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What's on: Areawide

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t Anthony Wayne Scholarship Dinner 5-7 p.m. tomorrow, Anthony Wayne High School cafeteria, by AW Alumni Association and Carrabba's Grill. Tickets: adults $15, adult couples $25, and students under 12 years $7. Tickets available from any school trustee or by calling 419-877-5377.

t Vanished Toledo - Postcard Memories of a City's Past, an exhibit in the Blade Rare Book Room, third floor of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St. Examples of Toledo postcards from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Free admission. Information: 419-259-5233.

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t Paperback Writer: Lennon at Your Library. All Toledo-Lucas County Public Library branches displaying John Lennon and Beatles materials in December. A celebration of Lennon's music on Dec. 8 at the main branch, 325 Michigan St., in the audiovisual department. Area artists perform acoustic versions of their favorite Lennon songs beginning at 6:30 p.m. If interested in performing, call: 419-259-5333.

t Holiday pierogi sale, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 featuring 16 varieties of pierogi, pre-paid advance orders only. Call St. Paschal Secular Franciscan Fraternity at 419-729-3370. Cost is $9 per dozen, sold by the dozen only. Pick-up at Zablocki Senior Center, Lagrange St. and Central Ave.

t●Auditions for Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, held by the Oregon Community Theater, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Fassett music room, 3025 Starr Ave., Oregon. Be prepared to read from the script. Show dates are Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 10-12.

Benefits

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t Cancer Benefit for Dawn Szabo, at Mickey Finn's Pub, 602 Lagrange St., Dec. 4, beginning at 4 p.m. Cover $5, 50/50 raffles, door prizes, live music and drink specials. Music starts at 5 p.m. Information: 419-509-1022 or 419-246-3466.

t Toledo Area Humane Society auction, Dec. 4, 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Arrowhead Park, Maumee. Preview from 1-2 p.m. and auction at 2 p.m. Sofas, chairs, dressers, beds, end tables, lamps, coffee tables, entertainment centers, curtains and more up for auction.Information: 419-482-7101.

t Warm Heart, Warm Hands, a community outreach program by Bay Area Credit Union to benefit families in need, is accepting donations of new hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks. Bring to Bay Area Credit Union office at 4202 Navarre Ave., Oregon across from Pearson Metropark. Information: 419-698-2962.

t Charity Auction at Brandywine Country Club, Wednesday, doors open at 10:30 a.m., crafts, baked items, money tree, homemade auction items. Main auction items: week in St. Augustine and $400 American Express Gift Card. Tickets, $20, include lunch. Proceeds used for groups in the community. Information: 419-865-2516.

t U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program will benefit from two sales events for holiday shoppers. Sunday at Perrysburg High School; Dec. 11 at Sunrise Banquet Center, Millbury. Information: 419-842-9846.

t Toys for Tots drop-off, Contours Express is a drop-off site for toys collected for the program at 5654 Mayberry Square, Sylvania. Information: 419-882-6398.

t Holiday party and silent auction noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 9, sponsored by UT students and faculty of Women's and Genders Studies, in University Hall 4220. Potluck sign-up in department office.

t Clothes and Christmas giveaway, 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 16 at Lincoln Academy for Boys, 1801 North Detroit Ave. Sponsored by New Life Church of God for families in the community. Giveaway items include clothing, household items, toys and food bags. Donations of gently used items appreciated, call 419-340-9887 or 419-843-1363.

t Clothe-A-Child program, administered by the Christ Child Society of Toledo, provides winter clothing for more than 700 Head Start preschoolers. Families must be referred by Head Start who provide vouchers to qualified families. Distribution is noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 10 at the Mercy Professional Building, 2238 Jefferson Ave. Information: 419-251-1218.

Books

t Jim Mollenkopf book signing 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Vintage Gardens Gallery at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Mr. Mollenkopf signs his new book Great Black Swamp Woods & Wanders: Nature's Jewels in Northwest Ohio,

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 Bowling Green Skating clubs meet Thursdays from 8-10 p.m. at the BGSU Ice Arena, Mercer Rd., Bowling Green. Adults 18 & up. Information 419-878-6604. Junior Club, open to ages 5 and up, meets Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. 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●Five Points Business Association holiday gathering, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 10 at West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 West Sylvania Ave. Cookie decorating, stories, music, refreshments followed by tree lighting across from the library. Information: 419-259-5290.

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 formed for singles to meet others. 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 IMA Christmas dinner dance Dec. 18, at Conn-Weissenberger, 2020 West Alexis Rd., advance reservations only. Polish dinner by Malciewski's and music by A Touch Of Brass. Call 419-478-6068 or 419-476-5851.

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 VFW 4906 meets Monday, at 6 p.m. at the post hall, 2161 Consaul St. Toy donation suggested. Information: 419-345-4143.

