During our conversation, Leasa Hite and I talk about what’s inside The Buzz Book, who reads it, how to advertise in it, shoutouts to her team, where you can get your copy, and more.

Find the FULL show notes for this episode on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/97.

To get in touch with Leasa, call 419-356-4546 or email [email protected]. 

According to buzzbookonline.com, “The Buzz Book is a quarterly lifestyle magazine that offers the “best” look at the places and small businesses that make northwest Ohio great.” The Spring 2025 Issue of The Buzz Book listed Leasa Hite as the Advertising Manager. According to Leasa, she is also part Editor, part Connector, and part Cheerleader. 

I mentioned The Buzz Book in Episode 6 of The Perrysburg Podcast as a source of information about Perrysburg. I’m a tactile person, and I love picking up the latest Issue of The Buzz Book and looking through it. Recipes always catch my attention. Plus, I learn something new from each Issue. Check out the latest Issue of The Buzz Book today!

Links from this episode

• Contact Leasa: Call 419-356-4546 or email [email protected] 
• The Buzz Book website buzzbookonline.com
• The Buzz Book Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/thebuzzbook 
• The Buzz Book on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_buzz_book/ 
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 6 https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/6
• Pop-Up Paddle Adventures https://www.popuppaddleadventures.com/ 
• The Perrysburg Podcast Ep 55 with Tina Saunders https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/55 
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🇺🇸 Today, we’re talking about Memorial Day. In this episode, I answer three questions:

1. What is Memorial Day?
2. How should Americans observe/celebrate Memorial Day?
3. What is Memorial Day like in Perrysburg, OH?

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Links from this episode 

• Visit Perrysburg https://www.visitperrysburg.com 
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 68 (Veterans Day) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/96 
• Fort Meigs Battlefield https://fortmeigs.org/ 
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The Perrysburg Slow Rollers is a community of riders whose mission is enjoy the sights and sounds of Perrysburg while riding. The group was founded in 2016.

General Info

• A range of riders participate: 1 to 4 wheels, e-bikes, bikes with pets in baskets, bikes with trailers carrying children, lights on bikes, and a musician who sings and plays a guitar on the back of a 4-wheeled bike.
• All ages are welcome. 
• Helmets are encouraged, but not required. 
• The number of participants ranges from 5 riders to more than 100 riders.
• Routes include the Three Meadows Route, the Bicentennial Route, and the Locust St. Route.
• The group meets behind Vito's Pizza every Monday around 6:45 PM. The ride starts promptly at 7 PM. The route takes about 1 hour to complete and ends at Nedley’s Ice Cream Shop. If the ride is rained out on Monday, they ride on Tuesday at 7:00 PM instead. If Tuesday’s ride is rained out, the ride is canceled. Check the Facebook Page for announcements.
• The 2025 season started on April 21st, and they’ll ride until October. 
• If you’re interested in riding with the group, just show up. There is no cost to attend.
• Don’t have a bike yet? Loaners may be available. Contact Charlie. See the April 16, 2025 Facebook post for his contact info.

To see photos and videos from past rides, visit the Perrysburg Slow Rollers’ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PerrysburgSlowRollers.

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Mentioned in this episode

• Perrysburg Slow Rollers Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/PerrysburgSlowRollers 
• Vito’s Pizza Perrysburg 118 W. South Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH https://perrysburg009.vitos.com/ordering/home 
• Nedley’s Ice Cream Shop 200 East South Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH https://www.facebook.com/nedleysicecreamandbakery 
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Kelsie Hoagland and Patrick McColley from ODOT District 2 are my guests today. We talk about road construction projects in and around Perrysburg, safety tips for motorists, helpful smartphone apps, and more. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, during National Work Zone Awareness Week. Kelsie and Pat wore bright orange shirts.

Topics discussed

• The upcoming I-75 and Route 20 Diverging Diamond Interchange Project (Fall 2026)
• Road Construction in Wood County
• Safety Tips for Motorists
• Work Zone Safety
• Roundabout Benefits
• Distracted Driving
• The 8 counties in District 2
• The Safe Routes to School Program
• The Adopt a Highway Program
• Smartphone Apps 
• Stay informed about road projects with ODOT’s social media channels, email updates, and more
• How to contact ODOT with requests and input.

Read the full show notes online https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/94 

Special thanks to Rhonda Pees at ODOT District 2 for organizing our interview. She introduced me to Pat and Kelsie.

Background Information

ODOT is the Ohio Department of Transportation. According to their website, their mission is to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. (Source: transportation.ohio.gov accessed May 7, 2025). 

Guest Information

• Patrick McColley, PE, SI, MBA is the District 2 Deputy Director for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) [email protected] 
• Kelsie Hoagland is the Public Information Officer for ODOT District 2 [email protected] 

Links for this episode

• ODOT website https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/ 
• Follow ODOT on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OhioDepartmentOfTransportation/
• Follow ODOT District 2 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ODOTD2 
• Follow ODOT on flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/ohiodot/albums 
• Follow ODOT on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohio-department-of-transportation/ 
• Follow ODOT on Twitter (X) https://x.com/ODOT_Statewide 
• Follow ODOT District 2 on Twitter (X) https://x.com/ODOT_Toledo 
• ODOT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/OhioTransportation 
• ODOT District 2 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ODOTD2 
• OHGO App (iOS) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ohgo/id1034284575 
• OHGO App (Google Play) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.odot.ohgo&hl=en_US&pli=1 
• WAZE App (iOS) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waze-navigation-live-traffic/id323229106 
• WAZE App (Google Play) https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/r7XL36PVNtnidqy6ikRiW1AHEIsjhePrZ8W5M4cNTQy5ViF3-lIDY47hpvxc84kJ7lw=w480-h960 
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Congratulations to all the high school graduates who live in Perrysburg! (Congratulations to all the college grads as well!)

As I plan my son, Kraig’s, high school graduation party, I have been reflecting on my grad party (Eastwood 1996), my husband’s grad party (Eastwood 1993), and our other son, Derrick’s, grad party (Perrysburg 2023). In this episode, I share my thoughts about Kraig’s party and give advice for your high school graduate’s party too. Topics covered:

1. Where should we have the party?
2. When should we have the party?
3. Who should we invite to the party?
4. What should we eat?
5. How are we going to get the word out and remind people?
6. Why are we celebrating with a graduation party?
7. Budget and expectations
8. Decorations
9. Photos and videos
10. Misc topics: backyard games, photo booth, food trucks, advice cards, a box for cards, and parking space.

Links from this episode

• Perrysburg High School https://www.perrysburgschools.net 
• Toledo School for the Arts https://ts4arts.org/ 
• Saint Ursula Academy https://www.toledosua.org/ 
• Notre Dame Academy https://nda.org/ 
• St. John’s Jesuit High School https://sjjtoledo.org/ 
• St. Francis High School https://www.sfsknights.org/ 
• Central Catholic High School https://www.centralcatholic.org/ 
• Toledo Christian High School https://www.toledochristian.com/ 
• Eastwood High School https://ehs.eastwoodschools.org/ 
• University of Cincinnati College of Engineering https://ceas.uc.edu/ 
• DeepWater Designs (deck builder) https://www.deepwaterdesigns.com/ 
• Huntington Center https://huntingtoncentertoledo.com/ 
• Lutheran Church of the Master https://www.lcmperrysburg.org/ 
• City of Perrysburg Shelter House Rental https://perrysburg.recdesk.com/Community/Facility 
• Ft. Meigs YMCA https://www.ymcatoledo.org/branch/fort-meigs/ 
• Perrysburg Pool Rental https://www.ymcatoledo.org/branch/perrysburg/ 
• Schaller Memorial Rental: https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/410/Schaller-Building-Regulations-and-Agreement-PDF?bidId= 
• Belmont Country Club https://www.thebelmontcountryclub.com/ 
• Carranor Hunt and Polo Club https://carranorclub.com/ 
• WW Knight Nature Preserve https://wcparks.org/parks/ww-knight-preserve/ 
• Jostens sells graduation cards https://www.jostens.com/graduation/high-school/photo-cards?srsltid=AfmBOopw6fYbOCSrvfIgHXnPSskrR0_XoON07n5Np4AjWldORExPX_Vr 
• We have 4 Buy Nothing Facebook Groups in Perrysburg, OH.
• •Northwest Group 🖤 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BWR8A1YcC/ 
• •Northeast Group 💛 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HnZdeiKFY/ 
• •Southwest Group 🖤 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BG2R5uEzs/ 
• •Southeast Group 💛 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14sdWuMCXm/ 
• •Find your Buy Nothing Group https://giftingwithintegrity.org/world-wide-map/ 
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Today’s episode is an interview with Kaylee Smith from the Wood County ADAMHS Board. During our conversation, you’ll learn about Kaylee’s role with the Board, the board’s role with mental health and addiction disorders in Wood County Ohio, resources, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more.

