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Community Events

The Huron County Board of Mental Health and Addiction Services’ goal is to decrease stigma associated with mental health and to provide services and support for those who need them. To be linked with local supports and services please call 419-681-6268 or the Huron County Crisis Hotline at 800-826-1306 or text 4HOPE to 741-741. The Board wants to remind anyone who may be struggling that “you are not alone, you matter, and don’t give up”.

Now through the end of the month – The American Red Cross is in need of blood and platelet donations. Anyone who donates will receive a limited-edition Red Cross T-shirt and a coupon for a free haircut from Sports Clips. Plus they’ll be entered for a chance to win a VIP NASCAR racing experience. For more information, or to schedule an appointment please visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Now through November 30^th – It’s the Ottawa County Outdoor Hiking Challenge. You can get out and explore nature parks in Ottawa County and complete different hikes to earn an Outdoor Hiking Challenge Winter Hat. More information can be found at OttawaCountyParksOH.org.

Every Thursday now through December 7^th – It’s the GriefShare support group at the Norwalk First United Methodist Church from 6pm until 7:30pm. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help individuals overcome the loss of a loved one.

Now through Sunday October 29^th – It’s the Main Street Vermilion Art Gallery’s Fall Show. They’ll have paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, t-shirts, and much more. Hours for the event are noon until 4pm on weekends and 10am until 4pm on weekdays.

September 2023

Monday 18^th through Saturday 23^rd – Its National Estuaries Week and Old Woman Creek is celebrating with events all week long. All events will be held at the visitor center in Huron. For more information please visit their Facebook page.

Monday 18^th – It’s Twist & Shout at the Berlin Heights Public Library from 10:30am until 11am. Dance, sing, and play instruments with your friends at the library! This program is intended for children under 5 and their caregivers.

– 3pm – 4pm. Mellow Mondays. Each Monday after school, join the Berlin Heights Library for an hour of relaxing crafts, immersive gaming, and hanging out. For ages 8 through 14. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Monday 18^th – It’s the Planner Society at the Milan Public Library from 6pm until 7pm. Learn how to set up your own media journal to help you keep track of your thoughts on films, TV series, books, and music you enjoy throughout the year. Attendees will receive a passport-sized insert to get started. Registration is required

– 6pm – 7pm. Back To School Buttons. Anyone ages 11 through 18 welcome. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Monday 18^th – The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the First United Methodist Church in Norwalk from 1:30pm until 7pm. For more information, or to schedule an appointment please visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Monday 18^th – It’s the Take and Make Craft – Pirate Prep at the Huron Public Library. Kits can be picked up during operating hours.

– 11:30am. Mahjong Lessons.

– 2:45pm. After School Gaming Club.

– 7pm. Mystery Book Group. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Monday 18^th – It’s Flower Arranging at the Norwalk Public Library from 6pm until 7pm. Learn the basics of flower arranging as you design your own bouquet. Presented by Master Gardener, Peggy Case. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Tuesday 19^th – It’s the Essential Pantry at the First Baptist Church in Vermilion, from 11am until 1pm and then from 5pm until 7pm. They provide basic essential items free of charge for people who can’t afford them. Those items include toothbrushes and toothpaste, razorblades, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products and more. The pantry is every third Tuesday of each month. You can find more information on their Facebook page.

Tuesday 19^th – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is holding a drive through mobile food pantry at Willard Parks and Rec from 3pm until 5pm.

Tuesday 19^th – It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day at the Huron Public Library.

– 2pm. 3D Printer Basic Designs 101.

– 3pm. Stitch Niche Crochet Club.

-6pm. Chess with Paul Sherwood

-6:30pm. Family Storytime. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Tuesday 19^th – The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sandusky from 1pm until 6pm. For more information, or to schedule an appointment please visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Tuesday 19^th – It’s Stay & Play at the Milan Public Library from 10am until 10:45am. In this program, use music along with large- and small-motor movement to engage in a fun atmosphere that encourages care givers and children to foster early learning through play. This program will start with 10 to 15 minutes of songs, rhymes, and structured activities and then parents and care givers are invited to stay and play. For ages 1 through 4. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Tuesday 19^th – It’s Seasoning 101 at the Norwalk Public Library from 6pm until 7:30pm. Join Chef Giulia for an introduction to cooking with spices and creating spice blends. Plus, try recipes that showcase various food and spice combinations. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Tuesday 19^th – It’s Taste Buds at the Milan Public Library from 6pm until 7pm. This month it’s So A-Peel-Ing: An Apple Tasting – Sample a variety of apples and see if you can guess which variety is which! For ages 12 through 18. Registration is required.