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

t Lutheran Home Coffee Club, 1:30 p.m. second Thursday each month, 131 North Wheeling St., Oregon. Information: 419-693-0751, ext. 246.

t●Lucas County Retired Teachers meet noon Dec. 15 at Toledo Hilton, 3100 Glendale Ave. Program by Fred Folger on downtown life in the '30s, '40s, and '50s.Lunch and program is $16.25. Reservations by Dec. 7: 419-826-7342.

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●PERI chapter 4 meets 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Margaret Hunt Senior Center, 2121 Garden Lake Place. Program is holiday potluck and party. Information: 419-478-7392 or 419-382-8809.

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: 419-536-8525.

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 Singles group at Pilgrim Church of the United Church of Christ, 1375 Sylvania Ave. Information: 419-537-9220.

t●Sylvania Women's Connection West Jan. 13 at The Renaissance Place, 6060 Renaissance Place on Holland-Sylvania Road. Juice and coffee at 9:15 a.m. followed by brunch, special program, vocalist, and inspirational speaker. For reservations and complimentary nursery, call 419-472-8749 by Jan. 11. Cost, $12, Next brunch, Feb. 10.

t Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts, T.A.M.E., meets every first Tuesday at The Sylvania Heritagae Museum, 5717 North Main St., Sylvania. Meetings start at 7 p.m., information: 419-666-0036 or 734-847-6366.

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

t●Toledo East Women's Connection Fashion show and lunch Dec. 8 atSt. Charles Hospital, Oregon Room 2600 Navarre Ave. Dors open at 11:30 a.m.; noon lunch followed by program at 12:30 p.m. $10. Fashions by Talbots, music by Ruth Ball and Marene Fondessy, and speaker Amy Gardner on "Search for True Happiness. Reservations by Dec. 5: 419-476-2604.

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 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 may join as beginners, intermediates or advanced photographers. Information: 419-849-3108.

t Towne Club of Toledo meets today, cards at 10 a.m., social time 11:30 a.m., luncheon at 12:15 p.m. Post lunch speaker is Rick Grafing-Ragime Rick. New members welcome. Information: 419-475-4775.

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 at 9:15 p.m. on Dec. 16 features the Night Hawks and May 20 the Duane Malinowski Band, at Zenobia Hall, 1507 Madison Ave. Guest fees are $25 per couple 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●Toledo Jazz Society holiday classics concert, 8 p.m. Saturday, Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. Seasonal music and The Nutcracker Suite, with dancers from the Toledo School for the Arts. Cost: adults $22, non-members $25, and students with valid ID $5. Information: 419-824-3499.

t●Choraliers Christmas 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Woodville Road at Elmore St. Because It's Christmas presented by the Choraliers. Advance tickets: adults $9, seniors $8, and children under twelve years $5, at the door tickets will be $10. Information: 419-693-7542.

t Christmas Concerts by Windsong, include poetry, stories, scripture, and contemporary music, 7 p.m. Sunday at Delta Church of Christ, 500 Providence St.; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 11 at Christ United Methodist Church in Napoleon; 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at Living Faith United Methodist, 1240 Columbus Ave., Holland, and 11 p.m. Dec. 24 at First Church of God in Wauseon.

t●Clarence Smith Community Chorus Christmas concert, 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at St. Martin de Porres, 1119 West Bancroft St. Free to the public. Information: 419-259-5209 or 419-471-1577.

t Holiday concert 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 presented by The John Tyner Chorale in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Motherhouse Chapel, 610 West Elm Ave., Monroe, Mich. Free to the public. Information: 734-242-5176.

Crafts

t Holiday Crafts 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdayat Ft. Miami Elementary, 716 Askin, Maumee, Local crafts, teacher's supplies, raffles, concessions, baked goods and student-made crafts. A portion of the profit benefits the playground equipment fund. Tables available: 419-893-6173.

t Christmas Along the River craft and bake sale, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Waterville Recreation Building, behind Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville. Free food, raffles, door prizes.

t Holiday craft show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Start High School, 2100 Tremainsville Rd. Proceeds toward the Start After Prom event.

t Holiday crafts, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Local 14 UAW, 5411 Jackman Rd. Local artists and crafters.

t●Santa at the Old Schoolhouse Commons 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 8336 Monroe Rd., Lambertville. Gift ideas, decorations, pictures with Santa, refreshments, and entertainment. Information: 734-856-1504.

t Colonial Christmas Crafts, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1690 West Sterns Rd., Temperance, Mich. Sponsored by Historical Society of Bedford to benefit the preservation of Bedford's Banner Oak School, Artisans in period costumes sell colonial and country crafts. Lunch available, $1 donation at the door.

t Millbury Christmas craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Millbury Fire Hall, 28410 Oak. Proceeds to the Millbury School Restoration Project. Crafters needed, call 419-836-9541.

t●Craft and gift show at Perrysburg High School 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 13385 Roachton Rd. Show is also site for collection of new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots campaign. Free admission and parking. Information: 419-842-9846.

t Christmas arts and crafts show, Sunday noon to 7 p.m. Historic Park Lane Hotel, 142 23rd St. Benefits East Toledo Family Center.

t●Craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Delta American Legion Post 373. Lots of hand crafted items for sale. Lunch and refreshments available for purchase. Information: 419-822-3294.

t Crafters needed for Angel Wings On Lagrange Winter Fest and Craft Show, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Booth rental $25, hand-made holiday items. Information: 419-255-8406.

