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Wood County Park District News

Wood County Park District News

Wood County Park District News

The following programs will be offered through the Wood County Park District (WCPD). Registration is required for all programs unless noted otherwise. Programs are free of charge unless noted.To register, call the park district office at 419-3531897 or visit the website at wcparks.org.
Honeybee hives produce unexpected opportunities for Owens Community

Honeybee hives produce unexpected opportunities for Owens Community

Honeybee hives produce unexpected opportunities for Owens Community

Often misunderstood and wrongly feared, honeybees are vital to sustaining agricultural production, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture saying about 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to produce.
From left: Sergeant Tyler Gearig and Police Chief Matt Gazarek.

From left: Sergeant Tyler Gearig and Police Chief Matt Gazarek.

Township trustees hear proposal on Ohio Enterprise Zone Agreement

During its regular meeting on July 2, the Perrysburg Township Board of Trustees heard a presentation from Wade Gottschalk, executive director of the Wood County Economic Development Commission, proposing an Ohio Enterprise Zone Agreement between the Wood County Commissioners, Perrysburg Township,...

The Cocoon hosts Family Fun Day July 13

Kathy Mull, executive director of The Cocoon, will provide a short presentation at the July 11 Perrysburg Rotary meeting about their upcoming Perrysburg Family Fun Day.The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Rotary Park.

SOS Club launching new program

The SOS (Serving Our Soldiers) Club is launching a new program entitled Connect with a Veteran. SOS members will correspond with military veterans, sending cards, letters, small snacks and potentially invite veterans to speak with students at Rossford High School.
From left: Angel Myers and Davy Seevers from Bags of Love, Robin from the Cocoon, Past Madame President Chris Glanzman, Jackie Zychowicz from DaZy and Trustee Debbie Zuchowski.

From left: Angel Myers and Davy Seevers from Bags of Love, Robin from the Cocoon, Past Madame President Chris Glanzman, Jackie Zychowicz from DaZy and Trustee Debbie Zuchowski.

Local organizations receive Eagles Auxiliary Grants

On June 26, Past Madame President Christine Glanzman of the Rossford Eagles Auxiliary 2322 handed out $12,000 in auxiliary state grants.Jackie Zychowicz received a $2,000 grant for the DaZy Aphasia Group. Zychowicz had a stroke 20 years ago.

Free concert series at Wood County Museum

The Wood County Museum will host a free summer concert series, Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales, on July 10, starting at 6 p.m. Concert-goers are asked to bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. A beer garden will be on site—no outside alcohol will be allowed.