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Little girls and boys alike will love playing with the Melissa & Doug Folding Castles at DorAnne’s Gifts and Gourmet. Made of solid wood and hand-painted detail, the Princess Castle and Medieval Castle provide hours of entertainment. DorAnne’s downtown location even includes a “hands-on” play space for children to try out the toys before they buy! -JK DorAnne’s Gifts & Gourmet, 327 South Main Street, 419425-5510, www.shopdorannes.com and on Facebook under Doranne’s Gifts & Gourmet.

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Miracle League Field Coming to Findlay Planning is underway for Miracle League Field, a new baseball field and playground for special needs that will be located near The Cube on the north side of Findlay. The $1.2 million project is sponsored by Blanchard Valley Health Foundation, along with private donors.

Thanksgiving Day Community Meal Findlay’s StoneBridge Church will celebrate its annual Thanksgiving Dinner for seniors, singles, shut-ins, families and anyone who just doesn’t want to cook.

The dinner, from 11:30am-3pm on Nov. 26 is a free community event, and all are welcome. Those interested in volunteering for the dinner or searching for donations we welcome, and the church is also collecting 50 Tom Turkeys of 15-18 lbs.

Volunteer applicants must be at least 12 years of age as of Nov. 25, 2015. There are limited volunteer opportunities for children under 12 years of age.-SM For more information or to volunteer, contact Stephanie Schack or Kelly Cramer in the church office, 2111 Stonehedge Dr., Findlay at 419-422-6862. Also visit stonebridgechurch.org.

“There isn’t anything like this in the area,” said Cindy Bregel, a member of the Miracle League board. “Families will drive from all over the state to visit and participate, and it will be great for the local economy.”

Field and playground for everyone Miracle League Field will feature its own street access, with plenty of handicapped parking and a turnaround for easy drop-offs. There will also be specialized rubber surfaces on both the field and the playground, both completely handicapped-accessible for those who use wheelchairs or walkers.-CD

The playground will be totally inclusive, so it can be used by both those with disabilities and those without, featuring sensory-based activities for children to learn through playing.

The field will offer leagues for those with special needs, from children to adults. During games, they will pair up with a “buddy”, who will both help and encourage them.

Everybody winning “It’s all about everybody winning, everybody playing, and everybody getting ahead,” Bregel said.

The project is currently taking bids with intention to begin construction in the spring and projected completion in fall 2016. More information about league start times, sign-ups, and grand opening will be available in 2016.

To learn more, visit www.miracleleagueoffindlay.com or call 419-423-4536. Donations are welcome.

“We are Not Alone” with Special Needs Support Group for Parents Parent2Parent is a support group in Findlay designed to refresh and assist parents who care for children with special needs.

"We focus on the parents in this group as parents often need their time as they give so much to help their children," said Antonia Faisant, founder of the group. "It's a great place to get some rest and hopefully refreshment for the month as Parent2Parent likes to make it special for them. I am a parent of a special needs child with multiple diagnoses and I know first hand what it is like to go through obtaining help for my daughter."

Faisant, whose daughter, Mikayla, has Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Autism, started the group in January, 2009. Parent2Parent group members share triumphs, educational resources, and connect with other parents who understand. It's a place where parents of special needs children can go and truly say, "We are not alone.”

Parent2Parent provides a main dish for a monthly meal, childcare (respite) at meeting times, and practical gift card giveaways - often from local businesses - such as gas, restaurant, and grocery store cards. The group also features resources, event information and guest speakers who discuss ways to help parents and their children. Group leaders also encourage parents to share their stories, which boosts outward advocacy for their children.

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Parent2Parent meets the first Monday of every month at Findlay Evangelical Free Church from 6 to 8pm. Families have dinner together from 6 to 6:30pm followed by meeting time from 6:30 to 8pm. RSVP for childcare is appreciated the Friday prior to the meeting to ensure volunteers and/or meeting supplies. Parents also meet for lunch the second Tuesday of every month.-ER Connect with Parent2Parent through Facebook under keywords Parent2Parent- All Inclusive/Special Needs Support Group Findlay, Ohio.

For more information or to join, contact Antonia Faisant at Faisant@gmail.com or 419-306-7428.

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Dining Like it’s 1824 at Ohio Log House Newly opened and set to celebrate the holidays, Ohio Log House offers the chance to dine in a beautifully restored log cabin then visit the seasonal shop for that unique gift for someone special. The restaurant and gift shop opened in September, a manyyears-in-the-making dream for owners Eric and Jane VanRenterghem.