Education

t ACT National Exam being given on Dec. 10, at Owens Community College, in Fire Science and Law Enforcement Center Rooms 145-147 from 8 a.m.-Noon. For information call 567-661-7547 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7547.

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. $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 main campus.

t Childbirth education classes, 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, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 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 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 Lifelong Learning Classes 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 Owens Community College Rapid Registration for Spring Semester, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2, and 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 3 at the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. Information: 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7777.

t Project ABC free Family Arts Lab every Tuesday 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, $3 cash fee per session. Drawing class Tuesdays for ages 6-13, from 4-5:30 p.m. and Creative Dramatics for ages 6-13, Wednesdays from 4-5:30 p.m., $5 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 Dec. 23, "Holiday Lights." "Santa's Secret Star" Dec. 3-17 explores how Santa used the stars to find his way home to the North Pole. Cost: 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 must show a driver's license or birth certificate.

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 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 who speak English, attend local high schools, have spending money and insurance. Call 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 family 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, seeks host families for exchange students. 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.

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 Commodore Perry VFW 3338, every Friday from 4-8 p.m., 2231 South St. Information: 419-381-0153.

t Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post 587, 2020 West Alexis Rd., Fridays 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 Joseph W. Diehn American Legion Post 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania, 5-7 p.m. first Friday of each month through May, dinners starting at $6.50 with other menus including shrimp, chicken strips and baked cod. Information: 419-882-9080.

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 Mayfair-Plymouth Church, 5253 Bennett Rd., 5-7 p.m., dine in or carry out. Cost for all-you-can-eat dinner that includes beverage and dessert is adults $6, children under 6 years is $4. Information: 419-476-7093. Last day is Dec. 2.

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 all.

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

t●St. Caspar Knights of Columbus council 8829, 4:30-7:15 p.m. Parish Life Center, 1205 North Shoop Ave. In addition to the all-you-can eat fish dinner, a baked lemon pepper fish dinner and macaroni and cheese dinner is also offered. Cost is adults $7, children 7-12 years $3, and ages 6 and under and 90 and over are free.

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

Health

t●Alzheimer's Disease update, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13, Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, 2500 North Reynolds Rd., by Dr. Cletus U. Iwuagwu of the Geriatric Center and Gerontology, Medical University of Ohio. Light dinner served 6-6:30 p.m. Dinner and program in partnership with Pfizer Inc. Call to register by Dec. 8: 419-537-1999.

tAquatic arthritis exercise 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 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, 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 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 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.

Holidays

t Holiday Festival at Erie Street Market Dec. 2-4. Live trees and wreaths for sale along with a weekend of caroling, crafts and Santa. Proceeds benefit The Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio. Information: 419-867-5950.

t Photos with Santa Paws, to benefit The Toledo Area Humane Society, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1920 Indian Wood Circle, $20 donation. Information: 419-482-7101.

t Country Christmas at Bittersweet Farms 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 3. Horse-drawn hay rides, pictures with Santa, Christmas tree sales, arts and crafts by Bittersweet residents, refreshments. Sign up for breakfast with Santa from 9-11 a.m. Dec. 3, at adults $7, children ages 12 and under, $5, which includes picture with Santa. Information: 419-875-6986 ext. 1228.

t Heralding the Holidays at Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr., 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3; and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 4. Shop for unique gifts and on Friday night enjoy the gardens lit with luminaries. Christmas displays and food vendors open all weekend. Admission and parking are free.

t●Christmas along the River in Waterville, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday downtown. Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. with Santa. Horse drawn wagon rides, ice sculpting demonstration.

t●Holiday house tour and boutique in Bowling Green 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3. Five homes on tour. Boutique held at the Woman's Club, 134 North Prospect from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch available. Cost is $10 and benefits scholarships for women. Information: 419-352-6678.

t Holiday open house at Fort Meigs, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Family-friendly event with lots of activities, food and shopping. Shop in the gift shop and museum store. Reenactors will portray soldiers, civilians and Native Americans from the War of 1812 era. Admission $3 per person or $5 for a family. Information: 419-874-4121.

t Saturday Christmas craft class for children ages 8-12 at the Wolcott House, 1031 River Rd., Maumee, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 10. Cost is $10 per child. Register by tomorrow: 419-893-9602.

t The Nutcracker performance by the Bedford Ballet Company, at The Franciscan Center, Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., 8 p.m. Dec. 10. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/children. Group rates available; call 734-847-4944.

Reunions

For a listing of upcoming military and school reunions, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log.

School Plays

t The Christmas Box to be presented by the Center of Fine and Performing Arts at Owens Community College in the Mainstage Theatre at 8 p.m. Dec. 10. For information call 567-661-2787 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. ARTS.

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 November 30, 2005, 12:30 p.m.

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