In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month, staff of Wood County Children Services will hold their annual Pinwheel for Prevention events on Wednesday, April 13.
The day begins at 9 a.m. with the planting of 857 pinwheels at First United Methodist Church, 1526 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. The 857 pinwheels represent the number of investigations completed and families assisted in Wood County in 2021.
Following the pinwheel planting, a luncheon and silent auction will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Wood County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, 5th Floor, Bowling Green. Food and beverages, along with basket raffles will be available.
In addition, area school districts will participate in the third annual “Pinwheels on the Road” project. Area schools will have displays on their campuses indicating families in the district assisted by Wood County Children Services in the past year.
The breakdown per district is listed below:
- Northwood – 83
- Lake – 96
- Rossford – 83
- Perrysburg – 110
- Bowling Green – 186
- Otsego – 71
- Elmwood – 48
- Eastwood – 34
The pinwheels will be on display throughout the month of April.
