Berkey

t●Secor after Dark hike, with stories, star gazing, s'mores and hot beverages around a fire, 7-9 p.m. today, Nature Photography Center, Secor Metropark, 10000 Central Ave. Reservations: NaturePhotoCenter.com.

t●Swiss steak dinner 5 p.m. today and Oct. 27 at Berkey Congressional Church, 12036 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Adults/$7, child age 5-12/$2.

Holland

t●Chicken barbecue dinner 4-7:30 p.m. tomorrow by the Springfield High School band boosters, in the school cafeteria, 1470 South McCord Rd. Adult/$7.50. Children menu, $3.

t●Internet 101 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holland branch lib rary, 1032 South McCord Rd. Bake sale by the Teen Advisory Board, 10 a.m. to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.

t●Springfield basketball league registration for boys grades 3-6 and girls grades 3-8 will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Springfield Middle School, 7001 Madison St. Registration, $50 for one child and $40 for a second child. Parent/legal guardian must register each child. Evaluation may take an hour. Children must be dressed to play basketball.

t●Book discussion group: 10-11 a.m. Sept. 30 to discuss Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani, and 7 p.m. Oct. 11 to discuss The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman.

Ottawa Hills

t●Blood drive, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Ottawa Hills High School, 2532 Evergreen.

t Community education adult classes available to the public this fall include bread and pie making, knitting basics, selling on Ebay. Children's classes are limited to Ottawa Hills residents; classes include puppets and beading. For a brochure: 419-537-9852.

Sylvania

t●Items for Hurricane Katrina relief can be dropped off at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St. Anyone in the Sylvania area wishing to make donations (no clothes or glass) may do so between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

t●Rummage sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, bag day.

t●Follies variety show by the seniors at the Sylvania Senior Center, 7 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the center, 7140 Sylvania Ave. Get tickets, $7, at the center.

t Home Improvement one-week courses in the evenings, now until Nov. 29 by Sylvania Community Services. Cycling, water aerobics, kempo martial arts for parent/child also available. Call 419-885-4126 or visit www.scsonline.org for a complete list of classes.

West Toledo

t● Antique and art experts at Wildwood Preserve Manor House: Tomorrow, an antique and art expert can examine one or two of your items to determine authenticity and value, 10 a.m.-noon. On Sept. 30, learn the authenticity and value of one or two of your silver pieces. No military items, fine jewelry, or musical instruments, please. Cost, $25. Reservations: 419-407-9700.

t●Flea market 9 a.m.-6 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at First Apostolic Church, 5701 Sylvania Ave. Children's furniture, farmer's market, clothing, baked goods, food. Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Calvary Bible Chapel, 3740 West Alexis Rd. Last day bag sale, $3.

t●Chicken barbecue bash 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday at Hope United Methodist Church, 4069 West Sylvania Ave. Live music, kid crafts. Pig roast dinner, 3-7 p.m. Saturday at VFW Post 5536 located at 1032 West Sylvania Ave. $6 for tickets in advance; $6.50 at the door.

t●Tarot History, Mystery, and Lore, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at Sanger branch library, 3030 West Central Ave. History of tarot as a card game and divination tool, from the Reniassance to the New Age.

t●Card party 2-4 p.m. Sept. 29 at Sunset Retirement Community, 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Free dessert buffet. Reservations: 419-724-1224, ext. 2309.

Toledo

t●The Toledo Ice professional basketball team will meet the public at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., 2:30 p.m. Oct. 1; Mott branch library, 1085 Dorr St., 4 p.m. Oct. 11; Birmingham branch library, 203 Paine St., at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18, and Locke branch library, 806 Main St., at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Get autographs; meet the dance team and the mascot at this Rebound for Reading program. Free.

t●Central Catholic corn roast and tailgate, 5 p.m. tomorrow at Central Catholic High School, 2550 Cherry St., before the home football game vs. the Rogers Rams. Brat plates, $5; hot dog plates, $3. Beverages, $1. Game kickoff at 7 p.m. at $5 per ticket. Get to Know You mixer follows the game in the front gym, for parents, alumni, and friends; refreshments available. Tickets: 419-255-2306.

