Bulletin Board Week of 11/11/19

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Toledo
Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., programs include Wisps: Craft and Lore, Nov. 14, 4 p.m. – Learn about the legend of the wisp and make your own to take home. Open to ages 5 and older.
95th Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar, Nov. 22, 4-6:30 p.m., Memorial United Church of Christ, Starr & Plymouth. Dine in or carry out. Kids under 5 eat free. Discounts for kids 5-11 and senior citizens.
Birmingham Block Watch meets the 1st Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. at the Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave. and the 4th Wed. of the month at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 4906, 2161 Consaul.
Meagher 43605 Foundation & Emerald Aisle Food Pantry is providing Power Washing Services at reasonable prices to stock the food pantry. Call 419-807-4100. Free estimates.
Hungarian Embroidery Classes, Mondays, 2-4 or 6-8 p.m., Calvin United Church of Christ, 1946 Bakewell. Come to any session or call 419-349-5539.
East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd and 4th Mon. at 11:45 a.m. at the American Family Table restaurant on Wheeling Street in Oregon. Walk-ins welcome. For info, contact David at 567-312-4014.
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) welcomes new members who want to lose weight. The group meets Mon. 7-8 p.m. at the East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Weigh-ins from 6-6:45 p.m. Yearly membership is $32. Weekly dues 50 cents. Call Judy at 419-691-8033 or come to a free meeting. Everyone welcome.
Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the 4th Mon. of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor Cancer Center Library at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. For info, call Roger at 419-346-2753 or Ernie at 419-344-9830.

Oregon
Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., programs include: For children: Family Storytime, Mondays, 6:30-7 p.m.; Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.; Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:45-11:15 p.m.; Baby Storytime, Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m.; Learning Kung Fu, Nov. 12, 6-7 p.m. For `Tweens: Code IT Club, Nov. 11, 4-5 p.m. For teens: K-Pop and Cake Pops, Nov. 12 4-5 p.m. (registration required); Oregon Teen Leadership Council, Nov. 14, 6-7 p.m. For adults: Nov. 16, 2:30-4 p.m. (registration required).
Divorce Care Group meets Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 2 in the Parish Life Center at St. Ignatius Church, 212 N. Stadium Rd. Open to those who have been affected by divorce. All faiths welcome. Free. Meetings are confidential. Walk-ins welcome at any time. For info, call the parish at 419-693-1150 or email church@stiggys.org.
Oregon Block Watch meets 1st Tuesday of the month through November at 7 p.m. at Echo Meadows Church of Christ, 2905 Starr Ave.
Crafters Wanted for Fall Craft Show at St. Michael's Byzantine Church, 4001 Navarre Ave., Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Text or call Tricia at 419-704-5137 for info/entry.
Euchre Tournaments at VFW 9816, 1802 Ashcroft, Sundays at 2 p.m. and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Queen of Hearts played every other Saturday at 7 p.m.
Oregon Retired Firefighters Assn. meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at noon at the Oregon Inn.
Food for Thought Food Pantry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (corner of Coy and Navarre), open the second Tuesday of the month from 4-6 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. Please bring ID. Supplemental groceries provided to those in need.
Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society, Historic Brandville School, 1133 Grasser St., open the first and third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 419-693-7052 for details.
Oregon Fire & Rescue Museum is located at 4350 Navarre Ave. For private tours contact Mike Snyder at 419-297-2383.
Harbor View Historical Society Inc. and Museum, 2083 Autokee St., is open Thursdays 5-8 p.m. Admission is free. For info call 419-691-1517 or visit the museum’s Facebook page.
Great Eastern Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:15 p.m. in the community meeting room near the cafeteria at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Guests welcome or join for a small fee. Contact Allan Hoar at 419-698-3733 or visit GreateasternTMC.ToastmastersClubs.org for info.
Oregon Republican Club meets the 1st Thursday of the month at the Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Visit www.OregonRepublicanClub.com or contact Lynn Gibbs at lynlin3215@gmail.com for info.
Ashland Church Food Pantry, 2350 Starr Ave., open the last Saturday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. ID required.
Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christian-based recovery program to help anyone overcome hurt, habit or hang-up (addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, co-dependency), meets Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Intersection Church, formerly Heritage Christian Church, 1640 S. Coy Rd. Everyone welcome; free. Call 419-389-3299 for info.
James Wes Hancock Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave, open weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily activities include bingo, cardio drumming, line dancing, fitness classes, exercise, Euchre, Bunco, Mahjong and health screenings. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. daily. $2.50 donation suggested for seniors 60 and older; all others $5.32. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 419-698-7078.
Christ Dunberger American Legion Post 537 hall at 4925 Pickle Rd. is available for rentals and accommodates up to 145 people. Call 419-704-5381 for details.
Quilts of Compassion seeks quilters to help make quilts for local charities, hospitals and disaster victims. No experience required. The group meets the last Wed. of the month 1-3 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Call Flo at 419-693-3766.

