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  • Girl Scouts of Western Ohio with insights from Erika Jackson

    Girl Scouts of Western Ohio with insights from Erika Jackson
    Jan 30 2026

    Girl Scouts has been part of many childhoods, including mine! But, what's Girl Scouts like in 2026?

    In this episode of The Perrysburg Podcast, I talk with Erika Jackson (a Recruitment Specialist with Girl Scouts of Western Ohio) about what Girl Scouts is like in 2026 and how families in Perrysburg can get involved.

    We talk about who Girl Scouts is for (kindergarten through 12th grade), how troops are structured, what meetings look like, and how the girl-led model helps girls build confidence, leadership skills, and strong community connections. We also talk about volunteering, becoming a troop leader, camping opportunities, and how Girl Scouts continues to stay visible and active here in Perrysburg.

    And yes! It's cookie season. A surprise guest from a local troop stops by to read this year's cookie lineup, share pricing, and talk about how she'll be selling cookies this season.

    Whether you're a parent, caregiver, volunteer, or longtime cookie fan, this episode offers a helpful look at Girl Scouts in our community today.

    Links from this episode

    • Girl Scouts of Western Ohio https://www.gswo.org
    • Find Girl Scout Cookies https://www.gswo.org/findcookies
    • Girl Scouts Customer Care: 888-350-5090
    • Erika Jackson (Recruitment Specialist): erikajackson@gswo.org, 419-887-9457
    • Camp Libbey https://camp.gswo.org/properties/camp-libbey/
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    • 2026 Guest Application Form (Google Form) https://bit.ly/45c4nzD
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    35 min
  • Beyond Books, Beyond Books Junior, and Party Express at Way Public Library

    Beyond Books, Beyond Books Junior, and Party Express at Way Public Library
    Jan 23 2026

    This episode covers the who, what, when, where, how, and why of Beyond Books, Beyond Books Junior, and Party Express at Way Public Library in Perrysburg, Ohio.

    Why buy it when you can borrow it?

    Beyond Books https://www.beyondbooks.waylibrary.info/

    Way Public Library, https://www.waylibrary.info/

    101 E. Indiana Ave.
    Perrysburg, OH 43551

    419-874-3135

    THANK YOU to Arielle Harbauer at Way Public Library for telling me about Beyond Books, Beyond Books Junior, and Party Express. In my own words, Arielle is the Beyond Books Expert at Way Public Library. Contact info below ⬇️

    Arielle Harbauer, Beyond Books Expert

    arielleharbauer@waylibrary.info

    419-874-3135, ext. 128

    Other links from this episode

    • Contact Lisa Richard lisa.richard@waylibrary.info with any questions about donating to Way Public Library Foundation and Friends or visit https://foundation.waylibrary.info/
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    • Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
    • Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
    • 2026 Guest Application Form (Google Form) https://bit.ly/45c4nzD
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    14 min
  • 2026 Guest Application Process

    2026 Guest Application Process
    Jan 16 2026

    2026 Guest Application Process:

    1️⃣ Fill out the Guest Application Form online. 👉 https://bit.ly/45c4nzD

    2️⃣ Wait for my response.

    3️⃣ If you're offered an interview, respond to my email, and we'll plan your episode together.

    👉 If you don't hear back after four weeks, please email me at kim@perrysburgpodcast.com.

    The guest application process saves me time and helps me find guests who are a good fit for the show. I used a guest application process in 2025, and it worked well for me. I saved time and connected with some great guests. I look forward to connecting with even more guests in 2026!

    To learn more about my 2026 production schedule, listen to episode 128 or read the show notes: https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/128.

