Briefs 8-1-08

Log Cabin

On Sunday, August 3rd at the Oak Harbor Log Cabin, many will be entertained by "Young Love Ministries." Joe and Nancy Young make up this fine duo. They will be singing a mix of gospel and contemporary music for your enjoyment. See you at the Log Cabin.

Flag football

The Lake Erie Flag Football League will be holding Fall Registration on August 2nd and 9th from 12 noon to 2pm at the Oak Harbor Municipal Building located at 146 N. Church St. in Oak Harbor. This is a non-contact co-ed league available for players between the ages of 6-8 and 9-11 years of age. Lake Erie Flag Football is directly affiliated with the NFL through NFL Youth Football. Please sign up on these dates, late registrations are very limited. Questions please call at 419-343-4074 or email at usmcparker@yahoo.com

Riverview "Lunch & Learn" Programs

Riverview HealthCare Campus is sponsoring a "Lunch and Learn" Series for all of July and August. The topics for the upcoming week are; Steve Wierich, Village of Oak Harbor's Chief of Police speaking on "Senior Safety" including home safety, Phone Scams and how to keep yourself safe at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, August 5th. April Willer, Health and Wealth Educator will be speaking on August 7th at 12:30 pm with information on vitamins and nutritional supplements and low glycemic eating. This event is FREE and open to the public

Reservations are required for lunch and seating is available for groups with advance notice. Please call 419-898-2851 or 419-732-3163 and make reservations with Kimberly Geldien or Bobbijo Meek.

Dog Days of Summer

Are you looking for something fun to do with your canine friend? Come out to Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, August 9th between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. and take a walk on the refuge's trails. Dog treats and human treats (ice cream novelties) will be available. Nature walks will be offered at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Dogs must get along with other dogs and be on a standard 6-foot leash to participate in the walks.

For more information, call 419- 898-0014.

Public hearing

Oak Harbor Village Council will hold a public hearing on August 25, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. in Oak Harbor Village Council Chambers at 146 Church Street. Comments will be heard regarding the proposed re-zoning of property (Block 2, Lot 1 Original & Vacated Ally; Block 2, Lots 2,3,4 Original) located between Jefferson and Townline Streets, west of Church Street. Property is currently zoned R-3 (Residential). Applicant is requesting to re-zone this property to HI (Heavy Industry) to allow a commercial building to be built.

Democrat Picnic

The Ottawa County Democrats will hold their annual picnic on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the Carroll Township Complex, 11080 W. Toussaint E. Rd, off St. Rt. 19.

Hotdogs, hamburgers, coffee and lemonade will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share and your own table service.

This is a very important election year. Please come and join us.