Maumee Safety City

The deadline is fast approaching for kids entering kindergarten to be enrolled in Maumee’s Safety City program. The program takes place at Wayne Trail Elementary school, 1147-7th Street. There is classroom instruction by a teacher including crafts and songs. Then the children head outside to learn safety rules and test their ability at driving “cars.” … More Maumee Safety City

Garden Club of Ohio holds state convention

Gardeners from across Ohio are attending the state convention held in our area April 18-20. There will be workshops, entertainment, the annual meeting and award luncheons. Of interest to the public is the state flower show, “Splish Splash”. It will be judged the morning of April 19 and ribbons will be awarded. Then, from 2-6 … More Garden Club of Ohio holds state convention

Maumee Garden Club hosts successful Native Plants talk + new workshop

Over 50 people attended the Maumee Garden Club March 14 talk by Hal Mann about Native Plants. Due to a scheduling conflict at the Maumee Branch Library, the talk was moved to the Way Library in Perrysburg. Mann spoke about the importance of using native plants to benefit local animals, birds and insects. This follows … More Maumee Garden Club hosts successful Native Plants talk + new workshop

Got Mulch?

If not, the annual Maumee Athletic Boosters sale is right around the corner. Hardwood Mulch, red mulch and black mulch are all $6 per 2 cu ft. bag. There is free delivery if you order 10 or more bags. Even better, for just $3 per bag, someone will spread the mulch for you! The deadline … More Got Mulch?

Wolcott Guild Lectures

The final two lectures for the month of March presented by the Wolcott Guild include on Thursday, March 23, re-enactor Neil Buttermore will speak on General Stonewall Jackson and on Thursday, March 30, “John Pray, founder of Waterville” will be presented by Jim Conrad. Both lectures are held at 10 am at the Toledo-Lucas County … More Wolcott Guild Lectures

Hometown Heroes recognized at dinner banquet

Though it seems improbable, this is the 48th year of the Hometown Heroes. Several members of the Maumee Garden Club have been acknowledged in the past not only for their work with the club but serving the city of Maumee with their volunteer work. This year, former Maumee City Schools Superintendent Todd Kramer is receiving … More Hometown Heroes recognized at dinner banquet

Red Cross and Toledo Humane Society plan blood drive

The Maumee United Methodist Church, 405 Sackett Street, is hosting the Monday, Feb. 27 blood drive in its gymnasium. If you wish to schedule an appointment, visit the American Red Cross website at RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code HUMANESOCIETY or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. There may be openings for walk-ins but I’d check with Red Cross to … More Red Cross and Toledo Humane Society plan blood drive