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Toledo
Birmingham Area Neighbors Helping Neighbors meet the fourth Wednesday of the month through October, 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 4906, 2161 Consaul.
Most Blessed Sacrament 419 Cares, a ministry of Christ United Methodist Church, serves food and beverages and provides toiletries to those in need Sundays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Uptown Green Park on Madison Avenue. A monthly giveaway of clothes, blankets and shoes is also offered. Donations of toiletries and clothing items, particularly bigger men’s sizes, are welcome. Contact Christ UMC or visit 419 Cares on Facebook for info.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Weigh-ins from 5:45-6:15 p.m. Yearly membership is $49. Weekly dues 50 cents. Call Judy 419-691-8033 or just walk in. Everyone welcome.
East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at noon at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Everyone welcome.
God's Instruments Food Pantry is open the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m.-noon at 1705 Tracy St., between Oakdale Street and Andrus Road. Open to residents of Toledo, Northwood and Rossford. ID and proof of residence required.
Waite High School Class of 1951 meets the second Monday of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-693-6060.
Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the third floor Cancer Center Library at Mercy Health – St. Anne Hospital. For info, call Roger at 419-346-2753 or Ernie at 419-344-9830.
Oregon
Christmas in July Giveaway, July 27, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 798.S Coy. Christmas and various holiday items, housewares and children’s items free.
Parkinson's Exercise Group meets Mondays and Wednesdays at noon at the East YMCA, 2960 Pickle Rd. This 60-minute class is for those with Parkinson’s that do not use a cane or walker. Class aims to improve motor skills with gait, strength and dexterity exercises. Free. Call 419-725-7844 to get started.
Community Bereavement Support Group meets Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. in the Pavilion at Our Lady of Toledo Shrine. The Bereavement Department of Southern Care Hospice facilitates the free, ongoing group.
MOMSurviving Our Ultimate Loss, a group for moms who have lost a child to the opioid epidemic, meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Intersection Church, 1640 S. Coy Rd. The group’s mission is to help remove the stigma of addiction while supporting those with the journey of grief and healing. For info, email Laurie Clemons at momssoul@yahoo.com, call 419-346-6082 or visit moms-soul.com.
Gamblers Anonymous meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Starr Avenue Ext. To reach the local hotline, call 419-327-9514.
Brandville School Museum Complex, 1133 Grasser St., is open for visits and free tours Wednesdays from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. New this year is the Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society Genealogy Resource Center. Appointments with curator Kathy Clark to do research are welcome. Call 419-902-5149 for more info.
St Paul's Episcopal Food for Thought Food Pantry is open the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 3-5 p.m. at 798 S. Coy Rd. Easy access; help is available to get groceries to your cars. Please bring a picture ID.
Oregon/Northwood Rotary Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8 a.m. at American Table, 846 S. Wheeling St. The club provides service to others, promotes integrity, goodwill and peace through fellowship among business, professional, and community leaders. Email RotaryOregonNorthwood@gmail.com for more info.
Mobile Meals of Toledo, a local community non-profit, is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals as their schedules permit. The pickup site for the meals is Mercy Health – St. Charles Hospital. Volunteers are also needed to make wellness calls to check in with clients. Contact Rochelle Rodgers at 419-255-7806 or rrodgers@mobilemeals.org for info.
Rita’s Soups at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 798 S. Coy Rd., the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Offering varieties of soup, crackers or bread, and a dessert to anyone who comes through the doors. A freewill offering will be accepted.
Great Eastern Toastmasters meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Lake Erie Room at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital, (lower level, behind the cafeteria). Attendees can practice skills needed to communicate with confidence. Guests welcome. Call Matt 419-261-0579 or Julie 419-343-5569 or visit D28toastmasters.org.
Oregon Democratic Club meets the 1st Thursday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Social hour at 7 p.m. Meeting starts at 8 p.m. Visit oregondemocraticclub.com for meeting info and details.
Oregon Conservative Club meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Speakers, education and an opportunity to make a change with like-minded people in the community. Email lynlin3215@gmail.com for info.
East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at noon at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Everyone welcome.
Oregon Senior Center is available for transportation needs, meals and essential services. The center offers bingo, card games, acrylic classes and dance and exercise classes. Call 419-698-7078 for details.
Oregon Fire & Rescue Museum, 4350 Navarre Ave., is open for private tours. Call Mike Snyder at 419-297-2383 for info.
Ashland Church Food Pantry, 2350 Starr Ave., is open the last Saturday of the month for drive-thru from 12-1:30 p.m. ID required.
Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step, Christian-based recovery program to help anyone dealing with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and codependency, meets Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Intersection Church, 1640 S. Coy Rd. Everyone welcome. Call 419-389-3299 for info.