t Most Creative garage sale 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Common Space, 1700 North Reynolds Rd. Desks and patio furniture, artist supplies, used computers and peripherals, picture frames and glass, more. Information: 419-475-5335.

t●Downtown river cruises on the Sandpiper: Picnic lunch cruises, noon Thursdays, $19; Discover the River 2-hour trips on the Maumee River, Saturdays in September, 10 a.m.-noon at $1/adults, kids under age 12/$6. Murder Mystery cruises featuring "Random Acts," noon-2 p.m. Sept. 28 and Oct. 12, also 7-9 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 16. $33 and $36. Reservations: 419-537-1212.

t●Senior Day at Toledo Heights branch library, 10 a.m. today at 423 Shasta Dr. Program by Clint Mauk, "Historical Tales of Ohio." Door prizes, refreshments. Free to all seniors. Information: 419-259-5220.

t●Trilby Elementary carnival 3:30-7:30 p.m. tomorrow at 5720 Secor Rd. Rides, games, food, dunk tank, face painting, prizes.

t●Yellow lake perch/prime rib, every Friday from 4:30-8 p.m. at Zenobia Shriners, 1511 Madison Ave. All you can eat perch. Cost, $12.

t●Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at VFW Post 2898 located at 3925 West Alexis Rd. $5.

t●Chess tournament Saturday at the children's library, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan St. For grades K-1, games begin 10:30 a.m. For grades 2-7, games begin 11 a.m.

t Mystery of Magic show for grades 2-6, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Main Library downtown, 325 North Michigan St. Registration required.

t●Homework helper for grades K-6 available every Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Mott branch library, 1085 Dorr St. Help with assignments and questions.

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.

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 Hands-on History at Fort Meigs State Memorial Park, 29100 West River Rd., Perrysburg; Saturday: Join the Mini-Artillery, learn to drill a cannon and experience the firing of the big guns. Admission is $7 adults; $3 students; free for ages 5 and under. Information: 419-874-4121.

t Showcase of Bands, hosted by the Anthony Wayne Marching Generals, Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Schaller Memorial Football Stadium at Anthony Wayne High School, 5967 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse.Tickets $6 adults, $4 seniors; and $3 students; children under five are free.

t Monarch Release at The Butterfly House, 11455 Obee Rd., Whitehouse, Saturday at 12:30 p.m., weather permitting.

t Monarch Butterfly Release, Saturday at The Butterfly House, 11455 Obee Rd., Whitehouse, 12:30 p.m., weather permitting. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is adults $6, seniors $5, and ages 4-12 years $4.50. Children 3 & under free with an adult.

t Dahlia Show, sponsored by the Toledo Dahlia Society, will be Saturday and Sunday at Southwyck Shopping Center during normal mall hours. There will be thousands of colorful Dahlias with awards to the best Dahlias in each class.

t Newborn Intensive Care Unit Reunion Day for former patients of Toledo Children's Hospital, 1-4 p.m. Sunday 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 Music In Motion Competition, hosted by the Maumee High School's Marching Pride, will take place on Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at the MHS stadium. Fourteen bands will perform. Tickets are $5 at the gate. Information: 419-410-3294.

t Auditions held for "Clue the Musical," presented by Genoa Civic Theatre at the Genoa Town Hall Opera House, 509 1/2 Main St., Genoa. Auditions will be Oct. 2 and 3 from 7-9 p.m. Production dates are Dec. 2-11. Information: 419-862-2629.

t Auditions for the comedy "Heaven Can Wait" by Harry Segall will be Oct. 3 & 4 at 7pm at Rossford United Methodist Church, 270 Dixie Highway. Cast Requirements: 12 males, 5 females, be prepared to read excerpts from the script. Performances: December 1-4, Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant Street, Maumee. Direct all inquires to director Lora Pheils at rossfordcommunitytheater@hotmail.com.

