East Toledo
t●Halloween pumpkin craft for teens, 3:30 p.m. today at Birmingham branch library, 203 Paine Ave. Grades 6-12 decorate pumpkins.
t Hairy the Puppet saves Halloween, 7 p.m. Monday at Locke branch library, 806 Main St. with the Joyce Davis puppets. Wear a costume and bring a bag to collect treats.
t●Chicken and ham dinner, crafts, and bake sale, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 5 at First St. John Church, 2471 Seaman St. Free for children under age 2.
t●Locke branch library community meeting, 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at the library, 806 Main St. Discuss the new building plan.
t●Football ticket raffle by the East Toledo Senior Softball League: two tickets to the Nov. 19 Ohio State vs. Michigan game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Drawing on Nov. 15 at the Ohio State/Michigan Smoker, held 6-11 p.m. at IBEW Local 245 at 705 Lime City Rd. Tickets: 419-691-1429.
t●Youth Basketball League registration until Nov. 11, for girls and boys from kindergarten through junior high school. Parents Alliance for Youth Sports meeting at 10 a.m. Nov. 12 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17; each parent must attend once per year. Games begin Dec. 10. Information: 419-691-1429, ext. 214.
Elmore
t LearningExpress courses on-line: math, reading, writing, and practice tests for the SAT, GED, U.S. citizenship, and civil service exams, through the Harris-Elmore Public Library, 328 Toledo St. Information: 419-862-2482.
Genoa
t●Pancake and sausage breakfast 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion Post, 302 West St.
t●Spaghetti dinner and auction, Nov. 5 at the Genoa fire hall, 101 Sixth St. Dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Children's meal at half price. Auction begins 6:30 p.m.
t● Genoa Band Boosters shopping benefit at Westfield Works Wonders: discounts, prizes, raffles, entertainment, refreshments, 6:30-10 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets, $10, include a $10 admission pass to Kalahari Waterpark Resort in Sandusky. Information: 419-836-1446.
Luckey
t●Luckey branch library open house to celebrate its 15th birthday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 228 Main St. Photo history, refreshments. Open to all.
Millbury
t●Turkey and ham dinner, 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 5 at St. Peter's United Church, 28505 Main St. Free for children under age 2.
Oregon
t●Spooky Halloween Party 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Stories, crafts, games, snacks. Wear a costume if you wish.
t●Nature Art for Young Children, Pearson Metropark, Packer-Hammersmith Center, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 5 at 4600 Starr Ave. Preschoolers and their adult companions experience fall season through a nature walk, story and craft project.
t●Holiday bazaar/bake sale, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 5 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 6 by St. Ignatius Altar Rosary, 212 North Stadium Rd. Raffle on Sunday and food on Saturday. Information: 419-691-2863.
t●Oregon Fest planning meeting, 5 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Open to all. Information: 419-691-9750.
Pemberville
t●Eastwood Band Boosters, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the high school library, 4900 Sugar Ridge Rd. All band parents and students invited.
Perrysburg
t●Meet the Candidates 7:30 p.m. today at Way Public LIbrary, 101 East Indiana Ave. Tom Mackin, Perrysburg mayoral candidate, and two candidates for city council will be present.
t●577 Foundation classes at 577 East Front St. Registration and information: www.577foundation.org or 419-874-4174.
Rossford
t●Family Outdoor Movie Night, Halloween cartoon movies will be shown. Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Registration required: 419-666-0924
t●Rossford Halloween parade: 2 p.m. Sunday begins at Veterans Memorial Park and ends at Rossford High School field house. Float and costume judging at 12:45 p.m. Information: 419-666-5262, ext. 191.
Walbridge
t●Story Hour, 11:30 to noon Thursdays for all ages at Walbridge branch library, 108 North Main St. Songs and stories. Information: 419-666-9900.
Woodville
t●Election night supper 5-7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Woodville Methodist Church, 201 First St. Swill steak and baked chicken dinners. Bazaar with crafts, holiday items, and baked goods, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Wood County
t●Hollywood as History, a round-table discussion on historical inaccuracies in films, 7 p.m. today at the Wood County Historical Center, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. Admission free for members; $2 suggested donation for others.
t●Holiday gift and bake sale by the Wood County Hospital Guild, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 3 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 4 in the hospital meeting rooms, 950 West Wooster St. Parking, shuttle service at rear of hospital.
t● White elephant sale donations accepted until Nov. 7 for the Old Home Holiday Tour gift shop sale to be held Dec. 2-18 at the Wood County Historical Society. Call 419-352-0967 for drop off locations.
