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First butterfly of spring season emerges

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As the region experiences more and more unseasonably warm days, don’t be too surprised if, while walking at a local park nature trail, you spot an adult butterfly flitting about, said Art Weber, Metroparks Toledo nature photographer.

County engineer’s office receives grant for roundabout

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The Lucas County engineer’s office has been awarded a federal grant for construction of a new roundabout at Bancroft Street and King Road in Sylvania and Springfield townships. The project will involve removal of the existing traffic signal at the intersection, updated drainage, sidewalks and construction of a roundabout.

Metroparks accepting bucket donations

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Metroparks Toledo programming and volunteer services are looking for bucket and cat litter bin donations. Programming uses them for trash, compost and recycling during summer camps.

Weekly menu for FPCC lunches

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Friendship Park Community Center has posted the weekly menu for the community lunches. Guests are asked for donations of $2.50 per meal, and lunch is served at 11:45 a.m.

Friendship Park Community Center weekly activities schedule

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The following is a list of activities for all at Friendship Park Community Center: •Monday, March 18, computer help, 9 to 11 a.m.; shuffleboard, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:45 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m.; mah jongg, 3 p.m. •Tuesday, March 19, lunch, 11:45 a.m.; pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; breakfast at KT’s Diner, 10:30 a.m.

Metroparks volunteer orientation is April 29

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Those new to volunteering with Metroparks Toledo or who want to know more about various programs and opportunities can attend a volunteer orientation Monday, April 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Glass City Metropark, Glass City Pavilion.

Lucas County joins in federal lawsuit against U.S. EPA

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The Board of Lucas County Commissioners joined more than a dozen organizations in filing an amicus brief in support of Food and Water Watch in its federal lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in an effort to force the agency to regulate industrial livestock facilities that pollute waterways.