Clay Center

•Split the pot bingo, 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 3 at Clay Center fire station at 420 Main St. Refreshments available.

East Toledo

•Ladies auxiliary VFW 4906 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the post hall, Consaul Street.

•One Way Ticket to Africa, Feb. 6, 3:30 p.m., Birmingham branch library. Grades K-5 celebrate Black History Month by learning about the culture of Africa. and making an ancient tribal mask!

•Valentine's Day pop-up card, Feb. 8, 3:30 p.m. at Birmingham branch library. Grades 6-12 make a special pop-up card to take. Teen

Space, Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m., at the library. Teens join friends after school and enjoy food, work on homework, or just hang out with friends.

•Spaghetti dinner at Clay High School, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Clay High School cafeteria. Dinner music by the school's jazz band. Tickets at the door: adults, $7; children, $5. Proceeds will be used for new band uniforms.

Elmore

•Chocolate Fest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10, sponsored by the Elmore Chamber of Commerce. Tickets, $5, available at the Red, White, and Brew coffee shop. Each ticket will be punched at participating businesses and entitles the bearer to a chocolate treat and the chance to win a basket of chocolate goodies. The coffee shop will also have a chocolate fountain.

•Woodmore High School mandatory Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program meeting for grades 8-11 and their parents, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in the school's multipurpose room, 633 Fremont St. Topics include eligibility requirements, enrollment options, application procedures, financial arrangements, transportation, scheduling, counseling requirements, and more. Respond by Feb. 5 by phone to 419-862-2721, ext. 359 or by email to nslotterbeck@woodmore.k12.0h.us.

Genoa

•Taste of Genoa and Valentine's Day celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 8 and 10, Genoa Town Hall. Donation of $22.50 includes luncheon ticket and local merchant coupons.

•Lincoln Day luncheon with speaker, noon Feb. 10 at Genoa fire hall. Eric Rotsinger, descendant of Mark Twain, will be the speaker. Cost, $12 for dinner and program. Reservations: 419-855-3166.

Jerusalem Twp.

•Wild-game dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the township hall, Rt. 2 between Decant and Yondota roads. Ham and chicken dinners also available. Door prizes, silent auction. For tickets - $18 adults, $9 youths - call 419-696-0499.

Millbury

•Millbury Golden Gang meeting, Feb. 6 at the township hall, 27975 Cummings Rd. Lunch provided.

Northwood

•T-ball, baseball, or softball sign-up for boys and girls ages 5 to 14: registration from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 4 and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Josie Reinhart Community Center, Oram and Wales roads. Register also from 8 a.m. to

4 p.m. Feb. 6-12 at the municipal office. Fee is $30, with a maximum fee of $45 for two or more students. Fee waiver requests must be in writing. Umpires and coaches may also sign up at registration.

Oregon

•Sacred Heart Home: "Pride in Foodservice Week" events for residents of the Sacred Heart home, their families, and the staff, Feb. 5 to 9 at 930 South Wynn Rd. Families of the residents are invited to a 2:30 kick off party Feb. 5, dinner and entertainment on Feb. 6, a movie at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8, and a food fair at noon Feb. 8. Art contest for residents at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9. 419-698-4331, ext. 121.

t Oregon Community Theatre comedy, Over the River and Through the Woods, 8 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and also at 3 p.m. Feb. 3 at Fassett School auditorium, 3025 Starr Ave. Story of a young man's relationship with his grandparents. Tickets: 419-691-1398.

t Auditions for "Gilligan's Island, the Musical," 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6, held by the Oregon Community Theatre at Fassett School auditorium, 3025 Starr Ave. Information: www.oregoncommunitytheatre.org or call 419-691-1398.

t Friends of Pearson: monthly meeting, Pearson Metropark, Starr Avenue, 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Packer-Hammersmith Center. Open to all.

t Toledo East Women's Connection, Heart to Heart luncheon and program, Feb. 8 in the Oregon Room, St. Charles Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave. Lunch buffet at noon, program at 12:30 p.m. Speaker, music, Reservations: 419-476-2604.

t Teen button brooches craft, all materials provided, 2 p.m. Feb. 10 at Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd. For grades 6-12. Free.

t Oregon Fest planning meeting, 5 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Oregon branch library, 3340 Dustin Rd. Open to all groups and individuals.

t Teutonia Maennerchor and the Teutonia Damenchor, German-American men and women's choruses seeking new members: practice times are Mondays at 7:15 p.m. for women and 8:15 p.m. for men, at Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd. near Coy Road. Information: 419-867-7415.

•Great Eastern Toastmasters of Oregon meet at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays each month at Bay Park Community Hospital. Improve public speaking, listening, and leadership skills. Information: 419-836-5556.

Oak Harbor

t Oak Harbor Little League registration for ages 5 to 14, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Oak Harbor police station in the council chambers. Mail forms to Oak Harbor Little League at 117 West Main St. Fees and forms due by March 1. Information: 419-898-1922.