👉 Click to read the FULL show notes https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/92

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this episode publishes just before that - on Friday, April 25, 2025. Every 4 years or so, Perrysburg residents see a Tax Renewal Levy for the Wood County ADAMHS Board. THANK YOU Perrysburg voters for supporting the Levy!

Listener discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions about mental health and substance use disorders. If these subjects are triggering for you, please use your judgement before listening. Your well-being comes first. Again, listener discretion is advised. 

About Kaylee Smith

Kaylee Smith (She/Her) is the Manager of Marketing and Communication at the Wood County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services in Bowling Green, OH. 

About the Wood County ADAMHS Board (from https://www.wcadamh.org/)

The Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (WCADAMHS Board) is responsible for the planning, funding, and monitoring of public mental health, addiction treatment, and recovery services delivered to the residents of Wood County. 

Operating under Ohio Revised Code (ORC), the WCADAMHS Board is one of 50 state-wide boards coordinating public behavioral health care. Boards are quasi-independent pieces of county governments, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The WCADAMHS Board and its member agencies are committed to providing the community with the highest quality of care. Most services offered are partially supported by Wood County levy funds and are accessible to all residents. Some services are provided, without cost, while others have a fee based on ability to pay.

Upcoming events

1. There is a Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 AM - 2 PM at 100 S. Church St. BG, OH (Wooster Green Park)
2. Behavioral Health Art Show Friday, May 9, 11 AM - 3 PM (Wood County Museum) 
3. Resiliency Jubilee Saturday, Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11:00 AM at the Wood County Fairgrounds (Gate D) https://woodcountysuicideprevention.org/ 
4. Glow Walk for Suicide Awareness June 27, 2025, Doors open at 8:00 PM, Walk at 9:00 PM https://woodcountysuicideprevention.org/
5. NAMI After Burn (Chili Cook-Off) TBA Fall 2025

Links from this episode

• Tax Levy Results (Nov 2024) care of BG Independent Media online https://bgindependentmedia.org/wood-county-voters-approve-mental-health-and-addiction-recovery-renewal-levy/ 
• Wood County ADAMHS Board Website https://www.wcadamh.org/ 
• Resource Guides (Includes Drug Disposal Box List) https://www.wcadamh.org/guides 
• NAMI Wood County https://namiwoodcounty.org/
• Instagram Wood County ADAMHS Board https://www.instagram.com/wcadamhsboard/ 
• Facebook Wood County ADAMHS Board https://www.facebook.com/woodcountyadamhs 
• Wood County Addiction Task Force Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/WoodCountyATF/ 
• Drug Take-Back Day Collection Site Locator https://www.dea.gov/takebackday 
• Press Release - Ohio Turnpike Narcan Box Program https://www.ohioturnpike.org/docs/default-source/news-release-documents/news-releases-2023/news-release-05-17-23.pdf?sfvrsn=d2f8fdc4_8 
• Wood County Educational Service Center Website https://www.wcesc.org/home/ 
• Wood County Youth Survey (2022) https://www.wcesc.org/media/Prevention/2022.report.final.pdf 
• Unison Crisis Line  (419)-502-HOPE or 419-502-4673 (24/7/365)
• The Poison Help Line 1-800-222-1222
• Apply to be a [volunteer] member of the Wood County ADAMHS Board 
• https://mha.ohio.gov/community-partners/adamh-boards/board-membership/contact-us/board-member-application
• https://www.co.wood.oh.us/Commissioners/forms/Application%20-%20Boards%20or%20Commissions.pdf 
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The Perrysburg Summer Recreation Program offers activities for children ages 3-14. It is located primarily at Municipal Park Perrysburg: 945 Elm Street, Perrysburg, OH. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 3 PM, June 11 - July 31. Closed June 19, July 3, and July 4.

