May 1, 2013 PDF Edition of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal

577 Foundation May class schedule announcedBy Maria Basista andThe 577 Foundation, locatedat 577 East FrontStreet, Perrysburg, is offeringthe following classes.Pre-registration is required.For more informationor to make reservations,call 419-874-4174 or visitthe Web site at www.577foundation.org.Youth and FamilyProgramsMother’s Day WreathStudents in kindergartenthrough grade 2, includinghomeschoolers, can make abeautiful wreath from flowerson Wednesday, May 8.Participants can attend from9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or from12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Studentsshould dress to be outdoors.The leader is Liz Bortz. Thefee is $5.Painting with NatureStudents in kindergartenthrough grade 2, includinghomeschoolers, can take anature walk and find sometreasures, then explorepainting using the items aspaintbrush. Participantsshould dress to be outdoors.Liz Bortz offers this class onWednesday, May 15, from9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or from12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The fee is$5.Family PotteryBring your child in preschoolto kindergarten tomake hand built potteryprojects from demonstrationsgiven. Work with coils,pinch, slab or extruded clay.Participants then can makeprojects together or individually.Decorate with coloredslips. Finish pieces with aclear glaze. No experience isnecessary.Leader Nadia Packard offersthis class on Friday,May 17, from 9:30 to 11a.m. The fee is $15 peryouth and per adult.Sewing Handbagfor Little HandsStudents in grades 3 to 6can explore basic handsewing techniques to createa fun and functional handbag.Fabric and materialswill be included. LeaderFarah Wolfe offers this classon Sunday, May 19, from 2to 3:30 p.m. The fee is $10.Recycled Bird FeedersStudents in kindergartenthrough second grade, includinghomeschoolers, canmake a bird feeder out ofmilk jugs and paint. Participantsshould dress to be outdoors.Leader Liz Bortzoffers this class on Wednesday,May 22, from 9:30 to10:30 a.m. or from 12:30 to1:30 p.m. The fee is $5.Sand PaintingStudents in kindergartenthrough grade 2, includinghomeschoolers, can getready for summer by playingin the sand. Participantswill create artwork with coloredsand. Dress to be outdoors.Leader Liz Bortzoffers this class on Wednesday,May 29, from 9:30 to10:30 a.m. or from 12:30 to1:30 p.m. The fee is $5.Partners in FunDesigned for preschoolers,ages 3 and 4, with anadult, participants will createbeautiful art projects.•May 7–make somecaterpillars to crawl aroundwith.•May 14–go camping.•May 21–make windsocksto fly around.•May 28–the pirates areback; come and look fortreasure.The classes will be led onTuesdays, from 10 to 11a.m., by Carol Jambard-Sweet. The cost is $5 perchild. Space is limited to 14per class.Adult ProgramsWatercolor FlowersPaint flowers in watercolorwith the “Flower Doctor.”Classes are open forbeginners and advanced beginners(those who have hadprior watercolor instruction).Dr. Art Mancini offersthis class on Thursdays,May 2, 9, 16 and 23, form 6to 9 p.m. For a class descriptionand list of supplies,send an e-mail to drartmancini@bex.net.Leader:Dr. Art Mancini. The fee is$55.Raw Food PreparationThe living foods lifestyleis a means of personal controland the prevention ofdegenerative health throughnutrition. The class willfocus on living raw foodsthat are enzyme rich,thereby creating an atmosphereto regain healththrough nutrition. Duringthe class, a raw collardgreen salad will be prepared.Leader Cheryl Wallace offersthis class on Sunday,May 5, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.The fee is $25.Knitting: CowlLearn to make a cowl; along loop that wraps twicearound the neck. Participantsmust be able to caston, knit, purl and bind off.Bring 300 yards of bulkyweight yarn and a US 13 circularneedle 24”. This is aneasy project for new knitters.Ann Elick offers thisclass on Tuesday, May 7,from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee is$10.Introductionto Art JournalingAn art journal provides aplace to go to summarizelearned concepts, be artistic,crystallize ideas, visualizegoals/dreams, work out issues,gain insight, displayinformation for future referenceand memorializeevents.This class provides abasic overview of art journalingand allows for plentyof hands-on activities. Participantsshould bring an artjournal, sketchbook, magazines(or images from magazines),scissors, glue stick,writing instrument and anyother desired craft materials.Leader Tina Bradley offersthis class on Saturday, May11, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thefee is $20.ContemplativePhotographyTake your photographyto a new level with freshways to see before, duringand after your image-making.Look below the surfaceand see more. There will betime to photograph thegrounds, write and reflect onyour favorite photos andshare them with the group.Participants should bring adigital camera (point andshoot or SLR), empty memorycard and knowledge ofhow to put images on acomputer.Leader Sheila Otto offersthis class on Tuesdays, May14, 21 and 28, from 1 to 3p.m. The fee is $35.Saturday PotteryThis class will provideintermediate and advancedstudents specific potteryskill instructions, individualattention and feature specialdemonstrations. Studentscan work independently.Pre-requisite: individualsmust have taken the sixweekAdult Pottery class.“Birdhouse/Feeder” is thetheme for the program onMay 18. Classes are led byJulie Beutler and NadiaPackard. Sessions are offeredfrom 9 a.m. to noon orfrom 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thefee is $15.Stamped Cardsand Paper CraftsComplete projects with asummer flair–bright colors,butterflies, flowers, fabricembellishments, sparkle andshine. Cards include onethat can be adapted for aninvitation or celebration,wedding, birthdays and alloccasions. Make a treat boxfor a summer celebrationcomplete with treats.Projects include a varietyof techniques including dryand heat embossing, use ofdie cuts and embellishments.The class is designedfor all skill levels.Leader Chris Shively offersthis class on Monday,May 20, from 6:30 to 8:30p.m. The fee is $20.Flower FusionPlay with fusible webbingtechniques to create afabric flower panel from asimple photograph. Usetracing techniques to recreatethe image using fabric.Image, variety of fabrics andfusible web are provided.Leader Farah Wolfe offersthis class on Wednesday,May 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.The fee is $10.Knitting–FairisleLearn to knit fairisle (alternatingtwo colors). Startwith a small easy gadgetcozy, wrap your ipod insomething really cute, orstash some knitting notionsin it. Participants must knowthe basics of knitting; howto cast on, knit, purl andbind off. Bring two colors ofDK weight yarn, 50 yardseach, and a US 5 needle.This is a good project fornew knitters. Leader AnnElick offers this class onTuesday, May 28, from 6 to8 p.m. The fee is $15.Bob Ross FloralBasket of Sunflowers,Daisies and Mums. GoldenSunflowers spill out of agarden basket and tucked inare white, delicate daisiesand cheerful, orange mums.Participants should bring aroll of Viva paper towels.All supplies furnished, including16”x20” canvas anda snack. Hour lunch breakon your own. Leader PatGstalder offers this class onFriday, May 31, from 8:45a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee is$50.Craps Casino StyleLearn the basics of thegame of craps by hands-onplaying.Explore the table layoutand learn the various odds ofeach bet. As the shooter youwill elaborately shake thedice, blow on them for luckand yell for them to fall onthe desired number. Somepeople find craps intimidating;give it a try and see foryourself.Leader Steve Gagnon offersthis class on Friday,May 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.The fee is $10.Gabby FrickThe St. Rose School artcrew was hard at work forDisney’s “Beauty and theBeast Jr.” that was performedin April.Art crew members consistof sixth, seventh and eighthgrade students. Art crewpainted the sets and createdthe props. Some members actuallydesigned the sets, drewthem and painted them.March 12 marked the firstwork day for art crew. Fromteacher Ms. Weiner and assistantprincipal Mrs.Brossia, to the students whoparticipate in art crew, therewere many people who putforth time, energy, and effortto accomplish the many responsibilitiesof art crew.The head of art crew, Ms.Weiner, had many ideas andgoals for art crew this year.According to Ms. Weiner,the supplies art crew usedthis year were large backdroppaper and foam boards forthe sets, paint, and manyother materials that havebeen used to make props.Mother’s Day event to benefitlocal women’s charityPERRYSBURG MESSENGER JOURNAL — May 1, 2013 — Page 13St. Rose art, tech crews assist with ‘Beauty and the Beast’Glass Slipper, a newly-organizednon-profit organizationfor women, will hold aMother’s Day event on Sunday,May 12, at 1 p.m, at PremierBanquet Hall, Toledo.The event includes food,special themed entertainmentand door prizes. Guestspeaker will be local authorSusan Parks and her motherAngel Nalbadian Rossi.Music will be provided bylocal jazz musician LoriLefevre.A percentage of the proceedswill be contributed to aselected women’s charitableorganization.Glass Slipper developedout of a local