Perrysburg

t Winter One Acts, a series of three one-act plays, Perrysburg High School, Feb. 1-3 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 for center section and $5 for side sections. Information: 419-874-3181 ext. 25105.

t Book discussions: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, 7 p.m. Feb. 1, and 1776 by David McCullough, 7 p.m. Feb. 19, Way Public Library, 101 East Indiana Ave.

t Snow Ball family fun and games night, 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2, with refreshments, Way Public Library, East Indiana Avenue. Free.

t Society for American Baseball Research, Roger Bresnahan/Mud Hens chapter, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Hinkles' home in Perrysburg. Information: 419-874-1400.

t Snow Ball, a dance for seniors, 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 8 at Perrysburg Commons Retirement Center, 10542 Fremont Pike. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Reservations required: 419-874-1931.

Rossford

t Valentine's for Veterans, 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 7, Rossford Public Library. 720 Dixie Hwy. Make a valentine to send to a vet at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. Registration: 419-666-0924.

t Square and contra dances with live music and caller: Feb. 10 Valentine dance; March 10 St. Patrick's Day theme; April 14 spring dance, and May 12 end of season dance, Rossford United Methodist Church, 270 Dixie Hwy. Dances held 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission, $6. All dances are taught; take a snack or dessert to share. Information: 419-354-7479.

t Teen Valentine's Day program, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Rossford Public Library storytime room, Dixie Highway. Make plastic heart lockets for your Valentines. Registration required; sign up at the library. For grades 6 to 12 only.

Williston

t Red Cross bloodmobile, noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 7 at St. John Lutheran Church in Williston. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

Wood County

t Bowling Green Curling Club, open curling evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2 at the BGSU ice arena, Mercer Road. Basic instruction and equipment provided. Take clean shoes and dress for the outdoors. Cost, $10 per person. Information: 419-270-9820 or 419-262-1143. Open to all.

t Groundhog Day full moon hike at Carter-Loomis Farm Park: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. Hot beverages, homemade snacks. Register: www.wcparks.org.

t Owls, Hawks, and Eagles, Oh My! 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Park District headquarters, 18729 Mercer Rd., Bowling Green. Trip to Killdeer Plains wildlife area; search for long-eared saw-whet owls, and the hawks that winter there. Take money for lunch in Upper Sandusky. Program fee, $5. Register: www.wcparks.org.

t Black Swamp Skills, 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Knight Preserve nature center, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. Learn native American skills such fire making and bone tools. Reservations: www.wcparks.org.

t Nature Sleuths monitoring teams help keep an eye on local wildlife: workshops on frogs and toads at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 and on bluebirds at 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Park District Headquarters, North Mercer Road, Bowling Green. Information on how to monitor and on signing up. Reservations: www.wcparks.org.

t Volunteer stewardship opportunities in the Wood County Parks: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at Park District Headquarters, North Mercer Road, Bowling Green. Help with conservation projects to improve wildlife habitat and beautify the park areas. Registration required: www.wcparks.org.

t National Alliance on Mental Illness of Wood County sponsors a Family-to-Family Education Program, for families of persons diagnosed with serious mental illness, a 12-week series of classes beginning Feb. 7 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at NAMI Wood County, 17658 Tontogany Rd., Bowling Green. To register, e-mail nami@wcnet.org or call 419-352-1545 or 1-800-472-9411.

Toledo

t Euchre tournament, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 4256 Secor Rd. $5.

t Concerts at Wildwood Preserve Metropark: The Cheltenham Performance Circle present an evening of Bartok's music, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Feb. 1 in the drawing room. BGSU Concert of Terrific Tunes at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Manor House. Free.

t Christian Festival Choir needs singers for their Exaltation 2007 concert to be held March 10 and 11 at Maumee High School. Practice 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Calvary Assembly of God, Glendale Avenue. Call 419-865-5795.

t Women's self-defense course using the RAD System: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, and 17 at Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Manor House basement, West Central Avenue. Course taught by Metroparks rangers, for ages 18 and older, or ages 13 to 17 with a parent. Cost, $15 per session or $45 for all three. To register, call 419-407-9700.

t So You Want To Go Back to School, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Eberly Center for Women conference room, Tucker Hall room 0180, University of Toledo, Bancroft Street campus. Information from adult student admissions and adult transfer admissions. Information: 419-530-5721.

t Newborns in Need, monthly work day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at Calvary Assembly of God, 5025 Glendale Ave. Help to quilt, knit, sew, and crochet baby items for premature or newborn babies in crisis. Teachers and supplies provided. Items donated to local charities and hospitals. Information: 419-865-4470.

Areawide

t Follow the Drinking Gourd, astronomy program for children of all ages, 1 p.m. Saturdays from Feb. 3 through 24, University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory, West Bancroft Street campus. Cost $5 adults, $4 for children ages 3 and older and for seniors.

t Skywatchers of Africa, family astronomy program, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 2 through 23 at the UT planetarium, Bancroft Street campus. Cost $5 adults, $4 for children ages 3 and older and for seniors. Observation of the heavens using the Ritter 1-Meter telescope offered after the evening programs on Feb. 2 and March 2, weather permitting. Information: www.rpbo.utoledo.edu or 419-530-4037.

t "What Happened to Pluto?" a new astronomy program at the Appold Planetarium of Lourdes College, 7:30 p.m. at the college, Convent Boulevard, Sylvania. Show dates are the following Fridays: Feb. 2 and 16, March 2, 16, and 30, and April 13. Admission is $4, or $3 for Lourdes faculty, staff and students, and children ages 11 and under. Reservations are required: 419-517-8897.