Originally located in Southern Ohio, the VanRenterghems purchased the cabin in 2003 and relocated it to Mt. Cory. Ohio Log House has been used by the family since 2009, but Jane dreamed of opening it up to the public. After recently retiring from teaching she knew it was the perfect time to turn that dream into a reality. Jane opened the log house as a seasonal shop and restaurant to pursue her passions of decorating, cooking and baking.

“Every day, since I made the decision to move forward with making the Ohio Log House a reality, the word, ‘joy’ has crossed my path,” she said. “‘...That is what I want people to feel when they experience the cabin.”

Ohio Log House offers meals strictly by reservation for groups of 8 or more.

Both the shop and restaurant are open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from September - December: 11am - 3pm and on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday. Box lunches and baked goods are also available.-ER Ohio Log House is located at 2720 Township Road 25, Mt. Cory, OH. 419-722-7037. Find them on Facebook under keywords Ohio Log House or their website anohiofarmhouse.com.

Pierce’s Crew Foundation

Easing the Financial Strain for Families in Need

By Kerry Trautman

Findlay mother Heather Waite’s son, Pierce, was diagnosed with autism in the 4th grade - opening a door of new experiences and expenses.

Fun in a Flash Flashover Indoor Sports & Fun Center offers something for everyone—from toddlers to adults. Owners Brent and Cheryl Lauer converted the old train museum at 11600 County Road 99 into a one-of-a-kind complex with playing fields, an arcade, a café and a large meeting space.

The facility has two playing fields that can be used for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, dodgeball, flag football and other turf sports. Leagues are forming now, though pickup games are also an option on many evenings. Flashover is also home to the Locker Soccer Academy, an innovative program for children ages 2-10 that teaches soccer and life skills.

Parents can sign up their children for 8-week sessions.

A variety of games can also be found at Flashover, such as Skeeball, Donkey Kong and Centipede. Players can win tickets that can be redeemed for fun prizes. Guests who work up an appetite can snack at the Firehouse 21 Café, which serves all-beef hot dogs, Bavarian-style hot pretzels, and more.

The facility also boasts a meeting area that can accommodate up to 75 people. The space can be used for birthday parties, graduation, wedding or baby showers, or work meetings. Flashover can coordinate party activities (like dodgeball) or groups can chose to only rent the meeting space. ­­­— L-WP For more information visit flashoverindoor.com, visit them on Facebook under “Flashover Indoor Sports” or call 419-420-1575.

Or call 419-420-1575.

As Waite advocated for Pierce, she became aware of the financial strain often placed on families like hers as they seek treatment programs and enrichment opportunities to help their children thrive. So, in 2013 Waite founded Pierce’s Crew Foundation to help families. “Our mission is to award scholarships to local families to help with the cost of therapies and programs that help those with special needs succeed,” Waite says.

Pierce’s Crew holds family-friendly fundraising events such as their annual pancake breakfast held at Waldo Peppers each April (National Autism Awareness Month.) In August, they held a Family Skate Night at Rolling Thunder. Pierce’s next fundraiser—a Lego-themed event at Snapology—is

in the planning stages.

In addition to its scholarship offerings, Pierce’s Crew also piloted a mentoring program called Pierce’s Pals at Jacobs School. With the support of Principal Andrea King and counselor Lyndsey Stephenson, Pierce’s Pals members attended lunchtime handson activities geared toward improved socialization.

Pierce’s Crew Foundation, a committee of Awakening Minds Art, is a 501c3 non-profit organization, so donations are tax deductible. Scholarship applications are available online.

For more information about the organization, volunteer opportunities, or upcoming events, visit the website, piercescrew.org, find Pierce’s Crew Foundation on Facebook, or email Heather Waite at heather@piercescrew.org.

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Awakening Minds Art

515 S. Main St., Findlay 419-302-3892 awakeningmindsart.org Awakening Minds Art is a non-profit organization which offers a variety of programs designed for children and adults with special needs. Individuals can take part in a variety of 1:1 and group programming that help them succeed and achieve their goals.

The staff at AMA works with students, giving them the guidance and attention they need. Staff members also work with families and local schools to achieve therapy and IEP goals.

Black Swamp Ice Frogs

Bowling Green State University Ice Arena, 417 N. Mercer Rd., Bowling Green bgyouthhockey.org/bsif OR on Facebook under Black Swamp Ice Frogs Michael Howick at 440-725-7840 or email blackswampicefrogs@yahoo.com The Black Swamp Ice Frogs is a hockey organization for individuals with special needs or developmental disabilities.

