News

Local church to collect donations for PCU during parade

Lutheran Church of the Master members will walk the Rossford Halloween parade route on Sunday, October 27, to collect donations of non-perishable food for the local food bank, Perrysburg Christians United (PCU).The food bank serves qualifying northern Wood County citizens.

RHS speech and debate team e-cycling drive

The Rossford High School speech and debate team is sponsoring an electronics recycling roundup on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school parking lot.

Civil Service sets meeting for Oct. 25

The Rossford Civil Service Commission will meet Friday, October 25, at 8:30 a.m., at the Mark G. Zuchwoski Safety, Planning and Zoning Complex, 229 Eagle Pont Road. The meeting is open to the public.

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@perrys burg.com. The deadline is Friday at noon.Friday, October 259:30 a.m.

The Manor at Perrysburg food drive continues through October

The Manor at Perrysburg will collect pantry donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Northwest Ohio throughout October.Donations may be dropped off at The Manor at Perrysburg, 250 Manor Drive.

Zoar continues Kitchen of Hope starting Oct. 25

Zoar Lutheran Church’s Kitchen of Hope will start up on Friday, October 25.In John 21:15b, Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Kitchen of Hope is Zoar’s response to Jesus’ call to care for their neighbors by providing nutritious free meals.

WCCOA offers diabetes self-management workshop

The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. will offer a six-week Diabetes Self-Management Workshop at the Wood County Senior Center, 140 South Grove Street, Bowling Green. The program will be held on Tuesdays, November 5 to December 10, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

St. Rose students raise funds for hurricane relief

Saint Rose Catholic School students held a popcorn sale during their recess time. Proceeds went to Catholic Charities USA and its efforts to send relief to people impacted by the recent hurricanes. The students raised $394.

NAMI Wood County hosts AfterBurn in honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week

In observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County hosted its annual AfterBurn event on October 4, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Wood County Fairgrounds, Bowling Green.

Christmas home tour set for Saturday, December 7

The Friends of the Pemberville Library Christmas home tour will be Saturday, December 7, from 2 to 7 p.m.Five homes will be featured.Tickets for the self-guided tour are $15 and available at the Pemberville Public Library, 375 East Front Street, Pemberville, or by calling 419-287-4012.