• Summer Rec Program (City of Perrysburg website) bit.ly/pburgsummerrec  
• Register for Programs online https://perrysburg.recdesk.com 

Today’s episode is an interview with City of Perrysburg Summer Recreation Program Director, Charles Brigode. During our conversation, you will learn more about Charles, his staff, programs and activities, cost, how to sign up, and more.

Disclaimer: Kim Newlove does not work for the City of Perrysburg or the Summer Rec Program. She is the host of The Perrysburg Podcast and a City of Perrysburg resident. Her two children participated in the Summer Rec Program ~2008-2017.

Links from this episode

• Summer Rec Program (City of Perrysburg website) bit.ly/pburgsummerrec  
• Register for Programs online https://perrysburg.recdesk.com 
• Facebook page for the Summer Rec Program (@PerrysburgSummerRec) https://www.facebook.com/PerrysburgSummerRec 
• Charles Brigode, Recreation Director: [email protected], 419-872-7968
• Also listen to The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 90: Municipal Park
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• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
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Municipal Park is located at 945 Elm Street, Perrysburg, OH. Parking is plentiful. There are two parking lots on Elm Street, parking along Elm Street, and a parking lot on Locust Street. Accessible parking spaces are available at Municipal Park. If you ride your bike to the park, there are at least two bike racks (bring a lock). 

The FULL show notes are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/90 

In this episode, I list the features of Municipal Park. Then, I talk about each feature. If you like to swim, play baseball or softball, visit playgrounds, play tennis or pickleball, or walk on paved paths, you’ll like Municipal Park. Municipal Park is very busy in the summertime. 

Special note: The City of Perrysburg has a Summer Recreation Program with activities at Municipal Park. Click the link to see the 2025 Summer Rec Program Brochure: https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/903/2025-Summer-Rec-Program-Guide-PDF?bidId= 

Features of Municipal Park

1. The [Municipal] Pool
2. Baseball or softball diamonds (some have lights)
3. Batting cages
4. A playground
5. A Little Free Library
6. A full-court basketball court
7. 2 Tennis courts
8. 6 Pickleball courts
9. Drinking fountains
10. The Rec Building
11. An AED and a bleeding control kit
12. Benches
13. Picnic tables
14. Walking paths (paved with asphalt)
15. An open field (soccer field)
16. Free Wi-Fi
17. Signage

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Thank you Marie Dunn (Public Information Officer for the City of Perrysburg) for all you do to keep the Park info updated on the City’s Website! 

Other links from this episode

• Summer Rec Program https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/903/2025-Summer-Rec-Program-Guide-PDF?bidId= 
• Municipal Park Page on the City of Perrysburg’s website https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Municipal-Park-7 
• Reserve a Field - Contact the City of Perrysburg’s Director of Public Service: 419-872-8020 or [email protected]
• PABSC (Perrysburg Amateur Baseball & Softball Commission) https://www.pabsc.org/ 
• Borrow Pickleball equipment from Way Public Library. Click to see availability: https://ohio.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/way/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1825472/ada?qu=pickleball&te=ILS 
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• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
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Other episodes about Perrysburg Parks

• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 85: Bicentennial Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 83: Orleans Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 77: Rivercrest Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 59: Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve with insights from Wood County Park District Program Naturalist, Craig Spicer
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 54:  Eisenhower Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 51: Milestone Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 47:  Rotary Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 44 - Riverside Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 37:  The Riverwalk
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 33:  The Davis Overlook
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 31:  Buttonwood Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 25:  W.W. Knight
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 15:  Hood Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 10:  Woodlands Park
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 7:  Parks (General Info)

Have you ever thought about being a guest on The Perrysburg Podcast? I’m looking for guests who are right for my audience, fit with the mission of the podcast, and align with my vision for my 2025 and 2026 production schedule. Plenty of guests have successfully pitched me in the past, so if you’re interested, apply today!

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We’re talking about walleye today, and this episode has a BINGO theme.

Background: Some people like to live in or visit Perrysburg because they like to fish the Spring Walleye Run. If you’re not from around here, the term “walleye run” refers to the annual migration of walleye, which is a tasty game fish. Walleye migrate up the Maumee River to spawn (or lay eggs) every Spring. Walleye are well-known throughout NW Ohio, especially in Toledo. (Their minor league hockey team is called The Walleye, and one of their mascots is a yellow walleye named “Spike.”)

