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Project Red Shirt is a non-partisan movement, encouraging everyone wear red on Fridays to show support for our troops.  It’s a public Thank You to our military men & women for what they do so we can live the way we do.  The first thing a Soldier says when asked, “What can we do to make things better for you?” is “We need your support and your prayers.”  Project Red Shirt asks you to show your support by wearing something red every Friday until our troops come home.  For more information go to www.projectredshirt.com.

 
Firelands Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 11001 St. Rt. 250, (North Coast Marketplace) Milan, is open from 10 - 4 p.m. every Thursday, Friday & Saturday.  Habitat ReStore accepts & recycles new or used building & remodeling materials that are in good condition.  All operating profits from ReStore sales go into Habitat's building program - helping to make adequate housing available for families in Huron & Erie Counties.  For more information call Firelands Habitat for Humanity @ 419-433-2609 or online at www.firelandshabitat.org.

 
Faces of Hope, who strives to be source of support for those seeking a social network of peers to share their mental health concerns & struggles, has morning & evening meetings each month.  For a complete list or for more information call Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services and ask for Faces of Hope at 419-663-3737 or 800-242-5393.

 

Vermilion Athletic Booster Bingo takes place on Mondays and Thursdays at 1230 Beechview Dr., Vermilion.  Doors open at 5 p.m. and Early Birds start at 6:30 p.m.

Firelands Area Dance Squares Club is offering square & round dance lessons on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Norwalk's Pleasant Street School.  The first two lessons are free.  Teacher is Danny Beck.  For more information call 419-663-0490.
Bingo at St. Joseph's Social Hall in Monroeville every Monday with doors opening at 5 p.m. and bingo starting at 6:45 p.m.  Come join in the fun!
Huron County Humane Society Bingo in the Expo Building at the Norwalk Fairgrounds every Tuesday with doors opening at 5 p.m. and bingo starting at 6:30 p.m.
Humane Society of Erie County Bingo every Wednesday morning with doors opening at 8 and bingo starting at 10 at the Sandusky Eagles Club, 1235 W. Perkins Ave., Sandusky.  Come & join them!
 
Norwalk Athletic Boosters Bingo takes place every Wednesday at Norwalk Eagles Club, 151 Cline St., with doors opening at 5 p.m. and Early Birds starting at 6:30 p.m.
 
Vermilion VFW Post 7576, Poorman Rd., Vermilion - Every Friday night Fish Fry & more!  Open to the public from 5 - 8 p.m.
Edison Athletic Booster Bingo takes place at Edison High School every Sunday with doors opening at 5 p.m. and Early Birds starting at 6 p.m.
South Central Boosters Bingo takes place every Sunday at South Central Jr. High School, 3291 Greenwich Angling Rd., Greenwich, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m., early birds starting at 5:30 and bingo starting at 6 p.m.
Turkey Shoot at the VFW 7576, Poorman Rd., Vermilion, every Sunday thru April with breakfast starting at 6:30 a.m. and shoot beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Edison Music Boosters 13th Annual Reverse Raffle takes place on Saturday, March 27th at Mesenburg's Plaza Place, 545 Cleveland Rd., West, Huron.  Ticket donation is $100 per ticket which includes entry to event and dinner for two & entertainment.  You must be 18 years or older to purchase a ticket with adults only admitted.  Only 300 tickets will be sold - Grand Prize drawing of $10,000.  Purchase your tickets by Tuesday, February 23rd to be entered into an Early Bird Drawing (chance to win a $100 Reverse Raffle Ticket).  Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and drawing starts at 7 p.m.  To purchase tickets or for more information call Sandy @ 419-706-2866 or the Edison High School Music Dept. @ 419-499-4652, ext. 1009.

 
Girl Scout Slow Pitch Softball Program open to all girls ages 5-15 (by July 31st, 2010) with registration dates as follows:  Monday, Feb. 15 from 6 - 8 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 22 from 6 - 8 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 6 - 8 p.m.; Saturday, Mar. 6 from 11 - 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 3333 Columbus Ave., Sandusky.  Cost is $45 Non-Girl Scouts or $35 Registered Girl Scouts.  All girls must show a copy of their birth certificate in order to be eligible to play.  This League open to all girls regardless of experience.  For more information call Becky Bishop @ 800-222-6119, ext. 6227.

 

The 5th Annual Duck Derby Fundraiser will take place  on Thursday, February 18th at Kalahari.  All proceeds will benefit United Way of Erie County and the Sandusky Main Street Association. For more information, or to buy your lucky duck, go to www.duckderby.com.

Your 2010 Dog Licenses must be purchased by January 31, 2010.  All dogs three months & older must have a license.  After January 31st, the fee is doubled and you are in violation of the law.  The law also mandates that the dog license must be displayed on the dog.  Failure to do so could also cause the owner to be cited.

