and children age 5 and older.

t Brown Bag Seminars discuss topics impacting women, Thursdays 12:30-1:30 p.m., Catharine S. Eberly Center conference room in Tucker Hall, room 180 University of Toledo.

t Childbirth Education classes offered Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at Bay Park Community Hospital, 2801 Bay Park Dr., Oregon. Sign up: 419-690-7735.

t Children's art classes by Toledo Artists' Club at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Advanced drawing and mixed media for ages 5-17. Information: 419-841-8153.

t Dietary Management Certificate program offered by Washington Local Schools Adult Continuing Education, for current or future food service managers in long-term care, acute care, assisted living, schools, correctional institutions, business/industry, other food service settings, Information: 419-473-8466.

t ElderVision classes at Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd. One-day trips and programs for active adults. Information: 419-824-3707 or visit www.lourdes.edu/eldervision.htm.

t English classes for adult speakers of other languages, 6850 Monroe, room 208. Sponsored by Sylvania Schools adult basic and literacy education. Information: 419-824-8539.

t English for Speakers of Other Languages, Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-3:30 p.m. offered through Washington Local Adult Basic and Literacy Education, 3939 Wrenwood. Call 419-473-2364.

t Free Evening of Beauty, at the Holiday Inn-French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, July 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., sponsored by Manish Gupta, MD, Artisan Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Gupta will discuss various cosmetic procedures and perform a live demonstration on the use of fillers to restore volume to the face.

t GED test preparation and practice tests for adults, 7035 Madison, Holland, or at 6850 Monroe, room 210, Sylvania. Call 419-867-5763. Sponsored by Sylvania Schools adult basic, literacy education.

t GED test preparation offered mornings and evenings at Washington Local Adult Basic and Literacy Education, 3939 Wrenwood, Call 419-473-2364.

t Ironworkers apprenticeships 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, applications accepted at the Toledo Area Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center, 1078 Atlantic. $10 non-refundable fee required.

t Police Academy Program applications accepted at Owens Community College, Perrysburg Township campus. Classes begin Aug. 22. Information: 567-661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7357.

t Preschool applications for fall at East Toledo Family Center, in conjunction with Head Start. Classes meet Monday-Thursday 8-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-4 p.m. $30 per week. Information: 419-691-4609, ext. 12.

t Project ABC free Family Arts Lab every Tuesday and Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., in the studio at Monroe Street United Methodist Church, 3613 Monroe. For children ages 3-5 with an adult. Drawing class Tuesdays for ages 7-13, from 4-5:30 p.m. $3 fee. Registration: 419-480-0222.

t Project Succeed opportunities for those who have lost financial support; become financially self-sufficient through education and career decisions. Information: Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women at the University of Toledo, 419-530-8570.

t Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory family program Fridays at 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 26: "Navigating With Lewis and Clark." After the Aug. 5 program, participants can observe the Planet Saturn, weather permitting. $4/adults, $3/children age 3 and older and senior citizens. Information: 419-530-2650 or visit www.rpbo.utoledo.edu.

t Roofers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee applications accepted at Northwest Ohio Construction Education Center, 4535 Hill Ave., 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Applicants must be age 18 or older, have completed 10th grade or more; have at least 30 days' experience on the roof, and bring a driver's license or birth certificate.

t St. Jerome School, 300 Earl Street, Walbridge, is accepting registrations for the 2005-2006 school year. The school has a licensed Preschool, all day Kindergarten, Grades 1-8, and extended day. Openings in most grades, call 419-666-2855.

t Window on Watershed series: where your water comes from, where it goes, and what rides along with it, 10 a.m. July 19 and 26 and Aug. 1 at 27140 Sylvania Ave. (Sylvania Senior Center). Free to the public. Information: 419-885-4126 or go to www.scsonline.org.

