Community Calendar

Community Calendar

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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 Friday 19^th – The American Red Cross is in need of blood donations. As part of Trauma Awareness Month they are asking for blood donations especially Type O negative. As a thank you, anyone who donates blood will receive a $10 e-gift card and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org.

May 2023

Wednesday 17^th – At the Huron Public library it’s the Teen Cooking Challenge Pickup, for Grades 7 – 12. Kits include the ingredients needed for a simple treat to try at home. Pick up a kit during operating hours. Registration is required.

-3pm – Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club: The Ransomware Hunting Team by Renee Dudley & Daniel Golden. Books are available at the library. New members are always welcome.

-3pm – 5pm – Huron Historical Society Open Hours.

-4pm – STEAM Team, for kindergarten through 2^nd grades. Children can explore the areas of S.T.E.A.M. with exciting themes! Registration is required.

-4pm – STEAM Team 2.0, for 3^rd through 6^th grades. Tweens can also explore S.T.E.A.M. concepts in this program extension. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Wednesday 17^th – It’s the Adult Book Club at the Norwalk Public Library starting at 4:30pm. Check out the book The Husbands by Chandler Baker. The books are available at the library. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Wednesday 17^th – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is having a Mobile Drive-Thru food pantry at Brookside High School in Sheffield from 4:30pm until 6pm.

Wednesday 17^th – It’s the Battle of the Books Information Meeting at the Milan Public Library from 4pm until 4:30pm. Battle of the Books is a fun, friendly competition between local libraries, where participants read books and answer questions at a trivia style competition. If you would like to join the team and are entering 4^th through 8^th grade, please attend the informational meeting for parents and students. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Wednesday 17^th – It’s the Adult Book Club at the Norwalk Public Library from 6:30pm until 7:30pm. This month’s book is We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza. Books are available at the help desk. All are welcome! For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Thursday 18^th – At the Huron Public Library it’s the Lunchtime Program: Master Gardeners, starting at 1pm. Find out how to become a Master Gardener! Bring a packed lunch and we supply the coffee, tea, and cookies. Registration is encouraged.

-7pm – The Book Exchange Book Group: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Books are available at the library. New members are always welcome. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Thursday 18^th – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is having a Mobile Drive-Thru food pantry at the Lorain High School from 4:30pm until 6pm.

Thursday 18^th – 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 up one at the library. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Thursday 18^th – It’s StoryTime at the Norwalk Public Library starting at 10am. For children up to age 5. Enjoy a selection of picture books and educational activities.

Thursday 18^th – It’s the Adult Book Club at the Berlin Heights Public Library form 6:30pm until 7:30pm. Join for a discussion about We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza. Books are available at the help desk. All are welcome! For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Friday 19^th and Saturday 20^th – The Bellevue Society for the Arts is presenting The Secret Garden directed by Christine Turner. Performances will be at the Hirt Theatre in Bellevue at 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online.

Friday 19^th – It’s Music and Movement at the Norwalk Public Library starting at 10am. Through song and dance, kids are encouraged to get silly and let that excess energy out. For children ages two through five. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Saturday 20^th – The City of Willard is hosting the Downtown Spring Fest from 10am until 3pm. There will be a pickleball tournament, cornhole tournament, crafts, bike rodeo, Whiz Bang Science and music. Touch a Truck will also be running from 10am until noon. For more information, please contact Willard Parks and Rec.

Saturday 20^th – It’s the Adult Book Club at the Norwalk Public Library starting at 12pm. Check out the book The Husbands by Chandler Baker. The books are available at the library. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Saturday 20^th – It’s Old Woman Creek’s Warbler Walk from 8am until 10:30am. May is migrations season for many kinds of Warblers. You are welcome to join in on this morning walk to see them. Please bring a pair of binoculars and dress for the weather. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-433-4601.

Saturday 20^th – It’s the 2023 Walk for Life and 5k at the Willard Park at the Depot. Check in begins at 7:30am. This event is a fundraiser to raise money for life-saving services and they are accepting sponsorships. Participants can pre-register online at FriendsofAbigail.com.

Saturday 20^th – The Christian Singles Fellowship is having a Singles trip to the Tiffin Flea Market. There will be a 10am carpool meet-up at North Point Baptist Church. Bring a sack lunch and the kids too. After Shopping dinner will be at the Asian Buffet in Tiffin. For more information, please call 419-433-0085.