Christ Dunberger American Legion Post 537 hall at 4925 Pickle Rd. is available for rentals. The hall accommodates up to 145 people. Call 419-279-1387 for details.
Hispanic Language Pro-life Prayer Group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Toledo Shrine, 655 S. Coy Rd. Call 419-697-7742 or 419-213-0214.
Northwood
Northwood Neighborhood Block Watch Meeting, July 17, 6:30 p.m., 2100 Tracy Road Fire Station. Sandy Wiechman, with Safe Communities of Wood County, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome (bring teenagers for a reminder on safe driving).
Spaghetti Dinner, second Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m., Northwood Church of God, Coy and Curtice roads. Adults, $9; children $5.
Northwood Food Distribution has changed its distribution procedure. To schedule a pickup, contact Emilia Bires at 419-351-5835 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pickups will be arranged at your convenience and will take place at 700 Lemoyne Rd. Please note: There will no longer be a set Monthly Food distribution at the City building. Those interested must contact Emilia to schedule a pickup.
Monthly Fish Fries, Fridays Aug. 2 and Sept. 6, 5-7:30 p.m., Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd.
Oregon/Northwood Rotary Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8 a.m. at American Table, 846 S. Wheeling St. The club provides service to others, promotes integrity, goodwill and peace through fellowship among business, professional, and community leaders. Email RotaryOregonNorthwood@gmail.com for info.
Northwood Church of God Food For Thought Food Pantry is open every 3rd Tuesday of the month from noon-2 p.m., 1838 S. Coy Rd. Easy access; help is available to get groceries to vehicles. Photo ID required.
God's Instruments Food Pantry is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m.-noon, 1705 Tracy St. between Oakdale Street and Andrus Road. Open to residents of Toledo, Northwood and Rossford. ID and proof of residence required.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast, the 3rd Saturday each month at 9 a.m. at Northwood Church of God, Coy and Curtice roads. For info, call 419-691-1376 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jerusalem Twp.
Jerusalem Township Board of Trustees meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. in the township hall at 9501 Jerusalem Rd. The meetings are also accessible via Zoom. Meeting dates, phone numbers and Zoom links are available at twp.jerusalem.oh.us/trustees/.
Jerusalem Township Zoning Commission meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.
Jerusalem Township has implemented a Wireless Emergency Network System. To sign up for civic text alerts, visit http://entry.inspironlogistics.com/jerusalem_township_oh/wens.cfm. The link is also available on the Jerusalem Township Government Facebook page and at twp.jerusalem.oh.us.
Jerusalem Township Food Pantry is open the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.
Blackberry
BBQ Pork Chop Dinner, July 28, 11 a.m. until sold out, St. Peter Lutheran Church, 17877 W. SR 579 (corner of SR 579 and Elliston-Trowbridge Road). Featuring BBQ pork chops, redskin potatoes, stuffing vegetable, cole slaw/applesauce, rolls and butter and homemade desserts. Carryout only. One chop – $13, two chops $15.
Elmore
Euchre Tournament, July 13, 1 p.m., American Legion Post 279, 279 Veterans Way. $10 to join in on the fun.
Elmore Historical Society welcomes everyone interested in maintaining, protecting and promoting the history of Elmore to attend meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the EHS Barn.
Elmore Post 279 of the American Legion is available for rental for events and parties with a capacity of 200. Kitchen area available. Call Bill at 419-279-0928. The post meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend meetings.
Elmore and Genoa Senior Centers have combined. The seniors meet at the Ed Griswold Senior Center, 514 Main St., Genoa. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to stop in to pick up a newsletter, which lists menus and activities. Call 419-855-4491 for reservations or info.
Genoa
“Eat, Pray, Love” Vacation Bible School, July 22-24, 6-8:30 p.m.; St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1213 Washington St. Open to ages 4 years through fifth grade. Register at stjohnsgenoa.org/vbs.
Genoa American Legion Hall, 302 West St., is available for rental for events and parties of up to 100 people. Full kitchen and ample parking available. The Legion meets the second Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. For membership and hall rental information, call 419-205-1942. The Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month (except holidays, then meetings are held the following day) at 7 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Gift Shop open every Sunday after Mass at 11:30 a.m., 204 Main St. (behind Grotto).
Al-Anon Family Group, Genoa Giving and Getting, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. Genoa Christian Church, 415 Main St.
Genoa Community Food Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10-11:30 a.m., at Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving Genoa School District residents. ID and billing address within the district required. Call 419-341-0913.
Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., open Friday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes and small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects.
