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2-6-2012 Digital Scrapbooking Class by Ida Branch Library The Ida Branch Library at 3016 Lewis Avenue in Ida is having a digital
scrapbooking online class on Monday, February 6th from 9-11am. You will explore
new websites, create digital scrapbook pages and more.
Bring your camera with cord or media card to connect to a computer and pictures
to upload. You need to register for the class by calling
(734) 289-2191.
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2-8-2012 Presentation by the Toledo State Hospital Cemetery Reclamation There will be a presentation by the Toledo State Hospital Cemetery Reclamation
Committee at Monroe County Community College’s Whitman Center at 7777 Lewis
Avenue in Temperance Wednesday, February 8th at 7pm. They will talk about the
more than 1,900 unmarked graves in the Toledo State Hospital Cemetery and the
drive to identify them. For more information, call Sandy Kosmyna at the Whitman
Center at (734) 847-0559.
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2-9-2012 The Toledo Mothers of Twins Club Meeting The Toledo Mothers of Twins Club will meet on Thursday, February 9, 2012 in the Croxton Auditorium at the Toledo Hospital. TMOTC meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month September through June and is a support group for mothers, foster mothers and guardians of multiple births. Social time is at 7pm and the meeting begins at 7:30pm. For more information go to www.tmotc.org.
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2-10-2012 'The All Night Strut!' - Musical Dinner Theater "The All Night Strut!" - Musical Dinner Theater is February 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 6:30pm-10pm at Scrambler Marie's, 570 W. Dussel Dr. in Maumee. "The All Night Strut!" is a classy, sassy musical celebration of the 1930s and '40s! Featuring jazz standards of the era, "The All Night Strut!" will please audiences young and old! Plus, since this is Dinner Theater you will get a gourmet meal all for the low price of $27! Tickets can be purchased at any local Scrambler Marie's, Kostumes LTD, or by visiting www.3BProductions.org.
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2-11-2012 Valentine’s Dance to Benefit Food Bank This exciting fundraiser will take place on Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 pm at the Sylvan Lodge, 3535 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. in Toledo.
To purchase tickets call 419-242-5000 ext. 212.
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2-11-2012 Art, Craft, Gift and Bake Sale for Milan Community Education Milan Community Education has their 2nd annual Art, Craft, Gift and Bake Sale on
Saturday, February 11th at Milan Middle School from 9am to 3pm. They are
accepting baked goods for the sale and you can volunteer at the raffle table and
help with the bake sale. Proceeds go to the Milan Student Welfare Community
Education Program. To volunteer or for more information, call Connie Cox at
(734) 439-5372 or send an email to coxc@milanareaschools.org.
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2-11-2012 Spaghetti Benefit for Roxanne Gardner There will be a benefit spaghetti dinner for Roxanne Gardner who is fighting
stage three Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The dinner is on Saturday,
February 11th from 1-8pm at American Legion Post 193 at 11045 Harold Drive in
Luna Pier. It's $10.00 for adults and children 13 and under, $5.00. Check out
raffles and bake sale items. Monetary donations can be made at any Monroe
County Community Credit Union. For more info, contact Doug Sortor at (734)
848-4868 or Kathy Cothern at (419) 304-1560.
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2-11-2012 Pet Parade with the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging It’s the 4th annual Pet Parade with the Monroe Center For Healthy Aging at the
Senior Citizens Center at 15275 South Dixie Highway in Monroe Saturday, February
11th from 11am to noon. Prizes will be awarded to the pet with that’s best
dressed, does the best trick and much more. The event is sponsored by Tractor
Supply and Ida Farmer’s Co-Operative. Call the Center for more info at (734)
241-0404.
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2-11-2012 Valentine Dance to Benefit Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank Tickets are going fast for the inaugural Valentine Dance to benefit the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank. The “Hearts of Fire – Feed the Desire” fundraiser and dance will take place on Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 pm at the Sylvan Lodge, 3535 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. in Toledo. Tickets are $30 and include fantastic food stations, delectable desserts and cash bar. Volunteer chair persons Dana Mollenkamp and Debbie Katich have planned an exciting evening featuring the KGB Band. Raffle prizes include a dozen red roses donated by Hafner Florist, and there will be photos for attendees donated by Kurt Nielsen Photography. Silent auction items include gift certificates, lodging, fantasy and concerts! To purchase tickets call 419-242-5000 ext. 212.