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.
t Meditation, poetry and prose readings, 7 p.m. Fridays at 313 Thurstin St., Bowling Green. Readings at 8 p.m. Information: 419-378-2500.
Toledo
t●Children's Spooktacular Halloween for preschool-grade 6, 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan St. North Coast Theater performance and treats; take a candy sack, dress in costume, and join a trick-or-treat parade after the show. Call to register, 419-259-5231.
t●Dia de los Muertos celebration and fund-raiser, 7 p.m. Saturday at the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center, 1225 Broadway. Traditional remembrance altars, dance and musical entertainment with Mexican food and drink. Joe Lopez from San Antonio, Texas, is guest artist. Admission, $25. Information: 419-241-1655.
t●Mexican Holiday celebration, Day of the Dead, 4 p.m. Wednesday at South branch library, 1736 Broadway, for grades K-5. Crafts, food.
t Super Discovery Day for seniors at COSI, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at 1 Discovery Way downtown. Free admission for adults age 55 and older. Special science programs and refreshments. Free blood pressure and vision screenings. Information: 419-244-2674.
t● "Read Off Your Fines": library users up to age 17 can pay off their fines with reading through Nov. 30. For every 15 minutes of reading, library users can earn one "library dollar" for overdue fines. Contact your branch library for hours.
t●The World War I Years: film series and discussion on America in the Great War, 6:30 p.m. every Thursdays through Nov. 10 at Toledo-Lucas Public Library, 325 Michigan St.
t●Fall harvest dance, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 5 at Friendship Park Senior Center, 2930 131st St. Dance and pizza dinner, $8. Dance only, $5. Music by the Sounds Great Band. Open to all ages. Dinner reservations: 419-936-3079.
t Harvest bazaar at Epworth United Methodist Church, 3077 Valleyview Dr., Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hearts and Hands bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4030 Douglas Rd. Bake sale, card party, silent auction, artists and vendors, lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. both locations.
t●Turkey dinner 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Clark Street United Methodist Church, 1133 Clark St. Half price for children ages 3-10.
t●Yellow lake perch/prime rib, 4:30-8 p.m. Fridays, Zenobia Shriners, 1511 Madison Ave. $12.
t Aerobic dance, firming and toning exercises for ages 40 and up, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, 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.library.org. Library information line: 419-259-5207.
Areawide
t Wine Tasting at the Wolcott House Museum, tomorrow from 7-9 p.m., 1031 River Rd., Maumee. Selection of wines from Maumee Wines, hors d'oeuvres from Gianno's, music by Ronn, door prizes. Cost is $30 per person, reservations required: 419-893-9602.
t Blood Drive on the Perrysburg Township campus of Owens Community College, Oregon Road, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow in the north court of the college's Student Health and Activities Center. Donors provided with snacks and drinks before and after their donation. Information: 567-661-7295.
t Glasgow Reed Organ Series, part of the Fayette Artist Series, begins on Nov. 6. Robin Bloomburg and Team Fiddle with Terry Jankowski of Monroe, Mich., on the organ, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Opera House, 105 East Main St., Fayette. Information: 419-237-3111 or www.fayetteoperahouse.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.
t Dinner dance by Echoes of Poland Folk Song and Dance Ensemble, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to midnight at 5255 North Detroit Ave. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Buffet dinner, dancing. Information: 419-531-8658.
t Sylvania Community Arts Commission Orchestra seeks new members for November concert. All instruments needed, especially violin, viola, cello and base. High school students are welcome with teacher's recommendation. Rehearsals are Thursdays 7-9 p.m. at McCord Junior High School in Sylvania. Information: e-mail sylvaniaarts@buckeye-express.co or call 419-517-0118.
t●Worldwide storytelling Tellabration for grown-ups, 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Maumee Theater, 601 Conant St., held by the Toledo Frogtown Storytelling Guild. Wil Clay, storyteller and book illustrator, will join local storytellers. Tickets, $7 at the door.