Every March and April, walleye fishing is very popular in Perrysburg. I don’t fish at this time, but I’m definitely a spectator. I like to see people out there doing their thing and having a good time every Spring. 

Whether you’re a fishermen or a spectator, today’s episode is meant to describe my Walleye BINGO card and raise awareness about things you’ll see every Spring in and around Perrysburg during the Spring Walleye Run. That’s why the title of the episode is, “I spy a walleye.”

My BINGO card has 25 spots. The middle spot is a FREE space. If you subscribe to The Perrysburg Podcast Newsletter, I put my homemade BINGO card in the newsletter on April 4, 2025. Big thanks to my sister (Kelly) for the BINGO card idea! 

1. Spot a stringer with at least 2 walleye on it.
2. Spot an ODNR Vehicle (boat or car) or ODNR Wildlife Officer.
3. Stand on the Perrysburg Maumee Bridge, look down, and watch someone catch a walleye.
4. Find a fishing line recycling tube.
5. Visit Buttonwood Park, and watch someone catch a walleye.
6. Visit Maumee Tackle, buy gear if you need it, and get your picture with their sign if you want to.
7. Visit the Perrysburg Riverwalk, and watch someone catch a walleye.
8. “Like” Maumee Tackle’s Facebook Page.
9. Find a roadside tackle business.
10. Watch a fisherman load fish into a cooler. 
11. Visit the Davis Overlook, and watch people fish.
12. Read Brian Miller’s Book, Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run.
13. FREE 
14. Watch two fishermen work together to “net” a fish. (One person has a rod. The other holds a net.)
15. Listen to Episode 32 of The Perrysburg Podcast, featuring Brian Miller from MaumeeRiverWalleyeRun.com.
16. Watch someone catch a walleye while standing in the river wearing hip waders.
17. Look at today’s river report on maumeetackle.net.
18. “Like” the Maumee River Walleye Run Facebook page.
19. Visit Orleans Park, and watch someone catch a walleye.
20. Watch a water rescue.
21. Watch a roadside fish cutter in action.
22. Visit the Maple street Boat Launch, and watch the outgoing and incoming fishermen.
23. Watch a fisherman in a boat catch a walleye (Kayak, canoes, or motorboat)
24. Look at the water level markers under the I-475 Bridge on the Maumee Side of the river.
25. If you see a fisherman getting a parking ticket, mark this last spot on your BINGO card. 

I saw a policeman ticketing a fisherman for illegal parking as I drove past the Davis Overlook this year. There aren’t enough parking spots near the river for fishermen in March and April. If you’re a City of Maumee or City of Perrysburg Official who can create more parking spaces near the river to help the fishermen (even just in March and April), please do so. I’d rather see a fisherman pay for parking up-front, like we all have to for July 4th fireworks at the Ft. Meigs Battlefield, rather than have to pay a parking ticket. Fishermen, thank you for coming to Perrysburg, and please consider coming back next year!

I had 16 spots marked and no BINGOs. I could have cheated and rearranged stuff, but I didn’t. Thanks for playing along with me and listening to The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 89!

Episodes of The Perrysburg Podcast mentioned

Episode 31: Buttonwood Park https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/31 

Episode 32 with Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com, https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  

Episode 33: Davis Overlook https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/33 

Episode 37: The Riverwalk https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/37

Episode 55 featuring Tina Saunders (Perrysburg boat launch episode) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/55 

Episode 83: Orleans Park (public fishing access) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/83 

Other Links from this episode

• Toledo Walleye (Ice Hockey Team)
• Ohio Department of of Natural Resources website https://ohiodnr.gov/ 
• Buy Brian Miller’s book Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run https://www.maumeeriverwalleyerun.com/store/buy-the-book/ 
• Maumee River Walleye Run Website https://www.maumeeriverwalleyerun.com/ 
• Maumee River Walleye Run Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/maumeeriverwalleyerun 
• Maumee Tackle’s website https://www.maumeetackle.net 
• Maumee Tackle’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/maumeetackle 
• Email Kim Newlove, Host of The Perrysburg Podcast, [email protected]
• Sign up for our weekly newsletter! https://bit.ly/3CXBxHN 
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

This is Part 2 in a series about volunteer opportunities in Perrysburg. (Part One was episode 84.) In this episode, I share 10 volunteer opportunities. Special thanks to Marie Dunn (City of Perrysburg’s Public Information Officer) for taking the time to talk to me about volunteer opportunities with the City’s Commissions and Boards and Perrysburg’s Great American Clean-Up.