    Links from this episode

    • 2026 Guest Application Form (Google Form) https://bit.ly/45c4nzD
    • The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 128 (2026 production schedule)
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    • Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
    • Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com

    If you know someone who would make a great guest for this show, please share this episode with them. Subscribe to/follow this podcast for all future episodes. Popular links are below: ⬇️

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    8 min
  • Internet Providers

    Internet Providers
    Jan 9 2026
    We're talking about internet providers in Perrysburg today. If you've recently asked your friends and neighbors, "Who do you use for internet?" or "What else is out there?" this episode is for you. This episode is not sponsored. This episode has 3 parts: Internet providers mentioned by members of the Perrysburg, OH Facebook GroupWhat else is out there, according to my online research.What to consider when comparing and choosing an internet provider in Perrysburg. Compare providers using a spreadsheet. I like pen/paper. My husband prefers Excel. Make your shopping list before you talk to someone in sales. If you don't know what you need, it's hard for anyone to help you choose. Providers mentioned in this episode include a mix of fiber, cable, wireless, and satellite providers. Availability varies by address. In alphabetical order, they are: Amplex https://amplex.net/ AT&T https://www.att.com/local/internet/ohio/perrysburg Brightspeed https://www.brightspeed.com Buckeye Broadband https://www.buckeyebroadband.com/ CenturyLink https://www.centurylinkquote.com DISH https://dish.com/isg/internet/ Earthlink https://www.earthlink.net/ Frontier https://frontier.com/ HughesNet https://www.hughesnet.com/ Omni Fiber https://www.omnifiber.com/ Spectrum https://www.spectrum.com/internet-service/ohio/perrysburg Starlink https://starlink.com/ T-Mobile 5G Home Internet https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/plans Verizon 5G Home Internet https://www.verizonspecials.com/availability/5g/oh/perrysburg Viasat https://www.viasat.com Windstream (Kinetic) https://www.windstream.com XNET WiFi https://xnetwifi.com/ Consider the following when looking for an internet provider: Do you need internet for business or residential use?What will you use it for? Which devices will access the internet, and how many at the same time?Which providers are available where you live?What's your budget for internet?Are there any promotions? Can you bundle services to save money?What internet speed do you need for uploads and downloads? Do you need fiber? What's best for gaming, streaming, remote work, or rural coverage?What equipment (hardware) is provided? (Do you know how to use it?)Are you comfortable with the customer service offered (human-staffed, chat bots, 24/7)?Let me know what I missed - kim@perrysburgpodcast.com, Subject line: Episode 129 Share this episode with your friends and neighbors who need an internet provider. Popular podcast player links are below: ⬇️ Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/44hnVAK Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xNa9cT Audible https://adbl.co/4bdyJC7 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast Other links Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/newsletterFollow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcastEmail the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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    9 min
  • 2026 Vision Board and Episode To-Do List for The Perrysburg Podcast

