Community Calendar

Holland Springfield and area

To include your organization’s activities in this calendar, mail them to the Journal, 130 Louisiana Avenue, PO Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Or send an e-mail, with the date, time and location to editor@hollandsfj.us.

The deadline for the weekly calendar is Wednesday at noon.

Saturday, March 29

9 a.m. The Hope Chest, offering clothing and small household items, at Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville Street, Whitehouse, until noon.

11:30 a.m. Wolcott Heritage Center tours, 1035 River Road, Maumee. Also at 1 p.m. More information at wolcotthouse.org.

3 p.m. Northwood VFW #2984 will host a free dinner for area Vietnam veterans until 7 p.m. Free dinners are available to Vietnam veterans and guests may purchase meals for $10. Proof of eligibility is required. The event is in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29. The band “Dem Bonz” will play from 7 to 11 p.m. Northwood VFW #2984 is at 102 West Andrus Road, Northwood.

Sunday, March 30

3 p.m. Discovers Music Series, hosted at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 871 East Boundary Street, Perrysburg, will present a free concert of music and literature for the young and young at heart featuring Perrysburg residents Aaron and Michelle Keaster.

Tuesday, April 1

5 p.m. Springfield Township Trustees at the township hall, 7617 Angola Road.

6:30 p.m. The Zepf Center’s Recovery Support Center, 2005 Ashland Avenue, Toledo, offers A.A. program of action–open, big book. Those attending should use the Floyd Street parking lot on the north side of the building. All meetings are open to the public. The fellowship area is open from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 419-841-7701 or visit zepfcenter.org.

7:30 p.m. Holland Village Council at the Municipal Building meeting room, 1245 Clarion Avenue.

Wednesday, April 2

9 a.m. The Hope Chest, offering clothing and small household items, at Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville Street, Whitehouse, until noon.

2 p.m. Free caregivers coffee, a support group for those caring for aging family members or those with dementia. Hosted by MemoryLane Care Services. To register, call 419-720-4940 or send an email to cconley@memorylanecare.org. 5:30 p.m. Spousal or Partner Loss, an ongoing grief support group for adults who experience the death of a life partner or spouse, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 800 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, until 7 p.m. To register, call 419-661-4001. 6 p.m. Multiple sclerosis wellness group at the ProMedica NeuroSciences Center, 2130 West Central Avenue, Toledo, until 7:15 p.m. Open to all. For more information or to receive a link to attend meetings online, call 419-291-2059. April topic is relaxation.

6:30 p.m. The Zepf Center’s Recovery Support Center, 2005 Ashland Avenue, Toledo, offers A.A. program of action–12x12 and living sober book study, offered in gender-specific rooms. Those attending should use the Floyd Street parking lot on the north side of the building. All meetings are open to the public. The fellowship area is open from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 419-841 7701 or visit zepfcenter.org.

Thursday, April 3

10 a.m. The Holland Springfield Spencer Historical Society will open the museum, now known as the Lee Irons History Center, until 2 p.m., at 7154 Front Street, Holland.

10 a.m. Alzheimer’s Association free caregiver support group at Maumee United Methodist Church, 405 Sackett Street, Maumee. Registration required. Visit alz.org/nwohio for more information. 24/7 helpline: 800-272-3900.

Noon The First Thursday speaker series will conclude with a presentation by Municipal Court Judge Timothy Kuhlman entitled “Criminal justice reform: why the U.S. has too many people in jail and Lucas County has not,” at the Monroe Street United Methodist Church, 3613 Monroe Street, Toledo.

1:30 p.m. “Aging With Honor: A Health Fair For Veterans And Seniors” at Maumee United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 405 Sackett Street, Maumee. Free and open to the public. Will have community resource vendors, refreshments and raffle prizes. For more information, call 419-841-8889 or visit Nogaonline.org.

5 p.m. The Zepf Center’s Recovery Support Center, 2005 Ashland Avenue, Toledo, offers Wit’s End family support for alcohol, drugs and more. H.A. and A.A. –Shot of Freedom book study, offered at 6:30 p.m. Those attending should use the Floyd Street parking lot on the north side of the building. All meetings are open to the public. The fellowship area is open from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 419-841-7701 or visit zepfcenter.org.

6 p.m. Spencer Township Joint Economic Development Zone meeting, if needed, at 630 North Meilke Road. General meeting at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 4

6:30 p.m. The Zepf Center’s Recovery Support Center, 2005 Ashland Avenue, Toledo, offers A.A. program of action–chairman’s choice. For more information, call 419-841-7701 or visit zepfcenter.org.