K100 WELCOMES THE ANNUAL CATTLE BARON'S BALL TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9! The American Cancer Society’s Toledo Cattle Baron’s ball will be held in the beautiful Great Hall at the Stranahan Theater on Saturday, October 9. Festivities begin at 6:00pm with a fun filled evening that includes a silent and live auction, followed by an amazing Tex- Mex dinner, casino gaming and back again this year, Rodney Parker and the Liberty Beach! K100's Cliff Smithers and Amy Davis will be there to help MC this great event, to get more info, including ticket details, click the headline above!
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS CAMARO AUCTION ON NOW! Help Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Ohio and you might be driving away in a bright yellow 2011 Camaro SS from Dave White Chevy. The Camaro is an Automatic, V8 2SS, 400 HP. Expresso Car Wash has donated 5 months of free car washes that comes with the car.
Raffle tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $20. Drawing will be December 17. To get more info, contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at (419) 243-4600 or bbbsnwo@bbbsnwo.org
MOTHER'S CENTER OF GREATER TOLEDO OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY! The Mothers' Center of Greater Toledo is a non-profit organization established in 1984 by mothers, for mothers and their families. They will have an open house on Thursday, September 9 from 9:45 to 11:15 at McCord Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd. The group provides a multitude of opportunities to make friends, learn about varied topics and support each other and our community. Weekly meetings with speakers and/or discussion on scheduled topics are held at McCord Road Christian Church every Thursday morning. Safe reliable childcare is provided at each of these meetings. The group also organizes playgroups, book groups, evening coffee talks, and many other social events for its members and their families. Information about these events will be presented at the open house as well as a visit from local children's author Jan Wahl, face painting, balloon artistry and more. Find out more info at www.mother scenter.net
VFW POST 9653 CHICKEN DINNER THURSDAY! The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9656 located at 4120 Piehl Road (off of Summerfield) in Lambertville, Michigan is hosting a chicken dinner on Thursday, September 9th from 5:00 until 7:00. The dinner includes chicken, roasted red potatoes, cole slaw and baked beans and you get all of this for only a donation of $6.00. If you have any questions, please call 734-856-3245.
NORTHWOOD MUSIC BOOSTERS CHICKEN DINNER FRIDAY! The Northwood Music Boosters is sponsoring a Chicken Dinner on Friday, September 10. The dinner is from 5-7:00 pm and located in the Northwood High School Cafeteria. The cost of the Dinner is $8.00 which includes: ½ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, roll & beverage. Proceeds from the dinner will assist us in scholarships, purchasing new equipment, uniforms etc.
Please contact Lisa if you have questions at 419-261-8940.
TOLEDO GEM AND ROCK HOUND SHOW SEPTEMBER 10-12! The Toledo Gem and Rock Hound Club presents their 39th annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show Friday-Sunday September 10-12. Hours are Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5. Dealers from around the country will offer jewelry, stones, mineral specimens, fossils, tools, carvings and moiré. It will be held at the Stranahan Theater Complex on Heatherdowns. For more info call (419) 531-8124 or toledogemandrockhoundclub.com
K100 WELCOMES OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK SEPTEMBER 11 IN SYLVANIA Support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention by participating in TOLEDO’S 4th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk. On Saturday September 11 at Olander Park, Sylvania. Proceeds will benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs. Registration will be held at Olander Park at 9:00am. The walk will begin promptly at 10:00am. The walk will include music, food, beverages and an environment that allows a gathering for survivors and personal survivors to walk reflect and remember. It is not necessary to do the walk, nor is it necessary to walk if your unable, just sit by the lake on the deck and reflect in memory. To register, donate or to learn more, logon to www.outofthedarkness.org.
MEDICAL BENEFIT FOR KOHMAN FAMILY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY IN LYONS There will be a men’s and co-ed softball tournament benefit the Kohman family with medical expenses this Saturday and Sunday at Lyons Park. Billy needs a kidney transplant as soon as possible. $125 per team softball, $60 per team volleyball. There will be a beer tent, raffles, 50/50 and more. Call (419) 583-9174 for questions and to reserve your spot.
