Enjoy an evening of music at the library
Enjoy another concert at the Wood County District Public Library, 251 N. Main St.
Join WCDPL as the Bowling Green City Schools Elementary School Choir Concert performs on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the atrium. This evening of music is provided by the Bowling Green City Schools Elementary School Choir, under the direction of Courtney Boswell.
No registration required. For more information, call 419-352-8253, email [email protected], or register online at wcdpl.org/events.
Soil testing workshop: Learn how to understand results
The Wood Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a soil testing workshop for yard and garden soils on Tuesday at the district office, 1616 E. Wooster St. Suite 32.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with the presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m. Craig Everett, Wood County Ohio State University Extension, will present on testing soil and understanding the results. Penn State soil test kits will be available for $10 each. The event is free and open to the community.
Register online at www.woodswcd.com, email [email protected], or call the district office at 419-354-5517, ext. 4, to ensure enough materials and snacks.
Re-discovering May Day Celebrations at BGSU topic of Kiwanis Club meeting
The Bowling Green Kiwanis will meet on Thursday at the Wood County Senior Center, 140 S Grove St. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting starts at noon and lunch is available starting at 11:30 a.m.
This week the club welcomes Jennifer Long Morehart, university archivist, Center for Archival Collections at Bowling Green State University. Her topic of discussion will be The Power of a Dress: Re-discovering May Day Celebrations at BGSU.
The Bowling Green Kiwanis Club is dedicated to improving the lives of children in the Bowling Green community. For more information about the Bowling Green Kiwanis, go to www.kiwanisbg.org.
Wood County Senior Center holds rummage sale
The Wood County Committee on Aging Inc. will be opening its doors for a rummage sale hosted by the Wood County Senior Club at the Wood County Senior Center, 140 S. Grove St.
The sale will take place on Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and May 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for half-price day.
This sale will feature housewares, puzzles, some furniture, costume jewelry and more.
For more information, call 419-353-5661 or email [email protected].
Court Appointed Special Advocates needed
Join a virtual event on May 5 at 2 p.m. to learn more about what a Court Appointed Special Advocate does and to learn more about the CASA volunteer program.
This no-pressure session is led by a volunteer who will answer questions. Those who are unable to attend but would like to learn more may call 419-352-3554 ext. 8326.
The link to join is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89587997886
Two bands will be Live! In The House
PEMBERVILLE — Enjoy two shows during the Live! In The House Concert Series on May 6 and 7.
On Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Blackthorn will play the rich tapestry of Celtic music. Traditional songs of emigration, sea shanties, lively jigs and reels, and ancient airs combine with some of Ireland’s best contemporary songs for a musical experience that captures the history of Ireland. Each member of the band plays multiple instruments, including wooden flute, accordion, tin whistle, string banjo, cittern and bones.
Tim Graves and the Farm Hands will perform bluegrass music on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Since their inception in 2010, the band has received over 70 award nominations winning 32 major awards including Bluegrass Gospel band of the year at 2019 and 2020 Bluegrass Music Awards. This group includes two longtime veterans of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.
The shows will be at the Pemberville Opera House, 115 Main St. Tickets are $12 each and are available at Beeker’s General Store, at the door or by contacting Carol Bailey at 419-287-4848 or www.pembervilleoperahouse.org. The concerts are presented by the Pemberville Freedom Area Historical Society.