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2-11-2012 Pet Parade at Monroe Center for Healthy Aging Come to the Center's 4th annual Pet Parade, Saturday Feburary 11th from 11am to 12pm. At Monroe Senior Citizens Center, 15275 South Dixie Hwy. Monroe, MI 48161 OR call 734-241-0404 for more information.
Prizes awarded for best dressed, best trick and more! Participate in or watch "musical paws"
Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Ida Farmer's Co-operative
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2-12-2012 Growing Together by Meadow Montessori School Meadow Montessori School presents Growing Together, an in-depth educational experience for parents and their infants and toddlers. This program focuses on prenatal development, preparing to parent, language development, nutrition, and independence taught by Becky McCollum, Director of Meadow Montessori Infant Program. Session I runs from February 12-March 25 and Session II runs from April 15- May 27 on Sundays from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Please contact Meadow Montessori School at 734-241-9496 to register.
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2-12-2012 5th Annual Mich-Ohio Sportsfishing Expo It's the 5th annual Mich-Ohio Sportsfishing Expo at the MBT Expo Center on Custer Road on Saturday and Sunday, February 11th and 12th
starting at 9am both days. Tackle deals from local and major vendors. There will also be crawler harness tying demos and more! FREE PARKING. Contact the Huron Valley Sportsfishing Club for more info at
www.huronvalleysc.org
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2-13-2012 PROMEDICA FLOWER HOSPITAL TO HOST BEAUTY PROGRAM FOR CANCER PATIENTS 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at ProMedica Flower Hospital Hickman Cancer Center Conference Room 5200 Harroun Rd. Sylvania. Registration is required by calling 888-227-6446 (press #2 when instructed).
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2-13-2012 Erie Book Club Join the Erie Book Club at the Erie Branch Library at 2065 Erie Road Monday,
February 13th at 6:30pm. Read and discuss “Hunger Games”
by Suzanne Collins. Register for the book club by calling the library at (734)
848-4420
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2-14-2012 Blood Drive for American Red Cross Save a life at an upcoming American Red Cross of Monroe County blood drive on Tuesday, February 14th at Dundee Community Center at 242 Toledo Street in Dundee from 12:30-6pm. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment.
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2-14-2012 Microsoft Word Class Learn the fundamentals of Word, editing text, graphics, Word Art and much more
at the Microsoft Word 2007 class at the Ellis Library at
3700 South Custer in Monroe on Tuesday, February 14th from 2:30 to 3:30pm. You
need to know basic word and you must pre-register at (734) 241-5277.
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2-16-2012 Money Smart Class This month's Money Smart class will be Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 until 8:25 pm. Our topic is "Saving and Investing". You are invited to attend and benefit from these FREE financial education classes. The content is written by the FDIC, offered through Woodforest National Bank and taught by Joshua Bowen, Napoleon Branch, at the Swanton Public Library. This class is part of a series on money, banks, credit, checking, debt recovery, borrowing money, and home ownership. Call the library to register at 419-826-2760. You can find the library in Swanton at 305 Chestnut Street. There is free parking and we are A.D.A. compliant.
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2-16-2012 Money Smart Class at Swanton Pulic Library This month's Money Smart class will be Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 until 8:25 pm. Our topic is "Saving and Investing". You are invited to attend and benefit from these FREE financial education classes. The content is written by the FDIC, offered through Woodforest National Bank and taught by Joshua Bowen, Napoleon Branch, at the Swanton Public Library. This class is part of a series on money, banks, credit, checking, debt recovery, borrowing money, and home ownership. Call the library to register at 419-826-2760. You can find the library in Swanton at 305 Chestnut Street. There is free parking and we are A.D.A. compliant.