Saturday 20^th – It’s the MBLD Pop-Up Café: All-Ages Tea Party at the Berlin Heights Public Library from 11am until 1pm. Curious about the difference between black, herbal, and rooibos teas? Come celebrate International Tea Day with the MBLD Pop-Up Cafe event, and sample a variety of teas and beverages, as well as homemade teatime treats. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Saturday 20^th – At the Huron Public Library, it’s Virtual Author Talks: Courtney Summers (online), starting at 2pm. Courtney Summers is the bestselling and critically-acclaimed author of several novels for young adults, including Cracked Up to Be, All the Rage and Sadie. This event takes place over digital livestream. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Saturday 20^th – It’s the Spring Fling Wellness Retreat at Castalia farms from 11am until 3pm. You can learn about healthy eating and planting herbs and get a hand wax and massage. There will be instructions for full body stretching and exercises. There will also be special vendors on hand. A farm to table lunch will be provided, and everyone will leave with a gift. Proceeds will benefit the Downs on the Farm nonprofit group.

Saturday 20^th – The Frank Van Dresser Team will be hosting a free Environment Day Event at Bishman Park in Norwalk from 10am until noon. Anyone in the community can come out to drop off sensitive documents for destruction. You can also bring out your donations for Goodwill. For more information, please call 419-663-5326.

Saturday 20^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 20^th – The Milan Museum is celebrating International Museum Day by hosting the Imagination Station from noon until 5pm. Visitors can come in and explore topics including sound energy, circuits, energy usage, magnets, and more. All activities and tours are free. For more information, please call 419-499-2968.

Sunday 21^st – The Salvation Army in Sandusky is having a free kids & therapy dogs reading event from 2pm until 4pm. The dogs will be provided bv Riley’s Angels. Bring your favorite books and come meet the therapy dogs. Please register at RileysAngels.org.

Sunday 21^st – At the Huron Public Library, it’s Reading of Literary Works, starting at 3pm. This public reading will feature works from local authors submitted to the Library’s Literary Magazine in April. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Monday 22^nd – At the Huron Public Library, it’s Northstar Tech Skills: Telehealth/Career Search, starting at 2pm. Learn the basic skills you need to perform tasks on computers and the internet. Registration required.

-4pm – Teen Library Council, for Grades 7 – 12. Teens interested in volunteering can join this monthly meeting. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Monday 22^nd – It’s Wind Chimes at the Norwalk Public Library starting at 6pm. Welcome summer with beaded wind chimes. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Monday 22^nd – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is having a Mobile Drive-Thru food pantry at Willard Parks and Rec from 3pm until 5pm.

Monday 22^nd – It’s Twist & Shout at the Berlin Heights Public Library. From 10:30am until 11am you can dance, sing, and play instruments with your friends at the library! This program is intended for children under 5 and their caregivers. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Monday 22^nd – It’s the Intro to Cloud Computing at the Milan Public Library from 11am until noon. Learn about “the cloud” and how it can help you, as well as how services like Google drive, iCloud, and DropBox compare and contrast. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Monday 22^nd – It’s Milan’s Morning Moment at the Milan Public Library from 10am until 11am. Take a break from your garden, and dig into this month’s Morning Moment selection, We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia. Join for a cup of coffee, muffins, and good conversation. Copies of this month’s book are available at the library circulation desk. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Monday 22^nd – It’s the Virtual Teen Book Club at the Milan Public Library from 6pm until 7pm. Are you a teen that loves to read? Want to stay home in your pajamas and still talk about a good book with other readers? Register today for a virtual Teen Book Club meeting to discuss May’s selection Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Monday 22^nd – The WLKR Do-Gooders will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Norwalk helping the Huron County Veterans Service Office set flags to honor our veterans for Memorial Day. Please dress for the weather the event begins at 4pm.

Tuesday 23^rd – At the Huron Public Library, it’s Cosplay Prep from 6p until 8pm. Dress up in your favorite cosplay for this meetup! Makeup artists Jennifer Benavidez and Lisa Agner will present a makeup tutorial. For 7^th grades and up. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Tuesday 23^rd – It’s Crafternoon at the Milan Public Library from 4pm until 4:15pm. Join the library and your friends and create a cool take home craft. For kindergarten through 3^rd grades. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Tuesday 23^rd – 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 children ages 1 through 4. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Tuesday 23^rd – It’s the Book Bug Battle at the Norwalk Public Library starting at 6pm. Bring all the Book Bugs trading cards you earned throughout the school year to participate in the library’s first-ever tournament. Players will battle it out 1v1 until a single winner remains. For 1^st through 8^th grades. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Tuesday 23^rd – It’s Terrific Tuesdays at the Berlin Heights Public Library. From 3pm until 4pm stop by after school on Tuesdays for a fun activity that changes each week. Activities include library scavenger hunts with prizes, Perler Bead crafts, and craft kits. Anyone ages 11 through 18 are welcome. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Wednesday 24^th – At the Huron Publci library it’s the Huron Historical Society’s open hours from 3pm until 5pm.