The group operates under the American Special Hockey Association, which allows players who have developmental disabilities a chance to learn and grow by playing the game of hockey. The program is for of all ages and abilities. Practices are from 5:10pm to 6pm all Sundays from October through March, and those interested can stop by for free any practice night. Play is non-contact and non-competitive, and no skating experience is required.

Blanchard Valley Health Systems

1900 S. Main St., Findlay 419-423-4500 bvhealthsystem.org The non-profit, integrated regional health system offers numerous medical services geared toward individuals and families living with developmental disabilities including therapy, urgent care and educational classes.

Blanchard Valley Center

1700 E. Sandusky St., Findlay 419-422-6387 blanchardvalley.org Blanchard Valley Center provides support for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. BVC’s mission is to increase opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. The Center offers a wide range of assistance: Early Intervention, including developmental and therapy services for infants and toddlers and their family, offered in the home; Blanchard Valley School, provides educational services, for preschool through high school students, and therapy services; employment and volunteer experiences for adults in the community; and vocational and day services along with van transportation for adults needing more assistance.

BVC’s Service and Support Administration also provides case management services to develop person-centered plans and to connect with community resources.

Challenged Champions

Gliding Stars - Adaptive Ice Skating Programs

P.O. Box 1561, Findlay Practice at The Cube, 3430 N. Main St., Findlay.

Cindy Bregel at 419-423-4536 or 419-306-5327, or email at fndoha@glidingstars.org glidingstars.org The Gliding Stars organization provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to increase their personal potential by developing ice skating skills. Regular lessons culminate in a public, end-of-season, on-ice choreographed performance, which serves as a source of motivation, teamwork, increased self-esteem and the ‘magic’ that results from transcending one’s barriers to accomplish dreams. Instructors use adaptive products, specially designed and manufactured for Gliding Stars, to assist them in their skating.

11913 Road 6, Ottawa 419-456-3449 challengedchampions@yahoo.com The mission of the Challenged Champions Equestrian Center is to support individuals with special needs from early childhood through adulthood. Horseback riding and other horse related activities present the opportunity for physical, emotional and mental development. Benefits of therapeutic horseback riding include increased core strength, fine motor skills, trunk control, hand eye coordination, increased self esteem, confidence, and improvement with speech and posture.

Help Me Grow

1700 E. Sandusky St., Findlay 419-423-8687 ffchelpmegrow.org Help Me Grow Early intervention provides family-centered services for infants and toddlers to age three with a developmental delay, disability, or a medical condition likely to result in a delay or disability. Through its early intervention and home visit programs, Help Me Grow is designed to ensure that Ohio’s children receive a healthy birth and the resources for a healthy and productive start.

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Kaitlyn’s Cottage

Special Kids Therapy

Millstream Career Center

The Center for Autism & Dyslexia

1260 Ralston Ave., Defiance 419-783-4411 promedica.org/kaitlynscottage Kaitlyn’s Cottage is a safe and nurturing country cottage getaway designed to provide short-term and overnight respite for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, and their families. Located on the Defiance Regional Hospital Campus, individuals can participate in activities such as cooking, gardening, crafts and games. Caregivers meet with each other for some down time. Summer camps and special events available too.

1150 Broad Ave., Findlay 419-425-8277 millstreamcc.org Millstream’s Intervention Specialists work with students who have special needs by implementing an Individualized Educational Planning (IEP) team to discuss the best program placement for the student using formal evaluations and assessment information. Support services include assisting with study techniques, organization skills, communication, monitoring academic and social progress, and providing testing and instructional modifications.

Parent2Parent

Meets at Findlay Evangelical Free Church 2515 Heatherwood Dr. , Findlay 419-306-7428 Facebook under “Parent2Parent- All Inclusive/Special Needs Support Group Findlay, Ohio” Parent2Parent is a support group for parents who have children with special needs.

It is a place where parents share triumphs, educational resources, and connect with other parents who understand. A place where members can truly say, “We are not alone.” Meetings are the first Monday of every month from 6 to 8pm for dinner, respite, and learning. Parents also meet for lunch the second Tuesday of every month.

1700 East Sandusky Dr., Findlay 419-422-5607 specialkidstherapy.org Special Kids Therapy provides support, financial assistance, as well as programs and activities for families with children with special health care needs. They provide family scholarships that cover the cost of equipment or therapies and activities that are not funded by insurance or other agencies. Scholarships make it possible to improve the quality of life of the entire family.

