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Young birds crowd feeders

“If you keep your birdfeeders going into the summer, you have probably witnessed a noticeable increase in traffic,” said Art Weber, Metroparks Toledo nature photographer.It’s a good bet that extra business is coming from birds that look like adults, only a little different.

Playground heroes needed August 15

The Wood County Park District is seeking help to spread mulch at the playgrounds at Otsego Park on Thursday, August 15, at 20000 West River Drive, Bowling Green.Volunteers can choose from two sessions, 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m.

Grand Rapids Jazz and Arts Festival is Aug. 18

The Grand Rapids Arts Council will host its annual Jazz at the Rapids, Sunset Jazz and Art Festival, Sunday, August 18, from 2 p.m. to dusk, on the towpath, downtown Grand Rapids. Admission is free.Featured performers include: Lake Erie Jazz quartet, from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.

Safe Communities releases statistics through July

Through July, Safe Communities reports there have been 12 fatalities, compared to 10 at this time last year.Sandy Wiechman, Safe Communities coordinator, reminds drivers to “Move Over. It’s the Law.” In fact, it’s not just the law–it’s the right thing to do.

Toledo Helps Ukraine launches ‘pallets for a purpose’ drive

Toledo Helps Ukraine has launched “pallets for a purpose,” a donation drive with a goal of collecting and shipping 25 pallets of essential supplies to Ukraine this fall.“Ukrainians desperately need humanitarian aid and building supplies,” said Alona Matchenko, president of the organization.

WCRWC awards four scholarships

The Wood County Republican Women’s Club awarded four scholarships at their club anniversary dinner this year.

Aruna Project 5K to fight human trafficking comes to Woodlands Aug. 10

The Aruna Project is a worldwide athleisure brand that donates 100 percent of their profits to helping women who are victims of human trafficking free themselves of the system and find independence through counseling, employment and housing.

NWSD to host open house

The Northwestern Water and Sewer District will host its annual open house from 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 13, at district headquarters, 12560 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green.Free and open to the public, the event will feature:•Special presentation at 4 p.m.

Ability Center seeking volunteers for assistance dog program

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is in need of support from the community in raising and fostering puppies for its assistance dog program. The volunteer opportunity helps provide independence to individuals with disabilities through the love and support of specially trained dogs.

Lake cyanobacteria bloom reaches 240 square miles, toxins reach harmful levels

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a bulletin on July 30, measuring the seasonal cyanobacteria bloom in western Lake Erie at an area of about 240 square miles.