•"My Real Name: Breaking the Silence on Child Sex Trafficking in Ohio," a debut of a local play retelling real life accounts of life underground, 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the University of Toledo Doerman Theatre. Advance donation, $10 benefits Second Chance, which provides rehabilitation services to women and girls. Reservations: Toledo Area Ministries, 419-242-7401. Tickets at the door, $15.

t Legal Rights of Women, a Saturday seminar, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Jane Eberly Eager conference room in Tucker Hall, room 0180, University of Toledo main campus, West Bancroft Street. Fee, $20. Free for UT women students and women with low incomes. Reservations: 419-530-8570.

t Penta Career Center career night and open house, 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at Penta's high school building, 30095 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg Township. Presentations in each of Penta's career-technical labs at 6:10, 6:50, and 7:30 p.m. Representatives from area colleges and universities will also be present.

t Business After Hours, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Holiday Inn French Quarter, Perrysburg. Networking with a Mardi Gras flavor, sponsored by The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. Free. Information: www.toledochamber.com or call 419-243-8191, ext. 228.

•International Cat Association Cat Show, Feb. 9 from 3-9 p.m. and Feb. 10 and 11 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lucas County Rec Center, 2901 Key St., Maumee. Admission is $6 teen to adult, $4 seniors and $2 kids 6-12. Ages 5 and under free. Information: www.ToledocatShow.com.

•National ACT Testing will be available for area residents at Owens Community College on Feb. 10 at 8 a.m. in Fire Science and Law Enforcement Center Rooms 145-147. Prior registration is required through the ACT organization. Information: 567-661-7547 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7547.

•College Goal Sunday is a state sponsored event to help students complete their FAFSA applications for financial aid, Feb. 11 from 2-5 p.m. at Owens Community College, Toledo-area campus Audio/Visual Classroom Center Rooms 121-128 and 152-154, or Findlay-area Campus Conference Center. Information: 567-661-7343 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7343 on the Toledo-area Campus or 567-429-3540 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 3540 on Findlay-area Campus.

•Damenchor's Valentine's Day Dinner at Oak Shade Grove Hall, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon, Feb. 11. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres followed by dinner from 1-2 p.m. Tickets are $12, reservations by Feb. 5. Call 419-478-2130.

•Photo Contest sponsored by the National Center for Nature Photography at Secor Metropark and the Photo Arts Club of Toledo, with entries due by Feb. 17. The contest is open to all amateur photographers. The exhibition, which will include all entries, will be held Feb. 23, 24, and 25 at the National Center for Nature Photography, 10001 West Central Ave., Berkey. Information: 419-536-8422 or go to www.toledophotoartsclub.com.

t ToledoZOOTeen program for ages 13 to 17: young people with an interest in animals, nature, education, conservation, and community service can volunteer at the Toledo Zoo for the summer or year-round. Interviews are required. Apply by Feb. 15 deadline. Information: www.toledozoo.org or 419-385-4040.

t Was Eve a Scientist? A three-part symposium on Women and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine, University of Toledo campus. Feb. 15 from 3-5 p.m., Women's Leadership in STEMM, Student Union room 2584. Feb. 16 at 10 a.m., Women's Academic Careers in STEM, Nitschke Hall auditorium. Feb. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., Women in the Health Professions, Health Education building, room 103 on the UT Health Science Campus, Glendale Avenue. Professors from several departments will take part in each symposium. Information: www.womenscenter.utoledo.edu or 419-530-8570.

•First Manor House Mardi Gras, Feb. 17 at the Wildwood Metropark Manor House, 5100 West Central Ave. Shelly Brown, a native of Louisiana, serves as Mardi Gras Queen. Music by the Cake Walkin' Jass Band, hors d'oeuvres and desserts, carnival games, tarot cards, astrology. Tickets $60 per person, $100 per couple. Reservations: www.metroparkstoledo.com or call 419-407-9784.

t World Cultures Film: In America, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Owens Community College, Oregon Road. Mainstage Theater. Irish immigrants find their way in New York City. Information: 567-661-7523.

•"Costumes and Customs: Celebrating Women Everywhere," lunch and show co-sponsored by Great Lakes Consortium for International Training and Development and the University of Toledo Catherine Eberly Center for Women: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 2 at the Courtyard at the Navy at the International Park, 26 Main St., Toledo. Buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m. International ethnic traditions, a show commemorating International Women's Day, 12:30 p.m. Tickets sold until Feb. 15. Information: 419-530-8572.

•Pet Care A to Z, Junior Girl Scouts to learn responsible pet ownership and earn a Pet Care badge, now through May on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. Held at Toledo Area Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. Registration required: Maumee Valley Girl Scout Council, 419-243-8216.

