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Better Business Bureau® and Better Business Bureau Ethics Foundation, Inc.
Every year the BBB chooses 3 businesses and 1 non-profit to receive the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. Like most of our programs, this is not a fundraiser or revenue-generator: we simply do it to raise awareness of the value of business ethics and to recognize worthy and ethical organizations in our region.
The process always starts with nominations from the public, media, and even other businesses and non-profits. The nomination period is now open and will last until June 30th. Those who want to nominate a business can visit bbb.org/toledo and click the Torch Nomination form – or just click here to go directly to the nomination form – or even call our office at (419) 578-6000 to request a paper form.
Join the Wood County Museum and Safe Communities of Wood County for the 3rd Annual Safety Fair & Cruise-In. The event occurs on Saturday, May 17, 2024 from 11 am - 4 pm (rain or shine) on the grounds of the Wood County Museum.
This is a FREE community event. Guests will be able to get an up-close look at service vehicles including fire trucks, police cruisers, first responder vehicles, tractors, farm equipment, and construction equipment. Vendors specializing in safety information will also be onsite. A kid’s zone with activities, bounces houses, and an inflatable obstacle course. Power of Yesteryear will also have a tractor show featuring antique tractors.
Put your pedal to the medal and drive out to the museum in your classic car or hot rod. Accompanying the Safety Fair is a passenger car cruise-in. Participation in the Cruise-In is free.
Safe Communities of Wood County will be hosting a kick-off for the “Click It or Ticket” campaign. The “Click It or Ticket” campaign focuses on educating drivers and passengers on the importance of buckling up and always wearing a seat belt. There will also be a ceremony for the “Seatbelt Survivor” awards.
Root’s Poultry, The Hot Dawg Hut, and BG’s Lemonade King food trucks will be onsite during the event.
The event is rain or shine and will be modified in the case of weather.
Thank you to all of our sponsors: Dave & Cindy Hollinger - Lubrizol - Wood County Hospital - Gallon, Takacs, & Boissoneault - Ronald McDonald House Charities - St. Mark's Academy - UBS Financial Services - Center Twp. Fire Dept. Association - Renewed Outdoors LLC - Josh & Paige Nutter - The Willows at Bowling Green - Habitec Security - Genoa Bank - Toledo Clinic Kouba Dermatology - Edwin & Irma Wolf - UToledo Health - Wright Tire & Automotive.
For more information about museum events visit www.woodcountyhistory.org or follow the Wood County Museum on social media. The museum is located at 13660 County Home Road in Bowling Green, Ohio.
The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is delighted to unveil the 2025 Summer Youth Program Guide. This year's guide is filled with exciting opportunities, including camps, sports, Safety Town, swim lessons, and theater programs.
The 2025 Summer Youth Program Guide is now available online at https://buff.ly/eZmnKNt and can be picked up at the Bowling Green Community Center starting this week. Resident registration begins April 21, 2025, and non-resident registration opens on May 5, 2025. For any questions or additional information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 419-354-6223 or visit www.bgohio.org.
“We’ll Meet Again: Remember World War II” to showcase Wood County Veterans.
The Wood County Museum is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit, We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II on April 24, 2025. The exhibit will showcase over 40+ uniforms of Wood County Veterans. It can be argued World War II is one of the most romanticized eras of the 20th century, while defining a generation. We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II, challenges the romantic notion of war through the exhibition of objects used by service men and women from Wood County, Ohio coupled with of the era film and first-person audio experiences.
This exhibit was sponsored by Ohio Humanities and made possible with support from: Bowling Green Manor, VFW Post 1148 Edwin & Irma Wolf, Anonymous, Mike & Terri Marsh, Lybarger Grim American Legion Post 441, Angels In Arms, Phipps, Shevlin, and Hebeka Family Dentistry, VFW Post 9963, The Wood County Historical Society, and other contributors.
The museum will be open for self-guided tours Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM and weekends from 12 PM – 4 PM (closed on government holidays). Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children, with discounts for seniors, students, and military. Historical Society members receive free admission as well as a gift shop discount. The museum is handicap accessible and group tours are welcome.
A grand opening celebration & open house for the exhibit will take place on Thursday, April 24th with a ribbon cutting at 4:00 PM by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, followed by a public reception until 6:00 PM. Please RSVP to visitus@woodcountyhistory.org.
