News

Township board of zoning appeals approves parking space variance

At the August 20 meeting, the Perrysburg Township board of zoning appeals approved a request for a reduction in parking spaces.Toth & Associates on behalf of Brew Team OH, LLC and Kohl’s requested the variance for property on the south side of Fremont Pike between Oakmead Drive and Simmons Road.

Community Calendar

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.Friday, September 69:30 a.m.

Wildlife refuge hosting monarch butterfly migration event in Sept.

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Friends of Ottawa NWR are hosting a month-long migration-athon virtual challenge in September.Participants can come together and walk, hike, run, swim, paddle or bike throughout the community.

Hockey benefit to be held for firefighter with cancer

On Saturday, September 7, at 6 p.m., Tam-OShanter will host a hockey benefit game between the Toledo Fire Firefighters and Wood County Fraternal Order of Police.All proceeds from the event will be donated to Troy Bernhard, a long-time firefighter/paramedic with Perrysburg Township.

Wander the Warehouse to be Sunday, Sept. 15

The Toledo Warehouse District Association will host Wander the Warehouse from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, September, 15.

Parkinson Foundation of Northwest Ohio hosting major fund-raiser for local community

The Parkinson Foundation of Northwest Ohio, affectionately known as PFNWO, is hosting “Paint the Town,” a major fundraiser benefiting those with Parkinson’s disease, Thursday, September 26, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Toledo Country Club, 3949 River Road, Toledo.

Prepare your household for extreme weather

The American Red Cross of Northern Ohio is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters.

Rossford United Methodist Church celebrating 125 years

On Sunday, September 15, Rossford United Methodist Church will celebrate 125 years with the community. All are welcome to attend.Planned celebration events include:•10:30 a.m., District Superintendent will serve as the guest speaker at regular worship service.•11:45 a.m.

Differing faith communities unite at Toledo Pride

On August 24, more than 30 different faith communities, belonging to nine different denominations and traditions all gathered together under one banner: Better Together: Faith Communities United for Pride.

TMA outreach program enhances the lives of senior citizens

The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) recently opened the “Vitality Arts Show,” an exhibition highlighting 316 artworks created by older adults through TMA’s Vitality Arts Program.