Benefits

•Raffle tickets available for 2007 Road King Motorcycle, for $5 each, to benefit MDA, sponsored by the Toledo Harley Owners Group, Westfield Franklin Park Shopping Town, Feb. 3 and 4, and during a bike show Feb. 9-11, with drawing for the Road King on Feb. 11. Tickets will be sold at Cabella's in Dundee, Mich. Jan. 20 and 21. Tickets can also be purchased at Toledo Harley Davidson and Signature Harley Davidson.

•Heart & Soul event to benefit Harbor Behavioral Healthcare and Nation Alliance on Mental Illness, Feb. 10 from 6:30-10 p.m. at The Roost at Fifth Third Field (4th Floor), 406 Washington St. Event includes international food stations, coffee and desserts, cash bar, music and silent auction. Cost $45 per person. Call 419-479-3233, ext. 1975, by Feb. 2.

t Room to Breathe, fundraising event for Lung Cancer Alliance, 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 10 at Snook's Dream Cars, 13920 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. Elegant offering of food, a silent auction, local classic rock and roll band, "Suburban Legend." Tickets, $50. Reservations required by Feb. 5; call 419-874-6800 or email cummings@findlay.edu.

•Valentine treats from Wendys to benefit Adopt America Network, will be sold at Toledo area Wendys through Feb. 14. One dollar for 10 Valentine treat coupons. All net proceeds donated to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

•Donations needed for rummage sale to benefit Cancer patients. Donations accepted until Feb. 28 at Haematology-Oncology Assoc., 8166 Douglas Rd., Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Feb. 17 and 24 from 9 a.m. to1 p.m.

•New and gently used household items needed for Family House Shelter, the largest emergency shelter for homeless families in Ohio. Donations can be dropped off at Champion Credit Union locations: 4140 West Laskey Rd., 1347 South Detroit Ave., and 7525 Sylvania Ave. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. View the Family House wish list at www.ChampionCU.org or call 419-407-4140.

•Art Auction donations needed for Fort Miami Elementary School for their auction on Feb. 17 at Gianno's restaurant. Works by local artists and other items auctioned to raise funds for curriculum enrichment, instructional support and equipment. For information or to make a donation call 419-897-0452 or 419-893-8372.

•Pet nail clipping offered on Sundays at Toledo Area Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, for a $5 donation. No appointment is necessary. Information: 419-891-0705.

Camps

•Spring training baseball camps to be offered by University of Toledo Baseball team for grades 1-12, Feb. 3 and 10. Information at www.utrockets.com or contact assistant coach Oliver Wolcott at 419-530-3097.

Clubs

•American Sewing Guild meets the second Wednesday monthly at 6:30 p.m. at Hancock Fabrics, 5201 Airport Hwy. New members welcome.

•Artists Club meets twice a month for hands-on activities and guest speakers at the Arts Council office, 134 West South Boundary St., suite T, Perrysburg. Information: 419-873-2787 or Perrysburgarts.org.

•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.

•Crochet Now of the Crochet Guild of America meets the first Thursday each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd. Information: 419-837-5653.

•Daughters of the American Revolution, Ursula Wolcott/Black Swamp Chapter of National Society, meets Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Holland Library, 1032 South McCord Rd., members will meet at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at Fuji Restaurant, 7130 Airport Hwy. Information: 419-381-0446.

•Genealogy by Computer Society meets 1 p.m. the second Saturday each month at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St. Visitors welcome. Information: 419-382-6559 or go to www.gcstoledo.org.

•Glass City Miniatures Guild meets 7 p.m. every third Tuesday, Conference Center at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Rd. Public welcome, mini-project each month. Information: 419-936-2986.

•Glass City Singles Social Club offers line dance instruction at 6:30 p.m. (cost $3), and ballroom dance instruction at 7:30 p.m. (cost $6) at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., and regular Friday night dance parties for $7 from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Annual Valentine's Day party is Feb. 9. Ladies in red admitted for $4 8:30-9 p.m. Music for every taste is provided and beverages and free snacks available. Toast of the Town dining experiences featured at various restaurants around town on Thursday nights. For complete list of events visit www.toledosingles.com or call 1-800-937-4616.

•Greater Toledo Republican Club meets the last Thursday each month, 7:30 p.m. at Wernert's Corners Civic Association building, 5068 Douglas Rd. Information: 419-476-3884.

•Greater Toledo Sewing Guild meets the 3rd Monday of every month at the Common Space Library, 1700 North Reynolds Rd., at 6:30 p.m. Information: 419-535-1064.

•Great Northern Sportsman's Club annual stag-wild game dinner at St. Clements Community Center, 3030 Tremainsville Rd., 6 p.m. Feb. 2, cost is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Information: 419-475-6337 or 419-841-6490.

•Holey Toledo Knitters guild meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday each month at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 915 North Reynolds Rd., visitors welcome. Information: 419-537-9325.

