Community Roundup: Community foundation to host 5K at Twin Oast Brewing

Community foundation to host 5K Run for Beer

PORT CLINTON - The Ottawa County Community Foundation (OCCF) asked community members to be active, have fun and give back by participating in the 5K Run for Beer to be held on Catawba Island at Twin Oast Brewing at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, during the brewery’s five-year anniversary activities.

Named the beneficiary by Ohio Brewery Running Series, OCCF will receive a portion of every run ticket sold, ultimately furthering the Foundation’s countywide efforts to aid nonprofit organizations and local students through annual community grants and scholarships.

“Enjoy some healthy activity, great local beer and seasonal swag while supporting the important work OCCF is doing across Ottawa County,” said OCCF Trustee Marcia Jess. “Runners, walkers and joggers from all over are invited to participate.”

Ten percent of each regular registration goes directly to OCCF. For every highest level ($100) registration, OCCF will receive 100% of the ticket amount. Those not wishing to actively participate may still register to benefit OCCF’s efforts. The 5k-ish, informal “Fun Run” on Catawba Island starts and ends at the taproom at Twin Oast Brewing. Other brewery anniversary entertainment will be available onsite that day.

For more information and to register, visit breweryrunningseries.com.

FriendShip Kitchen opens in Oak Harbor

OAK HARBOR - FriendShip Stores, a leading convenience, food and fuel retailer in Ohio, announced an important milestone in its company’s history — the Grand Opening Celebration of the 20th FriendShip Kitchen, in Oak Harbor. The new store offers the FriendShip Kitchen proprietary food and beverage program and is one of 29 FriendShip stores the company operates along the shores of Lake Erie, from Toledo to Cleveland and down to Central Ohio. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on May 10.

The newest FriendShip Kitchen at 323 W. Water St. offers FriendShip Fuel and its proprietary FriendShip Kitchen restaurant menu. It also features FriendShip's award-winning loyalty program, where guests can enjoy exclusive member-only benefits, including discounts on fuel.

Kiwanis clean up Ohio 53

PORT CLINTON - The Port Clinton Kiwanis club gathered May 6 to clean up the road on Ohio 53 from McKinley Drive to Ohio 2.

This is just one of many community service projects that the club performs. This stretch of road is cleaned twice a year. The club meets every Wednesday at Ala Carte After Hours at noon and is always seeking community minded individuals.

Communities foundation, attorney general's office host Charitable University

FREMONT - The Sandusky County Communities Foundation (SCCF) with the Ohio Attorney General’s office recently held a board member training, called Charitable University. Charitable University focused on putting tools in the hands of charitable board members and key leaders so they can govern the organizations in which they serve with maximum effectiveness for impact.

“Beth Short with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office covered a broad range of topics related to serving on a nonprofit board. The training proved to be beneficial for seasoned, new, and prospective board members and nonprofit leaders and staff,” stated Executive Director of the SCCF Andrea Gibson.

Charitable University launched in January of this year on the Ohio Attorney General’s website, and Sandusky County Communities Foundation was honored to be just the third county in Ohio to have hosted the in-person training. Two identical training courses were held on May 2 and May 3 with over 100 attendees between the two days.

“The great turnout for Charitable University really shows the commitment that our nonprofit board members and leaders have in the area to living up to their legal obligations in ensuring the sound and ethical operations of the organizations that they serve,” Gibson said.

Those who participated in the training will receive a Charitable University completion certificate from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and will be listed on the OAG’s web page with others who participate in the training throughout the state.

To learn more, or to donate, visit sanduskyccf.org or contact Andrea Gibson at 419-332-1591 or director@sanduskyccf.org.

Wind chime class set at Arts Garage

PORT CLINTON - Another glass class with Joyce Waltz is coming to the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council’s Art Garage this month.

Make a fused glass wind chime using frit, bits of scrap glass, stringers, pre-cut designs or pre-fused flowers. Some glass cutting may be required with the scrap. Students will be given a 3-inch by 5-inch clear blank and five 5-inch chimes to decorate.

This class is being held 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at The Arts Garage (TAG), with instructor Joyce Waltz. This is a two-day class, the second session date will be chosen during the first session.

During the second session class members will assemble a wind chime using beads, which will be available, or you can bring your own to coordinate with your piece.

The class is for adults only. Cost is $40 per person and tickets can be purchased on the GPCAAC website at gpcaac.org.

The Arts Garage, home of the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council, is in the city’s old maintenance garage at 317 W. Perry St.

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