September 1-18

“Coat Off My Back Project:” Collecting new or gently used coats for families in need; City of Zion and Friendship Baptist; Sponsored by Daughters of Promise Ministry: 567-277-0494

St. Marks MBC Pre-Women’s Day Shoe Fashion and Luncheon: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; “Walking in Unison with God;” Speaker Sis Wanda Butts of Indiana Ave: 419-266-1291

September 5

First Missionary Baptist Church 5^th Pastoral Anniversary: Pastor Donald Murray and First Lady Amanda Murray; Guests Pastor Gerald Fletcher and congregation

“Singing for Survivors” Karaoke Event: El Camino Real on Sylvania; 4 to 8 pm; Proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Light the Night Walk campaign: 216-910-1217 or www.lls.org/noh

Praise Temple: Service moved to Noon: 419-870-6760

September 8

UT Eberly Center for Women’s “Doing Business in the 21^st Century:” Resources every woman needs to grow her business; 5:30 to 7:30 pm; Eberly Eager Conference Room: 419-530-8570

September 11

West Toledo Bereavement Monthly Meeting: Bethlehem Baptist Church: 567-249-7470

All Saints Episcopal Church Annual Luncheon: 11:30 am – social; 11:45 – luncheon; Program starts at 12:45 pm; Guest speaker Charma Jones Quarles, former Toledoan; All Saints Praise Dancers and Drummers: 419-343-4292

Body of Christ Fellowship Church “Back to School, Kids’ Fun Fair:” 10 am to 2 pm; Health screenings, immunizations, certificates for free hair cuts, school supplies: 419-464-8586

September 12

Local 14 Women’s Committee Annual Flea Market: UAW Local 14 Hall; 9 am to 5 pm; Vendor space available: 419-297-0609 or 419-344-4791

September 14

CASA Information Meeting: Reynolds Corner Branch Library; 7 to 8 pm

September 15

Friendly Center Health Fair: 11 am to 1 pm; Free blood glucose and cholesterol screenings; child care and door prizes

September 16

City of Zion Men’s Empowerment Explosion 2010: Special guests Bishop Larry Trotter and psalmists T’mara Spears and Chris Rowell; 7 pm

September 18

St. Mark’s MBC Pre-Women’s Day Shoe and Fashion show: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; “Walking in Unison with God;” Speaker Sis Karen Waddles of Chicago’s Zion Hill Church: 419-266-1291

GLADettes Youth Club fundraiser: Bus trip to Detroit for the Universoul Circus; noon: 419-535-5960

Universal New Beginnings C.O.G.I.C. 10^th Pastoral Anniversary: For Pastor Robert Witty and First Lady Rhonda Witty; “Holy Ghost Knockout;” 7 pm: 419-508-1210

Fairview’s “Choir Idol:” 1 to 4 pm; Pig roast and BBQ chicken; Games and prizes: 419-531-4201

St. Paul MBC Annual Women’s Day: 10:45 am; Guest speaker Min Crystal Dixon from End Time Christian Fellowship Church; “One Woman in the Presence of a King”

September 20

Discussion Circle: Support and sisterly love for women incest, child sexual abuse and rape survivors; Learn about “The Acceptances, The Promises and Permissions;” 5:30 to 7:30 pm: 419-729-0245

September 21

Fifth Third Bank’s College Preview Night: Fifth Third Field; 5:30 to 7:30 pm; Free event for high school juniors and seniors and parents; 21 colleges and universities offering information; Drawing for scholarships

September 23

ProMedica Free Educational Event: “Obesity, diabetes and metabolism: Weighing the evidence;” Toledo Hospital Education Center Auditorium; 6:30 to 8:30 pm; Q & A by panel of health professionals: 419-291-7901

September 25

Libbey High School Final Round-up: Party for celebration of Libbey HS; Noon til 5 pm; Libbey memorabilia, door prizes, tours of the building: 419-255-0433

Toledo Beta Gamma’s Annual “Calla Lily Educators” Award Luncheon: 11 am; Pinnacle; Honoring Toledo educators: 419-243-8757

September 26

First Missionary Baptist Church 5^th Pastoral Anniversary: Pastor Donald Murray and First Lady Amanda Murray; guests Rev. John Roberts and congregation

September 28

8^th Annual Black College Tour Informational Meeting: Kent Branch Library; 6 to 7:30 pm; Easter week southern tour: 419-478-7844 or 419-944-5912