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2-17-2012 2012 Snowball Tournament and Winterfest THANKS, Inc. is sponsoring the 2012 Snowball Tournament and Winterfest
at Ida Fireman's Park in the heated pavilion Friday through Sunday
February 17th through 19th. There will be raffles, live music, a steak
dinner, a snowball tournament and activities for the kids. For more
information, call (734) 269-6071 or visit www.thanksinc.com
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2-18-2012 Mardi Gras German Style 7pm to midnight
Oak Shade Grove 3624 Seaman Oregon, Ohio
Costume contest
Cash Bar
Food available to purchase
Call Sue 419-260-9628
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2-19-2012 Annual Mardi Gras Celebration Come join the Park Congregational UCC (1456 Harvard Blvd. Toledo) for their Annual Mardi Gras Celebration! There will be a worship service at 10am with a luncheon served from 11:15am-1:30pm. Lots of delicious food on the menu! Entertainment will be brought to you by Ragtime Rick's Ecumenical Jazz Band. Tickets are $10 (children are free). If possible, please purchase tickets before Feb. 19th. Tickets may be purchased NOW from any Park Church member; call the church office for reservations: 419-382-5654 or purchase at the door.
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2-23-2012 Skating Party for American Cancer Society A fundraiser on Thursday, February 23rd from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Ohio Skate in Maumee. Ohio Skate has graciously provided the opportunity to host an '80s themed skating party with all admission fees going to the American Cancer Society. Admission $4, Skate rental $1. All admission fees are being donated to the American Cancer Society (Relay for Life).
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2-23-2012 F.C.H.C . Offers Free Class Fulton County Health Center is offering a free class, Cardiovascular Disease 101, here at the Swanton Public Library, 305 Chestnut Street in Swanton, on Thursday, February 23, at 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Learn the four main types of heart disease, thr risk factors, warning signs and best of all, its prevention. Please register for this class by calling F.C.H.C.'s Diabetes Education Office: 419-330-2772. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person for materials. Swanton's library offers free parking and is A.D.A. compliant.
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2-23-2012 Class on Cardiovascular Disease at the Swanton Public Library Fulton County Health Center is offering a free class, Cardiovascular Disease 101, at the Swanton Public Library, 305 Chestnut Street in Swanton, on Thursday, February 23, at 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Learn the four main types of heart disease, the risk factors, warning signs and best of all, its prevention. Please register for this class by calling F.C.H.C.'s Diabetes Education Office: 419-330-2772. Swanton's library offers free parking and is A.D.A. compliant.
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2-25-2012 Wild Game Dinner for Crosswalk Community Church Crosswalk Community Church is having a Wild Game Dinner! It will be February 25th at 6:00 pm. There will be door prizes including guns, hunting equiptment and more! Please call 734-652-8400 ( Dale Hayford ) for more information. There is a $25.00 entry fee.
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2-28-2012 Veterans Caregiver Support Group A monthly Veterans Caregiver Support Group meets Tuesday, February 28th, 6pm at
MagnumCare of Monroe, 1215 North Telegraph Road. The event is free and open to
the public and refreshments will be served.
Call Alexis at (734) 242-4848 for more information.
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2-28-2012 Veterans Caregiver Support Group MagnumCare of Monroe is hosting a monthly Veterans Caregiver Support Group on
Tuesday, February 28th, 6pm at MagnumCare, 1215 Telegraph Road in Monroe. The
meeting is free and open to the public. Call Alexis for more information at
(734) 242-4848.
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2-28-2012 Swanton Public Library: Guitar Lessons Musician Brad Shreves, is offering guitar lessons for all ages during the month of February. The cost is $40.00 for four lessons, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, February 7, 14, 21 and 28. Stop in the Swanton Public Library or call to register at 419-826-2760. You'll find the library in Swanton at 305 Chestnut Street. There is plenty of free parking and we are A.D.A. compliant.
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2-29-2012 Black History Month Free Concerts The Monroe County Library System celebrates 25 years of the Black History Month Blues Series with 10 free concerts through February. For a list of concerts and times, visit monroe.lib.mi.us/blues.htm
or call (734) 241-5277.
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3-1-2012 Student American International Host Family Search Student American International is locating warm, loving host families for their children. Children come for 5 or 10 months from a variety of different countries. They are all between the ages of 15 and 18 and would attend local high schools. Each child is carefully screened, speaks English, has their own money and are fully insured. Give the gift of a lifetime by becoming a part of
their global family and promote world peace one child at a time. Contact Dave Bruce at
734-625-2050 or visit www.studentamericaninternational.com for more information.
