Bulletin Board Week of 8/05/19

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Toledo
Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., programs include “Orienteering,” presented by Metroparks Toledo, Aug. 6, 1:30 p.m. (youths) – Revive the lost art of using a compass with these hands-on activities and games; LEGO Challenge: Disaster Island, Aug. 8, 1:30 p.m. (ages 13-18) – Imagine being stranded on an island far away and then a disaster strikes; what will you – build?
East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St., serves home-cooked lunch Mon.-Fri. at 11:45 a.m. Meals must be ordered by 11 a.m. the day before by calling 419-691-2254. Cost is a recommended donation of $2.50 for those 60 years and over from 1-6 p.m.
Vendors & Crafters Wanted for the 45th Birmingham Ethnic Festival. For info, email vickiburnworth@yahoo.com.
Crafters Wanted for a Fall Craft Show, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Genacross Lutheran Services – Toledo Campus, 131 N. Wheeling St. Set up that morning in the community room. Vendors license required. For info, contact Diane Cline at 419-724-1738.
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 has created a lawncare service to make money for the Food Pantry. Call 419-901-7926 to set up an appointment.
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.
Waite High School Alumni Class of 1951 meets the 2nd Mon. of every month. For info, call Betty at 419-691-7944 or Fran at 419-693-6060.
Waite High School Class of 1955 meets the 2nd Tues. of each month. For more info, contact Ned Braunschweiger at 419-893-4336.
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., offers free lunches for kids served Mon.-Fri. at 1 p.m. The Oregon Teen Leadership Council will meet Aug. 7 from 6-7 p.m.
Oregon Block Watch Meeting, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., Echo Meadows Church of Christ, 2905 Starr Ave.
Chicken Dinner & Karaoke, Aug. 10, VFW Post 9816, Aug. 10. Half-chicken dinner served from 4-7 p.m. Karaoke from 7:30 p.m.-close. Open to the public.
Free Community Parking Lot Outside "Summer Luau" Dance, Aug. 17, 7-10 p.m., Faith Church, 3415 Starr Ave. Families and all ages welcome. DJ, snacks, door prize, and silent auction. Bring your own lawn chair.
Vendors Needed for a flea market Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., First St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1121 Grasser St. For info, call Joan Lamb at 419-693-4955.
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), is 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., is open the first and third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 419-693-7052 for details.
Breakfast Club hosted by Dylan Clement, local Edward Jones financial advisor, every 3rd Monday of the month from 8-9 a.m. at American Family Table Family Restaurant, 846 S. Wheeling. Seating may be limited. To reserve a seat, call Jill Williams at 419-698-7688.
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, located at 2083 Autokee St., is open Thursdays 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. Volunteer Services is looking for individuals to join the staff. Call 419-691-1517 for info.
Great Eastern Toastmasters Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tues. 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., will be open the last Sat. of each 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 Wed. 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 is suggested for seniors 60 & 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 Farmers Market, every Monday through October, 4-7 p.m. weather permitting, at Northwood Commons (old Great Eastern) on Woodville Road near McDonald’s and Dollar Tree. Fresh veggies, home baked goods and homemade craft vendors. New vendors welcome. Contact Pat McGaharan, Parks & Rec Director, at 419-690-1607 or email pmcgaharan@ci.northwood.oh.us for more details.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every 3rd Sat. 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.

Elmore
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 Tues. of each month; blood sugar & blood pressure screenings last Tues. of each month; educational/informational speakers on Tues.; Euchre game every Tues. & Thurs. after lunch. For reservations, call 419-862-3874.
Elmore Historical Society Monthly Meetings are held on the 1st Wed. of every month at 6 p.m. at the Historical Society Building.
Elmore Conservation Club Trap Shooting every Wed. from 6-9 p.m. (weather permitting). Call 419-392-1112 for info.

Genoa
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 Mon., Wed. & Fri. Open for bingo at 9:30 a.m. on Mon.; open at 10:30 a.m. Wed. and Fri. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. (reservations required 10 a.m. the day before). Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings offered 2nd Wed. of each month at 11 a.m.; Blood oxygen and blood pressure screenings offered the 4th Wed. of each month at 11 a.m. Educational/informational speakers on Wed.; Pinochle Mon. and Wed. after lunch; Dominoes Fri. after lunch. Reservations: 419-855-4491.
Trinity Thrift Shop, 105 4th St., Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothes & small household items available at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit mission projects.
Genoa Community Food Pantry is open monthly on the 3rd Sat. of the month 10 a.m.-noon, Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Serving those who are in Genoa School District. Proper ID and billing address within the district required. For more info, call 419-341-0913.

Gibsonburg
“Cookout with The Cops,” presented by Gibsonburg Police Department – a special cookout lunch for children in the community Friday, Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. in Williams Park. For info, call the town hall at 419-637-2634.
Gibsonburg Public Library, 100 N. Webster St., programs include: Preschool Storytime, Thursdays, 11 a.m.; Footprint Tractor Painting, Aug. 12, 4:30 p.m. – all ages welcome; Cookbook Club, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. – “Hungry Girl: Simply 6,” by Lisa Lillen – bring a favorite dish from the cookbook and the recipe to share; Book & Munch Bunch: Chapter Books, Grades 4-7, Aug. 14, 3:30 p.m. – “Chasing Space,” by Leland Melvin; Book Bears: Early Readers, Aug. 15 and 20, 3:30 p.m. – “Diary of a Wombat,” by Jackie French; Book & Snack Pack: Chapter Books, Grades 1-4, Aug. 21, 3:30 p.m. – “The Dragon in the Sock Drawer,” by Jackie French; Adult Book Discussion, Aug. 26, 6 p.m. – “the Tattooist of Auschwitz,” by Heather Morris. 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
Rummage Sale, Aug. 16-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1700 N. Walker St. (Graytown Road), just north of Graytown Park and across the road from Graytown School. Baked goods will also be available for purchase.
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.

Lake Twp.
MEAGHER 43605 Foundation & Emerald Aisle Food Pantry has created a lawncare service to make money for theFood Pantry. Please call (419)901-7926 to set up an appointment.

Luckey
Luckey Food Pantry is open the last Wed. of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the last Thurs. 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 Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Includes stories, finger plays, music and crafts; LEGO Club (K-5th grade) Sat. 10:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m.; Men’s Shoot-the-Bull gatherings Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Coffee provided. Read to a Dog Program, Thurs. (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.

Maumee
Maumee United Methodist Women are hosting a Christmas Craft Show Nov. 9 in the Family Life Center, 405 Sackett St. Call Carolyn Potter at 419-389-9206 for details.

Martin
Camp Creation “Vacation Bible School,” presented by St. Peter/St. Luke, Aug. 7, 4-9 p.m., St. Peter Lutheran Church, 17877 W. SR 579 (across from Blackberry Corner Tavern). Meal, snacks and crafts included. Open to kids in pre-K through fifth grade. Call 419-836-8903 for info.

Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor Public Library, 147 Main St., programs include Back to School Bash, sponsored by the library Aug. 12, 6 p.m., Evolve Riverfront Café – $5 per person (register at oakharborpubliclibrary.org or call 419-898-7001; Crafting with Cheri, Aug. 13, 6 p.m. – supplies provided; One-Size-Fit-All Storytime Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.; Watercolor Group meets Thursdays 12:30-4 p.m. (bring your own supplies); Watercolor Group meets Thurs., 12:30-4 p.m. (bring your own supplies). The Local History Museum is open every Thursday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Beginner dulcimer lessons offered Mon. at 3 p.m. Visit oakharborpubliclibrary.org or call 419-898-7001 for details.
St. Boniface Parish Bingo, Sun. 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 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.
Greektown Casino Bus Trip Fundraiser for American Legion Auxiliary, Post 114, Sept. 18. Registration and payment due by Aug. 10. For more info, call 419-898-5888.

Pemberville
Budgeting Basics program, Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. Free. Learn how to gain control of finances, plan for the future and meet financial goals. Registration encouraged. 419-287-4012 for info or to sign up.
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.

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
Walbridge Branch Library, 108 N. Main St., programs include: Summer Reading Program registration is open all summer; Star Readers Fun, supportive read aloud program (ages 5+), Mondays 1-2 p.m. Call 419-666-9900 for info. Walbridge School Reunion, Sept. 19, VFW Banquet Hall. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will follow. Spouses and guests are welcome. Cost is $20 per person. Reservations are required by Sept. 5. Call Vicki Ducket Sigler at 419-508-4653 or Cheri Sigler Carr at 419-343-1368 to make reservations.
Walbridge VFW Bingo, 1st 3rd Sun. 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.

Woodville
Woodville Library, 101 E. Main St., programs include: Take & Make Tuesdays in August, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. – stop and pick up the craft of the week; Summertime Book Bingo, Aug. 5-24 – kids are invited to read books and win prizes (game boards available at Birchard.org/wdv.htm beginning Aug. 5); Canvas & Chocolate, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. (adults) – an evening of stress-free amateur painting and chocolate (registration required); Wednesday Adult Book Club, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. – “Sold on a Monday,” by Kristina McMorris; Teen Crafts: Washer Jewelry, Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m. – create jewelry from washers, beads and other assorted pieces; Kidz Book Club, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. (grades 3-6) – “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” by Lemony Snicket. 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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