Employment Services

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. 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 provides assistance in locating affordable child care. Information: Toledo Office at 419-255-5519 or 1-800-632-3052; Wood County at 419-353-7801 or 1-800-632-3053, and Ottawa County at 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 needs host families for boys and girls ages 15-18 from various countries. Students fully insured; host families select student. Call 419-874-0043 or 1-800-736-1760.

t Cultural Homestay International looking for host families for international high school students for 2005-2006 school year. Students speak English, attend local high schools, have their own spending money and insurance. Call Maria at 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 1-800-498-2487.

t Into Edventures needs host families to welcome a foreign student into their home. Must provide a bed for the student and include them in the family's meals. Students are 15-18 years old; have spending money and are fully insured. Host families receive a $50 per month tax deduction. Information: 1-877-586-8586 or 419-726-2554.

t Fulton County families can host a Japanese exchange student, age 15-18, to attend local high school. Tuition, fees, medical costs covered by the Fulton County OSU Extension Service, 4-H. Families provide room and board. Information: 419-337-9210.

t World Heritage seeks local host families for high school students from various countries. Information: 1-800-888-9040 or www.world-heritage.org.

t Youth For Understanding International Exchange Student seeks host families for students from various countries. Details: 1-800-833-6243.

t Aspect Foundation seeking volunteer host families for high school students from countries such as the Ukraine, Armenia and Tajikistan. Students are part of the US State Department's Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program. Host families may be married or single, with or without children, and will be responsible for providing room, board and a caring home environment. Information: Dave Massey at 419-698-5513 or the Aspect Foundation national office, 1-800-US-YOUTH, or visit www.aspectfoundation.org.

Festivals

t Rapids Rally Days in Grand Rapids, July 8-10. Black Swamp Music Festival at Mary Jane Thurston State Park, on State Rt. 65 west of Grand Rapids, Ohio, will start July 8 at 7 p.m. followed by dancing 9-11 p.m. Community musical Music Man 8 p.m. July 8-9 and 2:30 p.m. July 10 in the Town Hall Theatre. July 9 parade at 11 a.m., chicken barbecue and flea market open. July 10 ice cream social and luncheon at 11 a.m. downtown in the fire hall. Pony rides, fishing contest, canoe races, pie-eating contest, sidewalk games. Camping available; reservations required, 937-767-2999.

t Lagrange Street Polish Festival, July 8-10. Pigs in the blanket, kielbasa, noodles and cabbage at the outdoor booth of the Zablocki Senior Center, 3015 Lagrange St. in Toledo. Polish dinner served at the center, 5-8 p.m. July 9, $7; polka music.

t St. Jerome Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight July 8-9 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 10 along Warner Street in Walbridge. Live music July 8-9 and a D.J. on July 10. Dinners each evening. Family games, food, poker and bingo, rides, ice cream.

t Delta Chicken Festival starts 4 p.m. July 8-10 at Delta Community Park, Taylor St., Delta. Barbecue chicken dinners, rides, games, grand parade, bingo, auction. 5K Chicken Run on July 9 at 8 a.m. Live entertainment, crafts, flower and art shows, baseball tournament, hayrides.

t Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Festival: 4-8 p.m. tomorrow, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Maumee Bay State Park. Nautical arts and crafts, food, children's events, silent auction. Young architects' sand sculpting contest from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Junkanoos island music later at 7 p.m. Family sand sculpting contest 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, $20 to register; call 419-691-3788. Sponsored by the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Society. Call 419-691-3273 for details or visit www.toledoharborlighthouse.org.

t Bavarian Sports Club picnic, noon-9 p.m. Sunday at Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. German music, entertainment, foods/desserts.Rock climbing wall, target shooting, soccer tournaments,10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with teams from Toledo, Perrysburg, Sylvania, and Dearborn, Mich. Information: www. bavariansportsclub.org or 419-255-6040 .

t Pemberville Cruisin' Nites 5-8 p.m. today, Aug. 4, and Sept. 1 in the downtown business district, Front Street. Strolling entertainment, open shops and eateries, raffle, 50s/60s music. On site registration begins 4 p.m. the day of the show, free. Dash plaques to the first 100 participants.

t Middle Eastern American Summerfest, 5-10 p.m. July 14; 5 p.m.-midnight July 15; 2 p.m.-midnight July 16, and noon-9 p.m. July 17 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 3754 Woodley Rd. Family activities, Middle Eastern foods. Admission, $3; free for children age 10 and under. Raffles, games, music; dance troupe performance from 7-9 p.m. Saturday.

t Sylvania River Ball Race, July 16 in Harroun Park, on South Main St., opposite St. Joseph Church and school. Tickets at the Zoning Dept. of the City in the Administration Building, 6730 Monroe St., or at Parks and Forestry, 8425 Sylvania Metamora Rd. Tickets are $2.50 each or 5 for $10. The first 80 plus balls to arrive at the ending gate will win prizes. Proceeds to benefit the Sylvania Youth Conservation Corps.

