The Terra Choral Society will celebrate its 10th anniversary with concerts in Port Clinton and Clyde later this month.

“Music That Changed the World” will feature musical highlights from the group’s last 10 years, as well as performances by the Terra Children’s Choir. The concert includes selections from the Choral Society’s masterwork concerts, music of the stage and screen performances, patriotic tribute program, dramatic presentations and much more. 

Michael J. Shirtz is the conductor of the Terra Choral Society and also director of the Terra Chamber Arts Orchestra. Traci Newsome will conduct the Terra Children’s Choir at the concerts. 

“This event will be a perfect blend of the most time-honored classics and a wonderful experience for the whole family,” Shirtz said. 

The concerts are:

• Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. – Port Clinton Performing Arts Center, 821 Jefferson St., Port Clinton
• Sunday, April 28, at 4 p.m. – Clyde High School Performing Arts Center, 1015 Race St., Clyde

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Terra State College Store or at the door the night of the performance.  

Call 419-559-2233 for more information.

To help raise awareness about teen dating violence and to promote healthy dating relationships among teens and young adults, a local group of concerned citizens will be hosting Ottawa County’s 4th Annual Take Back The Night March & Rally on April 25 from 7-8:30 p.m.at the Knights Of Columbus Hall in Port Clinton.  The event will begin with a rally where guest speakers will discuss the topic and get the crowd ready for the march to the Ottawa County Court House via Madison Street for a candle lighting ceremony.

A group of Port Clinton parents and community members have identified the need for a place for teens to hang out. The location has been secured for The Spot Teen Club, which will offer free tutoring, study tables and teen-organized dance parties and concerts on weekends. Latoya Kleinhans, owner of Papa Jimmies BBQ and Pizza on Madison Street in downtown Port Clinton, is spearheading the opening of The Spot at 123 Madison Street, next to Mary's Blossom Shop. 

According to Kleinhaus there is much work to do and funds need to be raised to reach the goal of opening on May 1. Therefore she has opened a fundraiser account through www.youcaring.com for nonprofits. All funds are directly deposited into The Spot Teen Club account. 

For information or to donate, contact Kleinhaus at Papa Jimmies at 419-301-3663, or donate through www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/help-the-spot-teen-club/52916

St. Paul United Church of Christ, 165 Toussaint Street, Oak Harbor, will be celebrating Rural Life Sunday on Sunday, April 21, during their 10:15 worship service.

During the celebration, a local family will receive a tree to plant, in keeping with St. Paul tradition. Additionally, children who come forward for the children's sermon will receive a small seedling that they may plant at home.

Pastoral Assistant, Kyle Timmons, will present the sermon, "Seeds of Hope" and the handbell choir and youth quartet will use their gifts to enhance the worship.

Sunday School for all ages is at 9 a.m. Adults are invited to the Study of Jeremiah which meets at the same time. For more information contact the church at 419-898-0852 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .