Community Briefs: 07-16-14

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Way Public Library Foundation & Friends announce book sale
PERRYSBURG – The Way Public Library Foundation & Friends (WPLFF) will host a book sale on
Thursday from 2 to p.m.
Thousands of books will be for sale, including a great selection of new and used adult fiction and
nonfiction titles, juvenile, and young adult books.
Shop for books in other categories, too, such as diet and nutrition, inspirational, cookbooks, history,
biography, and much more. As always, shop early for the very best selection.
Books are sold by the bag, and bags are provided at the sale. Prices are $15 for a large bag and $5 for a
small bag; items may also be purchased individually.
All proceeds benefit Way Public Library.
Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend and take advantage of WPLFF’s extensive assortment
of bargain-priced books.
Farmers’ Market in Fostoria Saturday
FOSTORIA – The next Fostoria Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the former
downtown KeyBank at 133 W. Tiffin Street.
The theme is "Summerfest," and will feature music by members of the Fostoria Community Band.
The Fostoria Garden Club Ltd will offer plants, unique container gardens, and Coonies Corn.
Joseph’s Greenhouse, Conines Country Market, Rimelspach’s, and Veggies & Such and will be the
featured produce vendors. More than a dozen other vendors will be there as well.
The Fostoria Historical Society, Friends of the Library, and the Arcadia Methodist Church will also offer
items for sale.
The Farmers’ Market is sponsored by the Fostoria Garden Club, Ltd., in cooperation with the Fostoria
Chamber of Commerce, KeyBank, and the Review Times.
Author talks metal detecting
PERRYSBURG – Jim Head, a resident of Archbold, will sign copies of his book, "Hidden Treasures in
Secret Places" on Saturday at My Daily Grind, 120 Louisiana Ave., from 1 to 3 p.m.
"Hidden Treasures in Secret Places" is a book about metal detecting and treasure hunting with
over 20 years experience and research. This book will help readers make exciting finds, meet new
friends, teach others, and give back.
Local author signs books
FOSTORIA – Erma Kummerer, a resident of Fostoria, will be available to sign copies of her book,
"Someday I’ll Ride a Train," Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bookshelf II & More,
210 S. Main St,
Some little boys have dreams of being cowboys, builders, sea captains, or maybe racecar drivers, while
others dream of driving a big, black train. Little boys and big trains seem to go together naturally.

Imagine yourself as a little kid again dreaming the big dreams of childhood. Do you remember letting your
imagination go and pretending to do all those big things in your dreams? Losing yourself in your
imagination is what childhood is made of.
Henry County genealogists update cemetery records
The Henry County Genealogical Society will not hold a meeting this month.
Instead a few individuals and members will be updating cemeteries in Henry County.
Anyone interested in volunteering to help in this endeavor would greatly be appreciated.
For more information, contact President Bill Latta at [email protected].

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