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Toledo
Chicken Paprikas Dinner, Oct. 6, East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. Serving between 12:30-4 p.m. $10 per ticket includes chicken, spaetzle with gravy, side salad, roll and butter and beverage (dine in only) Carryouts available. Bake sale will be available. Call 419-691-2254.
Polar Bear Golden Luncheon for Woodward High School alumni from 1923-1974, Oct. 8, 12 p.m. in the Woodward gym. Cost is $25 which includes lunch. Anniversary classes to be honored include pre-1934, 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1963, 1969, 1974 and 1973, as no luncheon was held in 2023. Seating is limited to first 200 reservations. Contact Sherry at 419-356-4468 or sherry506@live.com.
Crafters Wanted for Fall Craft Show, Oct. 12 at Majestic Care Toledo, 131 N. Wheeling St. Call 419-724-1414 or email actdir.toledo@majesticcare.com for more info.
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
Euchre Party, sponsored by Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society, Sept. 30, 1-4 p.m., Brandville School Museum, 1133 Grasser St. Lunch served, cash prizes. Call 419-902-5149 to RSVP. $15 per person. Funds raised go to the "Raisin' the Roof Campaign."
Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society is seeking volunteers to help peel and stir apples to make apple butter. Volunteers are asked to donate two hours on Oct. 5 or anytime Oct. 6 at Maumee Bed & Breakfast, 9855 Jerusalem Rd. (SR 2), Call Kitty at 419-902-5149 for info. All volunteers receive a free jar of apple butter.
Fall Giveaway, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-noon, St Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 798 S. Coy Rd. Holiday decorations, glassware, pans, bedding, etc.
Mercy Health – St. Charles Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Wednesday of the month from noon-2 p.m. in the Oregon Room at St. Charles Hospital. Lunch, speaker, and social opportunities are part of the meeting agenda. There is a membership fee in addition to a $10 luncheon fee. The next meeting will be Oct. 9. Contact Vicky at 419-279-9023 for reservations, required by Oct. 2.
Pigs-in-the-Blanket Dinner, Nov. 2, 5-7 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 798 S. Coy Rd. $15 per dinner includes two pigs-in-the-blanket, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, dessert and beverage options. Din in or carry out. Order tickets online at stpaulschurchoregon.org. Call 419-691-9400 for information.
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. There is a $25 fee for each three-month session. The fall session will run September-November. The winter session is December-February. Spring session is March-May. Folks can join mid-session. 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 at 8 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Northwood Community Center, 3700 Main 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 VFW Weekly Fish Fries begin Friday Oct 4, from 5-7:30 or until sold out. All-you-can-eat fish for $13. Weekly Sunday Breakfasts will start on Sunday, Oct 6, from 8-11:30 a.m. Cost $8. The VFW also has karaoke every Friday from 7:30-11:30 p.m.
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.
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.

Elmore
American Legion Auxiliary Elmore Unit 279 will meet monthly starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 279 Veterans Ave. Those who you would like to join or have questions are invited to attend.
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
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
Red Cross Blood Drive, Oct. 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 500 St. Brentwood. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-Red-Cross and enter sponsor code GibsonburgCommunity.
Gibsonburg Branch Library offers a number of programs, including Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Fridays;. Adult Book Chat, Oct. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Book TBD. 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
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
Lake Erie Yellow Perch Fry, Oct. 11 and 18, 4-7:30 p.m. or until sold out, American Legion Post 114, 221 Park St. Dine in or carry out. Public welcome.
Oak Harbor Public Library, 147 W. Main St., programs include Storytimes, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.; Teen Read Week, Oct. 7-11; LEGO Week, Oct. 14-18; Drop-in Art Camp at 3 for ages 3-7, Oct. 25; Frightfully Fun Night, Oct. 21, 5 p.m. – Crafts, treats, games, costumes encouraged; Halloween Spook-Tacular Storytime, Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m. – Stories, treats and games, show off your costume; Medicare Program, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. – Join Shannon Albright who will answer Medicare questions, registration required; Clay Pot Scarecrow Craft, Oct. 7, 2 p.m. – registration required; 60+ Clinic, Oct. 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – call 419-734-6800 for an appointment; Wicked Wednesdays Book Club, Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m. – Discuss “Behold the Monster,” by Jillian Lauren.; 4th Tuesday Book Club, Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m. – Discuss “Crow Mary,” by Kathleen Grissom; Coffee and a Book Club, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. – Discuss “Just the Nicest Couple,” by Mary Kubica; 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. *Registration required. Call 419-898-7001 or visit oakharborpubliclibrary.org to register or for info. The library will close early Oct. 11 and will be closed Oct. 12 for the Apple Festival.
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 VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St., from 2-5 p.m. on the following dates: Oct. 13 and 27, Nov. 10 and 24 and Dec. 8 and 30 (subject to change). The bar will be serving beer and wine coolers, along with soft drinks and snacks. Call Carolyn at 419-836-3308 for more 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.; Game Days, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Play games or bring your own game. For info, visit wcdpl.org/events.

Woodville
Woodville Library, 101 E. Main St., programs include Fall Storytimes, Thursdays at 10 a.m.; Kidz Art, Oct. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Grades K-6, registration required; Crochet Ghosts, Oct. 5, 1:30-3 p.m. – Basic crochet skills helpful; Simple Sewing Skills for Kidz, Oct. 8 4-5 p.m. – Kids in grades 4-8 will learn sewing basics, registration required; Book Club, Oct. 7-8 – “Colored Television,” by Danzy Senna; Craft & Crochet, Oct. 14, 6:30-8 p.m.; Fungi Fanatics, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. – Talk Mushrooms (location TBA); Monster Crafts, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.– Grades K-5 invited to drop in and create a monster craft; Thrift Store Ghost Paining, Oct. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. – Transform thrift store art into a spooky painting; 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.