7430 Timberstone Dr., Findlay 567-525-4487 centerforautismanddyslexia.com The Center for Autism & Dyslexia provides an individualized program for each child and their family. It serves as a safe environment for children on the spectrum and gives them access to peers and a curriculum that caters to their individual strengths and weaknesses. Parents are encouraged to be highly involved in their child’s development. Staff at the center provide quality services with small teacher to student ratios, giving students the attention they need.

United Way of Hancock County

245 Stanford Pkwy, Findlay 419-423-1432 liveunitedhancockcounty.org The United Way of Hancock County works to provide safety net services that meet crisis needs while offering long-term solutions in education, income and health.

Their mission is to help ensure good health and well-being, and “measurably improve people’s lives.” United Way of Hancock County works with Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, Century Health, CASA/GAL of Hancock County, The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio and more to improve the lives of those with special needs.

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By Jessica Kempf Wobblers

What services are actually available at Blanchard Valley Center? When Findlay Area Family recently sat down with Connie Ament, superintendent at BVC we found that this is a big question in the community. BVC personnel have even identified about 1,000 students enrolled in Hancock County’s city and county schools who are following an Individual Education Plan (IEP) but have not used their services.

The Center offers a wide range of assistance: early intervention, a home based specialist, a school and community resource specialist, Blanchard Valley School (preschool through high school), employment and volunteer experiences for adults, vocational and day services with van transportation for adults, respite care, case management and therapy.

Let’s make sure that you and your child are not missing out! Here’s a closer look at BVC services and their effect on four local families:

School & Community Resource Specialist

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After School Sun. 9:30pm - Friday 12 Midnight Ages - Infants 6 weeks through 12 years Pre-school program - with full daycare Transportation - To all area schools Homework Help - from licensed teachers Healthy - Hot meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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Research continues to prove the importance of early intervention in children with developmental delays. The services provided through early intervention programs, such as Help Me Grow, can lead to positive outcomes such as improved language and communication, cognitive development and social development. Local experts encourage parents to contact Help Me Grow for an evaluation if they have any concerns. Services are provided for free to eligible children under the age of 3.

Logan Phillips and her family have had a great experience with their Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) through Blanchard Valley Center, Keely Wymer. Logan was born with Down Syndrome and is now 20 months old.

Keely coordinates Logan’s care by coordinating and scheduling speech therapy, physical therapy and anything else she may need. According to Brittany, Logan’s mother, “The therapists perform different exercises with Logan while teaching us how to do them on our own. They provide our family with different tools and equipment that are useful in Logan’s therapy. It’s wonderful to have people who are trained and have experience working with our daughter. The fact that the therapists come to your home when you can’t get out means a lot. It’s a huge support system for us. They go above and beyond to help us.”

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Through the School and Community Resource Service at Blanchard Valley Center, students are assisted in their transition from school into adulthood. This includes helping young adults to develop their talents and skills and connecting them with volunteer and employment opportunities in the community that interest them. Milton Deal, son of Cindy and James Deal, has thrived under the care of his School and Community Resource Specialist, Melanie Williams.

Milton came from El Salvador to the U.S. when he was just 23 months old. He has a rare genetic condition named after him in which chromosomes #2 and #15 are switched.

Milton started with Blanchard Valley Schools at age 3 and is now 19 years old. He works for the community at The Salvation Army, loves music, softball, basketball and bowling.

When asked what Melanie does for the family, Cindy emphasizes her importance in Milton’s life; “We wouldn’t be where we are today without Melanie Williams. She has helped us advocate for services, get Milton’s green card, his social security card and she has overall been our righthand man. She goes to IEP meetings, she requested community service for Milton and even got him a job. She has known him since he was three and she has always stepped in on his behalf. Milton has grown up with Melanie and the sky is the limit for him.”

For more information contact Melanie Williams, School & Community Resource Specialist, at 419-422-6387, ext. 1024

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Family & Home Based Specialist

For children and individuals who have outgrown eligibility for the Early Intervention Program, a Home Based Specialist can provide services for a family member with special needs. The goal is to improve the quality of life for the family and individual through skill development, behavior management, training and more, depending on the individual needs. Cory St. Myers is the Home Based Specialist who works with siblings Christian (16), Emily (14), and Joshua (3), children of Christy and Robert Rushing. Christian and Emily were both diagnosed with autism at an early age and Joshua has developmental delays due to microdeletion syndrome.

