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Mobile mammography van screenings set for May

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The Mercy Health mobile mammography unit will visit Lucas County on the following dates: •Monday, May 1, Progressive Wellness Medical Office Building, 7640 West Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania •Wednesday, May 3, Mercy Health–Point Shoreland Family Medicine, 2755 Shoreland Avenue, Toledo •Tuesday, May 9, Franklin Medical Center, 2213 Franklin Avenue, Toledo •Friday, May 12, Jefferson Family Medicine, 2200 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo •Wednesday, May 17, Old West End Community Health Center, 2244 Collingwood Boulevard, Toledo •Friday, May 19, Mercy Health–Waterville Primary Care, 1222 Pray Boulevard, Waterville •Monday, May 22, Progressive Wellness Medical Office Building, 7640 West Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania •Tuesday, May 23, Mayores Senior Center, 2 Aurora L Gonzalez Drive, Toledo •Wednesday, May 24, Franklin Douglas Center– YWCA Event, 1001 Indiana Avenue, Toledo •Tuesday, May 30, Toledo Public Library–South Branch, 736 Broadway Street, Toledo Appointments can be scheduled by calling 833MAMM-VAN. The mobile mammography unit is customized for patient convenience and will deliver 3D mammograms to women age 40 and older.

Commissioners endorse active transportation plan

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On April 18, the Lucas County Commissioners endorsed a resolution in support of the Lucas County Active Transportation Plan, which outlines strategies for making the county’s streets safe for individuals who walk, bike, or use other human-powered transportation modes to get around.

Crissey Elementary

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On April 20, students in grades kindergarten and first, had an opportunity to show their wonderful voices during our Spring Arts Festival. They performed songs they practiced during their music class.

Dorr holds surprise ‘hug a plumber’ day

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On April 25, Steve Mueller, an employee of Springfield Local Schools’ maintenance department, visited Dorr Elementary to look at the cafeteria’s dish tank. Much to his surprise, he was met with a sign written on a white board which read “Today is hug a plumber day.” “I was surrounded by hugging students,” he said, adding, “This hug made it all worthwhile.” .

577 plant sale set for May 6-14

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The 577 Foundation annual plant sale is Saturday, May 6, through Sunday, May 14, or while supplies last. The horticulture team is growing a variety of organic heirloom tomatoes, peppers, brassicas, greens, herbs and flowers loved by pollinators.

Ballet Theatre of Toledo hosts open house

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The Ballet Theatre of Toledo (BTT) will welcome prospective students to an open house at their Holland facility, 1124 Corporate Drive, on Monday, May 8, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday, May 10, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Holland Intermediate

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Springfield Local Schools’ innovative Summer Spark literacy initiative provides students entering kindergarten through fifth grades with engaging and fun learning experiences– something that can challenge and entertain each student. There is no cost to families for students to attend; however, students must register and be accompanied at each session.

Community Calendar

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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.