•IPMS Toledo Plastic Modelers meets 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays each month, Rider's Hobbies of Toledo, Starlight Plaza Shopping Center, 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania.

•Kaffeestunde German coffee hour, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays during the semester, University of Toledo student union 2562, Bancroft Street campus. Anyone interested in speaking German is welcome. Information: 419-530-5506.

•Kid's Club to start at St. James Club, 7337 West Bancroft St., with fitness games and healthy snacks, continues every Saturday until Feb. 10. Program designed for children ages 5-10, meets 10 a.m. to noon., $10 (per child per day) for members and $12 (per child per day) for non-members. Register for all five Saturdays and receive a $5 discount. Information call: 419-841-5597.

•Lake Erie British Car Club dinner meetings held the second Wednesday each month at Charlie's Restaurant, 12407 Airport Hwy., Swanton. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by meeting. Information: 419-878-2041.

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

•Machine Embroidery Guild meets the second Saturday every month at Hancock Fabrics, 5700 Monroe St. at 11 a.m. Dues per meeting is $2. Information: 419-841-5373 or email d.give@accesstoledo.com.

•Maumee Bay Country Quilters Guild meets 6:45 p.m. the first Tuesday, except the summer months, at St. Charles Mercy Hospital, Oregon Room, Navarre Avenue, Oregon. Guest fee: $3. Information: 419-726-3849.

•Maumee Valley Model Boat Club, 7 p.m. first Wednesday each month, Lake Township Headquarters complex, 27975 Cummings Rd. and State Rt. 795. R C, Sail and Static. Boat runs are 1 p.m. the second Sunday each month. Guests welcome. Information: 419-472-1331.

•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.

•Needle Arts Guild of Toledo meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Conference Center, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer. Information: 419-832-3801.

•Old Newsboys Goodfellows Association luncheon meetings, noon the first and third Friday each month at Michael's Bar and Grill, 901 Monroe St. Information: 419-381-0755.

•Pals of Long Ago Remembering Athletic Club meets the second Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. for breakfast at the Zenobia Shrine Temple, 1511 Madison Ave. Information: 419-536-8525.

•Panera's Professionals Book Club, newly formed "book talk" group of professionals, managers, and educators, meets for lunch the first Sunday each month at 1 p.m. at Panera Bread, 4050 Talmadge Rd.

•PERI Chapter 4 meets Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at AFSCME Toledo Regional Office, 420 South Reynolds Rd., speaker from Better Business Bureau on Senior scams. 419-478-7392.

•PERI Maumee Chapter 90 meets Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at Maumee Senior Center, 2430 South Detroit Ave., Maumee, talk on taxes and alternative payment options. 419-478-6004.

•Photo Arts Club of Toledo meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr. Visitors welcome. Information: 419-536-8422 or visit www.toledophotoartsclub.com.

•Public Employee Retirees chapter 33 meets 10 a.m. the first Thursday each month at Bowling Green Senior Center. Information: 419-833-5999.

•Real Estate Investment Association meets at 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Sullivan Hall behind Gesu Parish, 2049 Parkside Blvd. Information: 419-843-3094 or 419-283-8427.

•Rotary Club of Toledo meets Mondays at noon at Zenobia Shrine, 1511 Madison, information: 419-241-7060 or email info@toledorotary.org.

•Singles group bowling league is accepting bowlers or teams of three for games every other Sunday in Oregon. Information: 419-862-0098.

t Swan Creek Cygnets 4-H Club invites ages 8 to 18 for activities including small and large animal care, photography, carpentry, gardening, cooking, creative arts, sewing, and more. Meetings held the second Monday each month. Information: 419-825-3509.

•Toastmasters International, Anthony Wayne Chapter, meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays each month at 6:30 p.m. at Charlie's Restaurant, 6945 West Central Ave. Information: 419-893-9759 or go to www.toastmasters.org.

•Toledo Area Genealogical Society (TAGS) meets Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Common Space Bldg., 1700 North Reynolds Rd., public welcome. Information: www.TAGSOHIO.ORG.

t Toledo Astronomical Association, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, fourth floor classroom of McMaster Hall, University of Toledo main campus, Bancroft Street. A presentation by Bowling Green State University graduate student, J. Leon Wilde, on "Astronomical Data Collection and Processing at the BGSU Observatory." Free to the public.

•Toledo Camera Club meets 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday each month, Toledo Botanical Garden Community Room, 5403 Elmer Dr. Open to the public. Information: 419-478-7594 or visit www.toledocameraclub.com.

•Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at Toledo Botanical Garden Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Dr. Open to the public. Information: 419-531-8124 or www.Toledogemandrockhoundclub.com.

•Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Society meets the last Thursday each month at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge, 7 p.m. Public is invited.

•Toledo Mothers of Twins Club, 7 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.

•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.

•Toledo Polish Genealogy Society meets the third Saturday each month at 10 a.m. at the Lagrange Street Library, 3422 Lagrange St., visit website at www.geocities.com/tpgs02.

•Toledo Sewing Guild meets the third Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Space Library, 1700 North Reynolds. Open to the public. Information: 419-882-0461.