    2026 Vision Board and Episode To-Do List for The Perrysburg Podcast
    Jan 2 2026
    This is my annual vision board episode. Last year's was episode 76. When I published it, I talked about my vision board and my episode to-do list for 2025. Today is the 2026 version. There are 12 categories on my 2026 vision board and 46 episode ideas. I didn't use all the episode ideas from 2025. I'm carrying several over to 2026. Plus, I added new ideas and left room for surprises. Subscribe to or follow The Perrysburg Podcast to find out what makes it onto the show in 2026! Subscribe to or follow The Perrysburg Podcast to find out what makes it onto the show in 2026! The FULL show notes are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/128. Know someone who might like this episode? Share it with them! Popular links are below: ⬇️ Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/44hnVAK Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xNa9cT Audible https://adbl.co/4bdyJC7 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast If you can help me with information or connections (for interviews) in 2026, please reach out via email kim@perrysburgpodcast.com. THANK YOU! 2026 Vision Board Categories Scheduled EpisodesFaith Community Leaders and Places of WorshipAttractionsResident interviewsSources of InformationThe ArtsSportsScoutsSchool-relatedCity of Perrysburg TopicsPolice and Fire Department TopicsMiscellaneous Topics Scheduled Episodes (new category) Vision Board/to-do list episode (today)Finale/3-year podcast anniversary celebration episode on July 3, 2026. Faith Community Leaders and Places of Worship The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo/Mosque - Mona, https://icgt.org/ The Christian Science Reading Room - Chuck, http://www.christiansciencenwo.org/RdgRms/Stonebridge Church https://www.stonebridgepres.org/ St. Rose Catholic Church (and School) https://www.saintroseonline.org/Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church on Five Point Rd. https://sov-lcms.org/ First United Methodist Church https://www.perrysburgfirst.church/Presbyterian Church (Elm and Second) https://1stpresbyterianperrysburg.com/ Cedar Creek Church https://www.cedarcreek.tv/ *If you would like me to feature your church, email me: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com. Attractions in Perrysburg Fort Meigs YMCA https://www.ymca.org/locations/ymca-fort-meigs-center-health-promotion and the Mary Chris Kay Endowment. To donate, click the link: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/ymca-and-jcc-of-greater-toledo/endowment-gift-donation-form 577 Foundation (Heather Gallant) https://577foundation.org/ Fort Meigs Historical Site https://fortmeigs.org/Spafford House Museum https://www.perrysburgmuseum.com/Wood County Park District https://www.wcparks.orgToledo Metroparks https://metroparkstoledo.com/ Resident Interviews Remembering Perrysburg Resident Doug Pratt and talk about his land donationJustin and Christa MarchandLionel and Nikki BrockRichard Baranowski (Way Library local history librarian) Sources of Information Perrysburg Messenger Journal (PMJ) https://www.perrysburg.com/ Historic Perrysburg Inc. https://www.historicperrysburg.org/ The Arts (new category) Musicians for Causes @musiciansforcauses (IG), https://www.instagram.com/musiciansforcauses/ Special thanks to PHS Student Robbie Zhang for inspiring this category!The Perrysburg Chorale https://perrysburgchorale.com Audioflare Recording Studio at the Toledo School for the Arts (audiobook producer) https://www.audioflare.com/ Grass Roots Recycling to Reuse, LLC https://grassrootsrecyclingtoreuse.com/ Woodlands Park Sculpture Walk https://www.mainart-ery.com/ Perrysburg Hearts the Arts (Festival) https://visitperrysburg.com/ Sports Interview Chuck Jaco about Perrysburg High School sports https://www.perrysburgschools.net/athleticdepartment_hs.aspx Interview with local deer hunter Jason Holliday from the Harvest Holliday Podcast https://www.harvestholliday.com/ Interview with Mario from Maumee Tackle https://maumeetackle.net/ Gyms in PerrysburgInterview with Pickleball Paul Smithers about Pickleball in Perrysburg https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17bNPCYtt5/ Other sports for K-12-aged kids, like gymnastics and danceeSports at the high school https://www.perrysburgschools.net/Downloads/Club ESports flier_.pdf Curling (Black Swamp Curling Center in Bowling Green) https://bgcurlingclub.com/ Scouts Girl Scouts of Western Ohio https://www.gswo.org/ Boy Scouts Erie Shores Council https://www.erieshorescouncil.org/ School-related topics Autism AwarenessPENTA (public vocational school in Perrysburg) https://www.pentacareercenter.org/ City of Perrysburg Topics Revitalize Perrysburg Phase II with the City of Perrysburg's New Public Information Officer, Casey Kenworthy (Spring) https://revitalizeperrysburg.com/ Police and Fire Department Topics Township - topics of choice, https://www.perrysburgtownship.us/ City - topics of choice, https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/ Miscellaneous Topics Small Business Saturday (November 2026 - the Saturday after Thanksgiving...
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    23 min
  • Ways to Give Back in and Around Perrysburg

