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  • Things to do in and around Perrysburg

    Things to do in and around Perrysburg
    2025/12/19
    When I visit other cities, I Google, "Things to do in and around [name of city]." In today's episode, I share things to do in and around Perrysburg from the perspective of a local. The FULL show notes are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/126. Search my back-catalog on perrysburgpodcast.com for ideas. Examples are below: Places of worshipPublic transportation in PerrysburgWhere to find SantaCemeteriesPharmaciesThree Dog Bakery + pet infoFree stuff + second-hand storesEvery park in PerrysburgWay Public LibraryWalleye fishingVolunteer opportunities + food banksRestaurants, bars/breweries, bakeries/dessert, butcher shopsTown Center at Levis CommonsCoffeeKayaking + boat launchesIce cream shopsVisit Perrysburg (CVB)Municipal poolMotorcycle dealershipsPlanes, trains, automobilesNorma Stark Memory Garden & Labyrinth American LegionFriday night car shows (May–Oct)Homecoming Festival Farmers Market (May-October) Also, check sources of information mentioned in Episode 6: Perrysburg Messenger-Journal (local newspaper) https://www.perrysburg.com The Buzz Book https://buzzbookonline.com/ Perrysburg, Ohio Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Perrysburg Perrysburg Living Magazine (no website)Way Public Library https://www.waylibrary.info Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce https://www.perrysburgchamber.com/ Visit Perrysburg (CVB) https://visitperrysburg.com/ Historic Perrysburg Inc. https://www.historicperrysburg.org History & Museums Historic Perrysburg Inc. https://www.historicperrysburg.org Perrysburg Area Historic Museum (Spafford House) https://www.perrysburgmuseum.com/ Fort Meigs Historic Site (Perrysburg) https://fortmeigs.org/ Wood County Museum (Bowling Green) https://woodcountyhistory.org/ Wolcott House (Maumee) https://www.wolcotthouse.org/Toledo Museum of Art https://toledomuseum.org/ Toledo Zoo – ProMedica Museum of Natural History https://www.toledozoo.org/ Imagination Station (downtown Toledo) https://www.imaginationstationtoledo.org/ National Museum of the Great Lakes https://nmgl.org Metroparks Toledo Glass City Metropark + The Ribbon https://metroparkstoledo.com/theribbon Wildwood Preserve Metropark + The Manor House https://metroparkstoledo.com/explore-your-parks/wildwood-preserve-metropark Cannaley Treehouse Village (Oak Openings area) https://metroparkstoledo.com/explore-your-parks/cannaley-treehouse-village Metroparks Toledo main site: https://metroparkstoledo.com/ Wood County Park District https://wcparks.org/ Sawyer Quarry Nature PreserveW.W. Knight Nature PreserveSlippery Elm Bike Trail Mary Jane Thurston Park (Grand Rapids) (Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Oops, not a Wood County Park). Stop by Snyder's Pizza (Grand Rapids) Planetariums Bowling Green State University (BGSU) https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/physics-and-astronomy/bgsu-planetarium.html University of Toledo (UT) https://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/rpbo/ The 577 Foundation (Perrysburg) https://577foundation.org/ Koi fish inside the geodesic domeBirds & Bees roomCuriosity ShopPhone of the Wind (grief tool) Toledo Zoo https://www.toledozoo.org/ Lights Before ChristmasTrain rideFind the Snow leopard - it's my favorite animal at The Toledo Zoo! Outdoors/hunting retail Bass Pro Shops (Rossford) https://www.basspro.com Cabela's (Dundee, MI) https://stores.cabelas.com/ Fitness + golf Fort Meigs YMCA (Perrysburg, Eckel Junction Rd) (ymcatoledo.org)Crosswinds (Perrysburg) Golf Course https://www.crosswindsgolfclubanddrivingrange.com Belmont Country Club https://www.thebelmontcountryclub.comX-Golf Perrysburg (playxgolf.com)Perry Falls Mini Golf https://www.facebook.com/perryfallsminigolf/ Glow Golf at Sylvania Playland https://www.sylvaniaplayland.com Indoor things to do Cinemark Levis Commons 12 cinemark.comInterstate Lanes (Rossford) interstatelanes.comToledo Walleye https://www.toledowalleye.com Ice skating Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter https://sylvaniatamoshanter.com Ice skating BGSU, Bowling Green https://www.bgsu.edu/ice-arena.html Franklin Park Mall (Toledo) https://visitfranklinparkmall.com Other Shopping in Perrysburg Levis Commons https://shopleviscommons.com/ (shopleviscommons.com)Various shops in the Historic District (Louisiana Ave., Second St. Third St. Perrysburg)Strip-mall cluster at Louisiana Ave and S. Boundary St (Perrysburg):Plato's ClosetOnce Upon a ChildClothes MentorGathering Volumes (bookstore)The Gilded Exchange (near Sidelines + Plato's Closet) Libraries Way Public Library (Perrysburg) (waylibrary.info). Check out the cake pans and the "Beyond Books" section.Wood County Library System https://www.wcdpl.org/ Toledo Lucas County Public Library System https://www.wcdpl.org/ Main Library (325 Michigan St. Toledo, OH) - check out the rooftop patio! Visit Toledo Website https://visittoledo.org/ Toledo Mud Hens + holiday lights at/near the stadium ("Hensville") https://www.milb.com/toledo/news/...
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    26 分
  • Perrysburg Transit

    Perrysburg Transit
    2025/12/12

    We're talking about Perrysburg Transit today. This episode is a follow-up to Episode 28 of The Perrysburg Podcast, which was Part 3 of my Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Series in February 2024.

    According to the City of Perrysburg's website, Perrysburg Transit provides door-to-door transportation services for citizens who need a ride to their medical appointments, work, shopping trips, and much more within the City of Perrysburg. To learn more, visit

    https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/169/Perrysburg-Transit

    Perrysburg Transit 116 W. Third Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551

    • Call 419-872-8430 between 8 AM - 4 PM daily.
    • Rides are available Monday-Saturday from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (As of December 11, 2025). Rides may be scheduled up to one week in advance.
    • Email Perrysburg Transit

    If you know someone who needs a ride in the City of Perrysburg, tell them about Perrysburg Transit! Special thanks to Michelle Emge for providing input for this episode. Keep up the good work, Perrysburg Transit!

    Links from this episode

    • Perrysburg Transit https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/169/Perrysburg-Transit
    • TARTA (Toledo, OH) https://tarta.com/
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    • Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
    • Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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    10 分
  • 5 Santa Sightings in December 2025

    5 Santa Sightings in December 2025
    2025/12/05

    In this episode, I share 5 places you can find Santa in Perrysburg in December 2025. Thank you to the Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group for input on this episode!

    1. City of Perrysburg's Fire Station (W. Indiana Avenue) December 5, 2025, 3-5:15 PM. Plus, he'll be in Visit Perrysburg's Home for the Holidays Parade Downtown at 6 PM. Learn more at https://www.visitperrysburg.com or https://www.facebook.com/VisitPerrysburg
    2. Levis Commons. For hours, visit https://shopleviscommons.com/santa or https://www.facebook.com/LevisCommons
    3. Three Dog Bakery December 6 and 7, 2025, 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Cost is $10 ($5 goes to the Wood Country Humane Society) To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044359131109
    4. Bass Pro (Rossford) Santa visits Bass Pro daily. Visitors get a free 4X6 picture with him. Pets are welcome. Make a reservation online up to 7 days in advance: basspro.com.
    5. www.419Santa.com is a website Santa uses to make appointments for his appearances in NW Ohio, including Perrysburg. Visit 419Santa.com for more information.

    For more information about upcoming Santa Sightings, read the Perrysburg Messenger Journal Newspaper (in print or online), check for information on social media (like the Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group), and ask your friends, family, neighbors, and church family if they've seen Santa in Perrysburg.

    The City of Perrysburg Police Division on Walnut Street has a "Letters to Santa mailbox" in their lobby for anyone who would like to exchange letters with Santa. Be sure to include your return address when you mail your letter, so Santa can write back!

    Other links

    • Perrysburg Messenger Journal Newspaper https://www.perrysburg.com
    • Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Perrysburg
    • Letters to Santa Mailbox Perrysburg Police Division 330 Walnut St. (Perrysburg, OH)
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    7 分
  • Interview with Molly Johnson, Funeral Director at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home

    Interview with Molly Johnson, Funeral Director at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home
    2025/11/28

    In today's episode, I sit down with Molly Johnson from Witzler Shank-Walker-Funeral Home. During our conversation, Molly shares her career path, services Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home offers, the benefits of pre-planning a funeral, unique send-offs she has helped with, and more. Whether you're curious about funeral traditions, looking for resources for your own family, or simply want to hear a story about someone making a meaningful difference in her hometown, this conversation offers warmth, wisdom, and practical insights for everyone.

    Molly Johnson is a Perrysburg resident and a Funeral Director at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home in Perrysburg, OH. She was born and raised in Marion, OH. She graduated from CCMS in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science. Molly started her apprenticeship at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home in Perrysburg in 2007 and has been there since.

    The FULL show notes can be found at https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/123

    Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory

    222 East South Boundary Street
    Perrysburg, Ohio 43551

    Phone: (419) 874-3133

    molly@walkerfuneralhomes.com

    Perrysburg@walkerfuneralhomes.com

    Website https://www.walkerfuneralhomes.com/

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WalkerFamilyFuneralHomes

    Topics covered

    • Molly's background and career path
    • Challenges and rewards of the funeral industry
    • Services offered by Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home
    • Benefits of having funeral arrangements decided in advance
    • Financial considerations
    • Community events, like the annual Pumpkin Patch and Easter Egg Hunt
    • Myths and Misconceptions About Funerals
    • Follow-up calls to families after services to check on their well-being

    Other links

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    • Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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    49 分
  • Legacy Interviews: Saving Stories That Matter

    Legacy Interviews: Saving Stories That Matter
    2025/11/21

    I am buying a legacy interview product for my parents as a holiday gift this year. The two products I'm considering are Storyworth and Remento. You will learn about legacy interviews, Storyworth, and Remento in this episode.