– 4pm – 4:15. Crafternoon. For kindergarten through 3^rd grades. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Tuesday 19^th – It’s Market on Main in Norwalk. Check out West Main Street in Norwalk from 4pm until 7pm. There will be lots of vendors selling great items. There will also be live music, face painting and more. Market on Main happens every other Tuesday.

Tuesday 19^th – The Firelands Area Dance Squares will be doing square dance lessons at the Pleasant Elementary School in Norwalk from 7pm until 8:30pm. So come and see what western square dancing is all about. It is a great way to meet new people, make new friends and have lots of fun. Singles are welcome. For more information, please call 419-681-4394.

Wednesday 20^th – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is holding a drive through mobile food pantry at Brookside High School in Sheffield from 4:30pm until 6pm.

Wednesday 20^th – It’s the Norwalk Area United Fund’s Dine-out for the FUND of it! Come out and enjoy East of Chicago Pizza where a portion of the proceeds will benefit the United Fund’s 2024 campaign “Give S’more.”

Wednesday 20^th – It’s the Adult Book Club at the Norwalk Public Library from noon until 1pm. This month’s book is Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. Books are available at the Main Desk. Registration is required.

-6pm – 7pm. Bluey Party. Travel through Bluey-themed stations such as dressing up like the Grannies and playing keepy uppy at this open house program. For families. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Wednesday 20^th – It’s Storytime for Babies and Toddlers at the Huron Public Library starting at 10am and 11am.

– 1:30pm. Preschool Storytime.

– 2pm. Preschool Storytime.

– 3pm. Virtual Author Talk with Adam Alter.

– 3pm. Real Reads Book Group – Your Table Is Ready: Tales of a New York City

Maître D’ by Michael Cecchi-Azzolina.

– 4pm. STEAM Team 2.0. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Wednesday 20^th – It’s the Adult Book Club at the Milan Public Library from 6:30pm until 7:30pm. This month’s book is Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine. Books are available at the help desk. All are welcome! For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Thursday 21^st – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is holding a drive through mobile food pantry at Lorain High School from 4pm until 5:30pm.

Thursday 21^st – It’s Storytime at the Norwalk Public Library from 10am until 10:30am. Listen to a selection of picture books and participate in educational, hands-on activities. For children up to age 5. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Thursday 21^st – It’s the Adult Book Club at the Berlin Heights Public Library from 6:30pm until 7:30pm. Looking for an excuse to step out of the house as the kids head back to school? This month’s selection is Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine. Books are available at the help desk. All are welcome! For more information please call 419-499-4117.

Thursday 21^st – The Brownhelm Historical Association is participating in Lorain County’s Connect to a Cause Crowdfunding Day. This 12-hour long event generates funding for participating non-profits. BHA is raising money to help finish the restoration of the Historic Brownhelm School.

Thursday 21^st – It’s the Hobby Hangout at the Milan Public Library from 6pm until 8pm. Interested in crafting miniatures? From wargames to dollhouses to displays, miniature figures can be used in a variety of fun and rewarding activities. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome, and supplies will be provided! Feel free to bring your own project or pick one up at the library. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Thursday 21^st – It’s the Lunchtime Program at the Huron Public Library starting at 1pm. It’s Captain Montague’s House B&B.

– 4pm. Girls Who Code Coding Club

– 7pm. Book Exchange Book Group – This Tender Land by Kent Kruger. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Friday 22^nd through Sunday 24^th – The Bellevue Society of the Arts is presenting their production of “Hello Dolly!” It’ll be at the Hirt Theatre in Bellevue at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased online at BellevueArts.net.

Friday 22^nd – It’s Preschool Story Time at the Milan Public Library from 10:30am until 11am. Listen to stories, sing, dance, and make a craft. For children ages 2 through 5. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Friday 22^nd – It’s Saint Paul Football’s Casino Night at the Huron County Fair Expo Building. Doors open at 6:30pm and games start at 7pm. Tickets are $60 and include appetizers, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Proceeds help support the Flyers.

Saturday 23^rd – Every Saturday at Osborn MetroPark it’s the park run starting at 9am. Come out to the Community Gardens and join the run with other members of the community. This free 5K walk/run is open to the public and individuals of all skill levels. Registration is required and can be completed online at ParkRun.com. For more information, please call 419-625-7783.