During their time together, Cory focuses on teaching communication skills, coping skills and strategies, promoting independence and giving children responsibilities. He uses a variety of teaching strategies including role play, picture schedules and token systems. When asked how the services have impacted their family, Christy shares, “Cory has really brought a lot to our family. We are not as frazzled and the kids have less meltdowns, which is such a blessing. Our situation has improved a lot since we began working with Cory. I don’t think I could manage without his services.�

For more information, contact Blanchard Valley Center at 419-422-6387.

The Treece family

Day of Respite

Once a month, Blanchard Valley Center provides a Day of Respite for those served by the Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities and their siblings. The staff at BVC provides free specialized care to children ages 3-15, giving parents a couple of hours to themselves. Christina and John Treece have six children and their two youngest, Gatlin (6) and Draiman (5) both have autism. The boys have made amazing progress at Blanchard Valley Schools and Christina describes why the Day of Respite is so helpful to families: “We as parents enjoy getting a short break to do errands or other things that are easier done without the kids.

Most special needs parents, myself included, struggle finding a suitable sitter to accommodate their child’s special needs so it is really great that BVC offers this program. My boys also really enjoy the playtime with other kids.�

For those who wonder what exactly their children would do during this time, Christina points out, “They have several games and activities set up in the school gym for the kids.

They even go outside and play on the playground. It’s great for the kids to play with peers. They also get to do a lot of physical activity, which is good for sensory needs and helps kids be able to calm and focus better later.�

Upcoming Days of Respite: Nov. 21 and Dec. 19th from 10am-noon.

For more information or to register, contact Cory at 419-422-8173.

The Rushing family

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Amber Holbrook

Findlay mom competes for daughter with Autism

By Laurie Wurth-Pressel

Six years ago, Amber and Craig Holbrook started a family. Like every young couple, they longed for normal and healthy children. But God had other plans.

The couple’s first child, Cailyn, was born with severe autism. Doctors diagnosed her when she was just 18 months old and they didn’t offer much hope for her social or mental development. “We took it extremely hard,” says Amber. “That first year after (the diagnosis) was the worst time in my life.”

Over the last five years, the Holbrooks have been on a journey. They’ve traveled from anger to peace and from sadness to joy. They’ve grown closer as a family and been strengthened in their faith. The biggest blessings along the way have been Cailyn’s amazing progress and the addition of their son, Dalton, now four years old. And the biggest surprise? Amber’s incredible transformation from an out-ofshape mom to an American Ninja Warrior.

Transforming to Ninja Warrior Every day, Amber watched Cailyn struggle in therapy and at school to master

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simple skills. One day, it struck her that “we were asking a lot of Cailyn, but not a lot of ourselves.”

When Amber saw a promotion for a 5K run to benefit autism research, she knew she had to participate. Physical fitness wasn’t her thing. In fact, she never exercised and didn’t even have the stamina to run for two minutes straight. Yet she welcomed the chance to push herself. She couldn’t remove Cailyn’s struggles, but she could journey alongside her by taking on her own challenges. “I kept Cailyn in mind the whole time,” she says. “It became a way I could fight for her and with her.”

After successfully completing the 5K, Amber was on the lookout for a new challenge. One night, while watching American Ninja Warrior with her husband, she found it. “I told Craig that I thought I could be on this show,” she says. “He laughed and said ‘you’re kidding me, right?’”

Amber wasn’t kidding. She began training two to three days a week with Jim Steffen at XT Fitness in Findlay. “It was a total lifestyle change for me,” she says. “I changed my diet and took steps to get my body ready.”

Amber as American Ninja Warrior competitor

Picked to compete Thousands of people apply to be a contestant on the show, but few are accepted.

Amber couldn’t believe her luck when she received a phone call from the show’s producers saying she made it. “I started jumping up and down and screaming,” she says.

Amber appeared on the show this past August. She completed part of the obstacle course, regaining her balance on the tricky snake crossing, but ultimately she slid off the wind chimes. “It was an amazing experience,” she says. “I hung on as long as I could for Cailyn.”

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Since her appearance on American Ninja Warrior, Amber has connected with many moms who have a child with autism. She is happy to offer support, and most importantly, hope. “Doctors told us that Cailyn would never talk, but today she is talking and expressing her emotions. Everyone is amazed by her progress,” says Amber.

“I will keep going on American Ninja Warrior as often as they ask me in order to share Cailyn’s story. Right now, I am her voice. But someday she will be able to share her own story.”

GG’s Corner: Homemade Food and Lovely Lamps Cozy hide-away restaurant in Vanlue

By Sarah Mayle

GG’s Corner

300 Buffalo St. Vanlue, OH 45890 Hours: Sunday 7am to 2pm, Monday to Wednesday 6am to 2pm, and Thursday to Saturday 6am to 9pm.

Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Take out available, banquet room available for rent.

Find them on FB under keywords GG’s Corner

GG’s Corner, the only restaurant in Vanlue, has been open for about a year and a half. In that time, the eatery has provided not only delicious, home-cooked food in a cozy atmosphere, but a nice gathering place for villagers to relax.

I asked my kids (ages 7 and 10) what stood out most to them a few weeks after dining at GG’s Corner. Both recalled enjoying the food, but what really stood out were the lamps. Funny, but that was something I remembered too - the stainedglass, mosaic-style, flower lamps, hanging brightly above the tables. Combine those with the ornate, silver-plated bar area dotted with red-topped stools, options to sit at high tables by the window, booth and table seating, and lots of locals enjoying their meals alongside you, and you’ve got a recipe for ‘cozy.’

GG’s Corner is owned by Janice Brossia and her daughters, Jaclyn, Jessica, and Toni. As a little boy, Janice’s grandson used to call her “GG,” and the name of the restaurant was born.

Menu Options Galore

GG’s has a nice array of choices throughout the menu, and I had a hard time deciding what to get. There are several appetizers, such as mozzarella stix, cheese bacon fries and fried mushrooms. Salad options include a grilled chicken, chef or veggie, with a variety of dressings.

The Short Course Kid-friendly: Yes

To avoid wait: Consider coming at off-times for meals such as 10am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch or 7pm for dinner Noise level: Moderate There are several burgers to choose from, as well as a number of sandwiches with your choice of bread - white, wheat, rye, sourdough or Texas toast. Part-owner Jaclyn Brossia said the Reuben and breaded veal sandwiches are most popular.

Soups and eight dinner choices that come with two sides adorn the menu, including chop steak, chicken parmesan, veal parmesan and perch. GG’s also offers specials almost daily, and don’t forget the freshlymade Amish pies with or without ice cream, fried ice cream and other desserts.

We chose to sit at one of the high tables by the window, which rewarded us during our meal with the sight of a giant combine, straddling both sides of the road, rambling right through the village.

And, after a fair amount of indecision, I chose the special of the evening - all you can eat walleye. My kids, as usual, went with the chicken strips and fries, with my son adding a side salad. My husband selected a burger with fries for his meal.

My walleye was lovely, cooked perfectly with crisp breading, while the fish inside was soft and flaky. My meal came with cole slaw, which I don’t always like, but this cole slaw was creamy and sweet and I really enjoyed it. The fries were good too.

The kids gave the fries and chicken strips a high ranking - impressive - as they truly are chicken strip connoisseurs.

Ben, the 10-year-old, also remarked that his salad was nice and fresh and he really liked the ranch dressing. My husband added onion, lettuce and tomato to his burger and he enjoyed it, prepared just the way he ordered it. He said it was a good burger and enjoyed his fries as well.

Dessert Goodness

We of course had to check out the pie, so I ordered a slice of pumpkin with vanilla ice cream, and my husband ordered cherry, also with vanilla ice cream. I think I need to order pie ala mode from now on - what a refreshing, delicious combination of sweet,

Bathroom amenities: New and very nice, clean, and changing table High chairs? Yes, and booster seats

Got milk? Yes, white and chocolate Kids’ menu? Yes

Food allergy concerns? GG’s does not use peanut oil. Let your server know and they will do whatever they can to help you

creamy goodness. My husband remarked that he was disappointed that they didn’t have any apple pie but ended up being glad, the cherry was just that good.

The kids delighted in bowls of vanilla ice cream, and all was well with the world.

GG’s Corner is a great place to bring the family. Affordable and cozy, it left me feeling content with a full belly, visions of lovely lamps, and some well-spent quality time with my favorite people.

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{ November 1 SUNDAY Preparing for Winter on the Farm: Open House - There are just a few things left in the McKinnis family garden to harvest, and now it is time to move inside and warm up by the fire. 1-4pm. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Funday Sunday: “Reaching For The Stars” - A monthly event, running from September to April every year, featuring activities, games, and story time. Each month centers around a different theme.

1:30-3:30pm. Mazza Museum, 1000 N. Main St. 419-434-4560. mazzamuseum.org Free

2 MONDAY Discovery Stories: Hibernation - The colder months are coming and animals need to prepare for winter. Come out for a discovery story about animals that hibernate by making crafts and playing games.