HAMLER CHICKEN BBQ SUNDAY! The Hamler Country Fest will be having their 2nd Sunday of the Month, Chicken BBQ this Sunday September 12, from 11am-1pm. It’s just $ 7 for ½ BBQ chicken, 2 sides, and a roll. Pick up locations at the Hamler Community Park, Whalen’s Realty in Napoleon, and the Marathon Station in Deshler.
POKER RUN SUNDAY AT AMERICAN LEGION ON SUMMIT STREET! The American Legion Riders Post 110, 5119 N. Summit Street presents a Poker Run this Sunday. Registration starts at noon at Post 110, first bike out at 1pm, last bike in at 4pm, cars are welcome. Donation is $8 per person. They will also have door prizes, food, 50/50s and fun for all.
VFW STEAK DINNER SUNDAY IN ROSSFORD! VFW Post 6409 in Rossford is having a steak dinner this Sunday at their hall on Osborne Street, just down the street from the Rossford Fire Department. Hours are noon until 5:30 and the cost is just $8, carryouts will be available. Proceeds will help build a new wheel chair ramp at the Post.
KOA CARE CAMP GOLF OUTING SEPTEMBER 15 KOA Care Camps 5th annual golf outing. Wednesday, Sept 15th at Riverby Hills Golf Club. Check in 9-9:45....shot gun start at 10. Limited to 36 4-somes. Hog roast, door prizes, 50/50, raffles. Cost is $60 per person, includes 18 holes and cart. Hole sponsorships are available. Info: 419-841-1872.
ANTHONY WAYNE CHEERLEADERS MUSTANG RAFFLE! In order to help the Anthony Wayne cheerleaders with their Gator Bowl trip, tickets will be sold for 2010 Ford Mustang GT convertible from Steve Rogers Ford. It has a 4.6 L V8 engine, red exterior and charcoal black leather interior. The MSRP is over $42,000! The tickets are $25.00 each and the Mustang will be raffled at the end of October at the home football game.
Tickets will be sold at these locations:
Sept 25 at Roche de Boeuf Festival and aall Anthony Wayne home football games. Donations/Sponsorships will also be greatly appreciated to help fund this trip for 30+ cheerleaders. If anyone would like to contact 419-270-7429.
JUNIOR GIRLS UNIT TO BEGIN AT VFW POST 9656 The Ladies Auxiliary of Post 9656 in Lambertville, MI would like to invite young ladies between the ages of 5 and 16 to join and assist us in our many programs, serving those who have served our country. If you are related to a veteran who is eligible to become a member of the Post and would like to write letters to soldiers, help us send out care packages to those serving overseas, make favors and cards for those in VA Medical Centers, raise funds for cancer research, participate in Buddy Poppy campaigns, and even march in parades, then we welcome you to join us as a Junior Girl member of our post. There are many other programs that you may become involved in, including passing out flags at community events and even teaching others about the importance of flag etiquette or maybe you would like to volunteer in a nursing home, then please feel free to apply to join us. You may call Mary Joly, Chairman of Youth Activities, for further information at 734-854-6209 or the VFW Post 9656 at 734-856-3245. We look forward to meeting you and helping you to become the community leader that we know you can be.
LOUISE HEINTSCHEL MEDICAL BENEFITS SCHEDULED BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 16 Louise Heintschel suffered a traumatic accident in July at her Jerusalem Township home. She lost most of her left arm and has been recovering with weekly visits to Ann Arbor to help her regain her life. This includes physical therapy and properly fitting a prosthetic. She cannot work during the process which doctor’s estimate will take 6-12 months. The cost of a prosthetic which will allow her to get back to work is estimated between $50,000-$94,000. Her insurance will cover only about 10% of that cost. There are several events scheduled to help with the costs. To get all the details, click the headline above.