•Topics Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, September through May, at the Perrysburg Way Library, 101 Indiana Ave. Information: 419-849-3108.

•TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Reformation Lutheran Church, 4543 Douglas Rd., program provides motivation, weight-loss ideas and support. Weekly dues of fifty cents plus joining fee. Information: 734-856-3490 or 419-472-7163.

t Trendsetters Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month to improve communication skills, both speaking and listening. For meeting times and location call 419-536-9427.

•VFW Post 5536 Ladies Auxiliary meets the third Thursday each month at the post home, 1032 Sylvania Ave.

•Welcome Club of Northwest Ohio social group open to women new to the area or who want to make new friends. Needlework, card games, dining out, golf. Information: 419-531-5636.

•Westgate Toastmasters meet Fridays 7-8:30 a.m. at West Park Place, 3501 Executive Pkwy., visitors welcome. Information: www.toastmasters.org.

Crafts

•Spring Craft Show March 17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Michaels School, 510 West Front St., Monroe, Mich. For table rental call Nancy at 734-269-2780.

Education

•Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) classes offered by Owens Community College on the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. in College Hall Room 151, for area residents to prepare for their GED and COMPASS testing. Information: 567-661-2721 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 2721.

•Bedford Child Development Center, child-care facility for children 6 weeks to 12 years is open to surrounding communities. Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 734-847-5730.

•Childbirth education classes at Bay Park Community Hospital, 2801 Bay Park Dr., Oregon. Sign up: 419-690-7735.

•Children's art classes offered by the Toledo Artists Club at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Advanced drawing and mixed media for ages 5-17. Information: 419-841-8153.

•Community Emergency Response Teams training program offered at Owens Community College Feb. 10 and 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Workforce and Community Services. Owens partners with the Lucas County Emergency Management Agency to provide educational training for area residents in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack. Information: 567-661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7357.

•Community Writers Workshop for area residents who enjoy writing prose or poetry, 6-9 p.m. Fridays at Owens Community College, College Hall Room 156 D, call 567-661-7385 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7385. Free.

•Continuing and Extended Education classes offered at Bowling Green State University for adults and kids. Children's classes to include gymnastics, cheerleading, and karate and adults can participate in ballroom dancing, karate and online career and skill enhancement courses. Information: www.pace.bgsu.edu or call 419-372-8181 or 1-877-650-8165.

•Distance Learning courses offered by the Community Partnership at no charge. Information available at www.communityprevention.org or 419-866-3611.

•ElderVision classes at Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd. One-day trips and programs for active adults. Information: 419-824-3707 or www.lourdes.edu/eldervision.htm.

•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 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Burnham Building, 6850 Monroe, Room 208. Sponsored by Sylvania Schools adult basic and literacy education. Information: 419-824-8539.

•English for speakers of other languages, Mondays-Thursdays, 9:30 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.

•English for speakers of other languages at Owens Community College, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 p.m. in the college's Workforce and Community Services on Tracy Rd., Northwood. Information: 567-661-7357.

•Free Adult Computer GED Enhancement Program by Toledo Public Schools Adult Basic and Literacy Education Program, every weekday except Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 1530 North Superior St., Summit annex, second floor, room 232. Call 419-671-8700.

•GED test preparation and practice tests for adults: Tuesdays and Thursdays 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.

•GED test preparation offered at Washington Local Adult Basic and Literacy Education, 3939 Wrenwood. GED classes, practice tests to qualify for fee waiver forms, instruction in math, reading, and writing are offered at no charge. Free five-class fast-track program with test offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Information: 419-473-2364.

•GED preparation class for area residents to be offered at Owens Community College in the Workforce and Community Services building on Saturdays at 9 a.m. For information call 567-661-7160 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7160.

•High School Writers Workshop offered at Owens Community College from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Student Health and Activities Center Room 165, for area high school students interested in writing short prose or poetry. Information: 567-661-7385 or 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7385.

•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 nonrefundable fee required. Information: 419-382-3080.

•Kick Start Kindergarten program, sponsored by the Toledo Hearing and Speech Centers, to be administered by an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Language Pathologist to focus on essential motor, social, and academic skills needed in the kindergarten classroom. Sessions are 1 1/2 hours twice a week for 6 weeks. Sessions offered: Feb. 26-April 6; and April 16-May 25. For information: 419-241-6219 or go to www.HearToledoSpeak.org.

•Medical Coding, Medical Transcription and Activity Professionals classes offered at Mercy College Continuing Professional Education, 2221 Madison Ave. Information: 419-251-1799 or go to www.mercycollege.edu.

•Pottery classes by the Toledo Potters Guild at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., for ages 14 through adult. Clay class also available for children ages 7-18. Information: 419-535-6937 or go to www.toledopottersguild.org.

•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.

•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. For ages 18 or older who have completed 10th grade or more; have 30 days or more experience on the roof; must show a driver's license or birth certificate.

•Swim lessons and toddler water safety at Sunshine Children's Home, 7223 Maumee Western Rd., Maumee; geared to able-bodied children or children with disabilities who can participate without a personal attendant in the water, for children ages 3-10. Information: 419-865-0251 ext. 3611.

