Berkey

t Nature photography of spiders and their webs, 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Nature Photography Center, Secor Metropark, 10000 Central Ave. $5 for members; $10 for others. Reservations: NaturePhotoCenter.com.

t●Autumn evening walk 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Nature Photography Center, Secor Metropark, 10000 Central Ave. Focus on the plants and animals unique to Secor Metropark.

Holland

t Garage sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 10 at Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, 2001 Perrysburg-Holland Rd. Household items and appliances, toys and games, small furniture, collectibles. Use the Forestview entrance. Open to the public.

t●Community chicken barbecue, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 18 at First Baptist Church, 6520 Pilliod Rd. Adult and carryout/$7, child/$4.

Ottawa Hills

t Community education adult classes available to the public. Children's classes limited to Ottawa Hills residents. For a brochure: 419-537-9852.

Sylvania

t Community education classes through Sept. 15 include family art class, ballroom dance, knitting, calligraphy, and ivy topiaries. Call 419-885-4126 for a brochure or visit www.scsonline.org for a complete list of classes.

West Toledo

t●Tea in the solarium at Wildwood Preserve Metropark manor house, noon-3 p.m. tomorrow at 5100 West Central Ave. Tea, sandwiches, dessert for $6. Limited reservations available for special needs guests or large groups. Reservations: 419-407-9700.

t●Walk for wellness, 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 West Central Ave. Meet at Metz Visitor Center. A 3-mile hike with a naturalist. Take a water bottle. Autumn Adventure hike, 10 a.m. Monday at Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Meet at Ward Pavilion for a walk that passes ravines, meadows, and the Ottawa River.

t●Wildwood Kids ages 7-11 explore trails, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, and also take part in activities to help protect wildlife habitats. Reservations required, 419-407-9700.

t●Pancake and sausage breakfast in Metroparks Hall, Wildwood Preserve, 8-11 a.m. Sept. 10 at 5100 West Central Ave. A fund-raiser by Volunteers in Parks.

t●Fall rummage and bake sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 10 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 7715 West Bancroft St. Bag sale from 2-3 p.m. at $2 per bag.

t●Fall fashions for all ages 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Wildwood Preserve Metropark manor house, 5100 West Central Ave. Fall fashions courtesy of the Toledo Fashion Bug. Luncheon and refreshments included, $20. Benefits the manor house mural restoration. Reservations: 419-407-9700.

Toledo

t Walking tours downtown feature Toledo architecture and history: 12:10-12:50 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 15. Today: Meet at Michigan Street library entrance for tour of Library Square. Information: uac@utnet.utoledo.edu or 419-530-3591.

t● Bike tour/picnic 6-8 p.m. today at Swan Creek Preserve, Yager Center, 4659 Airport Hwy. Pack a dinner and take your bike; helmet required. Canceled in rain.

t●Block watch area 142-B, Library Village, will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at a new location this month, at Pilgrim Church, 1375 West Sylvania Ave. Topic: street lighting. Open to all.

t●Block watch 712E will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday in the portable classroom at St. Charles Borromeo School, 1850 Airport Hwy. For the Airline/Western/Dale/Ralph area. Open to the public.

t●Highland Heights Neighborhood Association, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Highland Park shelter house, Shasta and Finch streets. Neighborhood beautification, developing a Park Watch, and addressing problems such as graffiti, and dumping in Swan Creek. All residents of South Toledo invited. Information: 419-382-6500.

t Super Discovery Day for seniors at COSI, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Nov. 2, at 1 Discovery Way downtown. Free for adults age 55 and older; 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.

t●Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10, Alexis Congregational Church, 56202 North Detroit Ave. Bag day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 15 at $1.50 for clothing and half price for other items.

t●Wee Workshop for ages 3-5 and their adult companions, Sept. 10 at Swan Creek Preserve's Yager Center, late morning. Reservations and schedule: 419-407-9700.

t●Coed cheer and dance team open tryouts, 12:30-4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Cheerworks Gym, 5270 Lewis Ave. To reserve a tryout time: 419-476-6763.

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 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●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.

Areawide

t Power Wheelchair Rally 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Young ReHab Services/Apria Healthcare, 4062 Technology Dr., Maumee. Open to wheelchair participants of all ages. Door prizes, awards, live music, straw maze, obstacle course. Pre-register: 419-471-1919.

t Joints in Motion Training Team informational meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Arthritis Foundation office, 309 Reynolds Rd. People needed to participate in the Honolulu Marathon in December and the Walt Disney World Half and Full Marathon in January. Walk, run or hike in honor of two northwest Ohio teens diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Information: 419-537-0888 or visit www.arthritis.org.

t Hands-on History at Fort Meigs, Saturdays in September. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians offer activites and demonstrations noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 3: Arming the Army, when soldiers fire muskets and participants make powder horns. Admission is $7/adults; $3/students; free for five and under. Information: 419-874-4121.

t Chess Tournament Sept. 24 at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St. Kindergartners and first-graders begin at 10:30 a.m.; second through sixth-graders begin at 11 a.m. Students receive certificate of participation. Practice sessions Sept. 10, 10-11:30 a.m. Information: 419-259-5231.

t Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show, 2-9 p.m. Sept. 9; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 10; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Stranahan Theater Complex, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. Sponsored by the Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club, show highlights the use of rocks in landscaping. Donation of $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for seniors over 55 with ID. Children under 12 with an adult, Scouts and military in uniform are free.

