Bowling Green
t●Start Smart Football, skill development for ages 5-7, held 9-10 a.m. Saturday through Sept. 17 at Bowling Green City Park, south side of the Veterans Building. $30. Registration forms available at 1291 Conneaut Ave. Information: 419-354-6223.
t Ladies golf league Wednesday play at 8:30 a.m. through Aug. 29 at Riverby Hills Golf Club, 16571 West River Rd. Information: 419-878-5941.
t Bingo at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, VFW Post 1148 at 719 South Main St. Doors open 5:30 p.m.
t Immunization clinic weekdays at Wood County Health Department, 1840 East Gypsy Lane, Bowling Green. Information: 419-352-8402.
Grand Rapids
t Wood Working family program for children ages 5-12: held 10 a.m. Aug. 19 at Providence Metropark, Kimble's Landing, 13827 U.S. 24 West. Children use old hand tools to make a wooden rake. $3. Reservations due Aug. 15: 419-407-9700.
t Noon lunches for seniors 60 and older, Fridays, Hosanna Lutheran Church, 239019 Kellogg St. Donation, $2. Information: 1-800-367-4935.
Haskins
t Haskins Idol, a karaoke talent event, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the shelter house at Lusher Park, 102 South Findlay Rd. Open to all local singers. Food available.
Holland
t●Resident art show at Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 25 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 26 in the chapel, 2001 Perrysburg-Holland Rd. Refreshments served. Open to all.
t Computer basics for older adults, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Holland branch library, 1032 South McCord Rd.
t Babysitting clinic for ages 11 and older, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 18-19 at Holland branch library, 1032 South McCord Rd. $25 due at registration.
Maumee
t●Rummage sale by Maumee Elks Ladies, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon tomorrow at the club, 137 West Wayne St. Last day bag sales,$2.
t●Black Swamp Dulcimers perform 7 p.m. today at the Wolcott House museum, 1031 River Rd. Take chairs or a blanket. Refreshments and ice cream available for sale.
t Dad and I, Side Cut Explorer scenic tram ride along the Maumee River, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the metropark, 1025 West River Rd. For dads and their children: meet at riverview area. Reservations: 419-407-9700.
t●Maumee Summer Fair parade Aug. 20 will be led by the Ohio Army National Guard's 122nd Army Band, 10 a.m. from the Wolcott Museum at 1031 River Rd. through the streets of uptown Maumee to Union School. The parade will last about 45 minutes.
t●Lady Irish fastpitch tryouts for girls, Aug. 20-21 at Rolf Park, Cass Road and Dussel Drive, morning sessions at 8 a.m. and afternoon sessions at noon. For age group tryout times: visit www.eteamz.com/nworish or call 419-345-2362.
t Bookworm Wednesday film, free for children who bring in a book report, 10 a.m. at Maumee Cinema de Lux, 1360 Conant St. Children under 6 with adult admitted free. Aug. 17: Clifford's Really Big Movie, 73 minutes.
Monclova Twp.
t●Monclova Homecoming held Saturday at the Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd. Parade at 11 a.m, Craft show/ flea market from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., live entertainment, children's games, barbecue chicken, other foods. Table spaces for crafts/flea market available: 419-861-1336. Volunteers also needed.
t Seniors Farmer's Nutrition Program site and Toledo Seagate Food Bank distribution site: Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd. Information: 419-861-1336.
Perrysburg
t● Portrait photo collection of military veterans from the Perrysburg area, from the Spanish American War to the present, on display at the V-J Day anniversary event, 1 p.m. today in the Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Ave. Speakers, videos, displays, military book sale, co-sponsored by Perrysburg American Legion Post 28. Information: 419-874-3135, ext. 110.
t●A Walk on Sacred Ground to commemorate the 211th anniversary of the Battle of Fallen Timbers, 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 20, Fallen Timbers Monument and battle site in Perrysburg. Long pants and boots recommended for the walk. Reservations and directions: 419-407-9743.
t●Senior health fair 3-6 p.m. Aug. 18 at Perrysburg Commons Retirement Center, 10542 Fremont Pike. Health information, food, give-aways. Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by Heartland Home Health Care.
t Farmers' Market downtown, open 4-8 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 6. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, herbs, baked goods, art and crafts, food. Details: 419-874-9147.
