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Perrysburg derby is June 1; city pool also opens
The city of Perrysburg’s annual fishing derby will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. June 1 at the large pond located at Three Meadows Park, 700 Three Meadows Dr. The rain date is June 8. The derby is open to children ages 16 and under. They must be accompanied by an adult for the entire derby. Registration will take place on site the day of the derby. Prizes will be awarded for the longest perch, bass, and catfish. There will also be random prize drawings.
Local man joins 145-mile run 4 years after MS diagnosis
When he was starting his treatment for multiple sclerosis, he dressed as the superhero Captain America to get a medical injection. Perrysburg resident Matthew Knaggs receives one every six months. “I did it at first to tell my kids I’m getting super soldier serum because it’s kind of a scary thing and I’m like, ‘No, dad’s cool,’” Mr. Knaggs laughed as he recalled. Like the Marvel superhero, Mr. Knaggs looks to inspire others living with multiple sclerosis. He’ll seek to do it by running 145 miles as part of a 3,230-mile relay hosted by MS Run the US, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research. The marathon runner will run six consecutive days, from June 15 to June 20,
Art show to be centered around mental health
BOWLING GREEN — The Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board will hold a free art show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd. There will be art and poetry created by individuals living with mental illness and/or substance use disorder. There will be several interactive sections, including a writing workshop with author and poet Kay Flowerz, and giveaways. Learn more at wcadamh.org.
Adventure begins this summer with reading program
BOWLING GREEN – Join the Wood County District Public Library for the summer reading program, Adventure Begins at Your Library, which kicks off Wednesday. The library, 251 N. Main St., has a full day of adventures, including a concert and obstacle course, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can register for the reading program and collect registration prizes. At 10:30 a.m. in the atrium, Beverly the Music Lady will present a family sing-along. Enjoy classic children’s songs and movement songs in a special sing-along concert. From 2 to 4 p.m., participate in an outdoor adventure obstacle course and enjoy a dirt dessert treasure hunt in the Children’s Place.
New music, summer classes and camps meant to inspire the artist within this summer
Wayne Center for the Arts (WCA) is offering camps, mini-camps and classes to entertain and inspire students this summer. Programs are available for students of all ages and include traditional offerings and innovative workshops in visual arts, clay, dance, music and theater. Detailed information and registration options about programs can be found at WayneArtsCenter.org.
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