HELP START A HUMANE SOCIETY IN FULTON COUNTY! Fulton County is the only county in the state with no Humane Society. A group is in the process of trying to get a shelter opened. The group is looking for volunteers, if you love animals and have time to devote to saving, caring or raising money for them, call them at 888-335-3916, or check out their website: www.fultonhumanesociety.com
MEMORAIL FUND ESTABLISHED IN HONOR OF ELENA YAKUMITHIS A memorial fund has been established in hour of six year old Elena Yakumithis who passed away in a traffic accident June 9. The memorial/funeral expense fund has been established at Fifth Third Bank.
HARVARD ELEMENTARY PTO FALL FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 17 Harvard Elementary School’s PTO presents their annual Fall Festival, Friday, September 17 from 4:30-8:30 at Harvard Elementary at 1949 Glendale Avenue. Enjoy food from Big C’s BBQ, and Bob Revells will again provide the music. The event is open to the public and for moiré info call Kelly at (419) 205-0448.
MEMORIAL BENEFIT FOR DANIEL LEE TORRES, SR SEPTEMBER 18 A benefit to help with final expenses for Daniel Lee Torres, Sr. will be held Saturday, September 18 at Checkers pub, located at 809 S. Main Street in Bowling Green. The benefit begins at 2pm. They are looking for help with donations, if you can help or need more info calls Susan at (419) 419 9522.
TOLEDO CONQUER CHIARI WALK AND POKER RUN SEPTEMBER 18 Toledo-Conquer Chiari Walk Across America (a national nonprofit organization raising funds for Chiari Malformation research) will be held in this area on Saturday, September 18 at Monclova Community center. The Delta Eagle Raiders will also have a charity poker run for the cause that day as well. Registration for the poker run starts at 9am also at the Monclova community center, first bike out at 11am; cost is $10 per rider. For more info about the walk or the poker run call Kellie at (419) 822-6049.
WAUSEON CHILI COOK OFF SEPTEMBER 18! The 6th annual Wauseon Chili Cook-off, sponsored by Huntington Bank, will be held Saturday, September 18 from 9-3. Fulton Street downtown will be blocked off between Oak to Depot. There will be free family entertainment, if you are a crafter or vendor interested in booth space, call Cora at (419) 337-7290. There will also be a pie baking contest, either apple, cherry, pumpkin or pecan. Crystal has more info at (419) 335-2886. To get more info on entering the cook off call Metia at (419) 335-5277. There will be more info at this website too: www.wauseonchamber.com
BREAK THE SILENCE OVARIAN CANCER WALK SEPTEMBER 18 Join the NW Ohio/SE Michigan Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for its 6th Annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer in Memory of Ellen Jackson. The run/walk will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Arlington Avenue, in Toledo.
Event Day Registration will begin at 8AM, Opening Ceremonies at 9:30AM, and the Run/Walk starting at 10AM.
For additional information, call 419-866-6622 or click the headline above to register.
ALEXA BROWN MEMORIAL RUN SEPTEMBER 18 The Alexa Brown Memorial Run will be held Saturday, September 18. The race, sponsored by the Clyde Kiwanis Club will start and end in downtown Clyde. There will be trophies and prizes awarded. All runners and walkers will be eligible for door prizes. Registration is 7-8am, the 5K run/walk starts at 8:30am. For more info and to download an entry form click the headline above!
STRIKE OUT AUTISM BOWLING EVENT SEPTEMBER 18 The second annual “Strike Out Autism” bowling benefit will be held Saturday, September 18 starting at 1pm at Forest View Lanes. It’s $20 per bowler and benefits the Bedford Buddies Autism Walk Team. It’s a ”9 is fine” format plus great prizes for men’s and women’s high and low gamers and series, 50/50’s and more! It's open to the first 120 who sign up, they would like entries by September 14, if the event isn’t sold out they will accept walk ins on the day of the event. Get your family, group, coworkers and friends together and register today! For more info or to sign up call Walt at (734) 854-2362 or email autismbedfors@verizon.net.
