Bulletin Board - Feb. 3, 2025
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Toledo
Wild Game Dinner, Feb. 16, 2 p.m. VFW Auxiliary, Post 4906, 2161 Consaul St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Featuring venison, rabbit, beaver, goose, seafood gumbo, fish and rat. Donation is $30, which includes beverages and door prizes. Cash raffle $5 – only 300 tickets to be sold. Limited seating. Public welcome. For info and tickets, call 419-698-4411.
The Transformation Center provides weekly community dinners and spiritual support for the Five Points Neighborhood of Toledo. The ministry will be holding a Valentine’s Day fundraiser Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. For info and to purchase tickets, visit tctoledo.org.
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 $70. Annual dues $20. 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
Smart TV Fundraiser, Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. $10 raffle ticket to win a 75-inch smart TV. Drawing will be held Feb. 6. Call 419-698-7078. Proceeds benefit the senior center.
Karaoke, Feb. 22, 7:30-11:30 p.m., VFW Post 9816, 1802 Ashcroft Dr. Open to the public. Call 419-698-8178.
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. Contact Vicky at 419-279-9023 for reservations.
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 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., will reopen in March for visits and free tours when hours will be Wednesdays from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. 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 first and third 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 more 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 at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. Social hour at 6 p.m. Meeting starts at 7 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, 4350 Navarre Ave., invites seniors to enjoy enriching activities such as bingo, art classes, dance and exercise. The center also offers transportation, meals and support. Call 419-698-7078 for more 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 Fridays from 5-7:30 or until sold out. All-you-can-eat fish for $13. Weekly Sunday Breakfasts, 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 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 8 a.m. at 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 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, 817 East Broadway. 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
Euchre Tournament, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., Elmore American Legion Post 279, 279 Veterans Ave. $10 fee. Open to the public.
Red Cross Blood Drive, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Elmore American Legion, 279 Veterans Ave. Walk-ins welcome. Learn more at redcrossblood.org. Sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary.
Spaghetti Dinner presented by Elmore American Legion Riders, Feb. 16 and March 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Drive-thru only.
American Legion Auxiliary Elmore Unit 279 meets the second Wednesday of the month starting at 11 a.m., 279 Veterans Ave. Those who 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 American Legion Riders Chapter 279 meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., 279 Veterans Ave.
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.
Bingo, the first and third Thursday of every month, Genoa American Legion Post 324, 302 West St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early bird at 5:30 p.m.; regular bingo follows at 6:15 p.m. Open to ages 18 and older. No outside food and drink. Refreshments available. Call 419-205-1942 for information about bingo and hall rental.
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, Feb. 8, 1-8 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 500 S. Brentwood. Walk-ins are welcome. $15 gift card will be given to those who come to donate.
Gibsonburg Branch Library offers a number of programs, including Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 11 a.m. Winter Reading Challenge: Winter Wanderlust, through Feb. 28 – All ages can track their reading and win prizes; Valentine for Mother Earth, Feb. 3, 6-7:45 p.m. – Drop in and create a message to the Earth; Foodies Night: Chocolate, Feb. 10, 6-7:30 p.m.; Date Night at the Library, Feb. 12, 6--7:45 p.m. – Bring a significant other and enjoy games and snacks with other couples (registration required); Adult Book Chat, Feb. 14, 6-7 p.m. – Discuss “No Exit,” by Taylor Adams. 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.
Millbury
Homemade Chili Mac Dinner, Feb. 8, 4-6 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1459 South St. Dine $10 per dinner includes Betty’s salad, corn, bread, dessert and drink. Dine in or carry out; no drive-thrus. Tickets available at the door until sold out. Proceeds benefit new parsonage furnace.
Oak Harbor
The Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District Regular Board Meeting, Feb. 18, 4:45 p.m. in the board of education office, 11685 W. SR 163.
Broasted Chicken Dinners, sponsored by Oak Harbor American Legion Auxiliary Unity 114, Feb. 16 and March 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or until sold out, 221 Park St. Public is welcome. Dine in or Carry out.
Oak Harbor Public Library, 147 W. Main St. programs include: Storytimes, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. “Avoiding Scams and Financial Exploitation,” presented by Oak Harbor Police, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. (registration required); Coffee and a Book Club, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. – Discuss “Homecoming,” by Kate Morton; 60+ Clinic, Feb. 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Call 419-734-6800 to register; Wicked Wednesdays Book Club, Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m. – Discuss “A Murder in Amish Ohio,” by David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker; Mason Jar Craft, Feb. 24, 2 p.m. (registration required); 4th Tuesday Book Club, Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m. – Discuss “The Word is Murder,” by Anthony Horowitz; Bingosize for Seniors presented by the Ottawa Co. Health Department, Mondays at 10:30 and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. (registration required); 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. Call 419-898-7001 or visit oakharborpubliclibrary.org. The library will be closed Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents Day.
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
Euchre Tournament, Feb. 1, 1 p.m., Walbridge VFW, 109 N. Main St. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Drink specials available. No outside drinks may be brought in. $10 entry. 100% payout.
Crimson Lights Band will perform at Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St, 2-5 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 9 and 23, March 9 and 23, April 13 and 27 and May 11 and 25 (dates are subject to change). The bar will be serving beer and wine coolers, along with water and soft drinks Contact Carolyn at 419-260-0464 for info.
Drive-thru Lasagna Dinner, Feb. 15, 4 p.m., 109 N. Main St. Dinner also includes garlic bread, salad and dessert. Call the VFW at 419-666-0367 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 Winter Reading Challenge: Winter Wanderlust, through Feb. 28; All ages can track their reading and win prizes; Winter Storytimes, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; Simple Sewing for Kidz, Feb. 4, 4-5 p.m. – Kids in grades 4-8 will learn sewing basics with simple projects (registration required); Valentine for Mother Earth, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. – Drop in and create a message to the Earth; Valentine Crafts, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-3 pm. – Drop in and create a Valentine; Crafts & Crochet, Feb. 10, 6:30-8 p.m. – Enjoy good company while working on your project; Woodville Book Club, Feb. 12, 7-8 p.m. – Discuss “The Address,” by Fiona Davis; KidZ Quiet Club, Feb. 13, 4-5 p.m. – An hour of quiet time for reading, homework, games, etc.; Graphic Novel Book Club, Feb. 18, 4-5 p.m. – Kids invited to discuss “Batman’s Mystery Casebook,” Sholly Fisch; Fungi Fanatics, Feb. 19, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Elmore Library – A discussion about mushrooms; Boho Wall Hanging, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m. – Create a wall hanging from yarn, lace and twine (registration required). Learn more 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.