Rossford
t Annual V-J Day picnic/softball tournament, evenings today-tomorrow and all Saturday- Sunday at Rossford Veteran's Park at the end of Hannum Avenue or Jennings Road, off Eagle Point Road. Food available. Kids games on Saturday-Sunday. Admission free.
t Bingo on Thursdays at 8 p.m., All Saints Catholic Church's McAlear Center, 628 Lime City Rd. Doors open 5 p.m. Early bird at 6 p.m. Information: 419-666-1393.
Swanton
t Kids Fishing Derby: 10-11 a.m. Sunday, Oak Openings Preserve, Mallard Lake area, 4139 Girdham Rd. Register at 9 a.m. Lunch provided 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free fishing, food, prizes. Sponsored by Northwestern Ohio Bass Masters.
t●Backpacking overnight for girls ages 12-15, today-tomorrow at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 4139 Girdham Rd. Cook out, tent camping, hiking a 15.5-mile trail over- two days. Fee, $40. Scholarships available. Reservations: 419-407-9700.
t●Summer Symphony hike 8-9 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Openings Preserve; meet in lodge parking lot, 4139 Girdham Rd. Listen to the twilight sounds of cicadas, crickets, and frogs. Wear insect repellent.
t●Swanton Public Library adult book discussion groups will meet 3 p.m. Aug. 24, and 7 p.m. Aug. 30, 305 Chestnut St. They will discuss Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks. Copies of the book available at the library.
Tontogany
t Bingo 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, American Legion Post 441, 18086 Tontogany St.
Waterville
t Car wash to benefit Anthony Wayne High School hockey team, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 20 at Waterville Bodyworks, 815 Michigan St.
t Wakeman Archival Research Center open Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at 401 Farnsworth Rd. Records of Waterville organizations, businesses, churches, schools, cemeteries and family files are open for inspection. Donations of similar documents and photographs welcome. Information: 419-878-6906.
Whitehouse
t Pythian luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Pythian Hall, 6761 Providence St. Chicken and biscuits with salad, dessert, $5.
t● Chicken barbecue drive through, Saturday starting 11 a.m., Whitehouse fire department, 10550 Waterville St. Half chicken dinners, $7.
t●Morning walk at Blue Creek Conservation Area to observe wildlife, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday. Meet at the paved parking area, Schadel and Waterville Neapolis roads. Reservations: 419-407-9700.
t Clothing Closet at Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville St. closed until Aug. 19. For emergency clothing need during that time, call 419-877-5232, mornings. Donation drop off areas closed until Aug. 15.
t Government food distribution for Anthony Wayne school district residents, 10-11 a.m. Aug. 15 and the third Monday each month, Zion United Methodist Church, 10926 Maumee St. Food pantry open to Anthony Wayne school district residents in need of food. Call 419-877-5820, afternoons.
Toledo
t Free walking tours downtown feature Toledo architecture and history: 12:10-12:50 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 15. Today: meet at plaza entrance to Maumee Bay Brewing Company on Broadway Street for tour of Oliver House. Information: uac@utnet.utoledo.edu or 419-530-3591.
t Internet 101 beginning techniques, 9:30-10:30 a.m. selected Saturdays through Aug. 27 at Heatherdowns branch library, 3265 Glanzman Rd.
t●Deep Impact space activities at COSI: Saturday, 1 Discovery Way. Footage shown from NASA's July 4 mission with Comet Tempel 1, and discussion by a NASA engineer on the Deep Impact mission. Mars Rover and Mars Orbiter projects discussed. Details: 419-244-COSI.
t●Rummage sales: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Adams Twp. American Legion, 206 South Byrne Rd. Also, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Trilby U.M. Church, 5918 Secor Rd., with cookie sale. Also, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Aug. 27 at Cheerworks Gym, 5270 Lewis Ave.
t Breakfast at VFW Post 5530, served 8-11:30 a.m. Sunday at 415 East Central Ave. Chili mac or spaghetti dinner, Aug. 18 at $5 donation.
t Trace your African American family history, 6-8 p.m. Monday at Kent branch library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd.
t Babysitting clinic for ages 11 and older, 9:30 am.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Heatherdowns branch library, 3265 Glanzman Rd. Fee, $25.;
t Senior Connection: protection unit, information at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Heatherdowns branch library, 3265 Glanzman Rd. Helps Lucas County residents age 60 and older who become involved in the court system. Register: 419-259-5307.
t●Full moon walk at Swan Creek Preserve, 9 p.m. Aug. 19. Meet at the Yager Center, 4659 Airport Hwy. Explore nature under the full moon.
