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, August 16
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.
9 a.m. Friends of the Library (FOL) sale with books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD and cassette, records, board games and more at the FOL Book Center, at 1301 North Reynolds Road, near the corner of Reynolds Road and Dorr Street, until 4 p.m.
Monday, August 18
7 p.m. NAMI Greater Toledo Connections peer support group, at 4334 Secor Road, Toledo, is for adults 18 and older living with a mental health diagnosis. Offered every Monday, excluding holidays and the fifth Monday of the month, until 8:30 p.m. Contact Kristen Zientek at kzientek@namitoledo.org or call 419-243-1119 for more information.
Tuesday, August 19
5 p.m. NAMI Greater Toledo Creative Kids Art Workshop, offered until 6:15 p.m., at 4334 Secor Road, Toledo. Program provides an opportunity for children/adolescents (6 to 12 years old) to express themselves creatively through art and identify positive coping skills. Offered every third Tuesday. To register your child(ren), send an email to Kristen Zientek at kzientek@namitoledo.org Call 419-243-1119 for more information.
6 p.m. Holland Village Council at the Municipal Building meeting rooms, 1245 Clarion Avenue.
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.
6:45 p.m. Women’s Cancer Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital’s main campus, fourth floor conference room A until 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20
9 a.m. Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District board meeting in the conference room at Lott Industries at 3350 Hill Avenue, Toledo. Call 419-893-1966 for more information.
11 a.m. Metroparks Toledo offers free skate rentals at The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark, until 8 p.m. Roller skate and roller blade rentals will be completely free (last call for rentals is at 7 p.m.; available while supplies last). Scooters and skate aids are available to rent at regular rates, as quantities are limited. Visit metroparkstoledo.com/rollinfree for more information.
11:30 a.m. The Hope Chest, offering clothing and small household items, at Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville Street, Whitehouse, until 2 p.m.
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. ProMedica adult chronic illness peer support group at the Neuro-Science building, 2130 West Central Avenue. For more information, call Stephanie Souza at 419-291-2059.
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, August 21
10 a.m. Holland Springfield Spencer Historical Society museum, open until 2 p.m., at 7154 Front Street, Holland. The museum will be open on the first, second, third and–when it occurs–fifth Thursday of each month through November and the third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November. For more information, send an email to hollandspringfield history@gmail.com.
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.
Friday, August 22
10 a.m. Walking Through Grief, an interactive grief support group for adults who are adjusting to the loss of any loved one, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East Front Street, Perrysburg, until 11 a.m. To register, call 419-661-4001.
1:30 p.m. DaZy Aphasia support group at Bowling Green State University Health and Human Services building. For information and to register, call 419-661-4001. 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.