10am-1pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

3 TUESDAY The 8th Annual Oiler Brass concert, “Sounds of the Stadium” - The Annual Oiler Brass concert,Sounds of the Stadium, directed by Richard Napierala.

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Admission is free but tickets are required.

They can be obtained at the door or in advance at the UF Box Office. 2-5pm.

University of Findlay, 1000 N. Main St. 419-434-5335. findlay.edu Free

4 WEDNESDAY Homeschoolers in the Park: Living life in the 1840’s - Children will learn about life in 1847 through costumed interpreters. They will also assist with some of the daily chores the McKinnis family were responsible for. 9:30-10:30am for ages 5-8; 11am-12pm for ages 9-13. $3.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

Family Fun “Findlay Style” during Artwalk Friday, 11.6 / Downtown Findlay Take the family for a stroll through Downtown Findlay during First Federal Bank’s ArtWalk, presented by The Arts Partnership. This family-friendly event is a chance to experience amazing art, shopping and dining, all available downtown. This year, a group of stilt-walkers, fire spinners and hoop dancers will entertain attendees in the streets. Want to view or purchase some art? Stop by the Findlay Art League Gallery, Jones Building Arts Studios, The Gaslight Gallery, and Kan Du Studio. Then check out local merchants offering extended hours, special sales, samples, art displays, and demonstrations. Don’t forget to also give the local cuisine a taste! ArtWalk is held on the first Friday in May and November. Visit their website for participating venues, artists, and exhibitions. 5-10pm Friday, November 6. 419-422-4624.

ArtsPartnership.com Free

5 THURSDAY Intro to Puppetry with Mel Hatch This hands-on workshop concentrates on: improvisation, storytelling and puppet manipulation for the classroom. Also, the class will touch on the historical significance of puppetry arts. 4:30-6pm. Hancock County Educational Service Center, 7746 County Road 140. 419-422-4624 ext. 3. artspartnership.com Free

6 FRIDAY Pizza Planetarium Party - Grab a bite of pizza and check out our planetarium to see the moon in the third quarter phase with constellations Perseus and Andromeda

in sight. A stellar craft will be available for children to make and take home. 6pm. $5. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

7 SATURDAY Madcap Puppets, Once upon a Clock - Each time Alvia and Sydney climb through the magical grandfather clock, they are swept away to a land of exciting stories each more heart-pounding than the last. In order to escape, they will need help from the audience! 2-3pm. $5. Van Buren High School Auditorium, 217 S. Main St., Van Buren. 419-422-4624. artspartnership.com Pioneer Life - Join CMF and the Hancock Co Parks District to experience life as a Pioneer! Hands on activities and fun for all ages. 1-2:30pm.

Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com Free

10 TUESDAY 6th Annual Regional Transition Expo - An event that helps students with disabilities find comfort in higher education. The Expo brings together high school juniors and seniors, teachers, school personnel, and parents who work with transition-age youth.

8:45-10:45am or 11:15am-1:15pm.

University of Findlay Alumni Memorial Center. 800-346-8495. lucasdd.info Free

11 WEDNESDAY Tales for Tots: Weather - The Mazza Museum offers fun-themed story times on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, with new stories to engage children at each session. 11-11:30am. Mazza Museum, 1000 N. Main St. 419-434-4560. mazzamuseum.org Free

13 FRIDAY Lights Before Christmas - The Toledo Zoo’s holiday tradition is a treat for people of all ages, with over a million lights, animation displays, Santa, ice slide and more. Through January 3. $14/students and seniors, $17/ adults. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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14 SATURDAY Adventures in Our Environment Join CMF and the Ohio EPA to experience the Earth’s water table and the impacts of pollution through hands on demonstrations!

11am-noon. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com Free The Leonid Meteor Shower - Susan Nims will give a talk about The Leonid Meteor Shower which will be happening in the night sky the following Wednesday.

They will also be viewing the crescent moon and many other wonders of the night sky. 6pm. Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Road 208.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Amusement Park Adventures - Come along for a thrill ride. Find out how many of your favorite amusement park rides work and then have a blast creating your own.

10am-1pm. $35. BiG Fab Lab, 1234 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-701-9529. findlay.snapology.com St. Michael Rosary Altar Society 61st Annual Christmas Bazaar Come get all your holiday-related needs fulfilled! There will be baked goods, handcrafted gift items, handmade apparel, holiday décor, jewelry, live plants, religious items, live music, books, movies, raffles, home-based vendors, and more! They will also be serving homemade Mexican food, café food, and fresh cinnamon rolls. Plenty of Kids’ activities will be available, including photos and meet-and-greets with Santa.