All events detailed at woodcountyhistory.org or by following the Wood County Museum on social media. The museum is located at 13660 County Home Road in Bowling Green.
The Bowling Green Rotary Club is pleased to announce that its annual fundraiser is set to take place on Friday, June 20, at the Home and Garden Building in the Wood County Fairgrounds. This year’s event promises to be a night of music, dining, and community spirit, all in support of local charities.
Dubbed a “funraiser,” the evening will feature a tribute to the legendary band Fleetwood Mac by the acclaimed 6-piece band Rumours, known for their authentic renditions of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits. Guests will also enjoy a gourmet Fleetwood Mac & Cheese Dinner Buffet, crafted by Bowling Green’s favorite Call of the Canyon restaurant, along with a variety of beverages, from soft drinks to cocktails.
“We’re excited to bring the community together for this unique event,” said Steve Conlin, president of Rotary. “As a service club, we are proud to support local organizations like food pantries, youth programs, and civic initiatives. But as you might expect, their needs are ongoing, and this event is a fun way to raise money to give back and make a meaningful difference.”
Rumours, Ohio’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band, has been performing for over 28 years and is renowned for their faithful recreations of the band’s iconic sound. In addition to their performance, the band will share behind-the-scenes stories about Fleetwood Mac’s history and their journey as tribute artists, making for an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. https://rumoursband.us/home
The event is casual and its time is as follows:
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Fleetwood Mac & Cheese Gourmet Dinner Buffet
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Concert by Rumours, Ohio’s Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Tickets are priced at $100 and can be purchased through Rotarians or by scanning the QR code below. This will be a special night to enjoy great music, delicious food, and community camaraderie to support worthy local causes.
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Events
Join us for the new Carter Historic Farm Book Club! In this new monthly meeting, we’ll be reading through the best literature of the 1930s. We’ll read one book a month, with monthly discussions at the farm. This month we will read the famed novel As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner. For questions on reading material or meeting schedules please contact gmancini@wcparks.org
https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10352/
If you are up for challenging terrain, hostile woodland vegetation, and no amenities other than what you bring with you, then join us as we explore the least traveled parts of the Wood County Parks. There is no set agenda on how we will choose to explore. We may wander a half-mile or 3 miles. There will be spring wildflowers blooming so feel free to bring a camera.
https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10346/
Please mark your calendars and bring a friend to come join us for our 4th forum since the launch of BLOOM BG ...
Thursday May 15, 2025 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Sunset Bistro, hopefully on the patio, weather permitting
Even if you cannot be there at 4:30, please come join us whenever you can thereafter.
TOPIC-Journaling by Dr. Deborah Wooldridge
Bring your own journal if you would like, otherwise, we will have some journals for you!
A tentative headcount has been requested, so please RSVP to Mary.A.Davenport@Hotmail.com.
Grab your scraps, your pens, and your glue! This program is about freestyle journaling with no wrong or right way to do it. You'll be surprised how beautiful a layout of mismatched scraps, labels, stickers, and more becomes.
https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10354/
Bike-riders 8 years of age and up are invited to pedal down the Slippery Elm Trail to discover the Great Black Swamp! Ride up ad down the S.E.T. while a naturalist teaches on what the swamp was, how it was important, what creatures called it home and how it's still present in our backyards today! The trip will be around 2.5 miles. No training wheels allowed. Helmets are required to be worn by all riders. Don't have a helmet? Contact the program leader to check on complimentary helmet availability. See online description for full information. Adults may drop off their children for the duration of the program if they choose. Adults not accompanying their minors must complete an Emergency Medical Form.
https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10359
Are you looking to make your land friendlier to your bee neighbors? Join us to learn how to make your space more attractive to bees.
https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10358/
Bikers and runners aren't the only creatures that call the S.E.T. home! Join in on this no-drop (meaning none left behind) group bike ride and learn about and spot wildlife and habitats that surround the Slippery Elm Trail. Expect an average ride pace of 12-15 mph. Black Swamp Preserve to Rudolph Bike Park and back. This is a 10-mile ride round trip. Helmets are required to be worn by all riders. Contact program leader for additional information.
https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10360/
If you are up for challenging terrain, hostile woodland vegetation, and no amenities other than what you bring with you, then join us as we explore the least travelled parts of the Wood County Parks. There is no set agenda on how we will choose to explore. We may wander a half-mile or 3 miles. There will be spring wildflowers blooming so feel free to bring a camera.
https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10347/