t●Cruise under the I-280 bridge 7 p.m. Aug. 19, trip sponsored by Friends of Side Cut Metropark. Cruise upriver on the Sandpiper boat. Information narrated by The Blade outdoor editor Steve Pollick. $15. Reservations: 419-407-9743.
t●Granny's Attic Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 18-20 at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 2820 West Alexis Rd.
t●Library Village yard sales: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 20 at more than 100 residences in the area between Sylvania and Eleanor avenues, Jackman Road, and Lewis Avenue, rain or shine. Information: 419-476-1911.
t●Late summer hike at the Andersons Activity Center, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 20 along the Swan Creek floodplain. Take binoculars for wildlife watching on this guided Metroparks walk. Reservations and directions: 419-407-9700.
t●Bowsher H.S. golf scramble sponsored by the school baseball team, 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at Fallen Timbers Fairways golf course, 7711 Timbers Blvd. Information: 419-277-7691.
t Farmers Market of Toledo, 525 Market St. downtown. Stalls open Saturdays and Wednesdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Also open Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mondays. Selection of vendors varies from week to week. Free parking.
t●Clothing Closet of Faith Lutheran Church, open 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at 2440 South Ave. Women's and children's clothing, $1 per bag, or donation.
t The Discovery Shop of American Cancer Society offers gently used adult clothing, furniture, jewelry, antiques, other items for sale. Open Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday to 8, 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 available. Proceeds to local outreach. Information: 419-243-
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.
t Super Discovery Day for seniors at COSI, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 7, Oct. 5, and Nov. 2, the first Wednesday of every month, 1 Discovery Way. Free admission for adults age 55 and older, with special science programs and refreshments. From 11 a.m.-5 p.m. free resources and information available on health, travel, financial services, computer classes, including blood pressure and vision screenings. Information: 419-244-2674.
Areawide
t Flower Show by the Northwestern Ohio Gladiolus Society, Saturday and Sunday at the Woodville Mall, 3725 Williston Rd., Northwood. Entries open to the public. Information: 419-382-4260.
t Monarch Egg Hunt 11 a.m.-noon Saturday at the The Butterfly House, 11455 Obee Rd., Whitehouse. Participants search the farm for Monarch eggs and receive instruction on how to care for the eggs to increase the Monarch population.
t Family Day at the Wolcott House Complex, and a barbecue chicken dinner, 1-6 p.m. Sunday at 1031 River Rd., Maumee. Hands on items in a "Handy History" event for children and adults. Dinner is $10/adult, $5/child, to benefit the Monclova Fire Department and the museum complex. Dessert, beverages available for sale .
t AAA Classic Car & Truck Show, Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at AAA Northwest Ohio main office, 7150 West Central Ave. $5 to register your vehicle. Information: call 419-843-1287 or go to www.aaa.com.
t Auditions to be held for Village Players Theatre production of Murder in Green Meadows, Sunday and Monday 7-9 p.m. at 2740 Upton Ave. Two men and two women capable of playing late 30's to mid 40's needed. The show will run Nov. 4-19. Information: 419-472-6817.
t Lady Irish Fastpitch tryouts Aug. 20 and 21 at Rolf Park in Maumee. For tryout times visit www.eteamz.com/nwoirish or call 419-345-2362.
t Pow Wow, A Day of Remembrance and Healing, sponsored by the American Indian Intertribal Association, noon-4:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Side Cut Metropark, Siegert Lake Area, 1025 River Rd., Maumee. Program honors Indian tribes that fought in the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Traditional songs and dancing, speakers, Indian games, arts and crafts and refreshments. Open to the public.
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 on Erie Street, Toledo, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. and last about 45 minutes. $5 for all ages. Information: 419-936-3848.
t Nature's Nursery open house, Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Education, 1-5 p.m. Aug.14 and Sept. 11 at 11611 Reed Rd., Whitehouse. Injured birds, other animals are rehabilitated for return to the wild. Refreshments served; families welcome. Information: 419-877-0060.
t Anthony Wayne 2005 Hall of Fame celebration, 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Schaller Memorial Football Stadium, 5967 Finzel Road, Whitehouse. The 10 inductees will also be honored at a luncheon in the Anthony Wayne High School cafeteria, Sept. 10 at noon. Honorees are alumni, faculty, and community members. Luncheon, $5. Reservations by Sept. 2: 419-877-0270.
t Coming Attractions Players in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan informational meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Rossford United Methodist Church on Dixie Highway. Group to promote performance art and education throughout the region; produce four productions a year; encourage area community and repertory theaters, show choirs, high schools, colleges and churches to attend.
t Community Needs Fair Dec. 17 in Toledo, to distribute information and aid to those with financial, physical or mental difficulties. A benefit dance for "autistic" children is planned. Social service organizations, groups, churches or businesses can have displays at the event: 419-862-0098.
