Editor’s note: This article was submitted by Ms. Ermie on behalf of Perrysburg Stands Up, in response to last week’s article from the desk of Tom Hosler, superintendent Perrysburg Schools, in the Perrysburg Messenger Journal “Setting the Record Straight.”

140 West Indiana Avenue (beside the Fire Station) • 419-874-0847 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The 577 Foundation Welcome Center and Curiosity Shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Saturday, February 17, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (Ottawa NWR) will host a chili cookoff. Residents are invited to bring a crockpot of their best chili for a chance to win.

Martin and Nancy Hansen are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on February 8, 2024. They are the parents of Wendy (Matthew Urban) and Carrie Hansen, and grandparents of Spencer Urban..

The Positively Pink Women’s Health Series is a program covering a range of topics important to women in the community. The event begins with social time with a few vendors offering pertinent health information on popular women’s health topics, blood pressure screening and snacks. Each event offers an expert speaker who will present a topic to improve women’s health or offer solutions to common problems women face.

The Perrysburg Township food distribution will be held Thursday, February 8, from 8 to 10 a.m. The township fire department will sponsor the food give-away at the township building, 26609 Lime City Road, the second Thursday of each month.

The 577 Foundation, 577 East Front Street, Perrysburg, is offering the following classes and events. Pre-registration is required for classes. For more information, additional classes or to make reservations, call 419-8744174 or visit 577foundation. org. A waitlist is available for all classes.

To include your organization’s activities in this calendar, mail or drop off the details to the Messenger Journal, 130 Louisiana Avenue, PO Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Or send an e-mail, with the date, time and location, to dianaw@perrysburg.com. The deadline for the weekly calendar is Friday at noon. At press time, the following meetings are scheduled.

The Perrysburg Exchange Club celebrated two students at its January meeting. The club congratulates these students on their fine performance and wishes them well in their future endeavors.