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 Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund Raiser, sponsored by CommuniCare at Waterford Commons, Saturday from Noon-4 p.m. at 955 Garden Lake Parkway, including a carnival designed especially for children, with rides, an enchanted forest, games, food and more. All proceeds will be donated to America's Second Harvest, The Nation's Food Bank Network.

t Ride-A-Thon and Mounted Poker Run fund-raiser for Serenity Farms,Inc. in Luckey, Ohio, to benefit its therapeutic riding program, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 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.

t Roche de Boeuf Day, a fundraiser for the Waterville Historical Society, will be held on Saturday at the Robbins House Museum, 114 South River Rd. Enjoy watching a variety of lost arts demonstrators and have a chance to purchase the fine arts and crafts they make. Event includes an Attic Treasure sale, silent auction, benefit drawing and entertainment. Information: 419-878-2576.

t 10K Road Race, Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. Presented by Fifth Third Bank and sponsored by Citifest and The Blade/BCSN. Includes a dual relay, two people running 5K each, and the race will be televised on BCSN. Race begins at the Erie Street Market on Erie and Nebraska. $17 until Sept. 18, and $20 through race day. Registration forms at Fifth-Third bank branches, toledoblade.com, citifest.org or toledoroadrunners.org.

t Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk, noon Sunday at the Toledo Zoo. The event raises awareness and funds to support local programs for people with Alzheimer's disease, their families and caregivers. Registration begins at 11 a.m., to register or make a donation as a team or individual walker, call 419-537-1999 or visit www.toledomemorywalk.kintera.org.

t Harvest Festival at Bittersweet Farms, 12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, arts and crafts, BBQ chicken dinners, music, bake sale, hayrides, pony rides, children's games and more. All proceeds benefit individuals with Autism that live and work at Bittersweet Farms.

t Fund-raising efforts are underway to help with medical expenses for Angela Mitchell of Bryan who is recuperating from a multiple transplant operation in a Pennsylvania hospital. Tax deductible donations can be made at any Sky Bank Branch by using the account number 4604975108 or mailed to the Children's Organ Transplant Association, 2501 Cota Dr., Bloomington, Ind. 47403.

t Loving Hands Outreach, in conjunction with the Helping Hands of St. Louis and the Ladies Auxiliary and VFW Posts in Lucas County, are taking donations of food, clothing and money for the homeless veterans and other people in our community, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, 459 6th St.

t Last Chance Rummage Sale for Monclova Historical Foundation, Sept. 29 and 30 at the Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds go to the capital fund campaign. Information: 419-861-1336.

t Light The Night Walk, organized by the Northern Ohio Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, will take place on Oct. 1 at Festival Park at COSI beginning at 6 p.m. To register or get more information call 1-800-589-5721 or go to www.lightthenight.org/noh.

t Spaghetti Dinner, silent auction and bake sale, Eastwood Middle School, Oct. 1 starting at 4:30 p.m., live auction at 7 p.m. plus musical entertainment. To benefit Marvin Roberts who has cancer. Free will donations will be accepted.

t Flower Hospital 5K Run/Walk, to benefit the Family Practice Association/Family Practice Residency Program, will be Oct. 1 beginning at 10 a.m. Entrance fee is $20 for adults and $15 for students under 18. Entry forms are available by calling 419-824-1113 or 419-824-1918.

t Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Carolyn Robie in her fight against epiglottis cancer, Oct. 2 from 3-7 p.m. at Shawn's Back Door South, 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd., donation of $10 per person. Information: call Wendy at 419-693-3274 or Robin at 419-882-1700.

t Golf Scramble for Autism will take place on Oct. 2, with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, at Oak Harbor Golf Club, 10433 West Oak Harbor Rd., four person teams, $220 per team, includes golf and cart, dinner, drink tickets, door prizes. Proceeds go to the education of autistic children. Contact Mark Shiffert at 419-862-0098.

t Ride To Benefit Mom's House will take place on Oct. 2, with registration at the Erie Street Market beginning at 10 a.m. and the ride starting at Noon. There will be a rally at 2:30 p.m. at Headliners, 9500 North Detroit Ave., with a BBQ dinner, raffles, prizes and entertainment. Pre-registration is available at Toledo Harley-Davidson/Buell, 7960 West Central Ave., call 1-888-RIDE-FREE or go to www.toledohd.com.

t Northwest Ohio America's Walk for Diabetes begins with registration and check-in at 9 a.m. on Oct. 8 at the Toledo Zoo. The 1.5-mile walk starts at 10 a.m. with a ceremonial start through the zoo's main entrance. The fun-filled family event encourages people of all ages and abilities to walk in support of research, programs and services of the American Diabetes Association. It also features "Walk & Learn" diabetes education stations to inform walkers about the seriousness of the disease.