MS ROAD RALLY SEPTEMBER 18-REGISTER NOW! Take a Road-Trip to the Cure on September 18!
Enjoy an exciting "road game" of strategy and discovery as you explore the historic byways of Northwestern Ohio, the MS Auto Rally is a fun and clever scavenger hunt that raises money to help people who have multiple sclerosis. Teams of family and friends drive together in their favorite vehicles while locked in friendly competition to outsmart fellow drivers and to gather the most scavenger hunt items. The MS Auto Rally challenges you with thought-provoking questions as it navigates along scenic back roads and steers by cultural and historic landmarks.
Each car is a team and they encourage you to reach a fundraising goal of $1,000, the fundraising minimum for each team is $200.Take a "Road-Trip" with a purpose—drive for dollars to create a world free of MS." The course is roughly 50 miles long and will take three hours to complete. The course will traverse seldom traveled back roads of Northwestern Ohio, taking participants to hidden treasures that few people ever get a chance to see. $20 registration per car. Every car is considered a team. Minimum two participants per car. There is no limit to the number of people per car (other than the limits of the vehicle and the creativity of the team). It all begins at Jacob's Garden located at 4570 West Sterns Road, Ottawa Lake. To get more info and to register call 419-897-7263 or CLICK THE HEADLINE ABOVE!
POKER RUN BENEFIT FOR FAMILY OF NATE KERN SEPTEMBER 18! There will be a Poker Run for the family of Nate Kern on Saturday, September 18. Nate was killed in the roof collapse of The Fremont Company. Poker Run is $10 per hand, registration at Hoy’s Again in Gibsonburg starts at 11am, first bike out at noon. Stops will be made in Fremont, Genoa and Woodville. There will be raffles and door prizes plus live entertainment from 3pm-midnight at Hoy’s Again. Chicken dinners are $7.50 each beginning at 4pm. For more info call (567) 201-7413 (Brooke).
CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW SEPTEMBER 19! People Who Care of Ohio is a group of Crafters and Gift Sellers who come
together to do craft and gift shows to benefit local charities.
On Sunday September 19 they will be at the Gladieux Meadows at 4880 Heatherdowns Toledo from 10-4, and admission and parking are free.
The show benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Humane Ohio and others. There will be a silent ticket auction with great prizes
for $1 per ticket. There will be a collection of pet food for the food bank for Humane Ohio
and they are also collection “people food” (non perishable please) for The Salvation Army.
In addition, the Lucas County Board of Elections will be there and you can register
to vote, absentee ballots and much more.
A youth group will have balloons and face painting for the kids.
Come out and shop, win prizes, and support several great local charities.
For info contact 419 537 7657 or email peoplewhocare2010@yahoo.com
BENEFIT TO REPLENISH LOCAL EMERGENCY DISASTER FUNDS SEPTEMBER 19 AT MAINSTRET BAR AND GRILL! A fundraiser to help replenish local emergency disaster funds will be held Sunday, September 19 at Toledo’s Mainstreet Bar and Grill at 141 Main Street. The event will benefit the American Red Cross and is a spaghetti and pizza buffet featuring live entertainment, silent auctions, rallies and a bake sale. Hours of the benefit are 11:30am-8:30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, kids 12 and under and seniors are $8. To get more info including how to order tickets online, click the headline above!
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHICKEN BBQ SEPTEMBER 19 The 28th annual Community Chicken BBQ at First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo at the corner of Perrysburg Holland and Pilliod will be Sunday September 19 starting at 11:30. It’s $8 for adults, $4 for kids (6-12), kids 5 and under and free. Dine in or use their express drive up/carry out!
K100 WELCOMES WALK FOR PKD SEPTEMBER 25! K100 welcomes the 5th annual Walk for PKD, Saturday September 25 at Stone Oak Country Club. Registration starts at 9am, kid’s penny dash at 9:30 and the 2.5 mile non-competitive walk starts at 10am.