    Ways to Give Back in and Around Perrysburg
    Dec 26 2025
    When people talk about giving back, they often use the word volunteering. I used that word in episodes 84 and 88 when I talked about volunteer opportunities in Perrysburg. Not everything that helps our community fits neatly under the "volunteering." Rather than have a third episode with volunteering in the title, I titled this episode, "Ways to Give Back in and Around Perrysburg." People give back in lots of ways here in Perrysburg: by volunteering their time, by donating resources, and by serving in leadership roles. Today, I'll walk through some practical ways to give back in and around Perrysburg, which may help you figure out what might be a good fit for you. Topics covered: SafetyChurchCity, Community, and EventsLocal AttractionsEnvironmentalInclusion and the Ability CommunityPeople experiencing medical challengesVeteransOlder AdultsHospiceClothingHelp ChildrenFood AnimalsRunningGeneral Service Safety Be a designated driver Church Committee or CouncilVolunteer at your church's nurseryDecorate for seasons or do yard workHelp with a funeral luncheon or other event City, Community, and Events General: Pick up trash at local parks, participate in Buy Nothing Perrysburg FB GroupsVolunteer with the City of Perrysburg's Commissions and Boards. https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/165/Commissions-Boards Click on "Application for Public Volunteer," and create an account to apply. Perrysburg Great American Clean-Up – Seasonal volunteer clean-up of parks and neighborhoods. https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/38Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. - DPI - Winterfest, Rock the Docks, Boots in the Burg, Zip the Burg, and more https://www.downtownperrysburg.orgWay Public Library Volunteer Programs https://waylibrary.info/index.php/24x7-service/volunteer-application-formHelp Tim Ansted (Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce) with the Homecoming Parade Local Attractions 577 Foundation https://www.577foundation.orgFort Meigs Historic Site https://fortmeigs.org/volunteer Environmental General: weeding gardens (at an older adult's house, 577 Foundation, or a Garden Club)Partners For Clean Streams https://partnersforcleanstreams.orgGrass Roots Recycling to Reuse Network, LLC https://grassrootsrecyclingtoreuse.com/ The Wood County Park District https://wcparks.org/volunteer/ Metroparks Toledo https://metroparkstoledo.com/get-involved/volunteer/ Inclusion and the Ability Community The Ability Center of Greater Toledo (Assistance Dogs) https://abilitycenter.org/ County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Special Olympics) https://www.woodcountydd.org/volunteer People experiencing medical challenges Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Ohio https://rmhctoledo.org/American Cancer Society: Fundraisers, like Relay For Life https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=111511American Red Cross - donate blood, deliver blood products to hospitals https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html Veterans Volunteer with the City or Township's Cemetery Board and partner with American Legion Post 28 to place flags at Veteran's graves (~Memorial Day and Veterans Day) If you're a Veteran, join the American Legion, and help with various projects https://www.facebook.com/pbpost28 Older Adults General: Mow grass, rake leaves, shovel snow, wash windows or dishes, take out trash, etcSet up a Knox box for neighbors, in case the Fire Department or Rescue Squad needs access. (Township and City both have this.)Deliver meals with the Perrysburg Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels). Contact the Wood County Committee on Aging wccoa.netVisit shut-ins. Have a conversation or read to them (PMJ Newspaper, buzz book, Perrysburg Living Magazine, their church's newsletter, Way Public Library's newsletter, a novel of their choosing, etc). Hospice Hospice of Northwest Ohio – Provide companionship, support and help with events or administrative tasks. https://www.hospicenwo.org/landing-pages/main/volunteers/Care360 Hospice (Toledo, OH) - provide companionship https://www.care360hospice.com/ Clothing Timothy's Perrysburg Foundation (at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church on East Boundary St): accepts clothing donations and provides clothing to those in need https://www.timothysperrysburg.org/Operation Clean Duds provides free laundry services to individuals and families facing challenges. https://operationcleanduds.org/ Help Children Elementary School Parent-Teacher groups (or PTOs), HPI, Jr. High, and High School Parents Organizations (ex: Cookie Jar around Christmastime) Contact schools for details.Perrysburg Schools Foundation – Assist with school-related events, fundraisers, and support for students & teachers. https://perrysburgschoolsfoundation.org/volunteer/Help with sports teams or band - transport tents and band equipmentCoach a sport, like PABSC (baseball and softball) https://www.pabsc.org/, PYSA (soccer) https://perrysburgyouthsoccer.com/, or YMCA sports (flag football, basketball, ...
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    25 min
  • Things to do in and around Perrysburg

    Things to do in and around Perrysburg
    Dec 19 2025
    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 min
  • Perrysburg Transit

    Perrysburg Transit
    Dec 12 2025

    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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    10 min