October
SATURDAY 1
[history]
Heritage Farm Fest
Join in the fun down on the farm at this free community event! Heritage Farm Fest is held at the Carter Historic Farm, a working farm and living history cultural center representing life in the Depression-era. Learn traditional life skills at hands-on interactive stations, enjoy
live entertainment, and make memories.
11am-3pm. Carter Historic Farm,
18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green.
Wcparks.org Free
TUESDAY 4
[card games]
Cards & Coffee
Enjoy a cup of coffee and some friendly competition. We’ll have decks of cards for Euchre, Bridge, Pinochle, and more.
10am-noon. Oregon Branch Library,
3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon.
toledolibrary.org Free
WEDNESDAY 5
[fitness]
Club F.I.T. Exercise Class This Fitness Interactive Teaching (F.I.T.) program will provide you with strengthening exercises and educational tips to keep you actively independent. Please contact the Programs Department of WCCOA to register by calling (419) 353-5661 or (800) 367-4935, or by emailing programs@wccoa.net.
10-11am. Perrysburg Area Senior Center, Schaller Building, 130 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.
wccoa.net
FRIDAY 7
[music]
DooWop, Soul & Rock n’ Roll The Reflections, The Shades, Ohio Express (Tim Corwin), Leisa, Kevin and maybe even another surprise. $30 at door cash or credit.
Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee.
maumeeindoor.com
SATURDAY 8
[markets & shopping]
2022 Old West End Autumn Market Vendors, food trucks, music and a great time.
10am. Agnes Reynold Jackson Arboretum, 716 W. Delaware Ave.
TUESDAY 11
Free Legal Clinic | Consumer Law Services are provided on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all required documentation. This event is done in partnership with the Ohio Justice Bus, the Lucas County Law Library, and the Toledo Bar Association.
10am-noon. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon.
toledolibrary.org
Free
WEDNESDAY 12
[local interest]
Toledo Flavors Enjoy a lunch of iconic Toledo dishes made famous by local food producers.
Then spend 90 minutes walking Adams Street. Learn about the colorful history of this area, its murals and artwork.
Reservations required to kate@stpaulstoledo.org.
$25. 11:30am. HeArt Gallery& Studio, 428 N. Erie St.
heartgalleryandstudios.com
THURSDAY 13
[talks & lectures]
Great Decisions 2022
Speaker Series Dr. Andy Jorgensen, associate professor emeritus of chemistry, will talk about the international dimensions of climate change and the role the U.S. will play in future negotiations in curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
5:30-7:30pm.
Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.
toledolibrary.org
FRIDAY 14
[talks & lectures}
Lunch & Learn: Medicare Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour long presentation on Medicare, presented by Erin Thompson from the Social Security Administration.
Noon-1pm. Reynolds Corner Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St.
toledolibrary.org
Free
SATURDAY 15
[handicraft markets}
The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild’s Bewitched Harvest Art and Craft Show Jump-start your holiday shopping with handmade arts and crafts made by the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild’s juried members.
9am-4pm. Also runs Sunday, Oct. 16, 11am-4pm.
The Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd.
@ToledoCraftsmansGuild
[festivals & fairs}
Sylvania Fall Festival
Enjoy local craft booths, live music, the annual parade and so much more!
4-10pm. Also runs Sunday, Oct. 16, 10am-4pm. Downtown Sylvania.
SUNDAY 16
[markets & shopping]
Iris Market Iris Market is a family friendly community event that allows local businesses, farmers, & food trucks to serve the community.
11am-5pm. DeVeaux Elementary School, 2620 W. Sylvania Ave.
MONDAY 17
[talks & lectures}
“Originalism and Original Sins: Reevaluating the Founding”
This lecture will discuss how we should understand the Founders’ historical legacy, and how the Constitution they wrote might remain binding today, in law and also in conscience. Speaker Stephen E. Sachs is the Antonin Scalia Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he teaches civil procedure, conflict of laws, and seminars on constitutional law. Noon-1pm. University of Toledo
College of Law, 1825 W. Rocket Dr.
utoledo.edu
WEDNESDAY 19
[fitness]
Benefits of Physical Therapy Is physical therapy the right choice for you? Get information on the benefits of physical therapy. Snacks are provided, and there will be a gift card giveaway.
12:30-1:30pm. Genesis Village,
2429 S. Reynolds Rd. @Genesis.Village
FRIDAY 21
[lessons & classes, visual arts]
Bring Your Lunch & Learn: Nature Canvas Painting Welcome in the colors of Fall with this
step by step guided painting class, from Metroparks Toledo. No experience is necessary to create a fall-themed nature painting.
Noon-1pm. Washington Branc
Library, 5560 Harvest Lane.
toledolibrary.org.
Free
OCTOBER 22
[collectibles]
Toledo Doll & Bear Show and Sale Featuring dealers with a wide variety of antique, vintage, artist, & modern dolls, and bears. $7, early bird entry tickets $20. 10am-3:30pm.
Total Sports Rossford, 10020 S. Compass Rd., Rossford.
toledodollshow.net
TUESDAY 25
[caregiving]
Behavioral Interventions: When Caring for Someone with Dementia Understanding why people with dementia act the way they do. What you can do to help.
RSVP to attend.
419-720-4940 or cconley@memorylanecare.org.
6-8pm. Memory Lane Care Services,
2500 N. Reynolds Rd.
FRIDAY 28
[visual arts]
Art & Archives Hour: Gallery 1
Learn behind-the-scenes Museum history along with stories about art in the collection in this collaboration between the TMA’s Archivist and Docents.
3-4pm.
Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St.
@ToledoMuseum
Free
November
WEDNESDAY 2
Dia de los Muertos Celebration The celebration runs for three nights and will feature food, drinks, altars, train town, shopping, and more.
6pm, also runs Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4 at 6pm. Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, 1222 Broadway St.
WEDNESDAY 9
[visual arts]
Bring Your Lunch & Learn: Art Hour Bring your lunch and create an art project, presented by the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center.
Noon-1pm. Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave.
toledolibrary.org
Free
FRIDAY 11
[poetry]
Poems from the Indigenous Peoples Joy Harjo is the incumbent United States Poet Laureate, the first Native American to hold that honor, and only the second Poet Laureate to serve three terms. Experience her poetry and that of other Native American writers. Register through Lourdes Lifelong Learning.
10-11:30am. Lourdes University,
6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.
TUESDAY 15
[music}
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a jam packed evening of holiday hits and classic rock and roll.
$49-$89. 7:30pm. The Valentine
Theatre, 410 N. Superior St.
valentinetheatre.com
WEDNESDAY 16
[health & wellness]
Understanding Diabetes Learn how diabetes affects the body, and healthy ways to live diabetes.
12:30-1:30pm. Genesis Village,
2429 S. Reynolds Rd.
THURSDAY 17
[personal finance]
Principles of Retirement Planning Presentation A special event for retirees or those planning to retire soon. Pete Samenuk, local financial professional, will provide information for making sound financial decisions.
RSVP by calling the Citizens Advisory Group at (419) 872-0204.
6:30-8:30. Final Cut Steakhouse at
Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St.
FRIDAY 18
[health & wellness]
Dementia Conversations with the Alzheimer’s Association This program by the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care.
1-2pm. Sylvania Branch Library,
6749 Monroe St.
toledolibrary.org
THURSDAY 29
[support groups]
Family Caregiver Support Group Meeting
RSVP by calling Laree Shroyer, Outreach Coordinator at 419-893-1994 or email mscoutreachcoordinator@gmail. com.
10-11am. The Area Office on Aging, 2155 Arlington Ave.
areaofficeonaging.com
