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 email, with the date, time and location to editor@hollandsfj.us.
The deadline for the weekly calendar is Wednesday at noon.
Saturday, October 4
9 a.m. The Hope Chest, offering clothing and small household items, at Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville Street, Whitehouse, until noon.
10 a.m. 577 Foundation will host Mixtape: Community Singing, until 11 a.m. The free event is open to all ages and no experience is needed. Registration is appreciated but not required, and optional donations are welcome. Register at 577foundation.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3842. 577 Foundation is at 577 Front Street, Perrysburg.
11:30 a.m. Wolcott Heritage Center tours, 1035 River Road, Maumee. Also at 1 p.m. More information at wolcotthouse.org.
5:15 p.m. Waterville Historical Society’s Haunted Waterville Tours on select days through Thursday, October 30. Tours are set for Saturdays, October 4 and 25 and Thursdays, October 16 and 30, at 5:15, 6, 6:45, 7:30 and 8:15 p.m. Purchase tickets at watervillehistory.org.
5:30 p.m. Metroparks Toledo will host Nature at Night, until 8:30 p.m., at Pearson Metropark tennis court shelter/parking lot. A free, family-friendly event featuring activities inspired by some favorite creatures of the night. Children will make origami bats, dance like a firefly and complete challenges to see how their skills and senses stack up to nocturnal wildlife. No reservations needed.
Monday, October 6
6 p.m. ProMedica weight loss surgery support group at the ProMedica Health and Wellness Center, education conference rooms 1 and 2, 5700 Monroe Street, Sylvania. The group is designed for patients who have undergone weight loss surgery or for community members seeking more information about the procedure.
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, October 7
Noon St. Clare Commons, 12469 Five Point Road, Perrysburg, will offer a free decluttering and downsizing workshop. Lunch will be provided to those attending. Register by calling Colleen at 419-346-2694 or send an e-mail to colleen.fisher900@commonspirit.org.
6 p.m. Springfield Township Trustees at the township hall, 7617 Angola Road.
6 p.m. Holland Village Council at the Municipal Building meeting room, 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.
Wednesday, October 8
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.
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. 5:15 p.m. Penta Career Center Board of Education in the board meeting room, 9301 Buck Road.
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, October 9
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 hollandspringfieldhistory@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.
7 p.m. Spring Green Educational Foundation A.F.T.E.R. grief support at 2319 Detroit Avenue, Maumee, until 8:30 p.m.
Friday, October 10
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.