Saturday 23^rd – SolStay Marina is having a fundraiser to help support the Lake Erie Foundation. It’ll be at the marina in Sandusky from 4pm until 7pm. There will be live music, drinks, ice cream, raffle baskets and more!

Saturday 23^rd – It’s the Put-in-bay Fire Department’s 47^th Annual clam bake at the station from noon until 6pm. There will be clams, chicken, chowder, and more!

Saturday 23^rd – Old Woman Creek will be at the Osborn MetroPark’s Fall Festival from 11am until 5pm. The Friends of OWC will have a display table with handouts, a wildlife trivia game, and items for sale from the nature shop.

Saturday 23^rd – At the Milan Public Library it’s The Barn Builders: An Architectural Legacy in Ohio’s Rural Landscape from noon until 1pm. Join as Tom O’Grady discusses how barn builders have left an architectural legacy throughout rural Ohio that can help one understand much about the heritage of the region. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Saturday 23^rd – It’s Erie MetroParks 2^nd annual Osborn Fall Fest and they are celebrating fall with the community. There will be vendors, music, and activities from 11am until 5pm.

Saturday 23^rd – It’s the Sandusky Farmers Market in downtown Sandusky from 8am until noon. There is sure to be something for you, with over 80 unique vendors selling things from local produce and honey to baked goods and homemade dog treats. There will also be health screenings from Firelands Health. The Sandusky Farmers Market happens every Saturday, now through October.

Sunday 24^th – It’s the Hartland Harvest Festival at the Hartland Center Community Park from noon until 7pm. There will be live music, food booths, covered wagon display, tug-of-war competition, and more. Admission for the festival is free.

Saturday 23^rd – The Christian Singles Fellowship is taking a trip to Jamie’s Flea Market. There is a carpool meet up at Karson’s home starting at 10am. They’ll be getting lunch afterwards at The Pitt in Vermilion. For more information, please call 419-433-0085.

Sunday 24^th – Peds on Wheels is having their first 5k and 1 mile fun run in downtown Sandusky. The 5k walk/run starts at 9am and the Fun run begins at 9:15am. Registration is $35 for the 5k and $20 for the fun run. Proceeds will help provide health care to underserved areas in the community. For more information, please call 419-603-3941.

Sunday 24^th – It’s the 2023 Izaak Walton League Turkey Shoot at 3116 Peru West Section Line Road starting at 8am. There will be cash and meat prizes. Stock guns only.

Monday 25^th – It’s Twist & Shout at the Berlin Heights Public Library from 10:30am until 11am. Dance, sing, and play instruments with your friends at the library! This program is intended for children under 5 and their caregivers.

– 3pm – 3:30pm. Crafternoon. Design a set of matching bracelets – one for you and your best pal! For 4^th through 8^th grades. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Monday 25^th – It’s the Adopt a Plush Puppy Party at the Norwalk Public Library from 4:30pm until 5:30pm. Adopt your new best friend, then decorate a pet carrier, fill out an adoption certificate, and make their collar. Registration is required. For kindergarten through 2^nd grades. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Monday 25^th – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is holding a drive through mobile food pantry at Ely Stadium in Elyria from 4pm until 5:30pm.

Monday 25^th – It’s Milan’s Morning Moment at the Milan Public Library from 10am until 11am. Don’t miss out on this month’s Morning Moment selection, 142 Ostriches by April Davila. Join for a cup of coffee, muffins, and good conversation. Copies of this month’s book are available at the library circulation desk.

– 11am – 12pm. Emerging Technology. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Monday 25^th – It’s Mahjong Lessons at the Huron Public Library starting at 11:30am.

– 4pm. Teen Library Council. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Tuesday 26^th – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is holding a drive through mobile food pantry at the Galion School Campus from 4pm until 5:30pm.

Tuesday 26^th – The Firelands Area Dance Squares will be doing square dance lessons at the Pleasant Elementary School in Norwalk from 7pm until 8:30pm. So come and see what western square dancing is all about. It is a great way to meet new people, make new friends and have lots of fun. Singles are welcome. For more information, please call 419-681-4394.

