The Rossford Business Association will award four $500 scholarships again this year, to seniors who are either a resident of the City of Rossford or Perrysburg Township. Applications can be picked up in the guidance counselor’s office at Rossford High School or at Inside Out Self Storage office, 194 Dixie Highway, Rossford.

The following programs will be offered through the Wood County Park District. Registration is required for all programs 48 hours in advance.

Habitat for Humanity of Wood County will hold a volunteer orientation on Thursday, March 21, at 3 p.m., at its office, 326 Industrial Parkway, Suite 1, Bowling Green. The short, informational meeting highlights the volunteer opportunities available for the build season which begins March 28.

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This March, the Rossford Public Library will be out of this world. To commemorate the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, the library will be celebrating Space Week from March 25 to 29. The library will host a variety of space-themed programs with something for every age.

To include your organization’s activities, mail or drop off the details to the Rossford Record Journal, 130 Louisiana Avenue, PO Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Or send an e-mail, with the date, time and location, to dianaw@perrysburg.com. The deadline is Friday at noon.

Snakes play a significant role in the legend of St. Patrick, the primary patron saint of Ireland and the man who inspired a wildly popular mid-March holiday.

It is often suggested that everyone is Irish on March 17, which marks the celebration of St. Patrick, the legendary patron saint of Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Day is a beloved holiday, and that popularity is reflected in celebrations that take place across the globe. According to World Population Review, more than 200 countries celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.