January
28th, 29th, 30th, 31st Thurs. thru Sun. Broadway hit musical "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" playing at Edison High School, St. Rt. 113 East, Milan, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.  Tickets are $8 general admission and students $6.50.  Tickets may be purchased at the door.

 
30th Sat. The Friendship Animal Protective League is hosting a Casino Night to benefit medical expenses incurred caring for animals starting at 6:30 p.m. at Tom's Country Place, 3430 Stoney Ridge Rd., Avon.  For more information call 440-322-4321 or visit www.friendshipapl.org for tickets.

 
30th Sat. Kids Snow Crafts at the Milan Library from 10 - 12 noon.  Stop by for an assortment of fun, winter themed crafts.  A prize drawing and snacks included!
30th Sat. Firelands Regional Medical Center's Community Health & Wellness Screening from 7 - 11 a.m. in the Mylander Conference Center at the Main Campus, 1111 Hayes Ave., Sandusky.  For a complete list & costs, go to www.firelands.com or call the hospital @ 419-557-7410.

 
31st Sun. Norwalk Parks & Recreation's "Rec Olympics 2010" at the Ernsthausen Community Center in Norwalk with registration starting at 12:30 p.m. and event starting at 1 p.m.  This is an event for young children, ages 3-10, to show off their talents!  Cost is $7 members, $9 universal, $6 for additional children in the same household.  For more information call the Rec @ 419-663-6775.

 
31st Sun. Bring your radio controlled cars to the Bellevue Community Center, 110 Cherry Blvd., from 1 - 3 p.m. and drive them on the open gym floor.  No pre-registration required.  Cost is $2 for students and $3 for adults.  For more information call the Bellevue Community Center @ 419-483-5555.

 

February
1st Mon. The Bellevue Hospital's Morning Health Break from 8 - 11 a.m. in the hospital's Conference Rooms A&B.  The program offers free or reduced health screenings, educational literature, light breakfast & a registered nurse to answer questions about health.  For more information call the hospital @ 419-483-4040, ext. 6610.

 
2nd Tues. North Coast Young Professionals Fundraiser at Danny Boy's, Route 250, Sandusky, from 5:30 - ?  A portion of Danny Boy's entire day's sales will be donated to the North Coast Young Professionals.  For more information go to www.northcoastyp.org.

 
3rd Wed. The Bellevue Hospital will provide free blood sugar & blood pressure checks at the Medicine Shoppe in Bellevue from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
4th Thurs. Popcorn and a Movie at the Milan Library at 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
4th Thurs. Newcomers & Friends meeting at the Realtors Hall, 2710 Campbell St., Sandusky, at 6:30 p.m.  A guest speaker from Care & Share will be there and will be collecting non-perishable food items.  This is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to welcome newcomers to the area, to organize involvement in community service projects and to promote charitable & civic causes.

 
5th Fri. Attica Knights of Columbus is having an All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry or Chicken Fingers Dinner at the Attica K of C Hall, Heyman Dr., from 5:30 - 7 p.m.  Adults $8.50 and children $5.50.  Carry-out available and open to the public.

 
6th Sat.

Monroeville American Legion is having a Texas Hold’em Tournament, to benefit the Monroeville Wrestling Boosters, at the American Legion, St. Rt. 20, Monroeville, with registration starting at 1 p.m. and tournament starting at 2 p.m.  For more information or to register call Carla @ 419-668-2585 or c21carlat@hotmail.com.

 
6th Sat. Firelands Regional Medical Center's Sibling Class from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the hospital's Main Campus, 1111 Hayes Ave., Sandusky.  The course is designed to prepare older brothers or sisters between the ages of 3 to 8 for the arrival of a new baby.  Fee is $10 per family.  To register or for more information call the hospital @ 419-557-7840.

 
6th Sat. The Norwalk Public Library's young adult department will host a Teen Cookie Bake-Off in the library meeting room for students in grades 6 to 12.  Participants should bring in a dozen home-baked cookies with the recipe by 1:30 p.m. with judging starting at 1:45 p.m.  Drinks provided.  Call the library to sign up at 419-668-6063.

 
6th Sat. Bellevue Hospital's Sibling Education Course from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the hospital's 2nd Floor Conference Room.  Expectant brothers and sisters, ages 2 & over, enjoy this brief session on what to expect from a new baby.  A fee of $5 per child to a maximum of $10 per family will be charged.  To register or for more information call the hospital's Centralized Scheduling Dept. @ 419-483-4040, ext. 3067.