Northwood
Northwood Food Distribution, Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Josie Reinhart Community Room located at 6000 Wales Rd.
Northwood Neighborhood Block Watch meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station at 2100 Tracy Rd. See Facebook page for info and updates.
Northwood VFW 2984 Fish Fries every Friday, 5-7:30 p.m. Chicken, steaks and shrimp also available. The post serves breakfast every Sunday, 9-11:30 a.m.
Adult Recreation for Northwood residents 18 & older at Arts, Athletics, Admin. Building at Northwood Schools (old high school), Mon. and Wed., 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-noon. Access to weight room, gym, marked walking track and indoor pickleball court. $30 for unlimited visits; $3 drop-in fee. Fitness classes $3 per class Monday and Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-10 a.m. New this year: Northwood residents can have access to computers or the internet during these times. Seniors can walk the halls Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (no charge).
Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every 3rd Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. at Northwood Church of God, Coy & Curtice roads. For info, call 419-693-0260.
Free Home Safety Assessments & Smoke Detector Installation Program offered by Northwood Fire Department. To schedule an appointment, city residents may contact the fire chief at 419-690-1647 or email firechief@ci.northwood.oh.us.

Jerusalem Twp.
Board of Trustees meet the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.
Jerusalem Twp. Food Pantry, open 2nd Wed. of every month, 9-11 a.m. at the township hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd

Allen Twp.
Allen-Clay Joint Fire District Station 34 59th Annual Feather Party, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the fire station in Williston. Turkeys, hams, steak. Cash raffle. www.allenclayjfd.oh.gov.

Elmore
Elmore Library, 328 Toledo St., programs include: “Friends” Trivia at Wine Flight, Nov. 12, 6-7 p.m.; Preschool Storytime at Elmore Community Center, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.
Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, located in Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. (corner of Witty & SR 51), open Tues. and Thurs. at 11 a.m.; lunch served at 11:30 a.m. (reservations for lunch required by 10 a.m. the day before). Blood pressure and blood oxygen screenings 2nd Tuesday of each month; blood sugar and blood pressure screenings last Tuesday of each month; educational/informational speakers on Tuesday; Euchre game every Tuesday and Thursday after lunch. For reservations, call 419-862-3874.
Elmore Historical Society Monthly Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Historical Society Building.
Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. (weather permitting). Call 419-392-1112 for info.

Genoa
Genoa Library, 602 West St., will be closed for Veterans Day Nov. 11. Preschool Storytime will be held Nov. 12 at 11 a.m.
Moms Are Be You-tiful in Christ Christian Moms Group is hosting a Free Vendor Fair Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m. and Nov. 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Hall, 204 Main St. Free childcare available Wednesday morning. For info, contact Patti Greenhill at 419-262-1165.
Genoa Legion Breakfasts held the last Sunday of the month November and January-April, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and applesauce. Dine in or carry out.
Al-Anon Family Group, Genoa Giving and Getting, meets Monday at 8 p.m. at Genoa Christian Church, 415 Main St.
Genoa Senior Center, 514 Main St., open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Open for bingo at 9:30 a.m. on Monday; open at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. (reservations required 10 a.m. the day before). Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings offered 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m.; Blood oxygen and blood pressure screenings offered the 4th Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Educational/informational speakers on Wednesday; Pinochle Monday and Wednesday after lunch; Dominoes Friday after lunch. Reservations: 419-855-4491.
Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., Friday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes and small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects.
Genoa Community Food Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday of the month 10 a.m.-noon, Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving Genoa School District residents. ID and billing address within the district required. For more info, call 419-341-0913.

Gibsonburg
Gibsonburg Public Library, 100 N. Webster St., programs include Preschool Storytime, Thursdays, 11 a.m. and Nov. 18, 4:30 p.m.; Beyond Book Bears: Early Chapter Books, Nov. 13, 3:30 p.m. – Kids in grades 1-4 will talk about “The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Evil Penguin Plan,” by Maxwell Eaton III and participate in a STEM learning activity with color-changing slime (registration required); Adult Cookbook Club, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. – Baking Party Theme; Book Bears: Early Readers, Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m. – Learn about mechanical elastic energy with marshmallow launchers and talk about the book, “Sam and the Firefly,” by P.D. Eastman; Adult Book Discussion, Nov. 25, 6 p.m. – “The Rosie Project,” by Graeme Simsion (books available at the library). Call 419-637-2173 for details.
Active Seniors invited to Meet & Eat at Gibsonburg Senior Center, 100 Meadow Lane. Lunches every weekday, educational and social programs, health assessments and more. Transportation and home-delivered meals available. 419-637-7947.

Graytown
Zion UMC, 18045 W. William St., Elliston-Trowbridge Rd. – LIGHT pantry is open on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m.

