Bulletin Board Week of 7/1/19
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Toledo
MEAGHER 43605 Potluck Buffet-Style Picnic Celebration, July 7, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Navarre Park. Family-friendly activities planned throughout the day. Bring food and drinks to share in the buffet-style picnic feast celebration. Impact Toledo will present family-friendly activities 4-6 p.m. Sponsored by MEAGHER 43605 Foundation and Emerald Aisle Food Pantry.
Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., will present, “Metroparks Toledo Presents: Birds in My Backyard,” (ages 5-10), July 2, 1:30 p.m. – learn to identify birds by their feathers and songs.
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.
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.
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 Navarre Avenue 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
Mercy St. Charles Auxiliary “Outside the Box Shoes” Fundraiser Sale for 31 hours from 7 a.m. July 22 to 2 p.m. July 23 in the hospital lobby. Public welcome.
Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., programs include: LEGO Freeplay, Wednesdays, noon-2 p.m.; Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.; Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:45-11:15 a.m.; Babytime, Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m.; Mini Monet, July 8, 2-3 p.m. For teens: Hula Games, July 10, 2-3 p.m.; Hawaiian Shirts, July 13, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (registration required). For adults: Healthy Picnic Foods, July 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (registration required).
Oregon Block Watch Meeting, July 2, 7 p.m., Echo Meadows Church of Christ, 2905 Starr Ave.
Clay High School Class of 1959 60th Reunion, July 20, 5-9 p.m., Icebreaker Lodge, Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center. RSVP to Annabelle at 567-377-7771.
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 the Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave. 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 pm. 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. The center will hold Wellness Awareness Day May 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The free event will feature information, education and fun. 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
Farmers Market, Mondays July 22-Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot at Northwood Commons (Great Eastern), behind McDonald’s. For info, contact Pat McGaharan at 419-690-1607 or pmcgaharan@ci.northwood.oh.us.
Northwood VFW 2984 All-You-Can-Eat Fish Dinners, July 12 and Aug. 2, 5-7:30 p.m., 102 W. Andrus. Public welcome.
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 Library programs include LEGO Club, July 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Storytimes, July 3, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The library will be closed July 4.
Elmore Senior Center-Elmore Golden Oldies, located in Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19225 Witty Rd. (corner of Witty & SR 51), open Tues. & 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 & 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
Genoa Branch Library will present storytimes July 2 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Al-Anon Family Group, Genoa Giving and Getting, meets Mon. 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 & blood pressure screenings offered the 4th Wed. of each month at 11 a.m. Educational/informational speakers on Wed.; Pinochle Mon. & 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 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
Gibsonburg Public Library, 100 N. Webster St., programs include: Preschool Storytime, Thursdays, 11 a.m.; “Keeping Time” from Remembering Music for Seniors, July 5, 10:30 a.m. at the Gibsonburg Senor Center, 100 Meadow Lane; Cookbook Club, July 8, 6:30 p.m. – theme: Campout Cuisine (bring your favorite camping dish and the recipe to share); Book & Munch Bunch: Chapter Books for Grades 4-7, July 10, 3:30 p.m. – “Space Case: A Moon Base Alpha Novel,” by Stuart Gibbs; LEGO Competition & Moon Pie Frosting, July 11, 1:30 p.m. – open to kids through grade 6 (registration required); Book & Snack Pack: Chapter Books (grades 1-4), July 17, 3:30 p.m. – “Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator,” by Roald Dahl; Book Bears: Early Readers: July 18, 3:30 p.m. – “Toys in Space,” by Mini Grey; Adult Book Discussion, July 29, 6 pm. – “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President,” by Candice Millard. 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
Community Independence Day Worship Service, June 30, 10 a.m., Graytown Park, Graytown Road. The community is invited to attend this special worship service featuring the Genoa American Legion Band, a special message by Pastor Charles Kaylor and special recognition of those with military service. A potluck meal, fellowship and kids’ games will follow the service. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and a lawn chair. Hot dogs and beverages will be provided.
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.
Lindsey
Lindsey Village Wide Garage Sales, July 12-14. Lindsey Trinity United Methodist Church will have a Rummage Sale July 12 and 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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 presents storytime for ages 3-7 every Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Includes stories, finger plays, music & 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.
Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel Vacation Bible School, “The Incredible Race – One Family, One Race, One Savior,” July 7-11, 6-8:15 p.m., 11805 SR 105. To register online, visit: https://forms.gle/uFm15rbhzesyH4Um9.
Oak Harbor Public Library will be closed July 4. Upcoming programs include: Summer Reading Program, “A Universe of Stories,” presents Zeemo the Yo-Yo Man, July 2, 2 p.m.; One Size Fits All Storytime Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.; Watercolor Group meets Thursdays 12:30-4 p.m. (bring your own supplies). The Local History Museum is open every Thursday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The library also offers microscopes for use on site. For info or to register for programs, visit oakharborpubliclibrary.org or call 419-898-7001.
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.
Pemberville
Pemberville Area Senior Center at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., provides programs & activities for adults 60 & over. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Lunch served at noon.
Hours for Community Food Pantry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St. include: 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.
Port Clinton
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet in the Magruder Conference Center, 615 Fulton St., July 2, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Chad Blunt will speak. For info, call 419-552-0567 or 419-607-6021.
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., 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 VFW Bingo, first and third 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.
Williston
“Flags for Williston” – donations are being sought to replace all the flags (60) flags along SR 579 through Williston at a cost of approximately $20 each. Donations may be dropped off or mailed to Mann Technologies, P.O. Box 216, Williston, OH 43468. Checks may be made out to Michael Mann with a notation of "Williston Flags." Flags are put up for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day/Patriot's Day, and Veterans Day weather permitting.
Woodville
Woodville Library, 101 E. Main St., programs include: Storytime, Tuesdays at 10 a.m.; Take & Make Tuesdays, weekly from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. – stop by and pick up the craft-to-go of the week; Wednesday Adult Book Club, July 10, 7 p.m. – “Eleanor Oliphant is Just Fine,” by Gail Honeyman (copies available at the library); Photos & Friends, July 15, 6:30 p.m. (adults) – bring photos and spend time sorting with friends; Kids & Canvas, July 20, 10:30 a.m. (K-6) – paint an outer space picture (supplies provided), registration required. 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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