Benefits
t Spaghetti dinner to benefit Denise Schuette who has terminal cancer, tomorrow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2255 Central Grove Ave., 4-8:30 p.m. $7/adults, $5/children 10 and under. Raffles, silent auction.
t Cattle Baron's Ball sponsored by the American Cancer Society is Saturday at the Lucas County Recreation Center, Hall 2, at 7 p.m. Country music entertainment, food, casino gaming, silent and live auctions and midway attractions. Ticket information: 419-353-5645 or go to www.toledocbb.com.
t Ohio Backroads Hike/Bike and Bike Safety Program, benefit for Hands of Grace/Faith in Action, Saturday; registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Harrison Lake State Park in Fayette, Ohio. $5 per person or $10 for a family. Organization provides volunteer help for the frail, elderly and disabled people of Fulton County. Information: 1-800-341-1701 or 419-822-3556.
t Car Show and Chili Cook Off benefit for Kimberley Leslie, at Tuggy's Flea Market, Woodville Rd. and St. Rt. 579 in Northwood, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets $8 at the door. Horse rides, karaoke, bake sale, 50/50 drawing, prizes. Information: 419-666-7435.
t Matthew's Way, a carnival event to benefit Matthew Netcher who has terminal cancer, Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at St. Caspar's Catholic Church in Wauseon on Shoop Avenue. Kids' carnival, games, music, hot dogs, sloppy joes, bingo, auction. Information: 419-592-7141.
t Finding Time for Families fund-raiser for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lucas County. $15 includes a pass to the Aug. 13 Mud Hen's game at 7 p.m. and fireworks after the game, a raffle ticket, and a $3 gift certificate to Marco's Pizza. Tickets at 5701 Adams St., Suite 820. The first 300 kids to visit the ADAS booth at the Mud Hens game get a free pass to COSI; the first 200 get free T-shirts.
t Arby's Charity Tour to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. Toledo residents can donate "Quarters for Kids" at Toledo-area Arby's restaurants through Aug. 22. Benefit golf tournament Monday at Belmont Country Club, 29601 Bates Rd., Perrysburg. To register: www.act-tour.com.
t Tools for School: free school supplies for qualified children ages 5-12. Registration for low-income families through tomorrow, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army, East Toledo Citadel, 752 Main St. To qualify, bring a photo ID, Social Security cards for everyone in the household, birth certificates for children or proof of custody, proof of income for all members of household and proof of address, such as a utility bill. Information: 419-241-1138.
t Backpack to the Future, donations of gently used backpacks and new school supplies will be accepted for low-income elementary school children throughout Northwest Ohio through Aug. 18. Sponsored by Owens Community College Alumni Association and student government. Information: 567-661-7410.
t School Supply Drive by the UT College of Education Alumni Affiliate, to benefit six elementary schools in the Toledo area. Donations of pencils, pencil holders, paper, glue, scissors, washable crayons and markers, facial tissues, backpacks and hand sanitizer requested; drop off is at the Driscoll Alumni Center, Room 2003, during August, or at a Back-to-school Social at Arnie's Eating & Drinking Saloon, 3332 West Central Ave., 6-8 p.m. Aug. 16. Reservations for the social requested: 419-530-2586.
t Miniature Golf Outing to benefit Double ARC, helping children with special needs, will be at the Bedrock Miniature Golf Course, 6400 Jackman Rd., from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Aug. 27. Tickets are $25 for individuals or $75 for a team of 4, includes golf and lunch. Information: 419-479-3060 ext. 6.
Books
t●Nature book discussion of The Feather Quest: A North American Birder's Year, written by Peter Dunne, 7-8:15 p.m. Aug. 18 at Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, Yager Center, 4659 Airport Hwy. Books available at Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and branches.
t Used books needed for annual book sale sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Toledo Branch, Oct. 20-23 at Westgate Shopping Center in the space formerly occupied by Thackeray's bookstore. Drop-off times in August are Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon and Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon. Collection boxes also in other locations. Information: 419-868-1762.