 
6th Sat. Kids Valentine's Day Craft at the Milan Library at 10 a.m.  Choose from an assortment of crafts to make for your valentine!  Cookies and a prize drawing too.
7th Sun. Florence Township Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast from 8  - 1 p.m. at the fire station, Chapel St., Birmingham.  Donations accepted at the door.
7th Sun. Just Kickin' Starz are hosting a Cheer & Dance Competition at Willard Middle School.  Half of the proceeds benefit Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis.  For more information contact Alicia McKee at justkickincheer@gmail.com.

 
7th Sun. Norwalk First United Methodist Church, 60 West Main St., is having a Benefit Auction to raise money to preserve the historic structure with a lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. (free will donation) and Auction at 12:30 p.m. in the church's Fellowship Hall.  Babysitting up to age 6 will be provided.  For more information call the church @ 419-668-1938.

 
8th Mon. The Bellevue Hospital and the American Cancer Society's "Look Good...Feel Better" Program from 1 - 3 p.m. in the hospital's Conference Rooms A&B.  This program teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment.  At the conclusion of the program, each participant will receive a free makeup kit worth $250.  To register or for more information call 888-227-6446, ext. 2.

 
8th Mon. Firelands Regional Medical Center's Diabetes Support Group will meet at 12 noon in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Education Room, Main Campus, 1111 Hayes Ave., Sandusky.  For more information call 419-557-6995.

 
8th Mon. The Bellevue Hospital will provide free blood sugar & blood pressure checks at Rite Aid in Clyde from 9 - 11 a.m.
8th Mon. Family Night Storytime at the Milan Library at 6 p.m.  Join them for stories, songs & crafts.  Children of all ages welcome!
8th Tues. Matt Mayer, president of the Buckeye Institute, a Columbus-based think tank, will speak to members of If You Believe, a nonpartisan 9-12 Project civic education group, about Ohio's economy and policies that could promote economic revival, at 7 p.m. in the Norwalk High School Library, 350 Shady Lane.  Meeting is open to the public.

 
9th Tues. The Bellevue Hospital will provide free blood sugar & blood pressure checks at Bassett's Market in Bellevue from 9 - 11 a.m.
9th Tues. Firelands Toastmasters meeting takes place at 6 p.m. at 911 Woodlawn Ave., Perkins Township.  Toastmasters is a non-profit organization which helps people improve their public speaking & leadership abilities and meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month.

 
9th Tues. Firelands Regional Medical Center's Healthcare Provider CPR Certification Course from 8 - 11 a.m. at the hospital's South Campus, 1912 Hayes Ave., Sandusky.  The course is for medical professionals & students beginning course work in healthcare professions only.  Class fee $40 per person.  Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the hospital @ 419-557-6740.

 
9th Tues. Sandusky Branch AAUW meeting at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, Michigan & Pennsylvania Ave., Sandusky, at 7:30 p.m.  Open to the public. 
9th Tues. Are you interested in owning your own home and have a steady income?  Can you afford $500-$600 a month for housing and utilities? Have you lived in Erie, Huron or adjacent counties for one year?  Have you been bankruptcy free for over a year? Are you willing to volunteer time working on your home and others’ homes? If you have answered yes to these questions, then consider partnering with Firelands Habitat for Humanity to obtain affordable housing.  If you are interested in applying, there is an informational meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Huron County Job & Family Services Office, 185 Shady Lane Dr., Norwalk.  For more information, call Firelands Habitat for Humanity at 419-433-2609 or www.firelandshabitat.org.

 
10th Wed. Firelands Regional Medical Center's HeartSaver First Aid & CPR/AED Course from 8 - 12 noon in the hospital's South Campus in the Education Room (located on 1st floor), 1912 Hayes Ave., Sandusky.  Class fee $75 per person.  For more information or to register call the hospital @ 419-557-6740.

 
13th Sat. Kids Valentine's Day Craft at 10 a.m. at the Berlin Township Library.  Kids, stop in and make a craft for your valentine!  Also cookies and a prize drawing.  No registration is needed.

 
15th Mon. The Bellevue Hospital's Babysitting Basics class, for children 11 years & older, at 815 Northwest St. (former hospital facility), Building B, Conference Center (lower level), from 9 - 3 p.m.  $20 fee per person.  Class size is limited and registration is required.  To register or for more information call the hospital's Centralized Scheduling @ 419-483-4040, ext. 4326.

 
16th Tues. The Bellevue Hospital will provide free blood sugar & blood pressure checks at Hogue's IGA in Bellevue from 9 - 11 a.m.
17th Wed. Firelands Regional Medical Center's Healthcare Provider CPR Certification Course from 8 - 11 a.m. at the hospital's South Campus, 1912 Hayes Ave., Sandusky.  The course is for medical professionals & students beginning course work in healthcare professions only.  Class fee $40 per person.  Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the hospital @ 419-557-6740.