Fish Fries

t Alva Sidle Post 232 every third Friday, 5-7 p.m. at 12580 River Rd., Grand Rapids. $7.

t Conn Weissenberger American Legion, 2020 West Alexis, 5-7 p.m. Fridays, through Sept. 2, all you can eat for $6.

t Maumee Eagles, 827 Illinois, 5-8 p.m. Fridays. $6.50; prime rib available. Broasted chicken dinners 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, $6.95.

t Northwood VFW Post 102 on Andrus Road, 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Steaks, chicken available. Sunday breakfasts, 9 a.m.-noon, $4. Open to the public.

t Rossford Eagles, 658 Lime City, Fridays, 5-7:30 p.m. $7.50.

t VFW 2510, 617 Second St., Toledo, first Friday each month, 4-7 p.m. at $6.

t VFW Post 3013 at 1950 South Eber, Holland, every Friday, 5-7 p.m., and breakfast every Saturday, 8-11 a.m.

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 exercises, prenatal aquatics, fitness classes and Tai Chi at St. Charles Mercy Hospital in Oregon. Call 419-696-7203 for aquatics; 419-696-7412 for prenatal/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 per month. Prescription from physician required. Information: 419-530-2731.

t Bone marrow testing in partnership with the National Marrow Donor Program is seeking area residents to join the bone marrow registry. Information: 419-787-4186.

t Camp Days for youngsters with diabetes, sponsored by the Junior League of Toledo and Diabetes Youth Services, for children 6 and up with insulin dependent diabetes and the people involved in their care. Next session, Diabetes in the classroom, July 16 at the Sylvania Senior Center, 7140 West Sylvania Ave., sign up by July 6. Final session, Pump Therapy, Aug. 20 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St., sign up by Aug. 10. Each session is $25 for two adults and one child, $5 for each additional adult, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Diabetes Youth Services at 419-480-1796 or info@dys4kids.org.

t Diabetes education group meets 7 p.m. the third Thursday each month, Washington branch library, 5560 Harvest Lane. Information: 419-841-5992 ext. 6744.

t Focus on Healing therapeutic exercise class, Wednesday mornings at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, and Thursday evenings at Mercy Health Partners Conference Center, 3400 Meijer Drive. Information: 419-345-3986.

t Health-care speakers available through Bay Park Community Hospital. Health-care professionals can tailor their message to schools, churches, service clubs, civic groups, businesses. Information: 419-690-7504.

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 Wednesdays, St. James Club, 7337 West Bancroft St., Springfield Twp. 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. Eligible families could be reimbursed up to $50 for in-home respite. Information: 419-537-1999 or 1-800-441-3322.

t Pet First Aid course offered at Owens Community College at the Workforce and Community Services building on Tracy Road in Northwood. Proper techniques of care to pets in a crisis. $30 includes a manual. Information: 419-661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7357.

t Psychotherapy analysis available free at the Center for the Study of Experiential Psychotherapy, University of Toledo, in exchange for participation in research (videotaping of sessions, completing questionnaires). Call 419-530-4014.

t Smoking cessation program at Toledo Hospital, 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, Oregon.

t Sports physicals for high school and middle school athletes, Bay Park Hospital's Total Rehab, 2751 Bay Park Dr., suite 150 offered July 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., $20. Medical exam, review of medical history, a musculoskeletal exam and vision screening. Athletes must be accompanied by a parent or receive a parent signature on a physical form. Information: 419-690-8400.

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, Perrysburg, Thursdays at 7 p.m. $35 per month. Call 419-537-0888.

t Tai Chi classes by the Arthritis Foundation in the community room, Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 North Wheeling, 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Call: 419-691-9451.

t Therapeutic horseback riding, at Serenity Farm, Luckey, April through October, Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m., and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Register: 419-833-1308 or www.serenityfarm.org.

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.

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 July 6, 2005, 12:14 p.m.

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