Luckey
Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wednesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at 247 Oak St. (behind the post office), in the former Loft Youth Center. Open to families residing in the Eastwood School District.
Luckey Garden Club meets monthly at the library. Visit Luckey Garden Club on Facebook for info about joining.
Luckey Library, 228 Main St., presents storytime for ages 3-7 every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Includes stories, finger plays, music and crafts; LEGO Club (K-5th grade) Saturday 10:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m.; Men’s Shoot-the-Bull gatherings Monday at 9:30 a.m. Coffee provided. Read to a Dog Program, Thursday (four 10-minute sessions available beginning at 4:50 p.m. – registration required). Home delivery of library materials to homebound Luckey residents is available by calling the library during regular hours at 419-833-6040.

Millbury
Crafters Wanted for St. Peter’s UCC Christmas Craft Bazaar, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Table spaces available for $25. For info, call 419-836-1441.

Oak Harbor
Veterans Day Stew Feed, Nov. 11, 4-7:30 p.m., Oak Harbor American Legion, 221 Park St. Free. All veterans and their families and families of deceased veterans are invited.
Moms Are Be You-tiful in Christ Christian Moms Group is hosting a Free Vendor Fair Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m. and Nov. 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Hall, 204 Main St., Genoa. Free childcare available Wednesday morning. For info, contact Patti Greenhill at 419-262-1165.
Oak Harbor Public Library, 147 Main St., programs include: Decoupage Christmas Card program (adults), Nov. 12, 6 p.m..; Trivia on Tap at Happy Hour, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. – Country Music Trivia; PlayDoh program for Kids, Nov. 19, 3:30 p.m.; Watercolor Group meets Thurs., 12:30-4 p.m. (bring your own supplies); Mountain Lap Dulcimers meet Tues. at 3 p.m. (free beginning dulcimer classes offered Mon. at 3 p.m.); One Size Fits All Storytime, Wed., 11:30 a.m.; The Local History Museum is open every Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The Library will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Visit oakharborpubliclibrary.org or call 419-898-7001 for details.
St. Boniface Parish Bingo, Sunday at the church, 215 N. Church St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; early birds at 5:30 p.m. and main session begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Boniface School.
Oak Harbor Al-Anon Family Group meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 122 W Ottawa St.
Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel Food Pantry, 11805 SR 105, open the last Wednesday of every month, 4:30-6 p.m. During the pantry, a hot meal is served. There is also a free clothing room with all sizes for children and adults, men and women. Call 419-898-7165 for info.

Pemberville
Pemberville Area Senior Center at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., provides programs and activities for adults 60 & over. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Lunch served at noon.
Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., is open the first two Tuesdays of the month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the rest of the month and 8-11 a.m. the last Saturday of the month (excluding holidays). Closed holidays. Eastwood School District residents may visit the pantry once monthly. ID and proof of residency required. Info available at Pemberville churches.

Perrysburg
TOPICS Camera Club Monthly Meeting, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. in the Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave. Public welcome. Visit TOPICSCameraClub.com for more details.

Port Clinton
Ottawa County Budget Commission will meet Nov. 12, 10 a.m., Room 205, Ottawa County Courthouse.

Stony Ridge
Shared Bounty Thrift Shop is open at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5520 Fremont Pike from 10 a.m.-noon on the 1st and 3rd Sat. of the month. Household items, clothing, shoes, books and more available free to area families. Donations help support the ministry.

Walbridge
Chicken and Swiss Steak Dinner, VFW Post 9963, Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m. Dinner includes potato, vegetable, salad bar, roll & butter and dessert. $8 donation.
Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St. programs include storytime Tuesdays at 11 a.m. – stories, songs, rhymes and movement for kids and caretakers; Kinderskills for ages 3-6 Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Call 419-666-9900 for info.
Walbridge VFW Bingo, 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 109 S. Main St. Lightning bingo at 1 p.m.; regular bingo at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Food and drinks available. New games; higher prizes. Sponsored by the Auxiliary. Call 419-666-0367 for info.
Support Group for Families and Friends who are Dealing with a Loved One’s Heroin/Opiate Addiction meets Mon. 6:30-8 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 705 N. Main St. Sponsored by Mainstreet Church. For info, call 419-838-7600.

Williston
Allen-Clay Joint Fire District Station 34 59th Annual Feather Party, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the fire station in Williston. Turkeys, hams, steak. Cash raffle. www.allenclayjfd.oh.gov.

Woodville
Woodville Library, 101 E. Main St., programs include: Preschool Storytimes, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Adult Book Club, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. – “News of the World,” by Paulette Jiles; Kids & Canvas, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. – Kids in grades K-6 are invited to create a holiday painting (supplies provided, registration required); Crochet & More, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. – Bring knitting, crochet, macramé or any type of handcraft project (crochet lessons available); Paper Airplane Fun for Kids, Nov. 19, 4 p.m.; Turkey Crafts, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (drop in).. Call 419-849-2744 to register.
Woodville Food Pantry, 212 Bridge St., is open the last Thursday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the last Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. Available to all Woodville Village and Township residents. Applications available at the Pantry. Accepting help from the Pantry will not affect any other benefits you may be receiving.

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