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3-3-2012 St. John The Baptist School and Parish Sparty Gras Auction! March 3, 2012
LaRoy's Hall
Silent/Live Auction, Great Food, Fantastic Raffles, DJ and Dancing!
Tickets are $30 and will go on sale at the end of January!
THE SPARTY CONTINUES!!
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3-10-2012 Benefit for Corey Benefit in honor of Corey who was diagnosed with juvenile Dermatomyositis held at VFW Post 2984, 102 W Andrus Rd in Northwood, OH. Doors open at 3p with dinner served at 4:30p. $10 donation per ticket. For more information call Kathy Nino at 419-460-0008.
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3-10-2012 Dance & Silent Auction for National Multiple Sclerosis Society Fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on March 10, 2012. This will be held as a dance and a silent auction. All proceeds will go to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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3-24-2012 Great Chilli Cook Off Saturday, March 24 from noon-4 p.m. at the Stranahan Great Hall
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4-12-2012 45th Annual Hero Awards Banquet at the Pinnacle in Maumee, Ohio.
Please submit your nominations by February 1, 2012 to:
Safety Council of Northwest Ohio
8015 Rinker Pointe Court
Northwood, Ohio 43619
For more details www.scnwo.org Or call (419) 662-7777
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4-27-2012 Kids Go Green Consignment Sale 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday, April 28th from 9 am to 4 pm in the Junior Fair Building at the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green, Ohio. More information on consigning, shopping, and volunteering can be found at www.kidsgogreensale.com . We can also be found on Facebook!
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4-29-2012 5K Walk/Run for Brownstown Honor Guard The Brownstown Honor Guard will be hosting a 5K run/walk on April 29th, 2012 starting at 9am at Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown MI. Proceeds are to support the Brownstown Honor Guard along with their effort to fund an annual scholarship. ENTRY FEE: $20 Before April 1, 2012 $22 From April 2-25, 2012 $25 Day of Event. Visit honorguard5k@bpffu.org for more information.
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5-0-2012 TWO MEN AND A TRUCK’S MOVERS FOR MOMS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM COLLECTING ITEMS THAT WILL BE DELIVERED TO WOMEN
LIVING AT THE YWCA GREATER TOLEDO. TO DONATE ITEMS, VISIT
THE TWO MEN AND A TRUCK IN TOLEDO AND BENNETT VENTURE ACADEMY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT FACEBOOK DOT COM SLASH MOVERS FOR MOMS.
Contact: Joe DiBenedetto
Phone: 616-233-0500
Night line: 516-637-0597
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8-20-2012 Toledo Navy Week Toledo Navy Week, Aug. 20-27, is one of 15 selected cities where America’s Navy will “come home” in 2012, giving area residents an opportunity to meet Sailors and learn about the Navy’s capabilities and relevance to national security. Toledo Navy Week will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and The Star Spangled Banner with U.S. Navy ship visits, and special events recognizing America’s Navy for keeping the sea free for more than 200 years. The U.S. Navy conducts Navy Weeks across the country to show Americans the return they receive for their substantial investment in America’s Navy. During a Navy Week, the Navy conducts a variety of outreach events (approx. 75+) in a metropolitan area, sharing the Navy story with as many people as possible. The Navy plans to include the following elements in Toledo Navy Week 2012: Visiting U.S. Navy Ships, Navy Band musical performances, Admirals and other senior Navy leaders, who will engage with local corporate, civic, government and education leaders, Navy simulator and other interactive displays, Visits to area schools, Community service projects and events with local sports franchises, Visits with local veterans
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10-19-2012 Paws and Whiskers Halloween Fundraiser Paws and Whiskers, Toledo's only non-profit all-cat shelter, hosts their annual Halloween Party Fundraiser on Friday, October 19th, 2012 7pm - 11:30pm at St. Clement's Hall, 2990 Tremainsville, Toledo.
The Cool Cat Strut party and fundraiser features dinner, dancing, silent and Chinese auctions, cash bar, costume prizes, and 50/50 raffle, all to benefit the community's only all feline, no kill, non-profit shelter. Tickets can be purchased by calling 419-536-1914 or by going to www.coolcatstrut.com
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