Books

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. Information: 419-868-1762.

t Used Book Sale at the Wolcott House Museum Complex, 1031 River Rd., Maumee, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. If you have used books to donate, drop them off at the Maumee Valley Historical Society office, which is in the complex, Wednesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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 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 Conn-Weisenberger A.M.I. dance season begins on Sunday, 2020 West Alexis Rd., doors open at 1 p.m., lunch at 2 p.m. and dance from 3-7 p.m. Members are $6 and guests are $9. Information: 419-478-6068 or 419-476-5851.

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: 419-385-0012 or visit www.glasscityartists.com.

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: 419-476-3884 or 419-478-0827.

t Holy Cross, Knights of Columbus, 172 Bacon St., Rossford, is having an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4-7 p.m. today. Adults are $6 and children 12 and under are $3. Carryouts available.

t Kaffeestunde, German coffee hour, every Wednesday throughout the semester, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Student Union 3020, UT Bancroft campus. Information: 419-530-5506.

t Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Past Presidents Club will meet at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at VFW Post 4906, 2161 Consaul.

t Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 606 will have Friday night dinners from 4-7 p.m., 3005 West Laskey Rd.

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 Lucas County Retired Teachers meet on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Library, 325 Michigan St., meeting is free to the public. James Marshall, head of local history room and resources, talks about the rare book collection, genealogical opportunities and the historic architecture of the building. Courtesy parking available in the parking garage for LCRTA members.

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 Mom's Time, at Pilgrim Church, 1375 West Sylvania Rd., 9:30-11:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, all moms are welcome, childcare provided. Information: 419-478-6012.

t MOPS, Mother's of Preschoolers, is coming to Monclova Road Baptist Church, 7819 Monclova Rd., and will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and again from 7-9 p.m., from September through May. For information call the church at 419-866-0773 or go to www.monclovabaptist.org.

t Naturalists' Camera Club of Toledo, 7:30 p.m. the second Friday each month, Secor Metropark, National Center for Nature Photography, 10000 Central Ave., 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, meets at Calvary Assembly of God, 5025 Glendale Ave., 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. In October the club will meet on the third Saturday, Oct. 15. Information: call 419-536-8525.

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. Luke's Hospital auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. Monday in the hospital auditorium, 5901 Monclova Rd. Slide program on the history of the Toledo Zoo by Mary Fedderke. Lunch follows, $4. Visitors welcome.

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 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 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 Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Dr. Meetings are free and open to the public. Information: 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 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 Polish Genealogy Society will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Main Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Library, 325 Michigan St. Meetings are held the 4th Saturday of each month. New members always welcome. Information: 419-704-8661.

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 Dec. 16 and May 20. 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.

Concerts

t Musical Evenings at the Wolcott House, 1031 River Rd., Maumee, featuring the Maumee community Band, hosted by the Maumee Valley Historical Society, today at 7 p.m. on the Country Church lawn, weather permitting, or in the church in case of rain.

Crafts

t Craft Show at Friendship Park Senior Center, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 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. Information: 419-691-0879.

t Craft Show at I.O.O.F. Hall, 8128 Summerfield Rd., Lambertville, Mich., Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 734-856-4690 or 734-856-8361.

t Crafters needed for shows at Lourdes College on Oct. 29; St. Joseph's Church Sylvania on Dec. 3; and Woodville Mall week of Dec. 16. Information: 419-335-6965 or 419-882-2027.

t Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Perrysburg Masonic, 590 East South Boundary, Perrysburg. Free admission, door prizes and refreshments. Information: 419-833-6916.

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 St. Mark's Art and Craft Show, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handicap accessible. Crafter information: 419-693-1689 or 419-693-8554.

t Crafters needed for craft show at Christ United Methodist Church, 5757 Starr, Oregon, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables are $15, call 419-698-8819 or 419-691-9701.

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

t Craft and Marketplace Show, sponsored by the Airport Band Boosters, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6, at Airport High School, 11270 Grafton Rd., Carleton, Mich. Spaces still available: 734-654-2159.

t Fall Craft Show, St. Anthony's Kenna Hall, 4635 St. Anthony Rd., Temperance, Mich., Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food, baked goods and hourly raffles.

t Crafters needed for fall craft show at Lutheran Home At Toledo, 131 North Wheeling St., Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 419-693-0751, ext 217.