Elmore and Genoa Senior Centers have combined. Seniors meet at the Ed Griswold Senior Center, 514 Main St., Genoa. Hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Stop in to pick up a newsletter, which lists menus and activities. Call 419-855-4491 for reservations or info.
Gibsonburg
Gibsonburg Branch Library offers a number of programs, including Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Thursdays. Summer Reading Challenge – “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” – Through July 31 – Reading clubs for all ages, preschool through adult; Fresh Find Adult Book Chat, July 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Discuss “The Many Lives of Mama Love,” by Lara Love Hardin; Christmas in July Beach Ornament (registration required), July 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Ages 10 and older invited to make a beach-themed ornament. Call 419-637-2173 or visit birchard.org for details and to register. Lockers available for after-hours pickup of library materials.
Gibsonburg Area Food Pantry is open the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 4-5 p.m., 116 S. Main St. Serving Gibsonburg School District residents. ID and proof of residency are required. For information call 567-201-3962.
Graytown
St. Mark’s Graytown Vacation Bible School, July 28-Aug. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To register, call 419-287-4411.
LIGHT Neighborhood Pantry at Elliston Zion UMC, 18045 W. William St., off Elliston Trowbridge Road, is open the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5-7 p.m. to residents of Ottawa County who struggle with food insecurity. Staples include meat, bread and eggs; hygiene items also available. Donations of non-perishables welcome.
Luckey
Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wednesday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at 247 Oak St. in the former Loft Youth Center (behind the post office). Open to families residing in the Eastwood School District.
Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor Public Library, 147 W. Main St., programs include Preschool Storytimes, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.; Ottawa Co. Job Store Computer Literacy Classes, July 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 4th Tuesday Book Club, July 23, 6 p.m. – Discuss “The Wind Knows My Name,” by Isabel Allende; Ottawa County Genealogy Society meets every 3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m.; Computer Lessons, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Fridays at 2 p.m. or by appointment; Watercolor Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. – Bring your own supplies; Needle Crafts Group, Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. – Bring your own supplies; Tai Chi Tuesdays at 10 a.m.; Pinochle Fridays at 2 p.m. The Local History & Museum Center is open Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. A donation box will be set up for the Ottawa County Dog Warden in July – Soap, bleach and dry dog food are especially needed. Call 419-898-7001 or visit oakharborpubliclibrary.org to register or for info.
Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel Food Pantry, located at 11805 SR 105, is open Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m., offering groceries for anyone in need. Call or text 419-343-0126 for more information.
BCS Food Pantry Inc. at St. Paul UCC, 165 Toussaint St., is open Monday and Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Open to residents of Benton, Carroll and Salem townships. Providing groceries, as well as personal hygiene and cleaning supplies, when available.
Pemberville
Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., is open Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and the 2nd and last Saturdays of the month from 8-11 a.m. Eastwood School District residents may visit the pantry once monthly. ID and proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches.
Stony Ridge
St. John’s Lutheran Church Free Thrift Shop, "Shared Bounty," is open the 1st Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, 5520 Fremont Pike.
Walbridge
Crimson Lights Band will perform at Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St., from 2-5 p.m. July 14 and 28. Open to the public. Dates subject to change. Beer, wine coolers and soft drinks available. Call Carolyn at 419-260-0464 for info.
MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) and MOMSnext (Moms with Kids of All Ages) group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at Mainstreet Church, 5465 Moline-Martin Rd. Visit mainstreetlife.org/mops for info.
Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St., programs include: Family Storytime, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Snacks, weekdays, 3-3:30 p.m. – Families can grab a snack, supported by Connecting Kids to Meals and Friends of the WCDPL; Game Days, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Play games or bring your own game. For info, visit wcdpl.org/events.
Woodville
Woodville Farmers Market, July 27, Aug. 24 and Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-noon, Trail Marker Park, S. Cherry St.
Woodville Library, 101 E. Main St., programs include: Summer Storytimes, Thursdays, 10 a.m. Summer Reading Challenge – “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” – Through July 31 – Reading clubs for all ages, preschool through adult; Play-Doh Fun, Mondays in July, 1-4 p.m. (drop in); Teen Tuesdays (registration required), Tuesdays in July, 10-11:30 a.m. – Make a new art project each week; LEGO Hour, Thursdays in July, 2-3 p.m. (drop in); Pebble Art (registration required), July 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Create art using pebbles. Register at birchard.org or call 419-849-2744.
Woodville Food Pantry, 212 Bridge St., is open the last Thursday of the month, 6-7 p.m. and the last Friday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Available to all Woodville village and township residents. Applications are available at the pantry. Accepting help from the pantry will not affect any other benefits you may be receiving.