10 volunteer opportunities in Perrysburg (March 2025)

1. Commissions and Boards for the City of Perrysburg.
2. Perrysburg’s Great American Clean-Up 
3. Partners for Clean Streams
4. Hospice of NW Ohio 
5. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo
6. Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. 
7. Timothy’s Perrysburg Foundation
8. The Wood County Park District 
9. The Perrysburg Schools Foundation
10. Five Food Pantries

Volunteering matters. You can make a difference by volunteering in our community.

Share volunteer opportunities with me. Pick one:

• Fill out the Google Form https://forms.gle/ANT29aaYcTRuAVP6A 
• Email me: [email protected]

About the Google Form (to submit volunteer opportunities)

I need your name, email address, phone number, the name of the organization the project is associated with, a brief description of what you need help with, and when you need help. If you have anything else to share, add a brief description.

Mentioned in this episode

1. City of Perrysburg Commissions and Boards Page https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/165/Commissions-Boards Click on “Application for Public Volunteer,” and create an account to apply. 
2. Volunteer for Perrysburg’s Great American Cleanup in partnership with Partners for Clean Streams. Three Meadows Pond on April 12, 9:00-11:00 AM or Orleans Park on April 13, 1:00-3:00 PM. Click to Sign Up https://partnersforcleanstreams.my.salesforce-sites.com//volunteerEventSelectPageBootstrap?mid=a0L4W00000gVSfiUAG 
3. Partners for Clean Streams has volunteer opportunities https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/. Sign up for the clean-up event at Bissell-Stickney Nature Preserve on Saturday, March 29 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Click to sign up: https://partnersforcleanstreams.my.salesforce-sites.com/apex/volunteerEventRegisterPageBootstrap?cid=701Un00000LB4U5IAL 
4. Hospice of Northwest Ohio is always looking for adult and teen volunteers. No special skills needed. https://www.hospicenwo.org/volunteers/want-to-become-a-volunteer/ or call 419-661-4001.
5. The Ability Center of NW Ohio needs puppy raisers and fosters. Click the link to apply: https://abilitycenter.org/volunteering/. Thank you Stacie Baumbarger for the info!
6. Downtown Perrysburg Inc (Rock the Docks - Summer 2025) https://www.downtownperrysburg.org/contact/ 
7. Timothy’s Perrysburg Foundation (soup, clothing, mittens), contact Sara Ebright [email protected]. To learn more about Timothy’s Perrysburg Foundation, visit  https://www.timothysperrysburg.org/. 
8. Wood County Park District https://wcparks.org/volunteer/ 
9. Perrysburg Schools Foundation https://perrysburgschoolsfoundation.org/volunteer/ 
10. 5 Food Pantries mentioned: Perrysburg Township, Moms Mobile Mission, The Islamic Food Pantry, PCU Food Pantry, and the Jewish Federation’s Food Pantry. Contact each food pantry individually to volunteer. 

Episodes of The Perrysburg Podcast mentioned

Episode 11: featuring Marie Dunn: Fall Leaf Collection https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/11 

Episode 13: Food Resources (food pantry episode) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/13 

Episode 20 featuring Marie Dunn: Porch Pirates https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/20 

Episode 35 featuring Marie Dunn: Spring Brush Clean-Up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/35

Episode 36 featuring Brittinee Huntley (Downtown Perrysburg Inc) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/36 

Episode 67 featuring Stacie Baumbarger, re: The Ability Center Assistance Dogs Program. https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/67 

Episode 72 featuring Jesse Stock from Partners for Clean Streams https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/72 

Episode 86 featuring Amichai Stout from the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/86 

Click the link to sign up for the email list for The Perrysburg Podcast. I will notify you when each new episode comes out. https://bit.ly/3CXBxHN 

Links from this episode

• Volunteer Opportunities Google Form https://forms.gle/ANT29aaYcTRuAVP6A 
• Email Kim Newlove, Host of The Perrysburg Podcast, [email protected]
• Sign up for our weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
• Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast