Family briefs: Second Annual Honey Festival set for Sept. 21 in Oregon

        Area residents are invited to come and see what all the buzz is about at Oregon’s 2nd Annual Honey Festival, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 5401 Starr Ave.
        The event will feature local honey vendors, food trucks, honey-themed contests, kids’ activities and more.
        Contest highlights will include:
        • Cornhole Tournament – 11:30 a.m. check-in, $50 per team, cash only, paid at check-in. Cash prizes to top three finishers. Register by Monday, Sept. 16 at oregonohiorec.com, call 419-698-7147 or email hfox@oregonohio.org.
        • Best Honey Contest – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pre-registration not required; honey entries to be dropped off between 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Winners announced at approximately 4 p.m. Categories include light, amber, dark, infused, combs and candle. One entry per category.
        • Arts & Crafts Contest – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Entries to be dropped off between 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Pre-registration not required. No specific categories specified – all entries compete against each other.
        • Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest – 12:30 p.m. under concession stand breezeway. Open to ages 8-10  years as of Sept. 21. Check-in at 12 p.m. Free entry. Register by Sept. 16 at oregonohiorec.com, click on online registration and set up a free account. Add child/children as “household members” and click on “2024 Honey Fest Pumpkin Pie” to register. Ribbons for top three finishers. Limited to 16 contestants per age group.
        • Photo Contest – Drop off photos in three categories – Pollinating, Bee Keeping and Birds – between 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Winners announced at approximately 4 p.m. Registration not required. One photo per category.
        Find complete contest rules and rules at oregonohiorec.com under “General Forms” or call 419-698-7145.
 
Open house set
        An Open House will be held Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave., Oregon.
        Community members are invited to stop in to learn more about the Oregon Senior Services Levy and the Lucas County Senior Services Levy.
        Call 419-698-7078 for more details.
 
M*A*S*H Bash & Senior Hall of Fame
        Join Ottawa County Senior Resources, Robert Shiels and The Cake Walkin’ Jass Band for MASH Bash at Camp Perry on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Camp Perry Clubhouse.
        The free event is an open house and resource fair aimed at Ottawa County senior citizens aged 60 and better, scheduled to feature 30+ vendor tables, free health screenings, food, entertainment, raffles, 50/50 and more.
        This year’s theme is “M*A*S*H,” the iconic television show with ties to Northwest Ohio. In keeping with the theme, the event will feature mess-hall themed food including “SOS,” as well as Tony Packo’s famous hot dogs, swamp mocktails and more.
        To round out the day, 10 area residents will be inducted into the Ottawa County Senior Hall of Fame. The 2024 class includes James Clabaugh, Clay Center; Jill Damschroder, Elmore; Rose Wos, Marblehead; John Bond, Genoa; Sharon Park, Oak Harbor; Don Barrett, Ed Carlson, Carl Koebel and Iris Jerri Zunk, Port Clinton and Kendra Koehler, Put-in-Bay.
        Event partner sponsors include United Healthcare, Walker Funeral Homes and The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky & Wyandot Counties. Food station sponsors include Tony Packo’s, Genoa Retirement Village and Paramount Insurance.
        To learn more about Ottawa County Senior Resources, call 419-898-6459.
 
Autumn Brew Hop
        Enjoy an evening of food, shopping, live entertainment, children’s activities, and a sampling of various non-alcoholic brews in downtown Pemberville at the third annual Autumn Brew Hop, set for Saturday, Sept. 21 from 6-9 p.m.
        Participants can purchase a commemorative “Autumn Brew Hop” mug for $15 and receive a ticket that entitles them to enjoy a non-alcoholic brew sample from more than a dozen participating businesses.
        Stroll the various shops and boutiques downtown while sampling hand-crafted brews at each location. Food, as well as alcoholic beverages (in a designated area) will also be available for purchase.
        Ground Chuck Band, a cover band known for their party rock style, will fill the air with music from 7-11 p.m.
        The family-friendly event will also feature a kids’ zone featuring games, crafts, and face painting.
        Mugs are available for purchase at several downtown businesses including Baker’s Insurance Agency, Beeker’s General Store, Country Cupboard, Belle Fleur and Comfy Cactus. Mugs can also be purchased online at https://store.ortinauart.com/pemberville_brew_hop/shop/home and picked up before the event at Baker Insurance Agency or at the registration table on Sept. 21. A limited supply of mugs will be available to purchase the Brew Hop.
        Event sponsors include The Pemberville Independent Merchants Association, American Legion Post 183, the Pemberville Freedom Fire Department Association and the Village of Pemberville.
 
“Chicago” tickets on sale Sept. 13
        The American Theatre Guild announced that single tickets to Broadway’s favorite razzle-dazzle smash hit musical “Chicago” are on sale to the public.
        The production is part of the 2024–25 Broadway in Toledo Series and will play the Stranahan Theater Jan. 23–26, 2025.
        Tickets start at $39 and are available at BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com. Group ticket savings for 10+ are available by contacting Groups@ATGuild.org.
        Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, “Chicago” is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.
        Connect with the show at facebook.com/ChicagoOnTour; twitter.com/ChicagoOnTour or instagram.com/ChicagoOnTour.
 
Glow Up and Ride
        Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just looking for a fun family night out, the Toledo Zoo is promising a magical evening of fitness, fun, and wildlife at the Zoom Glow Roll Sunday, Sept. 29.
        This family-friendly event offers a chance to ride under the stars with two different cycling experiences – a one-mile ride for kids on zoo grounds and an eight-mile “slow roll” through the scenic River Road.
        The Kids Ride (ages 3+) will begin at 6 p.m. and adults 12+ will roll out at 7 p.m.
        Riders will begin at the zoo and travel south on River Road, with a scenic route that loops back for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at the Zoo, before concluding at the Main Plaza.
        Special after ride activities include food and beverage specials, live music around fire pits, encounters with nocturnal animals and a sneak peek at the Harvest Fest pumpkin displays.
        The twilight treks are led by the Toledo Zoo's security team on bicycles, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. A support vehicle will also follow the riders.
        Free parking is available at 2700 Broadway St. For more information and to register, visit toledozoo.org/events/zoom-glow-roll.
 
Cancer Get-Togethers
        The Magruder Oncology Department will present 2024/2025 Cancer Support Get-Togethers, which will meet on the fourth Wednesday each month September through May (except December) from -1-2 p.m. in the Magruder Conference Center, 615 Fulton St., Port Clinton.
        This group is free and open to anyone impacted by cancer including patients, caregivers and family members.  Attendees need not be patients of Magruder Oncology to attend.
        Sessions will feature an expert discussing a different topic each month, and then the remainder of the time will be for questions and answers and open discussion. On Sept. 25, Community Health Worker Marsie McLaury will be the featured speaker.
        Refreshments will be served, so RSVP, if possible, to Taffy Armstrong at 419-734-3131, ext. 3729, or tarmstrong@magruderhospital.com.
       
 
Luckey Fall Festival
        The 41st Luckey Fall Festival will be held Sept. 27-29 between Krotzer Avenue (SR 582) and Gilbert Road on Adams Street.
        The popular, old-fashioned fall festival includes a Steam Engine Spark Show, a craft and flea market, food vendors, antique gas engine displays, working machinery demos and more.
        The schedule of events includes:
        Friday:
        • 8 a.m.: Scales open for Tractor  Pull.                 
        • 10 a.m.: FFA Antique Tractor Pull.
        • 5 p.m.-close: Kids’ Area open - Commercial Tent.
        • 6 p.m.: Live music – East Of Cheyenne.
        Saturday
        7 a.m.: Breakfast - Commercial Tent.
        8 a.m.: Antique Tractor Pull Weigh In.
        10 a.m.: Classic Auto Display - Ball-Field.
        10 a.m.-close: Kids’ Area open - Commercial Tent.
        11:15 a.m.: Antique Tractor Pull (times vary).
        12 p.m.: Live Music – Don Coats.
        3 p.m.: BBQ Pork & Brisket  -  back of Commercial Tent.
        5 p.m.: Live music – Kevin Vansickle & Pure Country.
        Sunday
        7 a.m.: Breakfast - Commercial Tent.
        10 a.m.: Church service (Community-wide, everyone invited).
        11:30 a.m.: Chicken BBQ – Troy Township Building.
        12 -2 p.m.: Kids’ area open – Commercial Tent.
        11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Registration for Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull.
        2 p.m.: Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull.
        2:30 p.m.: 50/50 drawing.
        3 p.m.: Festival closes.
        For more information, visit luckeyfallfestival.com.
 
Historical society planning events
        Back by popular demand, the Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society will present three afternoons of food and Euchre, Sept. 30, Oct. 28 and Nov. 25 from 1-4 p.m. at Brandville School Museum, 1121 Grasser St., Oregon.
        The cost is $15 per person, which includes lunch. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners. RSVP by calling 419-902-5149.
        Mystery History Tour
        Join OJHS for a Mystery History Tour Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
        Attendees should meet at the OJHS Community Center (park at 1121 Grasser St., Oregon) from where they’ll embark on a mystery tour to an undisclosed location filled with history and an opportunity to visit a national treasure. Lunch will be on their own at a location featuring a full menu.
        The cost is $42 per person. RSVP by calling 419-902-5149 or visit ojhs.org.
 
Sauder Village to celebrate ‘Swing and Spin’
        Sauder Village will honor tradition Saturday, Sept. 21, with two events – A Vintage Base Ball Tournament and World Spin in Public Day.
        Visitors can join the Sauder Village Windmills, Black Swamp Frogs and Spiegel Grove Squires for a day at the ball field as they go back in time and celebrate the origins of America’s favorite pastime, baseball (originally spelled base ball).
        Observe the differences between baseball then and now as teams will follow rules from the 1860s – when the game first became a staple in popular culture – and will sport historically accurate uniforms, hit with wooden bats and catch without mitts.
        The tournament will begin at 11 a.m., with subsequent games at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating.
        Between games, guests can make their way to the Village Green for the World Spin in Public Day celebration, where they can learn from expert and beginner spinners as they use antique and modern wheels to transform wool into yarn. Local spinners are invited to bring their wheels and spindles; Register in advance at saudervillage.org.
        These family-friendly, educational events are included with Sauder Village admission.
        Learn more at saudervillage.org, follow Sauder Village on Facebook or Instagram or call 1-800-590-9755.
 
Shopping for a Cause
        The Country Garden Club will present the 37th Annual Trunk Show, Shopping for a Cause, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Carranor Hunt & Polo Club, 502 E. Second St., Perrysburg.
        A Preview party will be held Sept. 30 from 6-9 p.m. Shopping hours will be 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Girls Night Out, 5:30-7:30 p.m.) on Oct. 1 and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct. 2.
        Visit cgcperrysburg.com for more details.