Register online today at
www.pkdcure.org/toledowalk. There is no registration fee, however raise $100 and get a t-shirt. Free food and entertainment and goodie bags for all. They will also have prizes and raffles.
PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) is the most common of all life threatening, genetic diseases in the United States. It is more common than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, sickle cell anemia, and multiple sclerosis combined! For more info call Marlene at (419) 882-6846 or toledowalk@pkdcure.org
SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME SUPPORT NETWORK POKER RUN SEPTEMBER 25 The Shaken Baby Syndrome Support Network and ARM Chapter #69 will host a Poker Run to benefit their cause on Saturday, September 25. The run starts at River Place on Rt. 25, Perrysburg and ends at Mary Jane Thurston State Park. Sign up starts at 10am, first bike out at 11:30. A picnic lunch will follow the Run, $15 per hand for driver and $20 per couple. For more info call Steffany at (419) 806-9412. All proceeds will benefit the SBS Network.
WOOD COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY MUTT STRUT SEPTEMBER 25! The Wood County Humane Society is hosting its annual Mutt Strut on Saturday, September 25, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Wood County Park District’s scenic W.W. Knight Preserve in Perrysburg. Registration starts at 9:30 am.
Individuals may walk with a pet or one of the shelter dogs or they may choose to walk with a family member or friend – or even a brave cat or parrot – for $15. There is no minimum distance to walk. Walkers who collect $50 or more in pledges will receive a 2010 WCHS Mutt Strut t-shirt. The top fundraisers for both adult and child categories will receive prize packages, and all walkers will receive ‘goodie bags’ with coupons and samples from local businesses.
Pledge forms are available at the Wood County Humane Society, 801 Van Camp Road during regular business hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12 noon - 4 p.m. and Thursday, 12 noon - 7 p.m.; at the following local businesses: Jones Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Ernsthausen’s Veterinary Clinic in Bowling Green; and online at www.WoodCountyHumaneSociety.org
For more information about the upcoming Mutt Strut, check out the website at www.WoodCountyHumaneSociety.org, stop by the shelter at 801 Van Camp Road, Bowling Green or call (419) 378-1178.
MEDICAL BENEFIT RIDE SEPTEMBER 25 There will be a medical benefit ride on Saturday, September 25 to benefit Mrs. April, an area resident who needs help with her medical bills. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor and Chairi Malformation. The ride will start at 11am and leave from Stone Oak Market at 9140 Angola Road. If you don’t have a motorcycle you are welcome to be part of the ride in your cars and trucks. They will also have raffles and a 50/50. For more info, call Melissa at (419) 810-7856.
JACQUELYN SEGER BENEFIT DINNER SEPTEMBER 26 There will be an Italian Dinner fundraiser to benefit Jacquelyn Seger, a 22 year old single mom who recently was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. She is undergoing seven months of chemo and radiation making it impossible for her to work. The dinner will be Sunday, September 26 from 12:30-4:30 at ST. Ignatius Church on Stadium Road in Oregon. Dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, salad, bread, drinks and desserts. The cost is just $10, kids 10 and under $7. Also 50/50’s, raffles and silent auctions. There is also a benefit for Jacquelyn at Huntington Bank.
NATE KERN MEMORIAL BENEFIT AT OLE ZIMS SEPTEMBER 26 There will be a benefit fundraiser for the family of Nate Kern, who passed away in the Fremont Company roof collapse. Nate was a B & W Welding employee for 17 years and leaves behind a wife and two children. They are looking for donations for the benefit which will be at Ole Zim’s on Rt. 590 just off Rt. 20 on Saturday, September 26 from 5-10pm. Tickets are available for $25 per person; there will be live entertainment, 50/50 drawing, silent auction and more. Sandwiches, snacks and pop will be provided BYOB. For info on how you can help or to get tickets call Carol at (419) 332-2897.