•West Side Montessori Center Open House is Feb. 11 from 1-3:30 p.m. at all three locations; 2105 North McCord Rd., 7115 West Bancroft St., and 13587 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg. Financial aid information will be available. Information: 419-866-1931 or go to www.wsmctoledo.org.

•Wolcott House Museum Super Saturday programs for grades 3-6 on early American customs and traditions. Hands-on class. To register call 419-893-9602. Information: www.maumee.org/recreation/wolcott.htm.

•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

•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.

•One-stop employment and job training: Lucas County: 419-213-JOBS; Wood Co.: 419-352-4172.

Exchange Students

•AFS-USA intercultural student exchange programs for American and foreign students: 1-800-AFS-INFO or visit www.afs.org/usa.

•Aspect Foundation seeks volunteer host families for high school students from countries such as the Ukraine, Armenia, and Tajikistan. Students are part of the U.S. 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: 1-800-US-YOUTH, or visit www.aspectfoundation.org.

•ASSE International Student Exchange program needs host families for ages 15-18 from various countries. Students fully insured; host families select student. Call 1-800-736-1760.

•Cultural Homestay International seeks host families for international high school students who speak English, attend local high schools, have spending money and insurance. Call 1-800-210-6080.

•EF Foundation for Foreign Study seeks host families for high school foreign exchange students. Information: 1-800-498-2487.

•Forte International Exchange Association is looking for families to host high school students (15-18 years old) from various countries. All students are prescreened, speak English, have medical insurance and their own spending money. Information: 888-866-9148.

•Foundation for Intercultural Travel is looking for host families for students from Germany, Brazil, Denmark, Spain, and various other countries. All students speak English, have their own spending money and medical insurance. Families of all "types" are eligible to host. Call 1-877-439-7862.

•Into Edventures needs host families to welcome foreign students age 15-18 into their home. Must provide a bed for the student and include them in family meals. Students 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.

•Ocean, a nonprofit international educational program, seeks host families for exchange students from Germany, Latvia, China, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, Korea, Mongolia, Slovakia, other countries. Call 419-344-0466.

•PAX Program of Academic Exchange is looking for host families for international high school students ages 15-18. Students speak English, have full insurance coverage and their own spending money. Private rooms not required, and single parents, young couples, and retirees are welcome to apply. Call 1-800-555-6211.

•STS Foundation seeks 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: 1-800-522-4678 or visit www.stsfoundation.org.

•Terra Lingua is seeking volunteers to host English speaking foreign exchange students from France, Germany, South Korea, Russia, and Taiwan, ages 15-18, for up to 5 months or 10 month school year program. Students have spending money and health insurance. Call toll free: 1-877-520-2522 or TerraLinguaInfo@yahoo.com.

•World Heritage seeks local representative to provide local program support to high school students from several countries. Representatives screen potential host families, plan orientations, meet with local high schools, provide support for participants, and visit with the exchange students and families every month. On-going training provided. Information: 1-800-888-9040 or www.world-heritage.org.

•Youth For Understanding International Exchange Student seeks host families for students from various countries. Details: 1-800-833-6243.

Fish Fries

•Amazon Lodge No. 4, first and third Fridays each month, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 638 North University St., 419-531-7079.

•American Legion, 1074 Clarion Ave., every Friday through April 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Lake Perch, Walleye, steaks, burgers, senior discounts, carryout available.

•Commodore Perry VFW 3338, 2231 South St., every Friday from 4-8 p.m.

•Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post 587, 2020 West Alexis Rd., Fridays 5-7 p.m.

•Fraternal Order of Eagles 197, 5050 Jackman Rd., 5-8 p.m. Fridays, shrimp and frog legs, senior menu, smoke-free.

•Diehn American Legion Post 468, 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania, dinners the first Friday of each month from 5-7 p.m. through May. Deep fried and baked fish, chicken strips, and shrimp.

•Holy Trinity Catholic Church At Marygrove, 1750 Raab Rd., Swanton, Fridays: Feb. 16, March 2, 16, and 30. Adults $7, carryouts $7, children grades 1-8 are $3. Dine-in pre-school free.

•Maumee Eagles, 827 Illinois, pollock dinners, Fridays from 5-8 p.m.,all-you-can eat for $6.50. Prime rib, crab legs, shrimp, chicken available.

•Northwood VFW 2984, 102 West Andrus Rd., 5-8 p.m. every Friday until April 28. All you can eat for $7. Steaks, chicken and shrimp.

•Progressive Fishing Association (P.F.A.), 8050 Schadel Rd., Whitehouse, is having all-you-can eat fish fry every Friday from 5-8 p.m. through April 27. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, $4 children. Information: 419-392-4715.

•St. Charles Church, 1842 Airport Hwy., beginning Feb. 23, Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. White fish or chicken nuggets, baked potato or french fries, dinner roll, cole slaw, applesauce, beverage and dessert. Carryouts available. $7.50 for adults $6 for seniors, $4 for children under 12.