Camps
t Creative Arts day camps for children ages 5-12 at Common Space Center for Creativity, 1700 North Reynolds Rd., weekly until Aug. 26 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Extended care available. $100 per week/ members and $110 for others.
t Nature Camp for children ages 7-12 at Ottawa Park's nature education center, 2201 Kenwood Blvd. Weekly through Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $60 per week. Nature walks, games, crafts, hands-on lessons. Register: 419-936-2876.
t Sylvania Recreation youth sports camps: Lacrosse, swim, tennis, football, volleyball, soccer available. Call 419-882-1500 for a schedule.
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 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. Glass City Singles dining group was formed to bring people together who would like to meet other singles. 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 Lake Park Oldies luncheon, 1 p.m. tomorrow at Bob Evans Restaurant, 4805 Monroe St.
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. 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. 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 Real Estate Investors Association, 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday each month, Gesu Church's 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 group at Pilgrim Church of the United Church of Christ, 1375 Sylvania Ave. Information: 419-537-9220.
t Singles Bowling League forming in Oregon beginning in September. Information: call Mark at 419-862-0098.
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 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 PC Users Group meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the UAW Local 14 Hall, 5411 Jackman Rd. Information: www.toledopcug.org.
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 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.
t Westgate Toastmaster's Club meets Friday mornings from 7-8:30 a.m. at West Park Place, 3501 Executive Pkwy., visitors welcome. For information visit www.toastmasters.org.
t Women Alive! Coalition, a local organization that promotes women's history in northwest Ohio, will celebrate 20 years of accomplishments on Saturday at HJ's Banquet Hall on New Towne Square Drive. $15 per person. Information: 419-242-2645.
t Women's Entrepreneurial Network will host a Summer Tea Social in Historic Maumee at 422 West Broadway, home of the Fayerweathers, Aug. 18 with sittings at 2:30 and 4 p.m. and informal networking at 4:30 p.m. Garden tours and home tours available. $15 per person or two for $25. Reservations: 419-536-6732 or go to www.WEN-USA.com.
Concerts
t Musical Evenings at the Wolcott House, 1031 River Rd., Maumee, hosted by the Maumee Valley Historical Society, Aug. 11 and Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Concerts held on the church lawn, weather permitting, or in the Country Church in case of rain, and are free to the public. Tonight's concert features the Black Swamp Dulcimers.
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.
t●Noon tunes at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., noon Aug. 19 by pianist Mark Steward, Classical and contemporary music.
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: Steve Kaminsky, folk singer.
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. One free hour of underground parking off Adams Street.
t Music in the Park, 6:30-8 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 12, 19 and Sept. 9 at Friendship Park, 27975 Cummings Rd., Millbury. .Hot dogs, brats, root beer floats available. Take lawn chairs.
t East Meets West 7 p.m. Aug. 19, featuring Shabbir Nisar indian percussion, and sitar artiste Prasanna Kumar Thokchom, performing traditional Indian music and then joining with area jazz musicians at the Beck Auditorium in the Commodore Building, 140 East Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.
t Rally by the River in Promenade Park downtown. Aug 19: a tribute to Ted Nugent. Shows 5:30-9:30 p.m.; $5 cover charge. Tickets at the CitiFest box office, 419-249-4090.
t Concert on the Lawn Aug. 21, Children's activities start at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m., 577 East Front St., Perrysburg. Bring a picnic and blankets.
Crafts
t Crafters needed for Birmingham Ethnic Festival on Aug. 21. Information: 419-882-2027.
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 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, 419-836-7681.
t Arts and Craft show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at First St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1121 Grasser St, Oregon. To reserve a craft space: 419-691-0879 before Sept. 9.
t Crafters needed for Craft Show at Unit 514 American Legion Hall, 11601 Lewis Ave., Ida, Mich., on Oct. 16. Cost is $15 for one table or $25 for two. Call 734-854-5634.
t Crafters needed for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Bazaar and Luncheon on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Mary at 419-389-0603.
t Crafters needed for Crafting for Literacy Craft Show, sponsored by Whiteford Agricultural Schools, Ottawa Lake, Mich., on Nov. 12. Call Polly Lovell at 734-457-5703.
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, 237 South Erie St. Artist Jan Revill teaches 11 a.m. to 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 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 Equine Assisted Psychotherapy seminar at Serenity Farms in Luckey, offers treatment approaches to addictions, and interactive therapy. Information: 419-833-1308.
t GED test preparation and practice tests for adults at 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 Head Start registering children ages 3-5 for the coming school year, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 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 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 Lial Catholic School, 5700 Davis Rd., Whitehouse, enrollment openings for families with 4-year-old children. Openings are for the fall afternoon (12:30-3 p.m.) Pre-K program. Information: 419-877-5167 or visit www.lialschool.org.
t Penta Career Center Orientation Day and Picnic Aug. 18 at the campus, 30095 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. Students may choose to attend either 9:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. orientation session. A picnic lunch will be served for students and parents at 11 a.m. and again at noon. Information: 419-661-6480.