Benefits
t Fight Against Domestic Violence is the theme of a 5K walk/run hosted by the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority at the University of Toledo on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. $8 for students and $10 for adults. Register at www.toledoroadrunners.org. All proceeds will go to the Bethany House.
t City-wide 50/50 raffle sponsored by The Thomas M. Wernert Center for Mental Health Recovery and Support. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5, available at the center, 208 West Woodruff. Drawing Monday at noon. Proceeds benefit the center to match a $7,500 grant from The Stranahan Foundation. Information: 419-242-3000.
t Halloween treat books sold at Wendy's to benefit the Adopt America Network which aids in finding homes for the children waiting in foster care. Books available during October for $1, and contain 10 coupons for free Jr. Frosty's, redeemable at Wendy's nationwide.
t Auction at Adat Adonai Messianic Jewish Synagogue, 5225 West Alexis, Sylvania, Nov. 6. View the items from noon-1 p.m., auction starts 1 p.m. All proceeds for Mission trip 2006.
t Marine Corps Toys for Tots program will benefit from several events catering to holiday shoppers. Nov. 5 and 6 at the Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St., Maumee, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts, silent auction, bake sale, food. Donations of new unwrapped toys accepted, but not required for admission. Nov. 13 at Sylvania Southview High School; Nov. 19, at St. Clement Hall; Dec. 4 at Perrysburg High School; Dec. 11 at Sunrise Banquet Center, Millbury.
t Lunch with the Goblins, hosted by The Epilepsy Center of NW Ohio, Saturday at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 915 North Reynolds Rd., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Costume contest, haunted hallway, music and a story telling witch. $7. All proceeds benefit programs by The Epilepsy Center. Information: 419-867-5950.
t Clothe-A-Child program, administered by the Christ Child Society of Toledo, provides warm winter clothing for over 700 Head Start preschoolers. All families must be referred by Head Start who can provide vouchers to qualified families. Distribution for both programs will be at the Mercy Professional Building, 2238 Jefferson Ave. noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 and Dec. 3 and 10. Information: 419-251-1218.
t Zenobia benefit Saturday in Zenobia Hall, 1511 Madison Ave., with a Country Cuzzin Hoedown, southern style buffet, Nashville music by Duane Micheals and entertainment by humorist Jennie Buser. 15 per person, dress country casual, doors open 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets: 419-849-3062.
t Dracula's Drain the Vein Blood Drive, Monday, at COSI Toledo, in partnership with The American Red Cross. The Red Cross anticipates a shortage of blood in the coming months due to medical procedures put on hold in the Gulf Coast region after Hurricane Katrina. Appointments: 419-244-2674 ext. 247.
Clubs
t American Legion Post 537, Christ Dunberger, luncheon and card party on Monday at the Post, 4925 Pickle Rd., doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tallies $7. Call Carol at 419-836-5588.
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 Bowling Green Skating Clubs at the BGSU Ice Arena, Mercer Rd., Bowling Green. Adults 18 & up, meets every Thursday from 8-10 p.m., information 419-878-6604. Junior Club, open to ages 5 and up, meets every Saturday from 8-11 a.m. Information 419-878-3509. Golf Outing is Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Perry Falls Mini Golf, 24750 North Dixie Hwy. Open to the public. $10 adults and $5 children. Information: 419-878-3509 or visit www.bgskateclub.org.
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●Friends of Pearson Metropark, Packer-Hammersmith Center, 7 p.m. Wednesday, 4600 Starr Ave. Guests welcome.
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. Public welcome, mini project each month. 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 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.
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 Historical Society of Bedford will meet Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Bedford Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., public is welcome.
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 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 at noon today at the Toledo Club, 235 14th St. Ann Hanning, executive director of ORTA shares ways to influence legislators. Lunch available for $17, reservations required by today, call 419-826-7342.
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), 7:30 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 each month; all moms are welcome, childcare provided. Information: 419-478-6012.
t Mother's of Preschoolers, Monclova Road Baptist Church, 7819 Monclova Rd., meets 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. Information: 419-866-0773 or go to www.monclovabaptist.org.
t MOPS group at St. Paul's Lutheran Church meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month during the school year from 9:15-11 a.m., 112 East Wayne St., Maumee. Child care is provided: 419-380-0365 or 419-380-8492.
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. to 3 p.m. Participants quilt, knit, sew, crochet and prepare gift bags and baby items. Instructors help; supplies provided. Information: 419-472-4667.
