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The following programs will be offered through the Wood County Park District. 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.

Local author to teach class on writing and illustrating books

The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. will host a series of workshops for those who ever considered writing or illustrating a children’s picture book for their own enjoyment, as a gift to the younger generation or publication.

Wolcott lecture series continues Thurs., Mar. 20

The Wolcott House Museum Guild in conjunction with the Maumee Branch of the Lucas County Public Library will present author and historical lecturer, Frank Kuron, on Thursday, March 20, at 10 a.m., at 501 River Road.

SOS Club serves breakfast

Rossford High School’s Serving Our Soldiers (SOS) Club will host a pancake breakfast to benefit Flag City Honor Flight on April 26. The event will be at the Rossford Junior/Senior High School cafeteria from 8 to 11 a.m., or until sold out.

Did you know?

Snakes feature prominently in the legend of St. Patrick, whose feast day is celebrated every year on March 17.As the legend goes, St. Patrick drove all snakes from Ireland. But scientists and historians note that St.

Fun ways to celebrate March 17th

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17. The day honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, but it’s also a celebration of Irish culture.Although St.

Soda bread for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate Irish culture. Such celebrations are not truly complete without some traditional Irish food, such as the following recipe for “Irish Soda Bread” courtesy of Linda Collister’s “Quick Breads” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

Township trustees consider combining public safety communications with City of Perrysburg

Township Administrator Jon Eckel asked for a motion during the Perrysburg Township board of trustees meeting on March 5 to pay one-half the cost of a thirdparty study of the feasibility of combining public safety communications and dispatching services with the City of Perrysburg.

Rossford Balloon and Fireworks Festival offers sponsorship opportunity to local businesses

Local businesses have an exciting opportunity to take their brand to new heights by sponsoring a hot air balloon at the Rossford Balloon and Fireworks Fest, July 18-19, in the Crossroads behind Meijer on Route 20.