 
17th Wed. The Bellevue Hospital will provide free blood sugar & blood pressure checks at Miller's Super Valu in Clyde from 9 - 11 a.m.
18th Thurs. Cheap, Healthy Eats with OSU Extension Dietician, Donna Green, at the Milan Library at 6:30 p.m.  She will share healthy, budget wise cooking tips.

 
19th Fri.

"Fish Fry" at Parkvue Place, 3800 Boardwalk Blvd. (off Hull Rd.), Sandusky, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Dinner consists of Fried Perch, French fries, cole slaw, roll, cookies & drink.  Dinner $12.95, sandwich & side $9.95, kids meal (12 & under) $5.95.  Tickets available at Parkvue Health Care Center’s Receptionist Desk.  Proceeds benefit purchase of Defibrillators & training.  For more information call Parkvue @ 419-621-1900.

 
20th Sat. 2nd Annual Cystic Fibrosis Reverse Raffle at the American Legion Hall, 3615 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner at 6; Reverse Raffle at 7 p.m.  Grand Prize $10,000 in cash!  Only 299 tickets sold with 300th ticket sold at $5 per chance.  $100 donation per ticket which includes 1 dinner ticket & 3 drink tickets.  Extra dinner tickets $15 by advanced reservation.  Also various raffles & 50/50's.  To purchase tickets or more information call Linda & Terry Lewis @ 419-202-2169.  All proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

 
20th Sat. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the Willard American Legion Hall, 3096 St. Rt. 99 North, Willard, from 8 - 12 noon.  Donations accepted.  Proceeds go to Golden Rule Masonic Lodge in Willard.  Open to the public!

 
22nd Mon. The Bellevue Hospital will provide free blood sugar & blood pressure checks at the Bellevue Recreation Center from 8 - 10 a.m.
23rd Tues. Vermilion Twp. Fire Department's monthly Health Day every 4th Tuesday of every month from 8:30 - 12 noon at the fire station, corner of St. Rt. 60 & Kniesel Rd.  Blood pressure screening, pulse & ekg's done free of charge and open to the public.

 
23rd Tues. Firelands Toastmasters meeting takes place at 6 p.m. at 911 Woodlawn Ave., Perkins Township.  Toastmasters is a non-profit organization which helps people improve their public speaking & leadership abilities and meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month.

 
23rd Tues. The Bellevue Hospital will provide free blood sugar & blood pressure checks at the Bellevue Senior Center from noon - 1:30 p.m.
24th Wed.

Are you interested in owning your own home and have a steady income?  Can you afford $500-$600 a month for housing and utilities? Have you lived in Erie, Huron or adjacent counties for one year?  Have you been bankruptcy free for over a year? Are you willing to volunteer time working on your home and others’ homes? If you have answered yes to these questions, then consider partnering with Firelands Habitat for Humanity to obtain affordable housing. If you are interested in applying, there is an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Mercy Hospital in Willard, 110 E. Howard St, Willard.  For more information, call Firelands Habitat for Humanity at 419-433-2609 or at www.firelandshabitat.org.

 
25th Thurs. Firelands Regional Medical Center's Healthcare Provider CPR Certification Course from 8 - 11 a.m. at the hospital's South Campus, 1912 Hayes Ave., Sandusky.  The course is for medical professionals & students beginning course work in healthcare professions only.  Class fee $40 per person.  Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the hospital @ 419-557-6740.

 
25th Thurs. The Bellevue Hospital will provide free blood sugar & blood pressure checks at the Clyde Senior Center from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
25th Thurs. A  visit to Arlington National Cemetery with Harold A. George, author, lecturer and American Civil War re-enactor at the Berlin Township Library at 6:30 p.m.   He will take you on a trip through Arlington National Cemetery.  No registration required.
     

March
7th Sun. North Coast Concert and North Coast Big Band will perform at the Clyde High School at 3 p.m.  Free admission.  For more information go to www.northcoastconcertband.com.
9th Tues. Sandusky Branch AAUW meeting at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, Michigan & Pennsylvania Ave., Sandusky, at 7:30 p.m. with a Puppet Show.  Open to the public.
13th Sat. Chris Hodapp, author of the books "Freemasonry for Dummies" and "Deciphering The Lost Symbol" will be at the Willard Masonic Lodge, 117 1/2 Myrtle Ave., at 4 p.m. for a lecture on Freemasonry and a book signing.  This event is free and open to the public.  For more information go to www.willardmasoniclodge.com.

 
23rd Tues. Vermilion Twp. Fire Department's monthly Health Day every 4th Tuesday of every month from 8:30 - 12 noon at the fire station, corner of St. Rt. 60 & Kniesel Rd.  Blood pressure screening, pulse & ekg's done free of charge and open to the public.