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. Information: call 419-536-8525.
t P.E.R.I. Chapt. #93 meets today at 1 p.m. in the Oregon Fire Station #2, 1102 South Wheeling St., Oregon.
t P.E.R.I. Chapt. 4 will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Margaret Hunt Senior Center, 2121 Garden Lake Pl., with Candidates Round Robin. Information: 419-478-7392.
t Polish National Alliance Lodge 520 meets the second Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at Lagrange branch library, 3422 Lagrange.
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 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 to begin Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. 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 Area Polka Society Halloween Dance on Saturday from 7-11 p.m. at Conn-Weissenberger Hall, 2020 West Alexis Rd., music by The Honky Hoppers.
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. 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 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 VFW Post 4906, Ladies Auxiliary, will have an inspection meeting on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the post hall, 2161 Consaul. They are also collecting non-perishable items for "Helping Hands" of Toledo which can be dropped off at the post Oct. 22-Nov. 7.
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.
Crafts
t Crafters needed for shows at Lourdes College on Saturday; St. Joseph's Church Sylvania on Dec. 3; and Woodville Mall week of Dec. 16. Information: 419-335-6965 or 419-882-2027.
t Arts & Craft Show by the Women's Ministry of Calvary Assembly of God, 5025 Glendale Ave., to benefit Newborns in Need of Northwest Ohio, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Space available for crafters. Call 419-472-4667 or 419-865-4470.
t Country Corner Craft Show at Lambertville United Methodist Church, 8165 Douglas Rd., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5. Handmade crafts and gifts, baked goods, Granny's Attic items, admission and parking are free.
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.
t Crafters needed for show at Christ United Methodist Church, 5757 Starr, Oregon, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables, $15. Call 419-698-8819 or 419-691-9701.
t Crafters needed for craft show at Northwood Church of God, 1838 South Coy Rd., Northwood, on Nov. 5. Information: 419-693-8006.
t Crafters needed for Craft Show at Calvary Bible Chapel, 3740 West Alexis Rd., Nov. 4-5. Information: 419-472-9765.
t Crafters needed for show at Bethel Lutheran Church, 1853 South Ave., Nov. 5. Information: 419-385-6905.
t Craft Show and Bake Sale for RiverPoint Ministries UMC will be Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Christian Life Center, 5649 Suder Ave., light lunch served. If you're interested in being an exhibitor call Vickie at 419-726-9410.
t Craft and Marketplace Show 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. Information: 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, hourly raffles.
t Crafters needed for 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 show, sponsored by Whiteford Agricultural Schools, Ottawa Lake, Mich., on Nov. 12. Information: 734-457-5703.
t Crafters needed for craft show at St. Michael's School, 510 West Front St., Monroe, Mich., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12. Information: 734-269-2780.
t Yuletide Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12 at Blissfield Elementary School, 630 South Lane St., Blissfield, Mich. Child care available and lunch served. Information: 517-486-4116.
t Crafters needed for show at Northwood High School on Nov. 12. Information: 419-693-0827.
t Craft show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13. at SS. Peter & Paul Church Parish Hall, 728 South St. Clair St. to benefit Queen of Apostles School. Holiday crafts/ gifts, raffle, lunch, bake sale.
t Crafters needed for Angel Wings On Lagrange Winter Fest and Craft Show, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. booth rental $25, hand-made holiday items. Information: 419-255-8406.
Education
t Art classes with Jan Revill Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Frog Towne Square Bay at the Erie Street Market, 237 South Erie St. Cost is $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 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 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 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 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. 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. Bring child's birth record, proof of income, immunization record, and Social Security number. Must meet income guidelines. Information: 419-259-5655.
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 Kindermusik Classes, music class for babies, to start on Oct. 31 at Miss Barb's Music Studio, 3307 North Holland-Sylvania Rd., for information on days and times please call 419-842-8331.
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 Lifelong Learning Classes forming in October and November for adults at Monroe County Community College's Whitman Center, 7777 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich. Sessions in art, real estate, Tai Chi, CPR, computers and more. Information: 734-847-0559.