woman’s experienceof working with womenin the community in variousvolunteer positions andwomen’s studies. The GlassSlipper emblem was createdto symbolize the fact thatevery woman has a meaningfulpurpose in life.Our hope is to inspireevery woman to step into herunique purpose.Glass Slipper also sponsorsongoing women’s studieswhich focus on the Bible.Women of all backgroundsand denominations are welcometo attend.To attend the Glass SlipperMother’s Day event, send ane-mail to toledoglasscityslipper@gmail.com.Garden glass art sale is May 4The All Thumbs GardenClub will hold a sale of recycledgarden glass art on Saturday,May 4, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. The sale will beheld in the driveway of amember’s home located at420 Walnut Street, Perrysburg.The sale is open to thepublic.Unique, one-of-a-kindglass sculptures willbe sold.Proceeds will go towardprojects pursued by the club.Ms. Weiner also statedthat art crew’s main responsibilitiesfor this year’s playwere to use their talents andcreativity to paint the scenesand make props and costumes.When asked how she washandling the amount of workart crew entails, Ms. Weinersaid, “It is challenging, but ithas gone very well so far.One key part of being incharge of art crew is to stayorganized and to be sure thateveryone in art crew is on thesame page. The major thingthat needed to happen for artcrew to be successful thisyear was for everyone towork well together, to workas a team.”By Carson BorkoskyMrs. Brossia, assistantprincipal, said that tech crewis “the backbone” of the play.They are in charge of allthe electronic and technicalparts of the play that allowthe performers to be as goodas they are.The tech crew is responsiblefor all lighting, the microphones,flipping backdropsThe Wood County Commissioners,James Carter,Doris Herringshaw, and JoelKuhlman, announce a newprogram for volunteers at theWood County Dog Shelter.Applications for the programare now being accepted.The program welcomesvolunteers on a wide array ofduties from walking and interactingwith dogs at the shelterto assisting with an animalawareness program and othereducational and outreach programs.To be eligible to serveas a volunteer, an individualmust be 18 years of age orolder.Volunteers will be requiredto submit an application, andcomplete an orientation programand training session beforeassisting with availableWelcomeSpring!for the upcoming scene andmaking sure props andscenery are in place.Tech crew is made up offourth through eighthgraders.Mrs. Fahim, musicteacher at St. Rose, said it requires“a lot of organizationand flexibility.”The first week of practiceswas a learning periodand the following weeks consistedof run-throughs of theentire show. To add to thechallenges, tech crew ismainly student run, withsome guidance from adultsand teachers, mainly Mrs.Brady, who is in charge ofthe tech crew.Even though the job oftech crew is very difficult, itis still a very fun way to beinvolved in the play.Tech crewmember JoshSzymanski said, “I want tobe involved in the play, butI’m not the performer kind ofperson. I wanted to be behindthe scenes and my pastthree years of being involvedin the musical have been ablast.”Volunteers sought for new program at dog sheltervolunteer opportunities.Those with criminal convictionsfor animal cruelty,abuse, neglect, dog confinementor licensing are not eligible.To learn more, visitwww.co.wood .oh.us or visitthe dog shelter for an application.Scholarship DinnerThe Ohio State University Alumni Club of Lucas Countypresents:OSU Band Director Jon WatersSpeaking on the first year of his direction of band musicover dinner atMancy’s Italian Restaurant on Monroe StreetThursday, May 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.Cost: $35 for DinnerThere will be a raffle and items of memorabilia forsilent auction and other Buckeye surprises!For reservations contact:Don Montague - 419-944-7009Roger Moser - 419-292-1474Rocky Roemer - 419-720-3946Seating is limited to the first 100 people,so hurry and get your reservations in early!Be a Titan Camper...Summer is FUN at St. John’s Jesuit!For boys and girls in Grades 5-9June 10 – August 2FunCampsSportCamps Archery Build-Your-Own-Arcade Chess Digital Photography Fishing Fly Fishing High Adventure Lego I and II Math Enrichment Science Enrichment Skateboarding Baseball BasketballSpecialty Basketball FootballSpecialty Football LacrosseSpecialty Lacrosse Soccer Track & Field Wrestling Strength& ConditioningRegister for two or more camps for $10 off.Free lunch for morning/afternoon campers!St. John’s Jesuit High School & Academy5901 Airport Highway Toledo, Ohio 43615 419.865.5743, ext. 231 www.sjjtitans.org