Tuesday 26^th – It’s Family Storytime at the Huron Public Library starting at 6:30pm. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Tuesday 26^th – It’s Stay & Play at the Milan Public Library from 10am until 10:45am. In this program, use music along with large- and small-motor movement to engage in a fun atmosphere that encourages care givers and children to foster early learning through play. This program will start with 10 to 15 minutes of songs, rhymes, and structured activities and then parents and care givers are invited to stay and play. For ages 1 through 4. Registration is required.

– 4pm – 4:30pm. STEM Club. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Tuesday 26^th – It’s the Battle of the Books Party at the Norwalk Public Library from 4:30pm until 5:30pm. Were you on NPL’s Battle of the Books team? The library is recognizing your dedication and hard work with a pizza party. For 4^th through 8^th grades. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Wednesday 27^th – It’s Storytime for Babies and Toddlers at the Huron Public Library starting at 10am and 11am.

– 1:30pm. Preschool Storytime.

– 4:30pm. Upside Down Art Studio – Goodbye to Summer Painting.

– 6:30pm. Euchre Night.

– 8pm. Virtual Author Talk with Amor Towles. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Wednesday 27^th – It’s the Norwalk Area United Fund’s Dine-out for the FUND of it! Come out and enjoy The Buckeye Pub where a portion of the proceeds will benefit the United Fund’s 2024 campaign “Give S’more.”

Thursday 28^th – It’s Storytime at the Norwalk Public Library from 10am until 10:30am. Listen to a selection of picture books and participate in educational, hands-on activities. For children up to age 5. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Thursday 28^th – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is holding a drive through mobile food pantry at Oakwood Park in Lorain from 2pm until 4pm.

Thursday 28^th – It’s the Girls Who Code Coding Club at the Huron Public Library starting at 4pm. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Thursday 28^th – It’s Author Talks at the Milan Public Library from 6:30pm until 7:30pm. Join John Kropf as he discusses his book, Color Capital of the World: Growing Up with the Legacy of a Crayon Company. Discover the human story behind the crayon and how Sandusky once produced more crayons and paints than anywhere in the world. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Friday 29^th – The Christian Singles Fellowship is having a bike and bible night at Karson’s home starting at 6:15pm. BBQ ribs and corn will be provided. Please bring a dish or beverage to share. For more information, please call 419-433-0085.

Friday 29^th – It’s Music & Movement at the Norwalk Public Library from 10am until 10:30am. Develop large motor and listening skills while exercising the body and mind. For children ages 2 through 5. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Friday 29^th – It’s Preschool Story Time at the Milan Public Library from 10:30am until 11am. Listen to stories, sing, dance, and make a craft. For children ages 2 through 5. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Friday 29^th and Saturday 30^th – The Bellevue Society of the Arts is presenting their production of “Hello Dolly!” It’ll be at the Hirt Theatre in Bellevue at 7:30pm on both days. Tickets can be purchased online at BellevueArts.net.

Friday 29^th and Saturday 30^th – It’s the Brownhelm Historical Association Grandma’s Attic Sale at the Historic Brownhelm School from 9am until 3pm. Come out and see all the wonderful items, from kitchenware and household goods to antiques, tools, furniture and more. They will also be doing their fall plant sale. All proceeds go towards the restoration and maintenance of the School.

Saturday 30^th – Every Saturday at Osborn MetroPark it’s the park run starting at 9am. Come out to the Community Gardens and join the run with other members of the community. This free 5K walk/run is open to the public and individuals of all skill levels. Registration is required and can be completed online at ParkRun.com. For more information, please call 419-625-7783.

Saturday 30^th – It’s the Sandusky Farmers Market in downtown Sandusky from 8am until noon. There is sure to be something for you, with over 80 unique vendors selling things from local produce and honey to baked goods and homemade dog treats. There will also be health screenings from Firelands Health. The Sandusky Farmers Market happens every Saturday, now through October.

Saturday 30^th – It’s the Punishers Law Enforcement and Motorcycle Gun Raffle. Drawings will be at the Norwalk Eagles. Tickets are $20 and there will also be side raffles, outdoor vendors, DJ music, and more. Dinner will also be available with a $10 ticket purchase. For more information, please call 330-621-4342.

Saturday 30^th – It’s the St. Boniface Catholic School’s annual Reverse Raffle. The the raffle will be at the school in Oak Harbor starting at 6pm. Tickets cost $125 and include dinner for two, beer and soda, an a chance at a $1000 grand prize. There will also be door prizes all night, a 50/50, fish bowl raffle, and more!