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 Wednesday and Thursday 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Monroe Street United Methodist Church, 3613 Monroe. For children ages 3-5 with an adult. Drawing class Tuesdays for ages 6-13, from 4-5:30 p.m. and Creative Dramatics for ages 6-13 pm Wednesdays from 4-5:30 p.m., $3 fee for each session. 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 at the University of Toledo, family program, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. through Nov. 11, "Women in Astronomy". Children's program on Saturdays in October at 1 p.m.: "The Moon Witch", 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 Saturday classes for children ages 8-12 offered at the Wolcott House, 1031 River Rd., Maumee. Nov. 12 class features making a Thanksgiving treat and Dec. 10 make Christmas decorations. Classes are from 10 a.m. to noon, registration deadline is the Friday before the class. Cost is $10 per child. Call 419-893-9602.
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. to 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: 419-213-JOBS or 419-213-5627; 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 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 for exchange students for the 2005-2006 school year. Students are from Germany, Latvia, China, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, Korea, Mongolia, Slovakia, and other countries. Call 419-344-0466.
t STS Foundation is looking for host families for international exchange students who will attend local high schools. Students have their own spending money and insurance and will share their customs and culture with their host families. Information: David at 1-800-522-4678 or 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●All Hallows Eve historic harvest event, 3-10 p.m. Saturday at Seven Eagles Earth Center, 16248 Wapakoneta Rd., a mile south of Grand Rapids. Information: 419-509-0095.
t Plow Days, the Henry County Draft Horse Club's Farm Field Days event, 8 a.m.-dark Nov. 5-6 at Ken Davis's Farm on St. Rt. 109, just north of Liberty Center. Showcases horses including Belgians, Clydesdales, Percherons, mules, donkeys, miniatures and Haflingers. Plowing, log pull, wagon rides, and obstacle course with horses and ponies. Information: 419-410-6823.
t Elmore's Chocolate Festival in downtown Elmore, along Rice Street, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets, $5, can be purchased from Red, White & Brew, Pills 'n Packages or Lucy Bea Designs. Eleven participating merchants will each have chocolate treats to try, and a punch on your card from each will enter you in a raffle for a special prize from Mary Poppins Chocolate Factory.
Fish Fries
t Alva Sidle Post 232 every third Friday, 5-7 p.m. at 12580 River Rd., Grand Rapids. $7.
t American Legion, 1074 Clarion Ave., Holland, every Friday, 4:30-7:30 p.m., lake perch, walleye, steaks, burgers. Sunday breakfast buffet, $5.50 from 9 a.m. to noon. Information: 419-865-8511.
t Amvets 1010 fish fry at VFW # 3265, 5416 North Summit, Point Place, every Friday through Nov. 18, $6. Information: 419-726-2289.
t Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post #587, 2020 West Alexis Rd., every Friday from 5-7 p.m., $6.
t Fraternal Order of Eagles 197, 5050 Jackman Rd., 5-8 p.m. Fridays, shrimp and frog legs, regular and senior menu, smoke-free.
t Maumee Eagles, 827 Illinois, 5-8 p.m. Fridays. All you can eat Pollock $6.50; prime rib, crab legs, shrimp and chicken available. Saturday dinners 5-8 p.m. for $6.95, open to the public.
t Northwood VFW Post 102 on Andrus Road, 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Steaks, chicken available. Sunday breakfasts, 9 a.m. to noon, $4. Open to the public.
t Rossford Eagles, 658 Lime City, 5-7:30 p.m. $7.50.
t VFW Post 606, Ladies Auxiliary, Friday night dinners from 4-7 p.m., 3005 West Laskey Rd.
t VFW 2510, 617 Second St., Toledo, first Friday each month, 4-7 p.m., $7.
t VFW Post 2898, 3925 West Alexis Rd., all you can eat fish fry tomorrow for $7. Information: 419-473-9649.
t VFW Post 3013 at 1950 South Eber, Holland, every Friday, 5-7 p.m., and breakfast every Saturday, 8-11 a.m.
t West Clinton Mennonite Church will sponsor a Jonah Fish Fry on Nov. 4 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Ruihley Park Pavilion, Archbold. Free will donation, all proceeds to benefit Friendship House and Shepherd's Circle of Archbold, hurricane relief through Mennonite Disaster Service and Cherry Street Mission of Toledo. Carryouts available.
