Briefs
Historians Revisit Forest Cemetery
September 30, 2019Two local historians/authors are showing their appreciation for one of the oldest cemeteries in Toledo with the newly released book, Toledo’s Forest Cemetery. The cemetery, founded in 1840, has some of Toledo’s most influential figures and founders buried within the grounds: Benjamin F. Stickney, ship captains, the first fire and police chiefs, and 16 mayors.
Fighting opioid addiction
September 30, 2019In recognition of work preventing and addressing opioid addiction in seniors, the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio (AOoA) received its 13th Innovations and Achievement Award. The AOoA has partnered with the Lucas County Sheriff, Bowling Green State University and the Wood County Committee on Aging to combat the disturbing frequency of opioid addiction
Wood County Humane Society Launches Doggy Day Out
September 30, 2019The Wood County Humane Society launched an exciting new program, Doggy Day Out, a volunteer initiative that allows community members to walk shelter dogs to help with socialization, exercise and promotion of adoption. The program was made possible by a grant of $5,000 from Maddie’s Fund, named after a miniature schnauzer who gave her philanthropist
Otterbein SeniorLife Wins Awards through the Leading Age Employer of Choice Initiative
September 30, 2019Otterbein SeniorLife has had the honor of receiving a gold and bronze award for workforce excellence through the Leading Age Ohio Employer of Choice Initiative. The award-winning health and human services ministry met the requirements by maintaining an 80 percent or higher occupancy rate and three stars or higher from the Centers for Medicare and
End Veteran Homelessness
September 30, 2019Take the opportunity to thank a veteran by participating in the Veterans Matter Walk, whose goal is to provide 20 or more veterans with housing. Throughout its history, the event has provided long-term housing for 3,000 veterans nationally, with a 91 percent success rate of keeping veterans from ending up back on the street. Go
Foodie Fiction at HeART Gallery
September 30, 2019The HeART Gallery is hosting the Foodie Fiction exhibit with novels that highlight food prominently. The best part? You get to nosh on tasty appetizers representative of the cuisine in the books! $10 suggested donation | 6pm | Thursday, October 17 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church HeART Gallery. 428 N. Erie St. 419-243-4214 | stpaulstoledo.org/heart-gallery
Tent City 2019
September 30, 2019Tent City, a local festival in its 29th year dedicated to love and compassion for people without adequate housing, is a donation-funded event to promote dialogue between those who live on the street and those who don’t. Bring a tent and stay the night, hear people’s stories and learn about what can be done to
Toledo Race For The Cure
September 1, 2019The 26th annual Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure kicks off at 9:30am in Downtown Toledo. Join in, or cheer on, to #Race419theCure and raise money to end breast cancer forever! Sunday 9.29 Komennwohio.org
Queen Of Funk
September 1, 2019Spend an evening with the Queen of Funk with Chaka Khan, whose five decades of funk and R&B have brought much joy. From the Rufus years of the 70s to hits like “I Feel For You” in the 80s. $15-$45. 6:15pm. Friday, September 20. Promenade Park, 250 Water St. 419-255-3300 Tickets available online at ticketmaster.com
Harvest Market Dinner
September 1, 2019The 8th annual dinner has more local food and drinks than ever before, with all proceeds going towards Toledo GROWs’ work maintaining 130 community gardens and educational programs. Taste local beer, wine, and spirits, plus fresh foods made by talented, local chefs. $50 6-9pm | Thur. 9.26 Toledo Farmers’ Market, 525 Market St. 419-720-8714 |
Gaining Momentum
September 1, 2019Celebrate regional and international artists at Momentum, The Arts Commission’s three-day festival that explores the impact of the arts on downtown Toledo’s waterfront. This sensory experience includes music, interactive art installations, the Toledo Mini Maker Faire, and much more. Check out the Momentum schedule on the Arts Commission website. Begins at 5:30pm. Thursday, September 19.
BANDAPALOOSA!
September 1, 2019Head to the Toledo Club for its annual parking lot party, BANDAPALOOSA! Hear seven bands in one night during this local end-of-summer festival. Featuring The Chris Shutters Band, The Amelia Airharts, The Candice Colem and & Chris Brown Band, and others. Ages 21+ only. $8 in advance, $10 day of. Frday 9.13 | 4:30-11:15pm The
