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April is distracted driving month

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On April 2, Safe Communities released its crash data. There has been one fatal crash to date compared to five last year at this time, said Sandy Wiechman, coordinator.

PERRYSBURG and AREA Community Calendar

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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.

Hospice of Northwest Ohio to host ‘walking through grief’ workshop

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Community members are invited to attend an interactive support group aimed at helping adults adjust to the loss of any loved one. “Walking through grief” will be held the first and third Friday of each month, May through October, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Perrysburg Hospice Center, 30000 East River Road.

Monthly health screenings offered at senior center

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Mercy Health community nurses offer a variety of health screenings to seniors as part of a monthly effort to bring health care services to people where they are. Health screenings–including blood sugar, blood pressure and body mass index–as well as flu vaccines, are offered each month at the Perrysburg Area Senior Center, 149 West Indiana Avenue.

Perrysburg Senior Center

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

Gathering of Quilters to meet Thursday, April 18

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The Gathering of Quilters will meet Thursday, April 18, at Holland Free Methodist Church, 6605 Angola Road, Holland. Enter at south end of building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m.

Caribbean Masquerade Ball set to dazzle attendees on Friday, April 19

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In just a few weeks, Perrysburg Rotarians and guests will “go down” to the Caribbean for an evening of music, dancing and food. On Friday, April 19, the Perrysburg Rotary Club will host a Caribbean Masquerade Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn, beginning at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $100 per person and include a sit-down dinner. Tickets can be purchased online at per rysburgrotary.org.