9am-3pm. St. Michael Auditorium/Activity Center, 750 Bright Rd. 419-422-2646.

Free Kids in the Park: Fall Scavenger Hunt Hike - It’s fall and all the leaves are changing their color. Can you find all the hidden foods that the squirrel has stored up for winter? Have the animals gone to sleep yet? Bring the kids out and enjoy a funfilled scavenger hunt through the woods.

All ages welcome! 1pm-3pm. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

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15 SUNDAY Meet Mother Nature: Open House Just as in nature, the Discovery Center will be transitioning from autumn to winter with activities and information galore! Meet special guest Mother Nature as she reads a seasonal story at 1:30pm and 3pm. Find out what plants and animals are doing in late fall and how they survive winter.

All ages welcome! 1-4pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

16 MONDAY Wee Ones: Foxes - Did you know you can find a red fox and a gray fox in Hancock County? Kids can get a closer look as they touch the furs and skulls from foxes and see what their tracks look like.

The program will consist of a story, activities, and a craft about our most feline-like canine! 10am & 1pm. Recommended for those ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-4257275. hancockparks.com Free

20 FRIDAY Classic Movie Night: “From Here to Eternity” - Don’t miss this Oscar Awardwinning movie with its star-studded cast, including Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr and Frank Sinatra. The movie takes place in 1941 Hawaii, and tells the story of a private who is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit’s team, while his captain’s wife and second-in-command are falling in love. Come and enjoy this romantic drama served with popcorn and other refreshments. The museum will have historical information before the movie and a discussion afterwards. Free to Museum members. 7-9pm. Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky St. 419-423-4433. hancockhistoricalmuseum.org Holiday Festival at the Y - This will combine the Fall and Christmas Festivals that the Y usually hosts for the community.

There will be a bounce house, obstacle course, crafts, dance party, open pool time, healthy snacks and many more activities for families. 6:30-8:30pm. Call the YMCA for more information. Findlay YMCA Downtown Branch, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org Free

21 SATURDAY Peppa Pig Live!: Peppa Pig’s Big Splash! - More fun than a muddy puddle!

Peppa Pig, star of the top-rated TV series airing daily on Nick Jr., is hitting the road for her first-ever U.S. theatrical tour, Peppa Pig’s Big Splash! By popular demand, the live stage show will visit 20 East Coast cities— from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh, to Boston and many more starting this November. Peppa Pig’s Big Splash! promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers! 4pm. $29.50-$43.50, free/ under age 1. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo.

419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org Bowling Green Holiday Parade Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a colorful parade of holiday cheer. 10am. Downtown Bowling Green, Bowling Green. Free International Games Day - Come down to the library and play a wide array of games! All ages are welcome. No Registration Required. 10am-1pm. FindlayHancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

23 MONDAY The Moon and You - You know it’s not made out of cheese, but what else do you know about the moon? Find out what the astronauts found when they landed there.

Come read a story, make a moon craft and head inside the planetarium to check out the moon. 4:30pm/ages 5 and under, 6pm/ ages 6+. Registration required by 12pm on Friday, Nov. 20. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

26 THURSDAY Turkey Trot - Come walk, run, crawl and have some fun at the Turkey Trot! There will also be a fun run for kids. Registration required. 9am-11am. $25/through Nov. 20, $30/beginning Nov 21. St. Michael Church East, 750 Bright Rd. 419-422-2646. Findlaystmichael.org

27 FRIDAY The North Pole Express - Take a magical train ride with your family to see glorious Christmas lights and decorations.

Through January 3. 5-9pm Fridays and Saturdays, 5-8pm Sundays. $2/adults, $1/children. Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Findlay. 419-423-2995. nworrp.org All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation and limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.

Support our Troops Brighten the holidays for servicemen and women through the American Red Cross Holiday Mail For Heroes campaign. Messages of thanks and holiday cheer, as well as needed items will be collected to send to service members, veterans and military families. Specific items are also being collected to send to armed forces personnel in Kuwait and Djibouti. Red Cross volunteers will collect the items at the Trenton Avenue Walmart from 9am-4pm on Nov. 7, or drop them off at the Red Cross office

by Nov. 13. Service personnel have asked for nonperishable foods (travel or snack size) and all types of hygiene items. From 6-8pm on November 12, get crafty at a card making party, or drop off cards to the Hancock County Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. Monetary donations accepted for shipping costs. For more information call Findlay’s Red Cross at 419-422-9322. redcross.org/holidaymail

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