AWLS Programs & Activities

• Community Events

• Breakfast with Santa
  December 9: Cub Pack 384 and the Sons of the American Legion Post 384 will host breakfast, a photo with Santa, crafts and holiday activities
• The Nutcracker on Ice
  Dec. 10: BGSU Slater Family Ice Arena is offering free admission for its performance of the Nutcracker on Ice.
• Drop Off and Shop
  December 10: Girl Scout Senior Troop 11550 is offering child care to give parents the opportunity to shop for the holidays.
• Whitehouse Library December Calendar
  Events and activities for this month at the Whitehouse Community Library
• Waterville Library Events Calendar
  December events at the Waterville Branch Library
• Winter Teen Programs at Waterville Library (Ages 10+)
  December - February: Exciting events for tweens and teens at your local library
• Lucas County Board of DD Calendar of Events
  Free or low-cost community events for children and families of all abilities

• 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.
• 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

• Toledo Volleyball Club Winter League (Grades 3-12)
  January - March: A popular option for players who do not want to travel. Registration includes practices and matches.
• Aventus Climbing Clubs (14+)
  Practice weekly, private instruction & structured curriculum

• Local Offers

• BGSU Recreation Center Membership Special
  Offer available Oct. 30 - Dec. 22, with membership valid through April 28, 2024.
• BGSU Falcon Future Kids Club
  Kids up to age 12 will receive a number of benefits, including free admission to BGSU athletics event when they register for Kids Club.

• Community Support

• Apply for Free Home Repairs
  Group Mission Trips and First Presbyterian Maumee are teaming up to host a volunteer work camp to support elderly, disabled, low income and veteran homeowners with home repairs from June 16-22, 2024. Applications are due Feb. 9, 2024.
• 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.