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 noon luncheon in the Anthony Wayne High School cafeteria, Sept. 10. Honorees are alumni, faculty, and community members. Luncheon, $5. Reservations by Sept. 2: 419-877-0270.

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

t St. Francis DeSales High School 50th Anniversary Family Celebration 1-4 p.m. Sept. 18 on the school campus, 2323 West Bancroft St. Golden anniversary outdoor Mass, family picnic and an open house, food, entertainment, tours of the new and renovated space.

t Newborn Intensive Care Unit Reunion Day for former patients of Toledo Children's Hospital, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 25 at The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania. Former and current staff members also invited. Refreshments served. Information: 419-291-4589.

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 Car wash for Genoa Girls Volleyball, at Genoa Motors on Rt. 51 in Genoa, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome. Information: 419-836-7465.

t Walk With Sunshine, a three-mile walk along the Wabash Trail, to raise money for animal therapy program at Sunshine Children's Home, Sept. 10 beginning at 9 a.m. at Monclova Elementary School on Monclova Road. Check-in 4-6 p.m. Sept. 9 at the development office at Sunshine Children's Home, 7223 Maumee Western Rd., Maumee, or 8:30 a.m. at the walk. Information: 419-865-0251.

t Softball Tournament for Chloe Nickens, who was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Sept. 10 and 11 at Community Homecoming Park in Springfield Township for men's class D and E. $100 entry fee with $12 umpire fees paid on or before draw. Deadline for entry is tomorrow at 6 p.m. Information: 419-460-0969 or 419-260-5481 after 4 p.m.

t Medical Benefit Dinner for Joy Dorner's medical expenses, 4:30-7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 710 Buckeye St. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Inside dining or curbside pickup, $7. Information: 419-726-3991.

t 9-11 Memorial Tower Climb fund-raiser for Infrared cameras to help Monroe County fire departments and residents through the Monroe County Firefighters Association, noon-8 p.m. Sept. 11 at Powerhouse Gym, 990 South Monroe St., Monroe Township. Public safety officials from Southeastern Michigan will be participating. Information: 734-241-6061.

t Bernie Rabin Helping Hand Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by the Bowling Green Country Club, Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. The nine-hole scramble event benefits the Rabin Helping Hand Fund, which helps students working their way through college without family support. $50 includes green fees, golf cart, raffles, prizes, hors d 'oeuvres, with a cash bar following play. Registration deadline is Sept. 4: 419-352-5546.

t Kick-A-Thon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, will be conducted by American Martial Arts in South Toledo at Westfield Franklin Park mall, 10a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 17. Information: 419-385-KICK.

t Car wash for U.S. Army Specialist 4 Matthew Drake, a Sylvania resident severely wounded in Iraq last October in a car bombing. Maeghan Curey and her Girl Scout Troop 141 will wash cars 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 17 at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Fayette in Fulton County, rain or shine. Money raised will help in expenses for an addition being built to Mr. Drake's mother's home where he can live independently. For information on Mr. Drake, visit www.mathewsindependenceday.com.

t Ride-A-Thon and Mounted Poker Run fundraiser for Serenity Farms,Inc. in Luckey, Ohio, to benefit its therapeutic riding program, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 24 at Van Buren State Park, 23960 Ruggles Rd., South Haven, Mich. in the horseman's access area. Pre-register with $30 in sponsors. Prizes for the top three poker hands, 50/50 raffle, lunch for all riders. For pledge sheets and registration information: 419-833-1308 or email ddehoff4@amplex.net.

Books

t Book signing and slide show by local author C. Robert Boyd, 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. Newly released book is Perrysburg Architecture.

t Used books needed for annual book sale 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 are Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. Collection boxes also in other locations. Information: 419-868-1762.

t●Fall book sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 17-18 at 546 Southard Rd., Toledo. Sept. 18 sales at $5 per bag. Free parking available. Information: 419-259-5358.

Clubs

t Bay Park Auxiliary meets the fourth Tuesday each month 11:30 a.m. to 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 Coffee Club for The Lutheran Home at Toledo, free educational program Sept. 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the community Room, 131 North Wheeling St. A representative from Nature's Nursery, a local center for wildlife rehabilitation and conservation, will bring a selection of live animals. Refreshments served. Information: 419-693-0751 ext. 246.