Saturday 30^th – It’s the Meaningful Miles 5k Race and Walk benefitting the Norwalk Salvation Army. The event will be at the Buckeye Pub in Norwalk starting 8am. Registration is $25 and can be complete online at RunSignUp.com. There will also be a silent auction, door prizes, raffle baskets, live music and more! Get more information at their Facebook Page.

Community Organization News and Info

The Enrichment Centers for Huron County are asking for caring individuals to sponsor meals for seniors in Huron County. Your donation of $25 will provide hot meals to a senior for a week. If you would like to help sponsors a senior or seniors you can send a check to the Enrichments Centers of go to their website SFAConnection.org and click on the donate button.

Oberlin Community Services are now allowing people to have more control with their weekly choice food pantry. The in-person choice pantry runs from 1:30-3:45 p.m. each Friday at 285 S. Professor St., Oberlin. Drive-up food distributions, featuring pre-built food boxes, are held from 1:30pm until 5pm. on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 440-774-6579.

Huron County is participating in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Children from birth until age 5 can receive a free book each month. Visit ohioimaginationlibrary.org to enroll your child today!

The Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities is in need of care providers and they are asking the community for caring individuals to become direct service professionals. In doing so, you can play a meaningful role in the lives of those with disabilities. For more information about becoming a care provider, please call the board at 419-626-0208 or visit their website.

The Norwalk Public Library is seeking AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers. They wish to become an AARP Tax-Aide site in the future but they need volunteers to make it happen. No prior tax knowledge is needed, anyone with a passion for helping others is welcome to join them with this. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Girl Scout Troops are open and you’re invited to join for FREE virtual events! Go to gsneo.org/join to join Girl Scouts or to register for an event and watch your girl’s confidence and self-esteem boost as she makes a difference not only in her community, but the world!

Victory Kitchen in Sandusky is providing hot meals for breakfast and lunch, prepared fresh daily, for patrons to take home. Along with the hot food, they are providing one bag of food per adult and child, each. If you would like to make a donation, monetarily or product, please call 419-627-8732 and speak with a staff member. Thank you for your continued support and God Bless!

The Huron County Sheriff’s Office is implementing Project Lifesaver. Which is a project designed to protect and locate missing persons who have wandered from their homes. Through the use of a wristband with a unique radio frequency. They will monitor the program and participants, oversee battery replacement, and insure the system is operating properly. For more information please call the Huron County Board of Developmental Disabilities 419-668-8840.

Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is looking for donations to help get food into the hands of those who need it as well as volunteers to sort and re-pack food, help on-site distribution, office work and more. Go to secondharvestfoodbank.org to donate online and to learn more information. To find programs that help families at risk for hunger in every community, click on the Charity Directory. Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is and Equal Opportunity Provider.

The Huron Historical Society is proud and excited to announce the release of Explore Huron History, an interactive digital platform of historical photographs and videos of Huron from its archive. The website includes annotated photos and videos allowing viewers to test their knowledge of local history. Brought to you by support from grants and donors. Visit their website thehuronhistoricalsociety.org.

Health and Wellness/Covid-19 Information

Family Health Services has a full-scale primary care office inside Sandusky City Schools. Your child can get wellness visits, return-to-school notes, sports physicals, immunizations and more without leaving the building. Information to schedule you student can be found at the Sandusky City Schools website under the families tab.

The Huron County Support Line is a free, non-judgmental, non-emergency support line available to every person in the county. Individuals can call to get support and learn about available mental health and recovery resources. The Support Line is staffed by behavioral health professionals who are trained to help. The Support Line is staffed 7 days a week, 8am until 10pm. Call 567-743-7155.

Huron County’s Peer Wellness Center is a welcoming and compassionate place to connect and is available to help anyone looking for recovery resources, answers to questions, peer support and more. Call 567-743-7130 or drop by in person at 2 Oak Street in Norwalk.

Brightview Sandusky is a comprehensive addiction treatment center where they provide outpatient services, including treatment and care for patients battling substance use disorder. They incorporate medication as a treatment alongside individual and group counseling, group therapy, social service support and more. They have caring staff who answer the phones 24 hours per day. If you or a loved one has questions about treatment options, you can walk into the center or call 888-502-4571.

The Animal House Sober Club First Steps Recovery Meeting happens every Wednesday at 7pm and is an open recovery meeting for ANYONE ready to start their journey! The Animal House Sober Club is located in Bellevue and is a safe sober club that hosts functions each day of the week.