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 23
9 a.m. The Hope Chest, offering clothing and small household items, at Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville Street, Whitehouse, until noon.
9 a.m. Metroparks Toledo seeks volunteers for Singletrack Bike Trail Days at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark. Offered every second and fourth Saturdays, until noon. Participants will assist with repairing the singletrack mountain bike trail. Meet at the Wheelhouse, 3520 Waterville-Swanton Road, Swanton. Sign up in Volgistics or contact Meredith Busic at meredith.busic@metroparks toledo.com.
11:30 a.m. Wolcott Heritage Center tours, 1035 River Road, Maumee. Also at 1 p.m. More information at wolcotthouse.org.
Sunday, August 24
10 a.m. Metroparks Toledo seeks volunteers for park cleanup at Glass City International Park/ravine area, until noon. Must have an adult if under 16. Meet in the large lot across from the waterfront restaurants. Sign up on VicNet or contact Meredith at Meredith.Busic@metroparkstoledo.com.
Monday, August 25
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 26
3 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, 30000 East Front Street, Perrysburg, until 4:30 p.m. 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–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.
Wednesday, August 27
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. 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 28
4:30 p.m. ProMedica stroke support group at the ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center, 5200 Harroun Road, Sylvania. Topic will be caring for the caregiver and supporting the stroke survivor. Stroke survivors, caregivers and supporters are all encouraged to attend. Registration is not required.
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.
7 p.m. Spring Green Educational Foundation A.F.T.E.R. online grief support group. Learn more at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077412717341.
7 p.m. Spencer Township board of zoning appeals, if needed, at 630 North Meilke Road, Holland.
Friday, August 29
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.