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., dance Sept. 11 at Czech Hall, St. Rt. 120 &109, Seward. Dinner 1-3 p.m. for $6; dinner and dancing 3-7 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. 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 Club dances, Friday and Saturday nights, $5. Information: 419-832-9915 or 419-832-5922.

t Greater Toledo Republican Club meets the last Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at Wernert's Corners Civic Association Building, 5068 Douglas Rd. Information: call Mike Griswold at 419-476-3884 or John Birmingham at 419-478-0827.

t Historical Society of Bedford meets Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Banner Oak School. Information:734-847-0922.

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. Information: 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 Newborns In Need, Toledo Chapter, one-year workday celebration Sept. 10 at Calvary Assembly of God, 5025 Glendale Ave. Other workdays the second Saturday of each month 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants quilt, knit, sew, crochet and prepare gift bags and baby items. Instructors help; all supplies provided. Information: 419-472-4667 or 419-865-4470.

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 breakfast the second Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m., Zenobia Shrine Temple, 1511 Madison St.

t Public Employee Retiree Chapter 4 meets at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Margaret Hunt Senior Center, 2121 Garden Lake Place. Information: 419-478-7392 or 419-419-382-8809.

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 St. Charles Hospital Auxiliary tea on Sept. 11 from 2-4 p.m. in the Oregon Room at the Hospital, 2600 Navarre. Reservations: 419-691-1785. Membership drive through Sept. 14. Information: 419-696-7560, 419-696-7221 or 419-666-4456.

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 tomorow.

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 this fall. 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. Today's meeting will be a member auction night. 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 Gem and Rockhound Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Toledo Botanical Garden's Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Dr., meetings are free and open to the public. For information call 419-531-8124 or go to www.Toledogemandrockhoundclub.com.

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 North After 5 sit-down dinner at Tamaron Country Club, 2162 West Alexis Rd., on Sept. 13. Dinner is $14, prepaid, reservations needed by Sept. 6. Special feature: Robert Shiels, WTOL-TV channel 11's weather forecaster. Guest speaker Doug Dickson from Powell, Ohio. Information: 419-476-1145 or 419-474-9084.

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 Topics Camera Club meets the first Wednesday of each month September through May at Way Public Library, 101 Indiana Ave., Perrysburg at 7 p.m. Area residents are welcome to join as beginners, intermediates or advanced photographers. Information: 419-849-3108.

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 Westchester Dance Assembly dances on Sept. 17, Dec. 16 and May 20. Membership for all three dances is $65 per couple. Guest fees are $25 per couple. All dances are held at Zenobia Hall, 1507 Madison Ave., and include hors d'oeuvres. Information: 419-849-3062.

t Westgate Toastmaster's meet 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's Connection East Denim 'n Diamonds auction and dinner Sept. 8 in the Oregon Room, St. Charles Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave.Doors open 6 p.m., dinner at 6:45 p.m. $10/adult, $9/child. Music, speaker. Reservations due Sept. 5; 419-666-3728.

t Women's Connection West of Sylvania fall line fashion show and brunch, Sept. 9 at the Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd. Juice and coffee at 9:15 a.m., followed by brunch, the fashion show, a vocalist, and speaker. Reservations and complimentary nursery: 419-882-4438 by Sept. 7. Cancellations required.

Concerts

t Riverfest 2005! 5-10 p.m. Sunday in Promenade Park in downtown Toledo. Amusement rides, live entertainment, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free.

t Music in the Park 6-8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Friendship Park, 27975 Cummings Rd., Millbury. Featuring country music. Hot dogs, brats, root beer floats available.

t Musical Evenings at the Wolcott House, 1031 River Rd., Maumee, featuring the Maumee community Band, hosted by the Maumee Valley Historical Society, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Concert will be on the church lawn, weather permitting, or in the Country Church in case of rain. Free and open to the public.

Crafts

t Craft show Sunday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 1105 Elliston Rd., Martin. Information: 419-836-7681.

t Craft Show and Bake Sale, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Rt. 795 and Main St., Millbury, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

t Crafters needed for Roche de Boeuf Festival, sponsored by the Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 24. Register by Sept. 7 by calling 419-878-5188.

t Craft Show at Friendship Park Senior Center, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hobbies and crafts, household items, baked goods, collectibles and lunch available. For table rental call 419-936-3079, $15 per table.

t Arts, Crafts show, bake sale, chili cookoff, 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, American Legion Auxiliary 514, American Legion Hall, 11601 Lewis Ave., Ida, Mich., Oct. 16. $15 for one table or $25 for two. Information: 734-269-3975 or 734-856-6414 or 734-269-3209.

t Crafters needed for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Bazaar and Luncheon on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 419-389-0603.

t Crafters needed for Craft Show at Calvary Bible Chapel, 3740 West Alexis Rd., Nov. 4 and 5. Information: 419-472-9765.

t Crafters needed for Crafting for Literacy Craft Show, sponsored by Whiteford Agricultural Schools, Ottawa Lake, Mich., on Nov. 12. Information: 734-457-5703.