    ⭐️ This episode is NOT sponsored. I do not work for Storyworth or Remento, and I am not compensated in any way for talking about these products.

    What is a legacy interview? According to ChatGPT, a legacy interview is a conversation that preserves a person's memories, stories, values, and life lessons for future generations.

    Links from this episode

    • Storyworth https://welcome.storyworth.com/
    • Remento https://www.remento.co/
    • Remento on Shark Tank https://bit.ly/43K7YE9
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    12 分
  • 2025 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive and Red Cross Blood Donation Insights with Christy Peters

    2025 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive and Red Cross Blood Donation Insights with Christy Peters
    2025/11/14

    In the first part of the episode, I talk about the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Then, I share my conversation with Christy Peters (Regional Communications Director, American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region). Christy talks about the importance of blood donation, nutrition and hydration tips for donors, the benefits of using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, how to volunteer with the American Red Cross, and more.

    2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive - Police vs. Fire

    Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:00 - 6:00 PM

    Schaller Memorial Building (American Legion Post 28)

    130 W. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551

    To make an appointment, use one of these three scheduling options:

    1️⃣ Website https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

    2️⃣ Blood Donor App (iOS or Android) https://www.redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html

    3️⃣ 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

    🙏🏻 THANK YOU Angie Teetrick (City of Perrysburg Police Division's Communications Officer) for telling me about this year's event and the history of the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Perrysburg.

    👉 Perrysburg Police on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/perrysburgpolicedivision

    👉 Perrysburg Fire on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PerrysburgFire

    More links from this episode

    • Donate blood https://www.redcross.org/
    • Blood Donor Apps - Apple App Store and Google Play https://www.redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html
    • Red Cross Phone Number 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767)
    • Volunteer redcross.org/volunteer
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    • Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
    • Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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    41 分
  • Conversations That Keep Seniors Thriving – with Perrysburg Resident Colleen Fisher (Director of Sales and Marketing at St. Clare Commons)

    Conversations That Keep Seniors Thriving – with Perrysburg Resident Colleen Fisher (Director of Sales and Marketing at St. Clare Commons)
    2025/11/07

    Colleen Fisher is a social worker and the Director of Sales and Marketing at St. Clare Commons, a Senior Living Community, located at 12469 Five Point Road (Perrysburg, OH). St. Clare Commons offers various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and skilled nursing care.

    During our interview, Colleen describes the amenities and services provided at St. Clare Commons, such as personalized care, social activities, and community engagement. She also coaches me on natural ways to initiate meaningful conversations with my own parents, using open-ended questions about future plans and daily living abilities. No matter where you are in your life, I hope this episode helps you, too.

    There are several myths surrounding senior living communities - such as it being an old folks' home or a place for those who can't take care of themselves. During our conversation, Colleen explains that senior living communities offer a vibrant lifestyle with amenities and social activities. Caregiver strain is also discussed.

    Links from this episode

    • Colleen Fisher email address colleen.fisher900@commonspirit.org
    • Colleen's Phone Numbers (Office) 567-336-6339, 419-346-2694 (Mobile)
    • Website - St. Clare Commons https://www.chilivingcommunities.org/locations/ohio/st-clare-commons
    • Facebook Page - St. Clare Commons https://www.facebook.com/StClareCommons
    • Bowling Green State University https://www.bgsu.edu/
    • University of Toledo https://www.utoledo.edu
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    50 分
  • Cemeteries

    Cemeteries
    2025/10/31

    In this episode, I list the 5 cemeteries with a Perrysburg, OH address. Then, I explain how the timing of the episode lines up with The Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) and All Saints' Day. Plus, I share my personal belief, that You're never truly gone as long as someone still speaks your name.

    5 Cemeteries with a Perrysburg, OH address

    1. Lyon (or Lyons) Cemetery 25441 West River Road https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2541978/lyon-cemetery?utm_source=chatgpt.com
    2. Fort Meigs Union Cemetery 620 W Indiana Ave. (fortmeigs.cemsites.com)
    3. Saint Rose Cemetery 11330-11598 Avenue Road (OH SR 795) (saintroseonline.org)
    4. Restlawn Memorial Park — 3665 Genoa Rd https://bsgrestlawn.com/
    5. Hufford Cemetery — 10199 Wyandot Place https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/41519/hufford-cemetery

    Other links from this episode

    • Disney/Pixar's animated movie Coco was mentioned in this episode.
    • Bring your photos to The Lutheran Church of the Master at 9:00 AM on November 2, 2025. The address is 28744 Simmons Rd. Perrysburg, OH. Watch online: https://www.facebook.com/MastersMessagePerrysburg
    • For All the Saints (hymn) YouTube video
    • Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
    • Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
    • Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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    9 分