What's On - South

10/19/2010

Bowling Green

• The Monster Bash-Intergenerational Halloween Party hosted by the Wood County Committee on Aging, 305 North Main St., 5-7 p.m., Monday. For grandparents and grandchildren ages 3 and up. “Spookyville” haunted basement, art projects, dinner, dancing, and costume parade. Tickets: $5 per person. Information: 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935 or programs@wccoa.net.

• Curling Instructional League offered by the Bowling Green Curling Club, BGSU Ice Arena, Mercer Rd., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday. Four week session, $40. No curling experience necessary. All equipment provided, just need own athletic shoes. Information or to register: bgcurlingclub@gmail.com or 419-701-4279.

• Wood County Chapter of Ohio Genealogical Society meeting at Wood County District Public Library Meeting Room, 251 North Main St., 6:30 p.m., Tuesday. “Why Am I Here In Wood County - Where Did My Family Come From?” by Laura Zepernick King, noted genealogist and librarian. Public welcome and encouraged to attend.

Springfield Twp.

• West Bethseda Folk Music Concerts, 11954 County Rd. I, 7 p.m., Sunday, with Matt Watroba. WBConcerts@WestBethesda.org.

South Toledo

• Toledo Area Genealogical Society (TAGS) meets every Monday, Common Space basement, 1700 North Reynolds Rd. tagsohio.org.

• Toledo Post Bulletin American Legion-Toledo Post 335 Luncheon, Toledo Club, 235 14th St., lunch 11:30, meeting 12:30, Friday. Fulfilling the Vow, “I Shall Return,” MacArthur's Leyte Landing by Richard Knight.

Maumee

• St. Joseph's Catholic Church Annual Fall Rummage Sale in the school gym, 120 West Broadway, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, and 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Donation of items may be dropped off from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 19-20.

• Georgette's 5th Anniversary Celebration, 311 Conant St., Maumee, 6-8 p.m., Friday. Live music by the Bob Rex Trio. Art showcase features artists with disabilities, month of Oct. 419-891-8886 or georgettes.org.

• Herbal Workshop, Georgette's Grounds and Gifts, 311 Conant St., Maumee, 1-4 p.m., Saturday. Information: 419-891-8886.

• Polish American Community of Toledo celebrating Polish Heritage Month by presenting a film about the late Pope John Paul II's defeat of Communism in Poland at the Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee, 3 p.m., Sunday. Tickets: $10 per person and $15 per couple. Information: 419-356-1811 or 419-882-1199.

• Anne Grady Foundation's Enchanted Evening 2010 at Parkway Place, Mount Vernon banquet room, 2592 Parkway Plaza, Maumee, 5 p.m., Nov. 7. Station dining, silent auction, and live music. Cost: $100 per person. 419-866-6500.

Perrysburg

• Moonlight Masquerade with the Perrysburg Area Arts Council, Carranor Hunt and Polo Club, Second and Hickory Sts., 7 p.m., Oct. 30. Tickets: $25 per person. Italian dining and dancing with live music by Swingmania. Masks required, costumes optional. For tickets and masks, 419-873-2787 or perrysburgarts@bex.net.

• 577 Foundation classes, 577 East Front St.: Dim Sum Cooking, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, fee $20; Holiday Potters, 6-9 p.m. on Monday and Nov. 8, fee $35. Reservations or other classes offered: 419-874-4174.

• CSI (Christian Seniors Interacting) sponsored by First United Methodist Church at Abundant Life #2, 200 Zoar Drive, every second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Bible study with Rev. Laurie White of CedarCreek, Tuesday. Cost: $3.

• 4th Annual Chili Cook-off fund-raiser held by the St. Timothy's Episcopal Church Youth, 871 East Boundary, 5 p.m., Sunday. Cost: $5 per adult and $2 per child; includes chili sampling and drinks (with free hot dogs for kids). Proceeds to benefit the Perrysburg Christians United food pantry. 419-874-5704.

• Survivors and Supporters Network of those Abused by Priests (S.N.A.P.) meeting held at 577 Foundation, 577 East Front St., 5-7 p.m., every first Sunday of each month. Contact: 419-340-6459, e-mail: toledosnap@gmail.com.

Tontogany

• Benefit for Dennie Graf and Family Spaghetti Dinner, Bake Sale, and Silent Auction, Tontogany Legion Hall, 18086 Tontogany Rd., 3:30-7 p.m., Sunday. Due to an accident, Dennie was paralyzed from the neck down and in intensive physical therapy. Proceeds to help pay medical bills and buy a needed stairlift. Cost: Donations.

Waterville

• Halloween Happening downtown Waterville, 4-7 p.m., Oct. 28. Waterville businesses passing out candy and parts to decorate pumpkin. Look for the BOO sign in the windows of participating businesses.

• The Greater Toledo Civil War Roundtable presenting lecturer and author Richard McMurry, Wakeman Hall, 401 Farnsworth Rd., 7:30 p.m., Thursday. Free. Information: Robyn Hage, rhage@bex.net, 419-344-7615.

Whitehouse

• “Gifts For The Yanks Who Gave,” Whitehouse Post 384, 6910 Providence St., collecting funds for the annual American Legion of Ohio program. Program benefits veterans in Ohio's state hospitals, VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and Ohio Veteran's Homes at Sandusky and Georgetown. Information: 419-877-5171.

