Briefs
EDITOR’S NOTE – November 2020
November 3, 2020Dear Readers, In this, our last issue for 2020, I’m thinking about a year dominated by Covid-19 – births, deaths, schools, jobs, elections, social activities. I have maintained a positive attitude with my family, weaving our way through a life of social distancing, masks, handwashing while missing our friends and hugs. Overall, my family has
Battle of the Birdhouses
September 17, 2020A challenge for nature lovers and craftsmen alike is currently underway with Battle of the Birdhouses, a challenge where registered groups compete to create the most impressive birdhouse for a nonprofit auction! Nature’s Nursery Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation created this contest/auction as a fundraiser for their busiest year yet. As it is one of their
Ask the Financial Expert Retirement Q+A
July 2, 2020What got you excited about financial services? Contrary to what most people think, I’ve never considered financial services to be about money. Our primary job is to allow our clients to forget about money and instead do the things they love on a daily basis. It’s the freedom from money that people desire, and I
Discover mysteries of the deep with a local underwater archaeologist
May 28, 2020From shipwrecks to aquatic treasures, underwater archaeologist Carrie Sowden dives into marine mysteries every day as the Archaeological Director of the National Museum of the Great Lakes. Toledoans curious to take the plunge and learn more about Sowden’s fascinating career can do so soon. On Friday, May 29 at 10am, the Imagination Station will host
TMA asking for submissions for “virtual quilt”
May 11, 2020UPDATE: As of Thursday, May 28, the deadline has been extended. Photos of finished quilt blocks should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT, June 22, 2020. The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is offering artists from both the Toledo area and around the world the chance to add to a “virtual quilt” that represent aspects of life
Stream Menopause the Musical
May 9, 2020If you’re looking for ways to support the art scene during COVID-19 and you could use a good laugh, Menopause the Musical is just the ticket. You can now stream the show knowing that 10 percent of the proceeds go to The Actors Fund, which provides financial assistance to performing artists. The long-running production features
Tips to stay in touch
May 9, 2020When you have a loved one who is socially isolated, whether they are in assisted living or in their own home, it can be difficult to find ways to connect without being able to physically interact. To help combat this isolation, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Ohio Health Care Association have created a list of
MemoryLane’s phone support for caregivers
May 9, 2020Caring for a loved one with dementia can be quite taxing under any circumstance, but it is particularly hard for caregivers during COVID-19. Now MemoryLane is offering free phone support for dementia education, community resource information, and emotional support for any caregiver who needs assistance. Call MemoryLane Care Services to learn more about this service
Sylvania to honor V-E Day in quarantine on May 8th
May 7, 2020Mike Lieber, the town crier of Sylvania, will host a pair of town cries on May 8 in Downtown Sylvania, one of several events that will take place in honor of V-E Day. May 8 will mark the 75th anniversary of the date when the German government officially surrendered, ending the European theater of World
HealthCare Heroes parade to honor assisted care workers on May 7
May 6, 2020The Glendale Assisted Living community on Ryan Road announced that it would be one of the area health care organizations participating in a special “HealthCare Heroes” parade being held on Thursday, May 7. The event is one of the dozens that has been held over the past few weeks in cities around the country, in
Literacy Program Brings Back Pen Pals
April 27, 2020Partners in Education’s Mentors in Toledo Schools are continuing their literacy program through the lost art of letter writing. The group typically tutors and mentors Toledo Public School children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade in person, but COVID-19 has required the volunteers to get creative. They are sending the students letters, encouraging them to keep
SeaGate Food Bank holds No Show Gala fundraiser on April 27
April 23, 2020Let’s be honest here— even when it was okay to go outside and meet people, nobody really liked going to one of those big, fancy dress galas. Which makes the SeaGate Food Bank’s virtual fundraiser, the No Show Gala, all the more appealing in this age of social distancing. The No Show Gala is a big