-5:15pm – Rockin’ Readers Book Club, for 3^rd through 5^th grades. Tweens can join this monthly book club. Book selections are available at the library. Registration is required.

-6:30pm – Euchre Night. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Wednesday 24^th – It’s Dementia Care at the Norwalk Public Library starting at 3pm. The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter presents a combination of two programs: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia and 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. Event concludes with a Q&A. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Thursday 25^th – At the Huron Public Library, it’s the Teen Tech Cart, from 3pm until 4pm. Teens can drop in to use an iPad, Chromebook, Spheros, Bloxels, digital instruments, sticker-makers, and more! For 7^th through 12 grades. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Thursday 25^th – It’s StoryTime at the Norwalk Public Library starting at 10am. For children up to age 5. Enjoy a selection of picture books and educational activities.

Thursday 25^th – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is having a Mobile Drive-Thru food pantry at Oakwood Park in Lorain from 2pm until 4pm.

Thursday 25^th – It’s A Funny Program About Funny Programs: The Greatest Sitcoms of All-Time at the Berlin Heights Public Library from 6:30pm until 7:30pm. Explore the greatest sitcoms of all time with author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin, who brings his book to life via hilarious snippets of the most beloved sitcoms in American history. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Friday 26^th – It’s the 2023 Veterans BBQ presented by the Huron County Veteran Service Office. It’ll be at the American Legion Post 41 in Norwalk from 11am until 1pm. There will be pulled pork, burgers, brat patties, sides, and drinks. This event is free for all Huron County Veterans and their spouses. For more information, please call 419-668-4150.

Friday 26^th – The Christian Singles Fellowship is having a Bike and Bible night at 6:15pm at Karson’s home. BBQ chicken will be provided. Please bring a covered dish or pop to share. Come out for some physical and spiritual exercise. For more information, please call 419-433-0085.

Friday 26^th – At the Huron Public Library, it’s a Firelands Free Health Screenings from 10am until noon. Firelands offers free screenings, including blood pressure tests, information about breast health, and assistance scheduling mammograms. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Saturday 27^th – At the Huron Public Library, it’s Chess with Paul Sherwood starting at 10am. Learn how to play or practice your skills. All ages are welcome. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

Saturday 27^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 27^th – It’s Old Woman Creek’s Warbler Walk from 8am until 10:30am. May is migrations season for many kinds of Warblers. You are welcome to join in on this morning walk to see them. Please bring a pair of binoculars and dress for the weather. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-433-4601.

Sunday 28^th – It’s the Brownhelm Historical Societies Memorial Day Parade starting at 1:30pm. All are welcome to join the parade which will be lead by the Amherst American Legion. ‘The Shortest Parade in Town” begins at the corner of North Ridge and Claus Road and goes to the Brownhelm Cemetery, and will include the Brownhelm 4-H Club, antique cars, tractors and more!

Monday 29^th – It’s the Milan Rotary Club’s Annual Community Chicken Barbeque. It’ll be at the Edison High School from 11:30am until sold out. Dinner is $12 and is drive through only.

Tuesday 30^th – It’s the Best Book Club Ever at the Norwalk Public Library starting at 4:30pm. Check out the book Eragon by Christopher Paolini. For 6^th through 8^th grades. Books are available at the library. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Tuesday 30^th – The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is having a Mobile Drive-Thru food pantry at the Galion School Campus from 4pm until 5:30pm.

Tuesday 30^th – It’s the I Survived Book Club at the Norwalk Public Library starting at 4:30pm. Check out the book I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren Tarshis. For 3^rd through 5^th grades. Books are available at the library. For more information, please call 419-668-6063.

Tuesday 30^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 children ages 1 through 4. Registration is required. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Tuesday 30^th – It’s the Middle School Pizza Party at the Berlin Heights Public Library from 3pm until 4pm. Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with pizza, Perler Bead crafts, and PS4 gaming with a celebration of the last week of school and the start of summer! Middle Schoolers are welcome. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Tuesday 30^th – It’s Bingo at the Milan Public library from 4pm until 4:30pm. Join for a fun game of BINGO. For kindergarten through 3^rd grade. For more information, please call 419-499-4117.

Wednesday 31^st – Sunday, June 4^th – It’s Victory Temple’s 2023 Legacy Fest. There will be daily events like Legacy Teens on Wednesday and VTC Legacy Women on Friday. For a full schedule please visit VictoryTempleInc.net.

Wednesday 31^st – At the Huron Public Library it’s the Huron Historical Society’s Open Hours from 3pm until 5pm. For more information, please call 419-433-5009.

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

Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie & Ottawa County COVID CareLine is here to help anyone feeling stressed out in our world today. Call 1-800-720-9616.

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.