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Point Place tornado relief fund

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Money has been donated by the Point Place and Shoreland area churches and Friendship Park Community Center to help those who need help paying for damages and deductibles. The fund is being administered by Lutheran Social Services of Northwest Ohio (LSS). If eligible, grants are $500 for a single person and $1,000 for a family.

Mercy offers mobile mammograms in Nov.

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Mercy Health’s mobile mammography unit has visits scheduled throughout the region in November. The mobile mammography unit is customized for patient convenience and will deliver 3D mammograms to women age 40 and older.

Halloween parade Sunday, October 29

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The Rossford recreation department and Rossford Business Association (RBA) will hold their annual Halloween parade on Sunday, October 29. Residents are encouraged to support the RBA as funds are raised for entertainment in the parade, competition prizes and other activities.

Salvation Army seeking Thanksgiving donations

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The Salvation Army Greater Toledo will be distributing Thanksgiving food items to local residents in need. Donations should be dropped off by Monday, November 13, at the Salvation Army, 620 North Erie Street, Toledo.

Easy to make ghost sculpture

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Making a ghost sculpture is especially exciting for children because the outcome is a three-dimensional free-standing object. The process can be as simple as draping a glue infused fabric over a form or more artistically complex by adding wire to make arms and manipulating the fabric for the appearance of floating or flying as well as cutting out the eyes and mouth for a more spooky appearance.

Red Cross volunteer recruitment event set

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The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region has an urgent need for volunteers in several critical roles. The organization will host a recruitment event on Wednesday, October 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Corn maze open through October 29

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The corn maze at the Butterfly House is now open through October 29. Hours are from 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays; from noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays, and from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays, weather permitting. Ticket are sold until one hour before close.