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Habitat for Humanity to host volunteer orientation

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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.

Fiberforum celebrating 50 years with reception Mar. 13

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Fiberforum, a northwest Ohio fiber art group, was started 50 years ago by several area artists for the purpose of exploring fiber as an art medium. In celebration of the anniversary, an exhibit of fiber art is being held at the Wolfe Gallery at Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 South Reynolds Road, from March 13 to April 26 during school hours. A reception is planned for Wednesday, March 13, from 5:30-7 p.m. Call 419-381-1313 for more information.

Wood County Park District plans prescribed burns

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The stewardship department of the Wood County Park District is planning to conduct prescribed fires in several park properties this spring. The locations of the burns may be in Bradner Preserve, Rudolph Savanna area, Cricket Frog Cove and Sawyer Quarry Preserve.

Fruit tree clinic set for Mar. 23

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The Ohio State University Extension Wood County will offer a fruit tree clinic on Saturday, March 23. It will run from 9 a.m. to noon, at Haslinger Orchards, 7404 U.S. Route 6, Gibsonburg, Ohio This program will educate participants on the production of fruit trees with emphasis on insects, diseases and pruning. Information will be provided using both organic and conventional practices.

Community Calendar

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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.