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NAMI lists upcoming events and classes

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County is a self-help organization offering free events, educational classes, support groups and other programs that address mental health for the Wood County community.

WCCOA offers clinic, ‘A Matter of Balance’

Wood County Committee on Aging will offer an eightweek clinic “A Matter of Balance” on Tuesdays, March 4 through April 22, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Wood County Senior Center, 140 South Grove Street, Bowling Green.

Local universities receive campus safety grants

Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo were among 28 colleges and universities to receive state Campus Safety Grants.Governor Mike DeWine recently announced that a total of $7.

Directions Credit Union offers scholarships

Directions Credit Union is currently accepting applications for its scholarship program for both high school and college students.Each year, Directions awards a total of 12 $1,000 college scholarships and three $1,000 private high school scholarships to students in the communities Directions serves.

Rossford Schools hosts family literacy night

Rossford Schools will kick off right to read week with their fourth annual family literacy night on Monday, February 24, 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., at Rossford Elementary School, 28500 Lime City Road.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offered through United Way

United Way of Greater Toledo/211 and LISC Toledo to sponsor the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program for 2025. VITA, managed by LISC and scheduled through 211, provides tax preparation services in the Toledo area and, last year, 1,350 clients received federal refunds totaling more than $1.

High School Tech Internship application period now open

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, recently announced that the next round of the High School Tech Internship program is officially open for students and businesses to apply to participate.

BUSINESS NEWS

The work of TouchStone Digital won two Web Excellence Awards during the competition’s 14th season in January.The TouchStone team created the winning websites for Fifth Year by Junior Achievement and the AuraPura automotive scent delivery system.

Boating safety course offered at two locations

The Toledo Sail and Power Squadron will offer America’s Boating Course at two locations this year.The program will be offered March 1 and 8, at Maumee River Yacht Club, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. There will be a 30-minute lunch break.

Perrysburg Chorale to present ‘ The Four Seasons’

The Perrysburg Chorale will present the world premiere of “The Four Seasons: A Cycle of Northwest Ohio Reflections” by Toledo composer Luke D. Rosen, who also serves as artistic director and conductor for the organization.The free concerts (freewill offerings accepted) will be:•March 8, 7 p.m.