•St. Thomas Aquinas Holy Name Society, pre-Lenten Fish Fry on Feb. 9 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the church basement, 729 White St., cost is $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and $3.50 children. Proceeds to go to STA Cub and Boy Scout program.

•VFW Post 3013, Fridays at 1950 South Eber Rd., Holland, 5-7 p.m.

Health

•Aquatic arthritis exercise and tai chi in a warm-water therapeutic pool, Anne Grady Center, 1525 Eber Rd. Information: 419-866-6500, ext. 214.

•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.

•Aquatic exercise 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the University of Toledo. $40 per month. Prescription from physician required. Information: 419-530-2731.

•Aquatic exercises classes offered 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Collingwood Center, 2275 Collingwood Blvd., water temp. 90 degrees. Cost is $20 per month, pre-registration necessary. Information: 419-245-6200.

•Cardiovascular Health will be the topic of WGTE Broadcasting's program, Take One Step For Just 21 Days, to be offered Feb. 8 at 7 p.m., 1270 South Detroit Ave., and will feature demonstrations, information from many community partners and give-a-ways. The event is free and open to the public. To register call WGTE's Outreach Department at 419-380-4638 or email kathy_smith@wgte.org.

•Chest Pain Community Education Program, Acute Coronary Syndrome: Is it Indigestion or a Heart Attack?, offered by St. Luke's Hospital, Feb. 7 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the hospital's Auditorium A, 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee. Participants can register online at www.stlukeshospital.com or call 419-897-8484.

•Childbirth education classes at Toledo Hospital, Monday through Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Information: 419-291-5666.

•Dance and Exercise firming and toning class at the Toledo Yacht Club, Summit Street in Point Place, for age 40 and over, Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Open to the public, $5 per class or $30 for 10 weeks. Information: 419-381-1956.

•Diabetes education group meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday each month, Washington branch library, 5560 Harvest Lane. Information: 419-841-5992 ext. 6744.

•Focus on Healing therapeutic exercises, Wednesday mornings at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, and Thursday evenings at Mercy Health Partners Conference Center, 3400 Meijer Drive. Call 419-345-3986.

•Healthcare speakers available through Bay Park Community Hospital. Message tailored to schools, churches, service clubs, civic groups, businesses. Information: 419-690-7504.

•Hypnosis clinics to stop smoking or lose weight, American Lung Association. $50. Information: 1-800-231-5864.

•In-home respite financial assistance program by the Alzheimer's Association. Eligible families could receive up to $50 for in-home respite. Information: 419-537-1999 or 1-800-441-3322.

•Mercy Health Partners classes in yoga, tai chi, pilates, and more, at Mercy Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, 3930 Sunforest Ct., 419-251-8430; and aquatic classes for babies, prenatal exercise, and arthritis at Mercy Center for Health Promotion at St. Charles, 1001 Isaac Streets Dr., Oregon, 419-696-7203.

•Mammogram screenings free to any CareNet member, by Mercy Women's Care at St. Charles, with support from the NW Ohio Affiliate, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Information: 419-696-7900. Must be 40 years or older, have not had a mammogram in past 12 months, and have no breast cancer history.

•Online Health Care Classes to be offered through Mercy College Continuing Professional Education. Information: www.ed2go.com/mercy.

•Pet first-aid course at Owens Community College at the Workforce and Community Services building on Tracy Road, Northwood. Proper techniques to care for pets in a crisis. Information: 567-661-7357.

•Psychotherapy analysis 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.

•Smoking cessation program at Toledo Hospital, a series of four classes each month, $58. Day or evening classes. Information: 419-291-8033.

•Smoke Stoppers Staying Stopped, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Charles Mercy Hospital, 2600 Navarre, Oregon.

•Tai chi classes by the Arthritis Foundation at Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 North Wheeling, 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Call: 419-691-9451.

•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.

•Wellness Day set for April 7 for The Bay Park Hospital Woman's Auxiliary. Tables are still available for health and healing professionals and local merchants. Keynote speaker will be author, Dr. William Hablitzel. Information: 419-855-0456.

•Women's Wellness Weekends to be offered at the Scenic Ledge Inn on Lake Erie in Port Clinton. Get a massage, pedicure, manicure, Reiki treatments, take an exercise class, Yoga or Tai Chi. Weekends available Feb. 3, March 3, and April 21. Come by yourself or with a group. Information: 419-381-1956.

•YWCA Healthy Connections to offer free health programs for women and children. Heart-Health, Lifestyle and Exercise classes to be offered. Breast cancer screenings available. Encoreplus is a class in prevention of breast cancer. For more information call 419-241-3235, ext. 211 or 171.

Reunions

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

School Plays

•Les Miserables@School Edition will be presented by St. Ursula Academy at The Franciscan Theatre of Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Feb. 1-4. The cast includes 84 actors from St. John's Jesuit, Ottawa Hills, Sylvania Southview, Springfield and Anthony Wayne high schools. All seats are reserved, for tickets call St. Ursula Academy at 419-531-1693.

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 January 31, 2007, 4:51 p.m.