Lots of things to do in Clyde

Seasonal open hours for the Clyde Museum at 124 W. Buckeye St. (across from the post office) begin Thursday. The museum will be open every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. through the end of September and for special events. Appointments may be scheduled at other times by calling 419-547-7946 or emailing clydeheritageleague@yahoo.com

Bring a bell

The General McPherson House on the corner of Maple and U.S. 20 is open by appointment and for special events. The house will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. April 9. Bring a handbell and join us in participating with the National Parks Service “Bells Across the Land — A Nation Remembers Appomattox” at 3:15 p.m. This is the date in 1865 when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant to signal the beginning of the end to the Civil War and the entering into the period of reconciliation and reconstruction. Bells are to ring for four minutes; one minute for each year of the war. Light refreshments served and souvenir bells available for visitors (while they last).

Founders Day at Clyde Museum

Founders Day at the museum will be observed from 1 to 4 p.m. April 16, honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Clyde Heritage League, Inc. Stop in to view their new exhibits, pick up an anniversary favor, and enjoy a cupcake. The Clyde Heritage League will hold its annual membership meeting at 6 p.m. at the museum, which will include a business meeting, presentation of the annual Heritage Award, election of Trustees, and the unveiling of plans for a new museum addition. The public is welcome.

There is no charge to visit either of the museums or attend events. Donations are always appreciated.

Last of Lenten luncheons

The last in the series of Lenten Luncheons will be held at noon at the First United Methodist Church in Clyde. Sr. Regina Fisher will speak on “The Tomb.” There is no charge, but donation baskets are at the door. All donations go to the Clyde Green Springs Vickery Ministerial Association, which helps area families in need. Good Friday services will be held at noon at the Clyde Christian Church with Pastor Alan Knoke giving the message. There is no luncheon.

Clyde Public Library happenings

Andy Bauer, from the Ohio AgrAbility Program, will present “Not as Young As I Used To Be” at 6:30 p.m. April 7.

Geared towards farmers and gardeners who love what they do but need to find ways of working that are less stressful on aging bodies, Bauer’s presentation covers low or high tech assistive technology that will make certain farming or gardening jobs easier. The AgrAbility Program’s mission is to promote independence for adults that will lead to more years of productive, enjoyable and injury-free performance in farming and gardening. Please register for this program by calling the library at 419-547-7174.

Getting Started in Wine Making at 3 p.m. Wednesday April 8 with Jim Stendera is the Library’s last (but not least) ‘Getting Started’ program — there were 16 total programs the library staff hopes they made the winter over a little quicker for those who attended. Stendera has been making his own wine, and, while visitors will not be able to taste the wine at the library, they will learn everything else about the ease of making one’s own wine. Please register for the program by calling the library.

Professional Organizer Reannon Hayes from Tiffin will be here at 6 p.m. on April 9, to help us all Get Organized! Hayes has been helping people get control of their “stuff” since 2012. She discovered a love of organizing in college – her degree is in design - as she helped roommates conquer their clutter. She’ll have tips on ways to take stock of what you have, what you should keep, and what you should throw away.

Road trip

Members of Readers Forum are planning a “road trip” on April 23 to the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library to hear a presentation from author Martha Conway. Conway is the author of “Thieving Forest,” a historical story about a 17-year-old girl who sees a band of Potawatomi Indians kidnapping her four older sisters from their cabin. All were living alone there after their parents died from Swamp Fever. The girl decides to pursue them and save them. Thieving Forest is the 2015 Community Read for the Tiffin-Seneca County Library. The Clyde Public Library has several copies available for Reader Forum members to read if they plan to go on the road trip. For more information on events at the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library call 419-447-3751 or go to www.tiffinsenecalibrary.org

Band jamboree

The Band Jamboree was held Tuesday night in the auditorium at Clyde High School. In honor of retiring CHS band director, Craig McKenzie, paper neckties were strung along the front of the stage. McKenzie owns at least 125 ties, most of which are music related. McKenzie said that interest in band has increased since the new middle school was built, and students are in band classes daily. the final performance was a combined production of sixth, seventh, eighth and high school band, numbering 234 students. McKenzie said that is was challenging finding space for everyone on stage.

Jeanette Liebold-Ricker’s column appears each Tuesday. Write her at 1134 N. Main, Clyde OH 43410; call 419-547-8177; or email jlricker@ambt.net.