BENEFIT FOR FAMILY OF NATE KERN SEPTEMBER 26 There will be a benefit to assist the Nate Kern family on Sunday, September 26 at ole Zim’s Wagon Shed on Rt. 590, just off Rt. 20. Nate was killed when the roof collapsed at The Fremont Company a few weeks ago and he leaves behind a wife and two children. The benefit is from 5-10pm, $25 donation, includes sandwiches and pop (BYOB). Entertainment by That Allie Girl, Andrew Dean, Uptown Country and J.D. Owen, plus a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and door prizes. For more info call Carol at (419) 332-2897.
MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP OUTREACH LAST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH A parent/spouse support outreach helping military families cope with the pressures and stress of war-causing mental and/or physical injury to a loved one. It’s a place to share emotions, frustrations or anxieties. You’ll know you’re not going through these things alone. The meetings are held the last Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30 at Grace Lutheran Church located at 4441 Monroe Street. For more info call Barb at (419) 460-9032.
CROP HUNGER WALK OCTOBER 3, PICK UP INFO BY OCTOBER 1! The 2010 CROP Hunger Walk will be held Sunday, October 3 starting at 1:30. It will be at Ottawa Park Shelter for congregations west of the Maumee River and Pearson Park in Oregon for congregations east of the river. Organizations who want to walk may pick up info until October 1 at these locations: St. Petri Lutheran Church, 3120 S. Byrne (9-3 M-F), Toledo Area Ministries, Floyd and Collingwood (9-4 M-Th, 9-noon Friday) and Sylvania United Church of Christ at 7240 Erie Street (9-1 M-F). For more info contact Donnajean at (419) 242-7401.
K100 WELCOMES WALK TO CURE DIABETES OCTOBER 2! K100 welcomes the 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes, to benefit the Joinvile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to Ottawa Park on Saturday, October 2! Registration is at 9am, the Walk starts at 10. Enjoy food, music, special attractions, kids activities and plenty of family fun at JDRF's 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes! For team and corporate sponsorship information, please contact Shelley Crossley at scrossley@jdrf.org or (419) 873-1377. To get more info and sign up online, click the headline above!
K100 WELCOMES RIDE FOR MOM'S HOUSE OCTOBER 3! K100 welcomes the annual Ride to Benefit Mom’s House, Sunday, October 3. The event starts at Toledo Harley Davidson on Central Avenue and will be escorted and lead by Toledo Mayor Mike Bell. Registration starts at 11:30, start your engines at 1pm and the ride ends at Packo’s at the Park Downtown. $35 one rider, $45 with passenger and $10 dinner only (dinner included for all riders). The dinner and welcome ceremony will be at about 3pm. Mom’s House is available to help low-income, single moms graduate from high school, technical school and college. With intervention and support, theyl help set and attain lifetime educational goals, and break the cycle of poverty. For more info call (419) 241-5554.
BITTERSWEET FARMS FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 9! Bittersweet Farms proudly announces Fall on the Farm. This event will take place on Saturday, October, 9th from 10am-4pm at Bittersweet Farms, 12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd, Whitehoue, OH. This spectacular fall event will feature children’s entertainment, live music, hay rides, straw maze, pony rides, a pumpkin bake off, crafts, and much more! The main focus of the event will be to showcase Bittersweet Farms to the community as well as providing fun entertainment for the entire family. For more info call (419) 340-7638.
PASSIONATELY PINK FOR THE CURE EVENT OCTOBER 12! “Passionately Pink for the Cure” is the name of a fundraiser to support the work of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The event will be at Tremainsville Hall on Tuesday, October 12 from 6-9pm. Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Party Lite, Tupperware, Pure Romance and many more. For more info call Cheri at (419) 297-7649.
ROCK OUT ALS OCTOBER 17 The second annual “Rock Out ALS” event will be held Sunday, October 17 at Heatherdowns Country Club. The event is organized by the family and friends on Jeff Emahiser, who is currently battling ALS, ands will benefit the ALS Association of Northern Ohio. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with ALS, to support their families and to find a cure. There will be live bands, food, a cash bar and more. For more info or if you can help, call Linda at (419) 346-3436.
