The Ohio Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. This is a decrease from the four-day reporting period last year when 13 fatalities were reported.

Want to know more about the various volunteer programs and opportunities at Toledo Metroparks? An orientation is set for Thursday, February 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Pearson Metropark– Macomber Lodge. This is an informational meeting designed to get new volunteers or interested community members familiar with the Metroparks Toledo program.

The Gathering of Quilters was founded in 1982. It promotes the art and craft of quilting, with membership open to any person interested in quilts, quilt making and sewing-related crafts.

reckless operation, Dixie Highway at Vineyard Drive; suspicious vehicle, 10000 block Fremont Pike, 700 block Glenwood Road; keep the peace, unit block Hillsdale Avenue; unwanted guest, 1100 block West Elm Tree Road; alarm, 1200 block Schreier Road; traffic violations, unit block Dixie Highway, I-75 south at milemark 194.4, Buck at Lime City roads, 100 block Dixie Highway, I-75 north at milemark 197.4, I-75 north at milemark 198.2, I-75 north at milemark 198, Superior at Walnut streets.

Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. (DPI) will host the 14th annual Winterfest this Friday and Saturday, January 12 and 13, on Louisiana Avenue and Second Street in historic Downtown Perrysburg. The event offers activities for the entire family.

The following programs will be offered through the Wood County Park District. Registration is required for all programs 48 hours in advance.

The Photo Arts Club of Toledo is hosting its 35th annual photo contest at Secor Metropark. The exhibit will be open Saturday and Sundays, fron noon to 4 p.m., March 23 through May 4, excluding Palm Sunday and Easter weekend. There will be no opening reception this year.

Open auditions for the Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s “Great Pancake Escape” will be held from 1 to 2:15 p.m., Saturday, January 13 at the Holland studios, 1124 Corporate Drive. Auditions are open to ballet dancers in first grade though college.

The 577 Foundation, 577 East Front Street, Perrysburg, is offering the following classes and events. Pre-registration is required for classes.

Painting the snow is a blast. It is as easy as filling a spray bottle with water and adding food coloring or washable paint.