Education

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

t All Saints Catholic School Preschool will have an Open House for Preschool parents/guardians and students today at 7 p.m. at the school. Information: 419-661-2070.

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 College Night for traditional students 5-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St., in the McMaster Family Center. Representatives from nine local colleges and universities will discuss opportunities at their institutions. Program is free and open to the public. Information: 419-259-5297.

t Community Writers' Workshop, for area residents who enjoy writing short prose or poetry, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 12, 19 and 26, Owens Community College, College Hall Room 156-D. Information: 567-661-7385 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7385.

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 Financial aid information for teens and their parents, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Heatherdowns branch library, 3265 Glanzman Rd. How to apply for aid and scholarships from an educational institution. Registration required: 419-259-5307.

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 3 p.m., or Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at 525 Hamilton St., Suite 205A. Take child's birth record, proof of income, immunization record, and Social Security number. Must meet income guidelines. Information: 419-259-5655.

t High School Writers' Workshop, for students who want to refine their creative writing, Tuesdays in September 6-8 p.m. at Owens Community College, College Hall Room 156-D. Information:567-661-7385 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7385.

t Ironworkers apprenticeships, applications accepted at the Toledo Area Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center, 1078 Atlantic Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays. Picture ID and $10 non-refundable fee required. Information: 419-382-3080.

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 Owens Community College Findlay-area campus grand opening celebration Sept. 10 from 11:20 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities, community picnic, ceremony and dedication. Information: 567-661-7421 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7421.

t Pottery Classes by the Toledo Potters' Guild, starting week of Sept. 11, in the guild studio at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., for ages 14 to adult. 10 sessions is $175. A clay class for ages 7-18 begins Sept. 14 and meets for two hours once a week for 10 weeks, $125. Register: 419-535-6937 or go to www.toledopottersguild.org.

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 in September at 7:30 p.m. "Is There Anybody Out There?" Children's program on Saturdays in September at 1 p.m.: "Don't Duck, Look Up!" $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 30 days' or more experience on the roof, and able to show a driver's license or birth certificate.

t Swim Lessons at Sunshine Children's Home on Saturday mornings for able-bodied children and children with disabilities that can participate without help in the water. First session is Sept. 10-Oct, $44; second session Oct. 22-Nov. 19, $55. All classes at the Sunshine pool, 7223 Maumee Western Rd., Maumee. Registration deadline is tomorrow and Oct. 15. Information: 419-865-0251 ext. 3611.

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 Pemberville Cruisin' Nite 5-8 p.m. today in the downtown business district, Front Street. Strolling entertainment, open shops and eateries, raffle, 50s-60s music. On-site registration begins 4 p.m., free. Dash plaques to the first 100 participants.

t Mayberry Night dream cruises "Smoking the Quarry," 5-8 p.m. Monday. Cars will cruise Mayberry at Erie Street and Centennial Road in Sylvania Township. Rain date Tuesday. Information: misspiggy5000@yahoo.com.

t Canal Days noon-5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at Providence Metropark, 13827 U.S. 24 West. Music, family activities, miniature canal boat race down the Maimi and Erie Canal. Tour the Isaac Ludwig Mill, watch artisans demonstrate historic crafts. Canal boat rides on the Volunteer available on the hour from noon to 4 p.m. Information : 419-407-9700.

t Feet and Fleet Family Festival Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bay Park Community Hospital, 2801 Bay Park Dr., Oregon. A 5K run begins at 9 a.m.; health and fitness fair; kids' bike decorating and rodeo starting at 11 a.m. Kids' parade 12:45 p.m. and a Great Raft Regatta at 1 p.m. Proceeds to mammography services at Bay Park Community Hospital. Information: 419-690-7720.

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., tomorrow, 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 Chilbirth Education Classes to be held at Toledo Hospital Monday through Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Information: 419-291-5666.

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 Prostate Screenings to be offered free on Sept. 27 from 12:30 -3 p.m. at St. Vincent Family Care Center, 2213 Franklin Ave., and from 5-7:30 p.m. at Regency Park Center, 1000 Regency Ct., first floor. Reservations required: 419-251-4000.

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). Information: 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, 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.

t Weight control wellness seminar 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Medical University of Ohio, Health Education Building, parking lot 3. First 45 minutes is free, then participant can pay a one-time fee of $69 or pay $79 to register online at www.easywillpower.com. Information: 1-800-848-2822.

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 31, 2005, 1:25 p.m.