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 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 Community Writers' Workshop, for area residents who enjoy writing short prose or poetry, 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Owens Community College, College Hall Room 156-D. Information: 567-661-7385 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7385.

t DECA Fall Competition at Owens Community College, marketing and business competition for approximately 300 Northwest Ohio high school students, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 30. For information call 567-661-7188 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7188.

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 classes for adults, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-noon, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Burnham Building, 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. to 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 Game Plan for College Admission will be the topic of a free workshop for high school students and a parent or guardian, at the Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Ave., Perrysburg, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sign up at www.waylibrary.info.

t GED test preparation and practice tests for adults, classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-9 p.m. at 7035 Madison, Holland, or Wednesdays from 12:30-8:30 p.m. at 6850 Monroe, room 210, Sylvania. Call 419-867-5763 or 419-824-8539. 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. Fast Track GED class offered beginning Sept. 27. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-4 p.m. and is designed for those who feel they are almost ready for the GED test and includes test-taking strategies, math brush-up and practice test. Information: 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. to 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 P.E.R.I., Chapt. 93, meets at 1 p.m. today at the Oregon Fire Station #2, 1102 South Wheeling St. Information: 419-691-3040.

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!" adults $4; children ages 3 years and older and senior citizens $3. 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. Second session Oct. 22-Nov. 19, $55. All classes at the Sunshine pool, 7223 Maumee Western Rd., Maumee. Registration deadline is Oct. 15. Information: 419-865-0251 ext. 3611.

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.

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.

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. 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 Fall Festival at Basic Park on Adams Street in Luckey, Friday through Sunday. Entertainment, food, kid's tractor pull, chicken BBQ, adult pedal tractor pull, craft and flea market, antique tractor pull, bingo, apple butter making and more.

t Apple Butter Making Festival at Sauader Village, through Saturday, many apple related and hands-on activities for the whole family. The Historic Village is open today and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. All activities included with regular admission of $11.50/adults and $5.50/students ages 6-16. Children 5 and under free with family and discounts available for seniors and AAA members. Information call 1-800-590-9755 or go to www.saudervillage.org.

t Dog Days of September festival for dogs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Secor Metropark (Bancroft entrance). Games, live music, animal rescue organizations, vendors and the Weiner Dog Nationals. All dogs must be on a leash. At the Metroparks booth, Autumn Adventure Dog Days walks, 9 and 11 a.m. and program on coyotes, wolves and other canines at 2 p.m.

t Bittersweet Farms Harvest Festival, Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., 12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse. Original art, crafts, BBQ chicken, pork and rib dinners, live music by Hand Hewn, Leather and Lace and Bittersweet's own Handbell Choir, bake sale, hayrides, pony rides, children's games, admission is free, parking $2.

Fish Fries

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

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 Care Fair for Health, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday in the Student Health and Activities Center at Owens Community College, will offer area residents and high school students an opportunity to learn about ways to make their lives more enjoyable through healthy living. The event will feature 50 exhibits representing various topics in health and wellness. For information call 567-661-7421 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext 7421.

t Childbirth 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 Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia will be topics of free presentation from 7-8 p.m. Sept. 29, hosted by the Great Lakes Center for Integrative Medicine, in Toledo Hospital's Education Center, located in the basement and first floor, between Conrad Jobst Tower and Harris McIntosh Tower.

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 First Aid Class to be offered at Mercy Memorial Hospital, 718 North Macomb St., Monroe, Mich., 5-9 p.m. Monday. Fee is $40 per participant, call 734-240-4470.

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 Mammogram screenings free to any CareNet member, by Mercy Women's Care at St. Charles, with support from the Northwest Ohio Affiliate, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Information: 419-251-4000.

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 Tuesday 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 Free Weight/Pain Workshop being offered at the Natural Health Center, 421 West Main St., Woodville, Monday at 7 p.m. Topics to include why some people can't lose weight, causes of hot flashes, chronic pain, stress and waking in the night. Information: 419-849-2880.

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 September 21, 2005, 2:37 p.m.