Blade article about Visions for Cullen Park and NWORR

“The community action efforts of Visions for Cullen Park mesh wonderfully with efforts of the new and growing NWORR. These initiatives (Visions of Cullen Park and NWORR)  collectively are the role model, a lesson, for how individuals, communities, and arms of government — in this case local and state — can work together and get things done. All hands deserve hearty applause. Can you imagine what kind of country this might be if this example was followed all the way to Columbus and Washington, D.C., and beyond? What a contrast with the ugly, petty, polarized, political backstabbing that characterizes too much of the ways things currently are being [or not getting] done.” – Steve Pollick, of the Blade

Read the entire article here

Meetings this week

Bringing City Hall to District 6

Town Hall Meeting on Mayor Mike P. Bell’s 2011 Proposed Operating Budget
Monday, March 7 from 6-8 pm
Lighthouse church, 2324 W. Alexis Road
Sponsored by: Lindsay Webb, Councilwoman, District 6
Call 419-245-1050 with questions

Conversation and Coffee with Lucas County Auditor- Anita Lopez

Topics:  2012 Revaluation of property in Lucas County & Receive one-on-one assistance with the Board of Revision
Thursday, March 10 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Friendship Park Community Center – 2930 131st Street
Sponsored by:  Point Place Business Association
Call 419-213-4406 with questions

Scholarships for Seniors

Scholarships are available for area High School seniors in the 43611 zip code.

Very Important: Please email your name, address and phone to the PPBA Scholarship Foundation (ppscholarship@gmail.com) to let them know you are downloading the application so they can watch for your completed packet.

Deadline for complete scholarship packet to be postmarked is: March 9, 2011

Click here for more information and to download the application and instructions.

Open House at St. John Elementary

St. John Elementary School
2729 124th Street
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, March 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to tour the building, meet the teachers, and register for prizes. St. John School is dedicated to offering a quality Catholic education where Biblical values and morals are instilled throughout the day.

  • St. John School is accepting registrations for 3, 4, and 5 year old Pre School Program through 8th grade.
  • St. John School integrates technology with a full computer lab and mobile laptops.
  • St. John School follows the Diocesan Standards in Art, Music, and Physical Education.

If you have any questions about the school please contact Mrs. Mary Jo Wilhelms, Principal at 419-726-7761.

Annual Banquet on Wednesday

Members and guests are invited to the annual PPBA banquet on Wednesday, January 19. The event begins at 6:00 pm and is being held at the Ottawa River Yacht Club on Edgewater Drive. The program will include jazz music by the trio Blue Water, and solo music by singer Craig Black. Dinner will be catered by Kelly’s Catering.

Contact Vee Stader @ 419-729-3044 to make your reservation.

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