AWLS Programs & Activities

• Buffalo Rock Micro Mile
  September 16 - $25 registration to support AWHS Cross Country and Track & Field teams
• AWLS Junior Cross Country Series (K-6)
  Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3: Sponsored by Dave's Running, all primary and middle school students are encouraged to participate. Registration is FREE.
• AWHS Fall Choir Concert
  October 12, 7:00 p.m. - Admission is Free

• Community Events

• Healthy Me, Drug Free Poster Contest (Grades 4-9)
  Submissions Due: September 26 - Sponsored by the Ohio State Chiropractic Association. Gift card prizes for student winners and their classrooms.
• Fall Open House
  September 30: Sponsored by Renewed Outdoors - families can enjoy bounce houses, pumpkin painting and launching, and check out the big trucks onsite.
• Halloween Trunk or Treat
  October 25: Free community event sponsored by the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
• Transition Summit (Age 16-20)
  November 8: The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities will provide information for students and families as they prepare for their futures after high school. Pre-registration recommended.
• Lucas County Board of DD Calendar of Events
  Free or low-cost community events for children and families of all abilities
• Waterville Library Events
  September activities calendar
• Whitehouse Library September Events Calendar
  Events and activities for this month at the Whitehouse Community Library

• Auditions & Performances

• Lessons

• ProMedica Safe Sitter Program (Grades 6-8)
  Students are invited to learn child care skills, first aid, safety skills and business skills before starting to babysit.
• BGSU Saturday Art Program
  Fall series begins September 16: Fine arts lessons at Bowling Green State University
• RiverFront Studios: Art & Music Lessons
  Art lessons, group piano, group guitar lessons, & preschool music lessons. With options available for different ages and levels of ability.

• Athletic Clubs and Activities

• Free Golf Clinics for Students with Special Needs (Ages 8-16)
  October 6, 20 and November 3: Sponsored by the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Registration is first come, first served.
• Glass City Broomball (Girls, Grades 8-12)
  Practices start in November and games run from February-March. You can start a new team or join an existing one. Contact [email protected] with questions.
• Anthony Wayne Youth Foundation
  AWYF offers a variety of athletics opportunities for students year-round.

• Community Support Organizations

• AWLS Community Resource Guide
  AWLS Counselors have assembled a list of area support organizations for families seeking assistance.
• AWLS Surrogate Parents Needed
  Make a difference by serving as an advocate for a student with disabilities. Contact the AWLS Student Services Department at 419-877-5377 to learn more.
• Cherry St. Mission Workforce Development
  Adults can learn in-demand skills that increase employability and earning capacity in fields such as auto tech, building trades, culinary arts and office specialist.
• Ohio GuideStone Foster Care Program
  Support families fostering medically-fragile children by becoming a licensed volunteer.