News

PCU to host Red Cross fall blood drive Sept. 13

Perrysburg Christians United will host a blood drive on Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Zoar Lutheran Church. Donors must be 17 years of age, at least 110 pounds and in general good health.Appointments can be scheduled online at redcross blood.

Photographers of all skill levels welcome to attend Toledo Camera Club meeting

Toledo Camera Club (TCC) invites the public to its first meeting of the year on Monday, September 9, 7 p.m., at Ohio Living Swan Creek, 5916 Cresthaven Lane.The topic is “fun with photo editing.

Zoar to host food packing event with Sew Hope

Saturday September 7th9:00-11:00 amOn Saturday, September 7, Zoar Lutheran Church will host a food packing event in their family life center, from 9 to 11 a.m. Zoar has teamed up with Sew Hope and the Kid’s Coalition Against Hunger to help support mission work in Guatemala.

Owens culinary arts program earns top review, reaccredited for seven years

The Owens Community College Culinary Arts Program has received a sevenyear accreditation with an exemplary identifier from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission.

HOOVES to host breakfast for suicide prevention September 8 in Oregon

HOOVES, which stands for Healing of Our Veterans Equine Services, is hosting their “Sunrise Breakfast for Suicide Prevention” on Sunday, September 8, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center in Oregon.

Rossford library introduces new homeschool program

The Rossford Public Library will launch its newest program in September— Homeschool Hub.The program is for homeschool families in Rossford and its surrounding communities and will meet on the first Friday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m., with the kick-off date of Friday, September 6.

Appliance Center hosting pet adoption event Sept. 7

Appliance Center, 321 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, will host Rescue in the 419, the area’s largest animal adoption event, on Saturday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Native plant sale set for September 14, 15

Blue Creek Seed Nursery, 7790 Schadel Road, Whitehouse, will hold a fall plant sale on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15. Sale hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.Organizers note that the fall season is a good time to put native plants and seeds in the grounds.

ALS’ walk October 6

On Sunday, October 6, people living with ALS, along with family members, friends, caregivers and others affected by ALS, will come together for the 2024 Walk to Defeat ALS Toledo, held at Glass City Metropark’s pavilion, Toledo.

Annual Battle of the Birdhouses to benefit Nature’s Nursery

Nature’s Nursery’s Battle Of The Birdhouses is back for its fifth year of encouraging creativity and raising funds for local wildlife.Each year, the organization admits more than 3,700 sick, injured and orphaned native wild animals for care and also helps hundreds more remain in their wild habitats.