Halloween
t Garrison Ghost Walk: tour Fort Meigs with an 1812 guide and experience the spookier side of this historic place, tomorrow and Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. running every 15 minutes. Tours last 45 minutes to an hour. Admission: Adults $6, students $2, ages 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Fort Meigs' volunteer organization, the Old Northwest Military History Association. Reservations required: 419-874-4121 or visit www.ohiohistory.org or www.fortmeigs.org.
t Kid's Pumpkin Patch at Neville Funeral Home, 7438 Airport Hwy., Holland. Bring a canned good or non-perishable food product and receive a free pumpkin. Food will be donated to Hurricane Katrina disaster relief fund. Happy the Clown will be there with balloons, face painters, jugglers, treats, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.
t Spooky Family Halloween Skate will be held at the BGSU Ice Arena on Sunday 3:30-5:30 p.m. Trick-or-treating for children in costume. Coffee and snacks for parents in new snack area.
t Halloween Boo Cruise, on the Sandpiper, through Oct. 30, weekdays at 5, 5:45, 6:30 and 7:15 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15, 5, 5:45, 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. Departs Jefferson Street Dock, reservations: 419-537-1212.
t Fallen Timber's Corn Maze on Rt. 64 between Waterville and Whitehouse, open Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 2-10 p.m. through Oct. 29. Hayrides, moonwalk, kid's games, scavenger hunts. Admission $7, kids 6 and under, free. Portion of proceeds to families of Toledo's 983rd Army Reserve and Katrina victims. Information: 419-878-8372.
t Corn Maze at Fleitz Pumpkin Farm, 7133 Seaman Rd., Oregon, 5-Acre maze, 3 smaller mazes, farm animals, hayrides, cider and donuts. Free prize to anyone in costume. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.fleitzpumpkinfarm.com.
t Crot's Corn Maze, 4800 West Temperance Rd., open 11:00 a.m. till dark Saturdays and 1 p.m. till dark on Sundays through Nov. 6. Cost: adults $5.50, ages 5-15 $4.50, under 5 are free. Information: 734-856-7183.
t Haunted Forest by the Airport High School Band Boosters, 11270 Grafton Rd., Carleton, Mich., Fridays 9-11 p.m. and Saturdays 8-11 p.m. Not suitable for small children. $8.
t Halloween Boo Bash, at the East Toledo Family Center, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29. Costume contest, trick or treat stations, arts and crafts, games, music, Patrick the Magician at 3 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Information: 419-691-1429 ext. 223.
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 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 CPR class, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 5 offered by St. James Club, 7337 West Bancroft St. Cost is $25, certification is good for 3 years, open to the public. Register by Oct. 26, call 419-841-5597.
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 Healthcare speakers available through Bay Park Community Hospital. Healthcare professionals 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 Psychic and Health Event to be held Saturday at Toledo Plaza Hotel & Suites, 2340 South Reynolds Rd., $15 for 15 minute reading, admission is $3 at the door. Many health professionals and vendors to attend.
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.
Reunions
For a listing of upcoming military and school reunions, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log.
School Plays
t 42nd Street presented by Notre Dame Academy, Oct. 27, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 30 at 2 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center of Notre Dame Academy, 3535 West Sylvania Ave. Tickets: adults $11, students $7. Call 419-475-9359.
t And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie's murder mystery presented 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29 and 2 p.m. Oct. 30, in Maumee Valley Country Day School Millennium Theatre, 1715 South Reynolds Rd, Presented by the MVCDS Drama Department, tickets: Adults $7 and students $5. Information: 419-381-1313 ext. 3083.
t You're a Good Man Charlie Brown will be presented by the Toledo School for the Arts on the Mainstage Theatre at Owens Community College at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, 4, 5 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6. For more information call the Toledo School for the Arts at 419-246-8732.
t The Secret Garden will be presented Nov. 3, 4, 5 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at Perrysburg High School, 13385 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg. Tickets available at the box office or before shows. All tickets $10.
t The Man Who Came to Dinner, Nov. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at Maumee High School's Performing Arts Center, 1147 Saco St., Maumee. Tickets are $5.
t Sherlock Holmes will be presented Nov. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. by Gateway Middle School students at Maumee High School's Performing Arts Center, 1147 Saco St., Maumee. Tickets are $6/adults and $5/ students and senior citizens.
t Charlotte's Web will be presented by Wauseon High Sock & Buskin Society on Nov. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $5 adults and $3 students and available from the high school or at the ticket booth, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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 October 26, 2005, 11:55 a.m.