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., 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. $4 adults; $3 children age 3 and older and senior citizens. After the Aug. 5 program, participants can observe the Planet Saturn, weather permitting.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 30 days' or more experience on the roof, and able to show a driver's license or birth certificate.
t St. Jerome School, 300 Earl Street, Walbridge, is registering for the 2005-2006 school year. The school has a licensed preschool, all day kindergarten, grades 1-8, and extended day. Information: 419-666-2855.
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 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 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: 419-698-5513 or the Aspect Foundation office, 1-800-US-YOUTH, or visit www.aspectfoundation.org.
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 Ocean, a non-profit international educational program, is looking for host families in the Toledo area for exchange students for the 2005-2006 school year. Students are from Germany, Latvia, China, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, Korea, Mongolia, Slovakia, and many other countries. Information: 419-344-0466 or 419-480-1951.
t STS Foundation is looking for host families for international exchange students that will attend local high schools. Students will have their own spending money and insurance and will share their customs and culture with their host families. For information call David at 1-800-522-4678 or you can visit www.stsfoundation.org.
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.
Festivals
t Perrysburg RiverSplash! party Saturday 4 to 11 p.m. along the Maumee River at Louisiana Avenue and Front Street, downtown Perrysburg. Live music, entertainment, food and libations available. Admission is $3; 21 and over only.
t Monclova Homecoming SummerFest Saturday on the grounds of the Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd., beginning at 9 a.m. with a craft show, flea market. Parade on Monclova Road begins 11 a.m. Food, children's games and 50/50 raffle. Benefits the old Monclova School. Information: 419-861-1336.
t Tontogany Community Festival and Friday Night Homecoming, tomorrow through Sunday on Main Street in downtown Tontogany. Friday 6 p.m.-midnight features live band, beer garden, bratwurst and kraut sandwiches. Saturday events include pie baking contest and auction, events 2-10 p.m.; Sunday events in Centennial Park start at 10:30 a.m. with a church service. Information: 419-354-6236 or 419-823-4412.
t●River Raisin Jazz Festival noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in St. Mary's Park on the banks of the River Raisin, downtown Monroe, Mich. Annual Downtown Fine Art Fair held at the same time. Free events. Information: 1-734-457-1030.
t Fort Miegs Siege 1759 where rival nations fight for control of the northwestern frontier at Fort Miegs, 29100 West River Rd. in Perrysburg, Saturday and Sunday. Re-enactors from the United States and Canada demonstrate British, French and native battles at 2 p.m. each day. Candlelit tours every half-hour starting at 7 p.m. about life and warfare. Site open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $8/adults; $4/students. Information: 419-874-4121 or www.ohiohistory.org.
t Arts in the Garden Sunday 1 a.m.-5 p.m. at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Includes demonstrations, entertainment, food sales and a raffle. Enjoy garden tours, roving musicians, or visit the Blair Museum of Lithophanes.
t Pemberville Fair Aug. 17-20 with Aug. 18 being family ride day. Food, children's activities, entertainment, flower sow, quilt show, 5-mile run and fun run. Big Wheel race at 5:30 Aug. 19 and parade at 1 p.m. Aug. 20.
t Uptown Maumee! fair features a parade, the Taste of Maumee, an Uptown concert and a city-wide garage sale all day Aug. 20. Information: 419-897-7100.
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; seeking area residents to join the bone marrow registry. Information: 419-787-4186.
t CPR Class for Health Care Providers to be offered at the Mercy Memorial Hospital Community Training Center, 718 North Macomb St., tomorrow from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $40. Information: 734-240-4470 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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 Free Eye screenings for children 4-14 years offered at OptiVue from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the following dates and locations: Saturday at store on Lewis Avenue; Aug. 20 at Dussel Drive store. Information: 419-693-4444.
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 Hearing, pediatric speech screenings offered free at Toledo Hearing and Speech Center, 3148 West Central Ave., Aug. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and Aug. 26 from 10 a.m.-Noon. Appointments needed, call 419-241-6219.
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 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 August 10, 2005, 12:02 p.m.