• Fall Market downtown, 8 a.m.-noon, Saturdays in October. Apples, pumpkins, squash, gourds, and more.

• Euchre Night, Whitehouse Post 384, 6910 Providence St., 6:30 p.m., every Wednesday. Cost: $7. per person.

• Annual Fruit Sale by the Anthony Wayne Band members, grades 5-12, through Nov. 9. Contact a band member: anthonywaynebande.org or call Penney Raabe, 419-878-5039.

Wood County

• Scouting For Food, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will conduct their Scouting for Food service in Wood County communities, through Friday. Scouts will distribute bags to doors and pick up donated items starting at 9 a.m., Saturday. Items will be delivered to local food pantries.

Toledo

• St. Paul's United Methodist Church Rummage Sale, 2439 Tremainsville Rd., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 27.

• Mary Immaculate School Celebrating 50 Years of Education, 3835 Secor Rd., 12:30-5 p.m., Saturday. Food, raffles, activities, and the “Moon Walk. Proceeds go to students' education. For donations or information, Jennifer Fiedler-Tracy, 419-724-1379.

• Baby Sign Language, Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St., 11 a.m., Thursday. Information: 419-259-5320.

• Historic Woodlawn Cemetery hosting Trees and Tombstone Family Event, 1502 West Central Ave., 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Walking tours, camera clinic, bird watching, tree crafts, and art projects. Register at mail@historic-woodlawn.com or 419-472-2186.

• Manor House Trunk Show at Wildwood Perserve, Solarium, 5100 West Central Ave., 4-7:30 p.m., Thursday. Several direct sales companies for your shopping convenience. Beauty products, jewelry, hand bags, home furnishings, kitchen accessories, and more. Admission: free.

• Hungarian-English Mass, St. Stephen Church, 1880 Genesee St., 4:30 p.m. with dinner to follow, Saturday. 419-691-1673.

• “Solomon: Love Him, Leave Him,” musical play at the West YMCA Theatre, 2020 Tremainsville Rd., door open 6 p.m., Nov. 5. Tickets available at Jack's Men's Wear and other local shops.

• St. Francis de Sales High School Hall of Fame Ceremony and Dinner, Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m. awards, following Thursday. Cost: $35 per person with cash bar. Reservations required by Thursday by calling Kathy Gullette, 419-531-1618 or kgullette@sfstoledo.org.

• The Bone Bash, Heatherdowns Country Club, 3910 Heatherdowns Blvd., 7 p.m.-midnight, Saturday. Costumes encouraged. Music, silent auction, costume contest, and palm read. Cash bar. Cost: $25 per person/$49 per couple. Proceeds to fighting arthritis.

• 4th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction fund-raiser for the Toledo City Bicycle Cooperative at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 2272 Collingwood Blvd., 6 p.m., Sunday. Tickets: $10 with one free entry into a drawing, can be purchased at the Bike co-op or at the door. The nonprofit organization recycles, repairs, and reconditions used bicycles. 419-386-6090.

• Waite Alumni Award nominations are being accepted by Distinguished Waite Alumni Executive Committee until Oct. 29. For nomination forms: David M. Yenrick, Principal, Morrison R. Waite High school, 301 Morrison Dr., Toledo, 43605 or 419-671-7000. Induction will take place ath the 47th Annual Purple and Gold Celebration at St. Michael Centre, 4001 Navarre Avenue, Oregon, 6-11 p.m., April 2, 2011. Waite graduates encouraged to attend.

• Skinny Little Buddy's Rescue, holding a dog adoption event, Petco, 5027 Monroe St., 1-5 p.m., Saturday. A variety of breeds and ages available.

• Pumpkin A Rama at Liz Pierson Open Air Shelter, Ottawa Park, Kenwood Ave., 1-3 p.m., Saturday. Horse drawn carriage rides, face painting, DJ, pumpkins, and more. Information: 419-245-3388. Sponsored by the Toledo City Parks Commission.

• “A Walk Down 5th Avenue” a benefit fashion show for the Toledo Animal Shelter and Assistance Dogs of America at Inverness Club, 4601 Dorr St., doors open at 10:30 a.m., Oct. 28. Tickets: $40 for general admission and $50 for best in show, available by calling Carole Buchanan, 419-661-1654, Rhonda Dekoninck, 419-824-3622, ext. 221, or benefitfashionshow.com.

Areawide

• Delta Apple Dumpling Festival, Delta Park on Taylor St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday. Apple dumplings, food vendors, crafts, and retailers. Information: Delta Village offices, 419-822-3190.

• Fall Craft Show, Resurrection Catholic Church, 1835 West Temperance, Rd., Temperance, Mich., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. Bake sale, and orders for Polish Holiday food. Church, 734-847-5052 or Carol, 734-856-3906.

• Annual Holiday Bazaar, Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., Sylvania, 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday. Lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Handmade gifts, decorations, homemade baked goods.

• Racing for Recovery 9th Annual 5K/10K Run/Walk, Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, registration 7 a.m., begins at 9 a.m., Sunday. Kids' race, 8:30 a.m. Free for children under 9. Event to combat all forms of substance abuse. Music, food, and family fun. Costumes are encouraged. Information: 419-824-8462 or racingforrecovery.com.

• Spooktacular Cruise-In/Fall Festival, Loop Park, East Perry St. and Dixon St., Walbridge, 6-10 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 30. Car show, magic show, costume contest, hay rides. 419-666-2583.