Classes are forming for adults who want to speak and want to be able to communicate in Spanish. The classes are based on practical conversation, in a friendly environment and with fun and creative activities.

If after a stressful and busy day at work you don’t want to sit in a classroom to learn, then, this is the class for you. If you are concerned because you don’t speak a word or you speak just “un poquito,” we will work with you at your pace and at your level. Don’t worry!

Classes are taught in groups and will be starting Feb. 1, 2012. This program is hosted at Toledo Area Ministries, 3043 Monroe, Toledo. Affordable fee. Register now. Call 419-461-4652.

EOPA Head Start Program’s 2^nd Annual Sweetheart’s Ball is Feb. 16

The EOPA Head Start Program invites fathers and daughters and mothers and sons of families currently enrolled in Head Start to attend its annual gala affair. The EOPA Head Start Program will hold the second annual Sweetheart’s Ball with music, refreshments, raffles, games, and dancing. Families will be able to participate in an educational training session.

The ball will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the EOPA Head Start Program offices, 525 Hamilton St., Toledo.

Center for the Education of Women - The University of Michigan

2012 Women of Color Task Force (WCTF) Conference:

30 Years of Leadership, Legacy and Change       
March 2, 2012 - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location:  Michigan League, Rackham Auditorium, and the Modern Languages Building

Attendees may select from 35 workshop sessions and shop in the expanded marketplace, which features a diverse group of local businesses and community organizations. This event is open to all UM personnel (staff, faculty, and students) and to the general public.

For more information visit:   

http://www.cew.umich.edu/progevents/2012-women-color-task-force-wctf-conference

The Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center – Cleveland State University
Support Groups for Women
Women's Issues Group facilitated by the CSU Counseling Center
Maintaining Boundaries, Communication, Assertiveness, Self-Esteem, Resilience, Relationships, and more. The group will meet on Wednesday afternoons beginning February 1, 2012. A pre-screening appointment is required and can be scheduled by calling the CSU Counseling Center at 216.687.2277.
Dating & Domestic Violence Support Group hosted by the Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center of Cleveland
This grant-funded program is open to those ages 17-24. Dates and location are confidential. A pre-screening is required. Contact Kathleen Vogtsberger for more info: 216.229.2420 or kvogtsberger@dvcac.org 

Women’s Center – Bowling Green State University

Love Your Body Through Thick & Thin Series
A three part series that focuses on YOU and improving your relationship with your body.

EveryBODY Rocks:  Love Your Body at Any Size
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 6pm

NoBODY’s This Perfect:  Media and Society’s Influence on your Body
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6pm

STARVED Movie & Discussion 
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6pm
A short documentary that delves into the dysfunctional relationship women face with food and their bodies. Presenter: Ashley Zavertnik, Counseling Center

All events located at 107 Hanna Hall

Co-sponsored by the Women’s Center

For more information call 419-372-7227 or visit http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/women

Tues & Thurs, January 31 – Feb. 9, 2012: QuickBooks Pro – Intro Class

Through this beginner’s QuickBooks class learn hands-on how to: Set up vendors, customers and employees; Work with bank accounts; Use other accounts in QuickBooks Pro; Enter sales and create invoices; receive payments; pay bills; and track and pay sales tax.  There are still a few seats available so call today to reserve your spot! – 5:30 – 7:30 pm   Fee: $45.00 

Thurs, February 2: Brown Bag Seminar

Preparing for the Job Search and Interview with Beth Nicholson, Director, UT Career Services - Tucker Hall 0180 - 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Thurs, March 1: 4^th Annual Celebrity Wait Night

Parkway Place 6 – 9 pm - Tickets: single - $40, table of 10 - $350

Reservations necessary – no tickets sold at the door.

Call 419.530.8570 for more information or visit www.womenscenter.utoledo.edu 
 

Feb. 6, 2012: Breakfast at Uncle John’s Pancake House leaving at 9:45AM;          
Feb. 7^: Broadway Foods/Rite Aid Escort at 9:45AM; Gentiva Home Health Care at 10:00AM, “The Importance of Regularly Checking Your Blood Pressures and Blood Sugar” and will offer blood pressure/blood sugar checks; afternoon Mexican Bingo 12:30-3:30PM;
Feb 8^: Burrito Breakfast Fundraiser, ($1.25 each), from 9:00-10:00AM; Arm Chair  Exercises at 9:30AM with Angela Etter, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student; “Non-Medicated Pain Management” by David Riethmille 10:00AM; SNAP (food stamps applications) by Glenna Barnes at 10:00AM; Spanish Class 10:30AM;
Feb 9^: Troy Hill from the Pharmacy Counter on “Taking Your Meds on Time” and the RX Wrap at 10:00AM  with Sam Burnett;              
Feb. 10: Casino Trip to Motor City leaving at 8:30AM; Arm Chair Exercises at 9:30 with Angela Etter, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student; Wii Games 9:30-1:00PM; Spanish Class 10:30AM;                
A fundraising trip to Motor City Casino is planned for Feb. 10; Cost is $22 and you will receive $25 in Free Play. Anyone 21 and over is welcome to come. Questions:   419-242-1144.

Ongoing – 6:00 – 9:00PM: First Friday, the first Friday of every month.  Free cultural and art presentations in an informal gathering.  The Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center - 1225 Broadway ; 419-241-1655 – www.sofiaquinteroculturalcenter.org

January-February 2012, 10:30AM – 4:00PM: Winter Weekends,
learn about ice carving demonstrations and indoor events and activities at the Zoo on weekends; Toledo Zoo;                                                                                       http://www.toledozoo.org/visit/directions.html

March 2, 2012, 7:00PM: Xhibit Chrome, Modern Dance program; at Valentine Theatre,

Toledo School for the Arts - 333 14th Street, 419-246-8732 - www.ts4arts.org

March 21, 2012: Entre Amigos

Celebrity style fund raising dinner in support of the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center. 419-241-1655 – www.sofiaquinteroculturalcenter.org

Jan. 2-31, 2012 10:00AM- 5:00PM: Polar Bear Days, Winter visitors will find plenty to see and do at the Zoo. In Northern Trek, polar bears, along with other winter-loving animals including wolves, tigers, and deer. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 3900 Wildlife Way - 216-661-6500.

Feb. 8, 2012 - 7:30PM: Chucho Valdés with the Afro-Cuban Messengers
11150 East Boulevard - Cleveland, Ohio 44106, 216-421-7350 - www.clevelandart.org

Feb. 20, 2012 – 10:00AM - 1:00PM: Fairytales & Frogs, Get nose-to-nose with frogs during Get-Close Encounters and decipher myth from reality by talking with the Zoo’s frog keepers. Other activities include a frog craft, storytelling and an interactive life-size “Frogger” game that teaches the importance of frogs in our ecosystem, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 3900 Wildlife Way - 216-661-6500.

Café Bellas Artes - On going: Join members of the Latino community for monthly discussions and cultural sharing with art, music, poetry, literature, and much more. Events are held periodically on Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 11150 East Boulevard - Cleveland, Ohio 44106, 216-421-7350 - www.clevelandart.org